Kia Carens: Heating and air conditioning / Mode selection
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The mode selection buttons control the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system.
Air can be directed to the floor, dashboard outlets, or windshield. Three symbols are used to represent Face, Floor and Defrost air position.
Face-Level (B, D, F*)
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Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face. Additionally, each outlet can be controlled to direct the air discharged from the outlet.
Floor-Level (A, C, D, E)
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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.
Defrost-Level (A, D)
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Most of the air flow is directed to the windshield.
Also you may select 2~3 modes at the same time for desired air flow.
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mode
- face () + defrost (.png)
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mode
- floor () + defrost ()
mode
- face () + floor ()
+ defrost () mode
Instrument panel vents
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The outlet vents can be opened or closed separately using the thumbwheel or vent control lever.
Also, you can adjust the direction of air delivery from these vents using the vent control lever as shown.
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 ...
Temperature control
The temperature control knob allows you to control the temperature of the airflow
in the vehicle.
To change the temperature:
Turn the knob to the right to increase temperature.
Turn the knob to t ...
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