Kia Picanto: Automatic climate control system: (if equipped) / Manual heating and air conditioning

The Kia Picanto heating and cooling system can be operated manually using the controls other than the AUTO button. In manual operation, the system responds to your selections in the order in which you make them, allowing you to adjust individual climate settings.

If you press a button or turn a knob other than AUTO during automatic operation, you take manual control of that particular function. Any functions you have not selected continue to operate automatically.

1. Start the engine before adjusting the heating and cooling system.

2. Select the desired airflow mode to direct air towards the appropriate areas of the cabin.

   For more effective heating or cooling, use the corresponding airflow setting shown below:

   • Heating:

   • Cooling:

3. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting for cabin warmth or cooling.

4. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position to bring fresh air into the vehicle.

5. Select the desired fan speed to increase or reduce the amount of air flowing through the vents.

6. If air conditioning is required, switch on the air conditioning system.

To return all climate functions to automatic operation, press the AUTO button. The system will once again manage the settings automatically.

• Mode selection. Temperature control
• Air intake control. Fan speed control
• Air conditioning (A/C): (if equipped). OFF mode