Kia Rio: Automatic climate control system / Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low, the performance of the air conditioning is reduced. Overfilling also has a negative influence on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is found, have the system inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
The refrigerant label is located on the underside of the hood.
WARNING - Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf
Since the refrigerant is mildly flammable and operated at high pressure, the air conditioning system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. (Refer to the SAE J2845)
It is important that the correct type and amount of oil and refrigerant are used.
All refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment.
Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to individuals and environment.
Failure to heed these warnings can lead to serious injuries.
WARNING
The oil and refrigerant in your vehicle’s air conditioning system is under very high pressure. If proper service procedures are not followed an explosion may result. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, the air conditioning system in your vehicle should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians.
CAUTION - AC Repair
It is important that the correct type and amount of oil and refrigerant is used, otherwise damage to the vehicle may occur. To prevent damage, the air conditioning system in your vehicle should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians.
The air conditioning system should be serviced by an authorized Kia dealer.
Sunroof inside air recirculation (if equipped)
The outside (fresh) air position is automatically selected, when the sunroof is opened.
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.
Climate control air filter
The climate control air filter installed behind the glove box filters the dust
or other pollutants that come into the vehicle from the outside through the heating
and air conditioning system. If ...
Windshield defrosting and defogging
WARNING - Windshield heating
Do not use the () or ()
position during cooling operation in extremely humid weather. The difference between
the temperature of the outside air and the windshield cou ...
Other information:
Kia Rio 2017-2024 YB Owners Manual: Temperature, Air intake control
Temperature control 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 for warmer and hot air, or to the left for cooler air. Air intake co ...
Kia Rio 2017-2024 YB Service Manual: Sunroof Deflector
Repair procedures Replacement 1. Open the glass fully. 2. Remove the mounting pins (B), and then remove the deflector (A). 3. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
