Kia Telluride 2023 Manual page 197

Features of your vehicle
This is a normal characteristic of sys-
tem operation.
僅 To ensure maximum system perfor-
mance, the air conditioning system
should be ran for a few minutes each
month.
僅 When using the air conditioning sys-
tem, you may notice clear water drip-
ping (or even puddling) on the ground
under the passenger side of the vehi-
cle. This is a normal characteristic of
system operation.
僅 Operating the air conditioning system
in the recirculated air position pro-
vides maximum cooling; however,
continual operation in this mode may
cause the air inside the vehicle to
become stale.
僅 During cooling operation, you may
occasionally notice a misty air flow
because of rapid cooling and humid
air intake. This is a normal character-
istic of system operation.
Climate control air filter
The climate control air filter installed
behind the glove box filters the dust or
other pollutants that come into the vehi-
cle from the outside through the heating
and air conditioning system.
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A: Outside air
B: Recirculated air
C: Climate control air filter
D: Blower
E: Evaporator core
F: Heater core
If dust or other pollutants accumulate in
the filter over a period of time, the air
flow from the air vents may decrease.
This leads to moisture accumulating 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.
NOTICE
僅 Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle
is being driven in severe conditions
such as dusty or rough roads, more
frequent air conditioner filter inspec-
tions and changes are required.
僅 When the air flow rate suddenly
decreases, the system should be
checked at an authorized Kia dealer.
Checking the amount of air con-
ditioner refrigerant and compres-
sor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low,
the performance of the air conditioning
is reduced. Overfilling also has a nega-
tive impact on the air conditioning sys-
tem.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
The oil and refrigerant in your vehicle's
air conditioning system is under very
high pressure. If proper service proce-
dures are not followed an explosion may
result. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death, the air conditioning sys-
tem in your vehicle should only be ser-
viced by trained and certified Kia
technicians.
Climate control system
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