Kia Rio: Heating and air conditioning / Mode selection
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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 represent Face, Bi-Level, Floor, Floor-Defrost and Defrost air position.
Face-Level (B, D)
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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.
Bi-Level (B, C, D, E)
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Air flow is directed towards the face and the floor.
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.
Floor/Defrost-Level (A, C, D, E)
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Most of the air flow is directed to the floor and the windshield with a small
amount directed to the side window defrosters.
Defrost-Level (A, D)
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Most of the air flow is directed to the windshield with a small amount of air
directed to the side window defrosters.
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 ...
The MAX A/C mode is used to cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Air flow is
directed toward the upper body and face.
In this mode, the air conditioning and the recirculated air position will b ...
Other information:
Tripmeter (1)
The tripmeter is the total driving distance since the last tripmeter reset.
- Distance range : 0 ~ 1599999 km or 0 ~ 999999 mi
To reset the tripmeter, press the RESET button on the steering wheel for
more than 1 second when the tripmeter is displayed.
Elapsed Time (2)
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Driver’s front air bag
Passenger’s front air bag
Your vehicle is equipped with an Advanced Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System
and lap/shoulder belts at both the driver and passenger seating position.
The indications of the system's presence are the letters "AIR BAG" embossed on
t ...