Kia Niro Hybrid Owner's Manual page 262

Features oý your vehicle
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
System operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the
2. Set the air intake control to the
outside (ýresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
4. Set the ýan speed control to the
desired speed.
Heating
1. Set the mode to the
2. Set the air intake control to the
outside (ýresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
4. Set the ýan speed control to the
desired speed.
5. Iý dehumidiýied heatinþ is desired,
turn the air conditioninþ system (iý
equipped) on.
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Operation tips
• To keep dust or unpleasant ýumes
ýrom enterinþ the vehicle throuþh the
position.
ventilation system, temporarily set
the air intake control to the recircula‐
ted air position. Be sure to return the
control to the ýresh air position when
the irritation has passed to keep
ýresh air in the vehicle. This will help
keep the driver alert and comýorta‐
ble.
• Air ýor the heatinþ/coolinþ system is
drawn in throuþh the þrilles just
position.
ahead oý the windshield. Care should
be taken that these are not blocked
by leaves, snow, ice or other obstruc‐
tions.
• To prevent interior ýoþ on the wind‐
shield, set the air intake control to
the ýresh air position and ýan speed
to the desired position, turn on the
air conditioninþ system, and adjust
the temperature control to desired
temperature.
• Iý the windshield ýoþs up, set the
mode to the
Air conditioning
Kia air conditioninþ systems are ýilled
with R-134a or R-1234yý reýriþerant.
position.
CAUTION
Operating the blower when the igni‐
tion switch is in the ON position
could cause the battery to discharge.
Operate the blower when the engine
is running.
1. Start the enþine. Push the air con‐
ditioninþ button.
2. Set the mode to the
3. Set the air intake control to the
outside air or recirculated air posi‐
tion.
4. Adjust the ýan speed control and
temperature control to maintain
maximum comýort.
position.