Kia Rio: Automatic climate control system / Automatic heating and air conditioning

1. Push the AUTO button.The modes, fan speeds, air intake and air-conditioning
will be controlled automatically by temperature setting.

2. Turn the temperature control knob to set the desired temperature.
✽ NOTICE
- To turn the automatic operation off, select any button or switch of the
following:
- Mode selection button
- Air conditioning button
- Front windshield defroster button (Press the button one more time to deselect
the front windshield defroster function. The 'AUTO' sign will illuminate on
the information display once again.)
- Air intake control button
- Fan speed control knob
The selected function will be controlled manually while other functions operate
automatically.
- For your convenience and to improve the effectiveness of the climate control,
use the AUTO button and set the temperature to 23°C (73°F).

✽ NOTICE
Never place anything over the sensor located on the instrument panel to ensure
better control of the heating and cooling system.
1. Temperature control knob
2. AUTO (automatic control) button
3. Climate control display
4. Fan speed control knob
5. OFF button
6. Front windshield defroster button
7. Rear window defroster ...
The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually by pushing buttons
other than the AUTO button. In this case, the system works sequentially according
to the order of buttons selected.
1. ...
Other information:
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Loosen the light assembly retaining screws with a cross-tip screwdriver.
3. Remove the rear combination lamp assembly from the body of the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector.
5. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket coun ...
Description and operation
Description
The mode control actuator is located at the heater unit.
It adjusts position of mode door by operating mode control actuator based on
signal of A/C control unit. Pressing mode select switch makes the mode control actuator
shift in order of Ve ...