Kia Sportage 2023 Owner's Manual page 198

Features of your vehicle
Mode selection
The mode selection button controls the
direction of the air flow through the ven-
tilation system.
Type (A/B)
ONQ5031332_2
The air flow outlet ports are switched in
the following sequence:
Face-Level (B, D, F)
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, E, F)
Air flow is directed towards the face and
the floor.
Floor-Level (A, C, D, E, F)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor, with a small amount of the air
being directed to the windshield, side
window defrosters and side air vents.
Floor/Defrost-Level (A, C, D, E, F)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor and the windshield with a small
amount directed to the side window
defrosters and side air vents.
Defrost-Level (A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount of air
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Automatic climate control system
directed to the side window defrosters
and side air vents.
Instrument panel vents
ONQ5031300_2
You can adjust the direction of air deliv-
ery from these vents using the vent con-
trol lever as shown.
To close the vent, push the air vent lever
in the opposite direction of the passen-
ger.
To open the vent, push the air vent lever
in the same direction of the passenger.
Temperature control
Type A (button)
ONQ5031320
Type B (control panel)
ONQ5031302