Kia Picanto Owner's Manual page 173

Mode selection
The mode selection knob controls the
direction oý the air ýlow throuþh the
ventilation system.
Air can be directed to the ýloor, dash‐
board outlets, or windshield. Five sym‐
bols are used to represent Face, Bi-Lev‐
el, Floor, Floor-Deýrost and Deýrost air
position.
Face-Level (B, D)
Air ýlow is directed toward the upper
body and ýace. Additionally, each outlet
can be controlled to direct the air dis‐
charþed ýrom the outlet.
Bi-Level (B, D, C, E)
Air ýlow is directed towards the ýace
and the ýloor.
Floor-Level (C, E, A, D)
Most oý the air ýlow is directed to the
ýloor, with a small amount oý the air
beinþ directed to the windshield and
side window deýrosters.
Floor/Deýrost-Level (A, C, D,
E)
Most oý the air ýlow is directed to the
ýloor and the windshield with a small
amount directed to the side window
deýrosters.
Deýrost-Level (A, D)
Most oý the air ýlow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount oý air
directed to the side window deýrosters.
Instrument panel vents
The outlet vents can be opened or
closed separately usinþ the thumb‐
wheel. To close the vent, rotate it
downward to the maximum position.
Also, you can adjust the direction oý air
delivery ýrom these vents usinþ the
vent control lever as shown.
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