KIA Rio / Rio Hatchback (2018 year). Instruction — part 11

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- The room lamp comes on when a

door is opened. The lamps go out
after approximately 30 seconds.

- The room lamp comes on for

approximately 30 seconds when
doors are unlocked with a trans-
mitter or smart key as long as the
doors are not opened.

- The room lamp will stay on for

approximately 20 minutes if a
door is opened with the ignition
switch in the ACC or LOCK/OFF
position.

- The room lamp will stay on con-

tinuously if the door is opened
with the ignition switch in the ON
position.

- The room lamp will go out imme-

diately if the ignition switch is
changed to the ON position or all
doors are locked.

• DOOR (2) :

In the DOOR position, the map
lamp and the room lamp come on
when any door is opened regard-
less of the ignition switch position.
When doors are unlocked by the
transmitter (or smart key), the map
lamp and the room lamp come on
for approximately 30 seconds as
long as any door is not open.
The map lamp and the room lamp
go out gradually after approximate-
ly 30 seconds if the door is closed.
However, if the ignition switch is
ON or all doors are locked, the
map lamp and the room lamp will
turn off immediately. If a door is
opened with the ignition switch in
the ACC or LOCK position, the
map lamp and the room lamp stays
on for about 20 minutes. However,
if a door is opened with the ignition
switch in the ON position, the map
lamp and the room lamp stays on
continuously. If the type B room
lamp switch is OFF, it doesn't work.

• ON (3) :The map lamp and the

room lamp stay on at all
times.

• OFF (4) : The lights turn off even if

a door is opened.

When the lamp is
turned ON by pressing
the lens (1), the lamp
does not turn off even
if the switch (2) is in the
OFF position.

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Luggage room lamp

The luggage room lamp comes on
when the trunk (tailgate) is opened.

The luggage lamp comes on as long
as the trunk lid (tailgate) is open. To
prevent unnecessary charging sys-
tem drain, close the trunk lid (tail-
gate) securely after using the lug-
gage room.

Glove box lamp

The glove box lamp comes on when
the glove box is opened. To prevent
unnecessary charging system drain,
close the glove box securely after
use.

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• 4 Door

• 5 Door

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Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped)

Push the switch to turn the light on or
off.
•

: The lamp will turn on if this

button is pressed.

•

: The lamp will turn off if this

button is pressed.

Always have the switch in the off
position when the vanity mirror lamp
is not in use. If the sunvisor is closed
without turning the lamp off, it may
discharge the battery or damage the
sunvisor.

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If you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer to “Windshield
Defrosting and Defogging” in this
section.

Rear window defroster

The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from
the interior and exterior of the rear
window, while the engine is running.
To activate the rear window
defroster, press the rear window
defroster button located in the center
facia switch panel. The indicator on
the rear window defroster button illu-
minates when the defroster is on.
If there is heavy accumulation of
snow on the rear window, brush it off
before operating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automati-
cally turns off after approximately 20
minutes or when the ignition switch is
turned off. To turn off the defroster
manually, press the rear window
defroster button again.

Outside mirror defroster
(if equipped)

If your vehicle is equipped with the
outside rearview mirror defrosters,
they will operate at the same time you
turn on the rear window defroster.

DEFROSTER

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CAUTION

- Conductors

To prevent damage to the con-
ductors bonded to the inside
surface of the rear window,
never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners containing
abrasives to clean the window.

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

1. Fan speed control knob

2. Mode selection knob

3. Temperature control knob

4. Air conditioning button

(if equipped)

5. Rear window defroster button

6. Air intake control button

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Type A

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Type B

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Heating and air conditioning

1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired posi-

tion.

To improve the effectiveness of

heating and cooling :
- Heating:
- Cooling:

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the air intake control to the

outside (fresh) air or recirculated
air position.

5. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

6. If air conditioning is desired, turn

the air conditioning system (if
equipped) on.

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(if equipped)

(if equipped)

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Mode selection

The mode selection knob controls
the direction of the air flow through
the ventilation system.
Air can be directed to the floor, dash-
board outlets, or windshield. Six
symbols are used to represent Face,
Bi-Level, Floor, Floor-Defrost and
Defrost air position.

Face-Level (B, D)

Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and face. Additionally, each
outlet can be controlled to direct the
air discharged from the outlet.

Bi-Level (B, C, D, E)

Air flow is directed towards the face
and the floor.

Floor-Level (A, C, D, E)

Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor, with a small amount of the air
being directed to the windshield and
side window defrosters.

