Kia Rio: Heating and air conditioning / Mode selection

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)

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)

Air flow is directed towards the face and the floor.
Floor-Level (A, C, D, E)

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)

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)

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:
Applying the parking brake
To engage the parking brake, first apply the foot brake and then without pressing
the release button in, pull the parking brake lever up as far as possible. In addition
it is recommended that when parking the vehicle on a gradient, the shift lever should
be positi ...
Schematic diagrams
Circuit Diagram
Description and operation
Description
The multimedia jack on the console upper cover is for customers who like to listen
to external portable music players like the MP3 etc., through the vehicle's sound
system when it is link ...