Kia Carens: Manual heating and air conditioning / Mode selection

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Automatic climate control system / Manual heating and air conditioning / Mode selection

The mode selection button controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle.

If you push the button once, the corresponding switch will turn on, and if you push the button again, the switch will turn off.

Face-Level (B, D, F*)

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)

Most of the air flow is directed to the floor.

Defrost-Level (A, D)

Most of the air flow is directed to the windshield.

Also you may select 2~3 modes at the same time.

- face () + floor () mode
- face () + defrost () mode
- floor () + defrost () mode
- face () + floor () + defrost () mode

Instrument panel vents

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.

Manual heating and air conditioning
The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually by pressing buttons or turning knob(s) other than the AUTO button. In this case, the system works sequentially according to the order of but ...

Temperature control
The temperature will increase to the maximum (HI) by turning the knob to the right extremely. The temperature will decrease to the minimum (Lo) by turning the knob to the left extremely. When turni ...

Other information:

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: System operation


Ventilation 1. Set the mode to the 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. 2. Set the air intake control to the o ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) Repair procedures


Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the PCSV connector. 3. Measure resistance between the PCSV terminals 1 and 2. 4. Check that the resistance is within ...

Copyright © www.kicaman.com 2015-2025