Checking The Amount Of Air Conditioner Refrigerant And Compressor Lubricant - Kia Soul 2022 Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle
accumulation on the inside of the
windshield even when the outside
(fresh) air position is selected. If this
happens, have the climate control
air filter replaced by an authorized
Kia dealer.
NOTICE
Replace the filter every 15,000
miles or once a year. If the vehicle
is being driven in severe condi -
tions, such as dusty or rough
roads, more frequent air condi -
tioner filter inspections and
changes are required.
When the air flow rate suddenly
decreases, the system should be
checked at an authorized Kia
dealer.
Checking the amount of air condi -
tioner refrigerant and compressor
lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air con -
ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also
has a negative impact on the air
conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
The oil and refrigerant in your vehi -
cle's air conditioning system is
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Automatic climate control system
under very high pressure. If proper
service procedures are not followed
an explosion may result. To reduce
the risk of serious injury or death,
the air conditioning system in your
vehicle should only be serviced by
trained and certified technicians.
CAUTION
It is important that the correct type
and amount of oil and refrigerant is
used, otherwise damage to the
vehicle may occur. To prevent dam -
age, the air conditioning system in
your vehicle should only be serviced
by trained and certified technicians.
WARNING
Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf
Since the refrigerant is mildly
inflammable and operated at high
pressure, the air conditioning sys -
tem should only be serviced by
trained and certified technicians.
(Refer to the SAE J2845)
It is important that the correct type
and amount of oil and refrigerant
are used.
All refrigerants should be reclaimed
with proper equipment. Venting
refrigerants directly to the atmo -
sphere is harmful to individuals and
environment.