Kia Rio: Manual climate control system

1. Fan speed control knob
2. Mode selection knob
3. Temperature control knob
4. Air conditioning button (if equipped)
5. Rear window defroster button
6. Air intake control button

Heating and air conditioning

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 recalculated air position.

5.Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.

6.If air conditioning is desired, turn the air conditioning system (if equipped) on.

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. Six 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, D, E, C)

Air flow is directed towards the face and the floor.

Floor-Level (C, A, 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.

MAX A/C-Level (B, D) (if equipped)

The MAX A/C mode is used to cool the inside of the vehicle faster.

In this mode, the air conditioning and the recalculated air position will be selected automatically.

• Instrument panel vents
• Climate control air filter
• Windshield defrosting and defogging
• Storage compartment
• Interior features