Kia Rio: Automatic climate control system / Manual heating and air conditioning
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. 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.
Press the AUTO button in order to convert to full automatic control of the system.
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 t ...
The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the
ventilation system.
Every time you press the mode selection button, the mode will change as follows:
Refer to the i ...
Other information:
This warning light is to warn the driver the road may be icy.
When the following conditions occur, the warning light (including Outside Temperature
Gauge) blinks 5 times and then illuminates, and also a warning chime sounds once.
- The temperature on the Outside Temperature Gauge is below appr ...
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
3.
Remove the steering column upper and lower shroud pan ...