Kia PICANTO 2023 Manual page 180

Features of your vehicle
Mode selection
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The mode selection knob controls the
direction of the air flow through the ven-
tilation system.
Air can be directed to the floor, dash-
board outlets, or windscreen. Five sym-
bols 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 dis-
charged from the outlet.
Bi-Level (B, C, D)
Air flow is directed towards the face and
the floor.
Floor-Level (A, C, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor, with a small amount of the air
being directed to the windscreen and
side window defrosters.
Floor/Defrost-Level (A, C, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor and the windscreen with a small
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amount directed to the side window
defrosters.
Defrost-Level (A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
windscreen with a small amount of air
directed to the side window defrosters.
Instrument panel vents
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The outlet vents can be opened or
closed separately using the thumb
wheel. To close the vent, rotate it down-
ward to the maximum position.
Also, you can adjust the direction of air
delivery from these vents using the vent
control lever as shown.
Temperature control
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