Kia Forte: Heating and air conditioning / MAX A/C selection

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 be
selected automatically.

■ Type A

■ Type B

Instrument panel vents
- Type A
The outlet vents can be opened or
closed separately using the thumbwheel.
To close the vent, rotate it
downward to the maximum position.
Also, you can adjust the direction of
air delivery from these vents using
the vent control lever as shown.
- Type B
The outlet vents can be opened or
closed separately turning the knob
right or left. Also, you can adjust the
direction of air delivery from these
vents by moving the knob in any
direction.
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 r ...
Temperature control
The temperature control knob allows
you to control the temperature of the
air flowing from the ventilation system.
To change the air temperature in the
passenger compart ...
Other information:
Severe weather conditions in the
winter result in greater wear and
other problems. To minimize the
problems of winter driving, you
should follow these suggestions:
Snowy or icy conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it
may be necessary to use snow tires
on your tires. If snow t ...
When the FCA is not working properly,
the FCA warning light () will
illuminate and the warning message
will appear for a few seconds.
After the message disappears, the
master warning light () will
illuminate.
In this situation, have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized ...