Kia Sportage: Air conditioning System / Cluster Ionizer (DATC only) Description and operation
The cluster ionizer disinfects and decomposes bad smell from the air conditioner
or air inflow. Also, it cleans the air inside the vehicle.
When the ignition is switched "ON", the ionizer runs "CLEAN" mode and then "ION"
mode, switching between both modes.
In the "CLEAN" mode, the cluster ionizer generates negative ions and positive
ions to help clean smells from the air.
In the "ION" mode, the cluster ionizer generates negative ions and cleans the
air inside the vehicle.
Inspection
To inspect and diagnose the sensor, refer to Self-Diagnosis procedure and DTC
guide.
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) bat ...
Inspection
1.
Press the MODE switch more than 4 times within 2 seconds while pressing
the OFF switch.
Display
Fai ...
Other information:
Description
The PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heater is installed at the exit or
the backside of heater core.
The PTC heater is an electric heater using a PTC element as an auxiliary heating
device that supplements deficiency of interior heat source in highly effe ...
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt")
2.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover") ...