Kia Sorento: Manual climate control system (If equipped) - Features of your vehicle - Kia Sorento XM Owners ManualKia Sorento: Manual climate control system (If equipped)

Second Generation XM (2011-2024) / Kia Sorento XM Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Manual climate control system (If equipped)

1. Fan speed control knob


1. Fan speed control knob
2. Mode selection knob
3. Temperature control knob
4. Air conditioning button
5. Air intake control button
6. 3rd row air conditioning ON/OFF button (controlled from the front)
7. 3rd row air conditioning fan speed control switch

Heating and air conditioning

1. Start the engine.

2. Set the mode to the desired position. For improving the effectiveness of heating and cooling;

- Heating: - Cooling:


- Cooling: 3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.


3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.

4. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position (if equipped).

5. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.

6. If air conditioning is desired, turn the air conditioning system (if equipped) on.

❈ 2nd and 3rd row outlet vents (E, F, G, H) (G, H : if equipped)


❈ 2nd and 3rd row outlet vents (E, F, G, H) (G, H : if equipped)

Mode selection

The mode selection knob controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation


The mode selection knob controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system.

Air can be directed to the floor, dashboard outlets, or windshield. Six symbols are used to represent MAX A/C, Face, Bi-Level, Floor, Floor- Defrost and Defrost air position.

The MAX A/C mode is used to cool the inside of the vehicle faster.

Face-Level (B, D, F)

Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face. Additionally, each outlet


Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face. Additionally, each outlet can be controlled to direct the air discharged from the outlet.

Bi-Level (B, D, E, C, F, H)

Air flow is directed towards the face and the floor.


Air flow is directed towards the face and the floor.

Floor-Level (C, E,H, A, D)

Most of the air flow is directed to the floor, with a small amount of the air


Most of the air flow is directed to the floor, with a small amount of the air being directed to the windshield and side window defrosters.

Floor/Defrost-Level (A, C, D, E, H)

Most of the air flow is directed to the floor and the windshield with a small


Most of the air flow is directed to the floor and the windshield with a small amount directed to the side window defrosters.

Defrost-Level (A, D)

Most of the air flow is directed to the windshield with a small amount of air


Most of the air flow is directed to the windshield with a small amount of air directed to the side window defrosters.

Instrument panel vents

The outlet vents can be opened or closed separately using the thumbwheel (if


The outlet vents can be opened or closed separately using the thumbwheel (if equipped).

Also, you can adjust the direction of air delivery from these vents using the vent control lever as shown.

Temperature control

The temperature control knob allows you to control the temperature of the air


The temperature control knob allows you to control the temperature of the air flowing from the ventilation system.

To change the air temperature in the passenger compartment, turn the knob to the right position for warm and hot air or left position for cooler air.

Air intake control

The air intake control is used to select the outside (fresh) air position or


The air intake control is used to select the outside (fresh) air position or recirculated air position.

To change the air intake control position, press the control button.

Recirculated air position

With the recirculated air position selected, air from the passenger compartment


With the recirculated air position selected, air from the passenger compartment will be drawn through the heating system and heated or cooled according to the function selected.

Outside (fresh) air position

  
With the outside (fresh) air position selected, air enters the vehicle from outside


With the outside (fresh) air position selected, air enters the vehicle from outside and is heated or cooled according to the function selected.

✽ NOTICE

Prolonged operation of the heater in the recirculated air position (without air conditioning selected) may cause fogging of the windshield and side windows and the air within the passenger compartment may become stale. In addition, prolonged use of the air conditioning with the recirculated air position selected will result in excessively dry air in the passenger compartment.

WARNING

Fan speed control

The ignition switch must be in the ON position for fan operation.


The ignition switch must be in the ON position for fan operation.

The fan speed control knob allows you to control the fan speed of the air flowing from the ventilation system. To change the fan speed, turn the knob to the right for higher speed or left for lower speed.

Setting the fan speed control knob to the “0” position turns off the fan.

Air conditioning

Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning system on (indicator light


Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning system on (indicator light will illuminate). Press the button again to turn the air conditioning system off.

3rd row air conditioning (if equipped)

To turn on the 3rd row air conditioning control system


To turn on the 3rd row air conditioning control system

1. Press the 3rd row air conditioning ON/OFF button (indicator light on the ON/OFF button will illuminate) located on the front climate control panel and set the fan speed to the desired speed with the 3rd row fan speed switch.

2. To turn off the 3rd row air conditioning control system, press the 3rd row air conditioning ON/OFF button once more located on the front climate control panel or set the fan speed to the "OFF" position with the 3rd row fan speed switch.

System operation

Ventilation

1. Set the mode to the position.
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 desired speed.

Heating

1. Set the mode to the position.
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 desired speed.

5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn the air conditioning system (if equipped) on.

If the windshield fogs up, set the mode to the  position. or
 Operation Tipsposition.


Operation Tips

Air conditioning

Kia Air Conditioning Systems are filled with refrigerant.

1. Start the engine. Push the air conditioning button.

2. Set the mode to the position.
position.

3. Set the air intake control to the outside air or recirculated air position.

4. Adjust the fan speed control and temperature control to maintain maximum comfort.

CAUTION

✽ NOTICE

Air conditioning system operation tips

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