Floor/Defrost-Level (A, C, D, E)

Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor and the windshield with a small
amount directed to the side window
defrosters.

Defrost-Level (A, D)

Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount of air
directed to the side window defrosters.

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MAX A/C-Level (B, D) (if equipped)

The MAX A/C mode is used to cool
the inside of the vehicle faster. Air
flow is directed toward the upper
body and face.
In this mode, the air conditioning and
the recirculated air position will be
selected automatically.

Instrument panel vents

The outlet vents can be opened or
closed separately using the thumb-
wheel.
Also, you can adjust the direction of
air delivered from these vents using
the vent control lever as shown.

Temperature control

The temperature control knob allows
you to control the temperature of the
air flowing from the ventilation sys-
tem. To change the air temperature in
the passenger compartment, turn
the knob to the right for warm air or
left for cooler air.

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Air intake control

This is used to select outside (fresh)
air position or recirculated air position.
To change the air intake control posi-
tion, push the control button.

Recirculated air position

The indicator light on the
button illuminates when
the recirculated air posi-
tion is selected.
With the recirculated air
position selected, air
from the passenger
compartment will be
drawn through the heat-
ing system and heated
or cooled according to
the function selected.

Outside (fresh) air position

The indicator light on the
button will not illuminate
when the outside (fresh)
air position is selected.
With the outside (fresh)
air position selected, air
enters the vehicle from
outside and is heated or
cooled according to the
function selected.

Prolonged operation of the heater in
the recirculated air position (without air
conditioning selected) may cause fog-
ging of the windshield and side win-
dows and the air within the passenger
compartment may become stale.
In addition, prolonged operation of
the air conditioning with the recircu-
lated air position selected will result
in excessively dry air in the passen-
ger compartment.

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WARNING

- Reduced

Visibility

Continuous use of the climate
control system in the recirculat-
ed air position may allow
humidity to increase inside the
vehicle which may fog the glass
and obscure visibility.

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Fan speed control

The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for fan operation.
The fan speed control knob allows
you to control the fan speed of the air
flowing from the ventilation system.
To change the fan speed, turn the
knob to the right for higher speed or
left for lower speed.

To turn off the blowers

To turn off the blowers, turn the fan
speed control knob to the “0” position.

WARNING

- Recirculated

Air

Continue using the climate con-
trol system in the recirculated
air position can cause drowsi-
ness or sleepiness, and loss of
vehicle control. Set the air
intake control to the outside
(fresh) air position as much as
possible while driving.

WARNING

- Sleeping with

AC on

Do not sleep in a vehicle with
the air conditioning or heating
on as this may cause serious
harm or death due to a drop in
the oxygen level and/or body
temperature.

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Air conditioning (if equipped)

Press the A/C button to turn the air
conditioning system on (indicator light
will illuminate). Press the button again
to turn the air conditioning system off.

System operation

Ventilation

1. Set the mode to the

position.

2. Set the air intake control to the

outside (fresh) air position.

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

Heating

1. Set the mode to the

position.

2. Set the air intake control to the

outside (fresh) air position.

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

5. If dehumidified heating is desired,

turn the air conditioning system (if
equipped) on.

• If the windshield fogs up, set the

mode to the

,

position.

Operation Tips

• To prevent dust or unpleasant

fumes from entering the vehicle
through the ventilation system,
temporarily set the air intake con-
trol to the recirculated air position.
Be sure to return the control to the
fresh air position when the irritation
has passed to keep fresh air in the
vehicle. This will help keep the driv-
er alert and comfortable.

• Air for the heating/cooling system

is drawn in through the grilles just
ahead of the windshield. Care
should be taken that these are not
blocked by leaves, snow, ice or
other obstructions.

• To prevent interior fog on the wind-

shield, set the air intake control to
the fresh air position and fan speed
to the desired position, turn on the
air conditioning system, and adjust
the temperature control to desired
temperature.

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Air conditioning (if equipped)

Kia Air Conditioning Systems are
filled with R-1234yf refrigerant.
1. Start the engine. Push the air con-

ditioning button.

2. Set the mode to the

position.

3. Set the air intake control to the

recirculated air position. However,
prolonged operation in the recircu-
lated air position will excessively
dry the air. In this case, change the
air position.

4. Adjust the fan speed control and

temperature control to maintain
maximum comfort.

• When maximum cooling is desired,

set the temperature control to the
extreme left position, set the mode
control to the MAX A/C position,
then set the fan speed control to
the highest speed.

