Kia Niro: System operation / Operation Tips

Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Climate control system / System operation / 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 driver 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 windshield, 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.
If the windshield fogs up, set the mode to the position.

CAUTION

Operating the blower when the ignition switch is in the ON position could cause the battery to discharge. Operate the blower when the engine is running.

Heating

1. Set the mode to the position. 2. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position. 3. Set the temperature control to the desired position. 4. Set the fan speed control to the desi ...

Air conditioning

Kia air conditioning systems are filled with R-134a or R-1234yf refrigerant. 1. Start the engine. Push the air conditioning button. 2. Set the mode to the position. 3. Set the air intake control t ...

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