Kia Sportage: Cluster ionizer
Components and
Components Location
Component Location
![Description and](images/books/1921/23/index%20103.png)
Description and
Operation
Description
1. The function of cluster ionizer is cleaning air by sterilizing and
dissolving of air conditioner.
2. The function of cluster ionizer is controlling mold caused by stench of air
conditioner and external inflow of air.
Repair procedures
Inspection
1. Press the OFF switch more then 4 times within 2 seconds while pressing the
MODE switch.
![* Diagnostic procedure refer to DTC code.](images/books/1921/23/index%20104.png)
* Diagnostic procedure refer to DTC code.
Replacement
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the extension cover (A).
![3. Remove the shower duct (A).](images/books/1921/23/index%20105.png)
3. Remove the shower duct (A).
![4. Loosen the screws and then remove the cluster ionizer (A).](images/books/1921/23/index%20106.png)
4. Loosen the screws and then remove the cluster ionizer (A).
![5. Installation is the reverse order of removal.](images/books/1921/23/index%20107.png)
5. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
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Components and Components Location
Component Location
Components
Heater Case (LH)
Heater Case (RH)
Heater Lower Case
Separator
Shower Duct
Heater Core
Evaporator Core
Components and
Components Location
Component Location
Description and
Operation
Description
1. Heater unit includes mode control actuator and temperature control
actuator.
2.
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If you have a flat tire, you can change
the flat tire to a spare tire using tools.
WARNING
Driving on a flat tire will cause permanent
damage to the tire. Re-inflating a
tire after it has been driven on while
severely underinflated or flat may cause
a blowout and a serious crash. Never
attem
Severe weather conditions in the winter
result in greater wear and other problems.
To minimize the problems of winter driving,
you should follow these suggestions:
Snowy or icy conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it
may be necessary to use snow tires or to
install tire chains on