Kia Sorento: Automatic climate control system: (if equipped) - Controls and FeaturesKia Sorento: Automatic climate control system: (if equipped)

Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Owner's Manual / Controls and Features / Automatic climate control system: (if equipped)

The advanced automatic climate control system inside the Kia Sorento intelligently cools or heats the cabin to ensure optimal thermal comfort for both the driver and all passengers, maintaining a pleasant environment regardless of external weather conditions.

Front dashboard console layout showcasing the advanced automatic climate control system controls in the Kia Sorento

Symbol

Notes

Driver's temperature control knob and power OFF button icon on the Kia Sorento dashboard console

Driver’s temperature control knob/OFF button

Front windshield defroster function icon on the Kia Sorento climate control panel

Front windshield defroster icon

Rear window defroster activation icon on the Kia Sorento center console

Rear window defroster icon

Automatic control AUTO mode selection icon for the Kia Sorento climate system

Automatic control (AUTO) icon

Air intake mode control icon for managing cabin airflow sources in the Kia Sorento

Air intake control icon

Infotainment and climate switchable multi-function toggle icon on the Kia Sorento dash

Infotainment/climate switchable icon

Air conditioning A/C compressor activation icon for the Kia Sorento HVAC system

Air conditioning (A/C) icon

Fan speed regulation control icons for adjusting airflow volume in the Kia Sorento

Fan speed control icons

Ventilation mode selection icon for directing cabin airflow paths in the Kia Sorento

Mode selection icon

Dedicated third-row air conditioning control icon in the Kia Sorento SUV

3rd row A/C icon

Temperature synchronization SYNC icon for matching dual-zone climate settings in the Kia Sorento

SYNC icon

Front passenger side individual temperature control knob on the Kia Sorento dashboard

Passenger’s temperature control knob

Figure 1. 3rd row seat
Interior view of the third-row seating area and auxiliary climate controls in the Kia Sorento
  1. 3rd row A/C fan speed control knob: (if equipped)

  2. 3rd row A/C ON/OFF button: (if equipped)

NOTE

Operating the blower when the ENGINE START/STOP button is ON could cause the battery to discharge. Operate the blower when the engine is running.

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