Kia Soul Owner's Manual page 191

Operation Tips
• 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 control to the fresh air
position when the irritation has
passed to keep fresh air in the
vehicle. This will help keep the driv-
er alert and comfortable.
• Air for the heating/cooling system
is drawn in through the grilles just
ahead of the windshield. Care
should be taken that these are not
blocked by leaves, snow, ice or
other obstructions.
• To prevent interior fog on the wind-
shield, set the air intake control to
the fresh air position and fan speed
to the desired position, turn on the
air conditioning system, and adjust
the temperature control to desired
temperature.
Air conditioning (if equipped)
All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are
filled with R-134a refrigerant.
1. Start the engine. Press the air con-
ditioning 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 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.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Features of your vehicle
CAUTION
• When using the air condition-
ing system,
coolant closely while driving
up hills or in heavy traffic
position.
when outside temperatures
are high. Air conditioning sys-
tem operation may cause
overheating. Continue to use
the blower fan but turn the air
conditioning system off if the
engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating.
• When opening the windows in
humid weather air condition-
ing may create water droplets
inside the
excessive water droplets may
cause damage to electrical
equipment, air conditioning
should only be used with the
windows closed.
- Excessive A/C
monitor the
vehicle. Since
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