Kia Rio: Manual climate control system / Heating and air conditioning

Kia Rio 2017-2025 YB Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Manual climate control system / Heating and air conditioning

1. Start the engine.

2. Set the mode to the desired position. To improve the effectiveness of heating and cooling :

- Heating:
- Cooling:

3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.

4. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air or recirculated air position.

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

6. If air conditioning is desired, turn the air conditioning system on.

Manual climate control system

■ Type A ■ Type B 1. Fan speed control knob 2. Mode selection knob 3. Temperature control knob 4. Air conditioning button (if equipped) 5. Rear window defroster button 6. Air intake con ...

Mode selection

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. Five symbols are used to repre ...

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