The outside (fresh) air position is automatically selected, when the sunroof is opened while operating the heating/air conditioning system.
When you select the recirculated air position, the system maintains the recirculated air position for 3 minutes and then automatically converts to the outside (fresh) air position.
When the sunroof is closed, the air intake position will return to the original position that was selected.
Automatic ventilationKia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: General information
Basic Service Symbols
There are five primary symbols used to complement illustrations. These symbols
indicate the part to apply such materials during service.
Symbol
Meaning
Do not reuse the part. Replace a new one.
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Relay Box (Engine Compartment) Components and components location
Component Location
E/R Junction Block
Circuit (E/R Junction Block)
PCB Block
Circuit (PCB Block)
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