Climate Control System - Kia Sorento 2023 Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle

Climate control system

The climate control system uses cooling
and heating to help maintain a pleasant
environment inside the vehicle.
System operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the (
2. Set the air intake control to the out-
side (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
Heating
1. Set the mode to the (
2. Set the air intake control to the out-
side (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired,
turn the air conditioning system on.
僅 If the windshield fogs up, set the
mode to the (
tion.
Operation tips
僅 To keep dust or unpleasant fumes
from entering the vehicle through the
ventilation system, temporarily set the
air intake control to the recirculated
air position. Be sure to return the con-
trol to the fresh air position when the
irritation has passed to keep fresh air
in the vehicle. This will help keep the
driver alert and comfortable.
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僅 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 obstruc-
tions.
僅 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 sys-
tem, and adjust the temperature
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 but-
ton.
2. Set the mode to the (
3. Set the air intake control to the out-
side-air or recirculated air position.
4. Adjust the fan speed control and tem-
perature control to maintain maxi-
mum comfort.
CAUTION
僅 The refrigerant system should only be
serviced by trained and certified tech-
nicians to insure proper and safe
operation.
僅 The refrigerant system should be ser-
viced in a well-ventilated place.
僅 The air conditioning evaporator (cool-
ing coil) shall never be repaired or
replaced with one removed from a
used or salvaged vehicle and new
replacement MAC evaporators shall
be certified (and labeled) as meeting
SAE Standard J2842.
Climate control system
) position.