Kia Sportage: Air conditioning System / Description and operation

Instructions (R-134a)
When Handling Refrigerant
1.
R-134a liquid refrigerant is highly volatile. A drop on the skin of
your hand could result in localized fro ...
Checking Refrigerant Specifications
1.
Check refrigerant specifications label inside engine room or hood.
R-134a
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Other information:
Component Location
1. Cowl cross bar assembly
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Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking brake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will have
reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required becaus ...