Kia 2020 Telluride Owner's Manual page 227

Features of your vehicle
rarily set the air intake control to
the recirculated air position. Be
sure to return the control to the
fresh air position when the irrita-
tion has passed to keep fresh air
in the vehicle. This will help keep
the driver alert and comfortable.
Air for the heating/cooling system
is drawn in through the grilles just
at the base of the windshield.
Care should be taken that these
are not blocked by leaves, snow,
ice or other obstructions.
To prevent fog from forming on
the inside of the windshield:
- Set the air intake control to the
fresh air position and the fan
speed to the desired position.
- Turn on the air conditioning
system, and adjust the tem-
perature control to desired
temperature.
Air conditioning (A/C)
All Kia air conditioning systems are
filled with R-1234yf refrigerant.
1. Start the vehicle. Press the A/C
button.
2. Set the mode to the
3. Set the air intake control to the
outside-air or recirculated 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.
CAUTION
Excessive Air conditioning Use
When using the air conditioning sys-
tem, monitor the temperature
gauge closely while driving up hills or
in heavy traffic when outside tem-
peratures are high. Air conditioning
system operation may cause vehicle
overheating. Continue to use the
blower fan but turn the air condi-
tioning system off if the tempera-
ture gauge indicates vehicle
overheating.
CAUTION
The air conditioning system should
only be used with the windows and
sunroof closed to prevent conden-
sation inside the vehicle that may
cause damage to electrical compo-
nents.
position.
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.
Climate control system
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