Kia Forte: Manual heating and air conditioning / Air intake control

This is used to select the outside
(fresh) air position or recirculated air
position.
To change the air intake control position,
push the control button.
Recirculated air position

With the recirculated air
position selected, air
from the passenger
compartment will be
drawn through the heating
system and heated
or cooled according to
the function selected.
Outside (fresh) air position

If the recirculated air
position is not selected
or turned off, air enters
the vehicle from outside
and is heated or cooled
according to the function
selected.
Prolonged operation of the heater in
the recirculated air position (without
air conditioning selected) may cause
fogging of the windshield and side
windows, and the air within the passenger
compartment may become
stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air
conditioning with the recirculated air
position selected will result in excessively
dry air in the passenger compartment.
The temperature will increase to the
maximum (HI) by turning the knob all
the way to the right.
The temperature will decrease to the
minimum (Lo) by turning the knob all
the way to the left ...
The fan speed can be set to the
desired speed by operating the fan
speed control button.
To change the fan speed, press the
() button for higher speed, or push
() the button for lower speed ...
Other information:
■ Front view
1. Hood
2. Head lamp (Features of your vehicle)
Head lamp (Maintenance)
3. DRL lamp (Features of your vehicle)
DRL lamp (Maintenance)
4. Front turn signal lamp (Maintenance)
5. Wheel and tire
6. Outside rearview mirror
7. Sunroof
8. Front windshield wiper blades
...
Before entering vehicle
Be sure that all windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any
sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles
behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
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