Automatic Climate Control System Tips

Here are some great tips right from the Kia Sales Training site that I thought I would share with you. With Winter coming up, you might run into fogging etc.


ISSUE Windows Fog Up REMEDIES •

Use of the Automatic Climate Control System to defog the windows.
 Climate Control Auto Function:

1. Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation - The AUTO setting automatically controls the airflow modes, fan speeds, air intake and air conditioning, according to the temperature setting selected.

 2. Set desired Temperature.

 3. Press SYNC to select Dual Temperature Control Operation.

 Defrost Outside Windshield: 1. Set Fan Speed to the highest position.

 2. Set Temperature to Hot. 3. Press the Front Defrost button. Defog Inside Windshield: 1. Set Fan Speed to desired position. 2. Set desired Temperature.

 3. Press the Front Defrost button. • Point out that the defogger will automatically activate as needed when the Climate Control System is set to AUTO.

REMINDERS • Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit).
• Pressing any button during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control or SYNC Temperature Control.
 • When in AUTO mode, Air Flow Mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display. QUICK TIPS
 • Defrost Mode activates A/C and opens Fresh Air Vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster performance.
 • During AUTO operation the A/C indicator will NOT illuminate. The fan speed, air intake, airflow and air conditioning may automatically be engaged at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidity.
 • Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging.

Hope that clears some things up (lol) ... Remember, your AUTO temp setting is like your home heating and cooling system. Set the temperature and it will keep it at that temperature in the cabin.

Remember, you can alway reach me here on the blog site, or visit me at Jim Marsh Kia in Las Vegas, Nv.  Email me at :    cashatkia@gmail.com

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SOME Summer Air Conditioning Tips

Hello. It's summer! I live in Las Vegas where summer is a serious matter. As I write this, we are looking forward to temps to hit 109* today. 

When we get this hot, I hear a lot of people come in and say that their A.C. is not cooling properly.  Trust me, All is working well.  There is a reason that your Air works great first thing in the morning or later at night. Maybe this will shed a bit of light on the big Air Conditioning Mystery. 

The Air Conditioner in your car is designed to cool the intake air about 15 to 20 degrees.  So, if you are 115 degrees outside, and the A.C. is pulling that air in, the best you can hope for is 95 to 100 degrees in the car. If you have good tint, you can look for a little better because you are not fighting solar heating as much. 

There are, in Kia products, several variations of air conditioning controls.

dual zone

Dual air allows the driver and passenger to set their comfort level individually on the driver and passenger side of the car. They can also be set for one universal temp. It also features an AUTO setting.

Single Zone

There is also a single / simple unit that allows for temp. and fan speed. 

The dual zone units also feature an AUTO button. This allows you to set a temperature that will remain constant. Much like your home heating a cooling units.

 Remember.  Just because you set it to 68, it will only cool the outside air 15-20 degrees. So, how do you cool it down even more?

dual zone / auto

There is a recirculation setting on all the A.C. units. You have seen it. It's the one with the arrow swooping around the car. 

This does exactly what it says it does. It recirculates the in-cabin air and continues to cool it 15-20 degrees at a time. So, when your 140 degree internal air is cooled to 125,  it will continue to cool it in a downward temperature spiral until the car is no longer a pizza oven.  You can run on recirculation all the time without really doing any harm to the system. you need to be patient with your A.C. system.  It can only do what it can do. 

As part of your spring prep for summer, have your A.C. checked. Especially in older cars.  There are do it yourself recharge systems available, but unless you really know what you are doing, I would let a pro check it. Only because the money you save doing it yourself can quickly become a couple of thousand dollars if you screw it up.  (I know from experience)

A.C. units have become smaller and a lot more efficient in that last 10 or so years.  There is very little vampire effect (bogging) in the new units, and if kept serviced will freeze you out. 

Hope this has helped. Stay cool. (The heat can bring out the worst in people. So keep your temper as cool as you car as you drive around in this heat!!)

Remember, you can always ask a question by commenting here, or e mail me at cashatkia@gmail.com.  

Thank you Bobbett who I work with who always has the answers!!

Have A Kia DAY!