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Features of your vehicle Automatic climate control system
䳜 Operating the air conditioning
system in the recirculated air
position provides maximum cool
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ing, however, continual operation
in this mode may cause the air
inside the vehicle to become stale.
䳜 During cooling operation, you may
occasionally notice a misty air
flow because of rapid cooling and
humid air intake. This is a normal
system operation characteristic.
Climate control air filter
A: Outside air
B: Recirculated air
C: Climate control air filter
D: Blower
E: Evaporator core
F: Heater core
The climate control air filter
installed behind the glove box filters
the dust or other pollutants that
come into the vehicle from the out
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side through the heating and air
conditioning system.
If dust or other pollutants accumu
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late in the filter over a period of
time, the air flow from the air vents
may decrease, resulting in moisture
accumulation on the inside of the
windshield. If this happens, have the
climate control air filter replaced by
a professional workshop. Kia recom
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mends to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
䳜 Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is being driven in
severe conditions such as dusty or
rough roads, more frequent air
conditioner filter inspections and
changes are required.
䳜 When the air flow rate suddenly
decreases, have the system
checked by a professional work
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shop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
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