Kia Sportage: Manual climate control system / Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low, the performance of the air conditioning
is reduced. Overfilling also has a negative influence on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is found, have the system inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
WARNING
The oil and refrigerant in your vehicle's air conditioning system is under
very high pressure. If proper service procedures are not followed an explosion may
result. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, the air conditioning system
in your vehicle should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians.
CAUTION - AC Repair
It is important that the correct type and amount of oil and refrigerant is
used, otherwise damage to the vehicle may occur. To prevent damage, the air conditioning
system in your vehicle should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians.
■ Example
WARNING - Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf
Because the refrigerant is mildly inflammable and at very high pressure, the
air conditioning system should only be serviced by trained an ...
■ Type A
■ Type B
1. Driver’s temperature control knob
2. AUTO (automatic control) button
3. Front windshield defroster button
4. Rear window defroster button
5. Air conditioning butto ...
Other information:
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
3.
Remove the shift lever knob (A).
...
■ Front
■ Rear
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by an authorized Kia
dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily
towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing hook ...