Air conditioning system operation tips

• If the vehicle has been parked in

direct sunlight during hot weather,
open the windows for a short time
to let the hot air inside the vehicle
escape.

• To help reduce moisture inside of

the windows on rainy or humid
days, decrease the humidity inside
the vehicle by operating the air
conditioning system.

• During air conditioning system

operation, you may occasionally
notice a slight change in engine
speed as the air conditioning com-
pressor cycles. This is a normal
system operation characteristic.

• Use the air conditioning system

every month only for a few minutes
to ensure maximum system per-
formance.

• When using the air conditioning

system, you may notice clear water
dripping (or even puddling) on the
ground under the passenger side
of the vehicle. This is a normal sys-
tem operation characteristic.

CAUTION

- Excessive AC

While using the air conditioning
system, monitor the tempera-
ture gauge closely while driving
up hills or in heavy traffic when
outside temperatures are high.
Air conditioning system opera-
tion may cause engine over-
heating and potential engine
damage. Continue to use the
blower fan but turn the air con-
ditioning system off if the tem-
perature gauge indicates engine
overheating.

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• Operating the air conditioning sys-

tem in the recirculated air position
provides maximum cooling, how-
ever, continual operation in this
mode may cause the air inside the
vehicle to become stale.

• During cooling operation, you may

occasionally notice a misty air flow
because of rapid cooling and
humid air intake. This is a normal
system operation characteristic.

Climate control air filter

The climate control air filter installed
behind the glove box filters the dust or
other pollutants that come into the
vehicle from the outside through the
heating and air conditioning system. If
dust or other pollutants accumulate in
the filter over a period of time, the air
flow from the air vents may decrease,
resulting in moisture accumulation on
the inside of the windshield even
when the outside (fresh) air position is
selected. If this happens, have the cli-
mate control air filter replaced by an
authorized Kia dealer.

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NOTICE

• Replace the filter according to the

Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is being driven in
severe conditions such as dusty,
rough roads, more frequent cli-
mate control air filter inspections
and changes are required.

• When the air flow rate suddenly

decreases, the system should be
checked at an authorized Kia
dealer.

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Outside air

Recirculated

air

Climate control
air filter

Blower

Evaporator
core

Heater core

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Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant

When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air con-
ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also
has a negative influence on the air
conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.

The air conditioning system should
be serviced by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Air Conditioning refrigerant
label

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The actual Air Conditioning refrigerant

label in the vehicle may differ from the
illustration.

Each symbols and specification on
air conditioning refrigerant label
means as below ;

1. Classification of refrigerant
2. Amount of refrigerant
3. Classification of Compressor lubri-

cant

Refer to chapter 9 for more detail loca-
tion of air conditioning refrigerant label.

CAUTION

It is important that the correct
type and amount of oil and refrig-
erant is used, otherwise damage
to the vehicle may occur.
To prevent damage, the air con-
ditioning system in your vehicle
should only be serviced by
trained and certified technicians.

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Example

WARNING

The oil and refrigerant in your
vehicle’s air conditioning sys-
tem is under very high pressure.
If proper service procedures are
not followed an explosion may
result. To reduce the risk of seri-
ous injury or death, the air con-
ditioning system in your vehicle
should only be serviced by
trained and certified technicians.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

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1. Temperature control knob

2. AUTO (automatic control) button

3. Climate control display

4. Fan speed control knob

5. OFF button

6. Front windshield defroster button

7. Rear window defroster button

8. Mode selection button

9. Air conditioning button (if equipped)

10. Air intake control button

CAUTION

Operating the blower when the
ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion could cause the battery to
discharge. It is best to operate the
blower when the engine is run-
ning.

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Automatic heating and air con-
ditioning

1. Push the AUTO button. The modes,

fan speeds, air intake and air-con-
ditioning will be controlled automat-
ically by temperature setting.

2. Turn the temperature control knob

to set the desired temperature.

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NOTICE

• To turn the automatic operation

off, select any button or switch of
the following:
- Mode selection button
- Air conditioning button
- Front windshield defroster button

(Press the button one more time
to deselect the front windshield
defroster function. The 'AUTO'
sign will illuminate on the infor-
mation display once again.)

- Air intake control button
- Fan speed control knob
The selected function will be con-
trolled manually while other func-
tions operate automatically.

• For your convenience and to

improve the effectiveness of the
climate control, use the AUTO
button and set the temperature to
73°F (23°C).

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