Kia Sportage: Automatic climate control system
The automatic climate control system uses cooling and heating to help
maintain a
pleasant environment inside the vehicle.

Type A (button)

Type B (control panel)
- Driver's temperature control knob
- Passenger's temperature control knob
- AUTO (automatic control) button
- OFF button
- Fan speed control button
- Mode selection button
- Front windshield defroster button
- Rear window defroster button
- SYNC button
- Air intake control button
- Air conditioning (A/C) button
- Front glass heater (if equipped)
- Infotainment/climate control mode switching button
NOTICE
Operating the blower when the ignition switch is in the ON position
could cause the
battery to discharge. Operate the blower when the engine is running.
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Press the button on the switchable controller
to switch between infotainment
system or climate control panel.
Press and hold the button to select the
default mode for the control panel.
Swi
Press the AUTO button.
The modes, fan speeds, air intake and
air-conditioning will be controlled
automatically by setting the temperature.
Type A (button)
Type B (control panel)
You
The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually by pressing buttons
other than the AUTO button.
In this case, the system works sequentially according to the order of buttons
selected
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Location
Components
Tie rod end
Locknut
Bellows
Bellows band
Tie rod
Rack bar
Dust packing
Pinion assembly
Dust cap
Oil seal
Ball bearing
Needle bearing
Lock nut
Yoke plug
Yoke spring
O-ring
Spring
Support yoke assembly
Rep
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the front
of your vehicle during the day.
The DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, and it is especially
helpful after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL will turn the dedicated lamp
OFF when:
The hea