Kia Sportage: General Information, Troubleshooting, Special Service Tools
General Information
Specification
Air Conditioner
![Blower Unit](images/books/1921/23/index%206.png)
Blower Unit
![Heater And Evaporator Unit](images/books/1921/23/index%207.png)
Heater And Evaporator Unit
![Troubleshooting](images/books/1921/23/index%208.png)
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem Symptoms Table
Before replacing or repairing air conditioning components, first determine if
the malfunction is due to the refrigerant
charge, air flow or compressor.
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers
indicate the priority of the likely cause
of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
After collecting the malfunction, check the complete system to ensure that
performance is satisfactory.
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![Special Service Tools](images/books/1921/23/index%2010.png)
Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools
![Air Conditioning System](images/books/1921/23/index%2011.png)
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Instructions
When Handling Refrigerant
1. R-134a liquid refrigerant is highly volatile. A drop on the skin of your
hand could result in localized frostbite.
When handling the refrigerant,
Refrigerant System Service Basics
Refrigerant Recovery
Use only service equipment that is U.L-listed and is certified to meet the
requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
4FC-134a(R-134a) from t
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Inside the fuse/relay panel covers, you
can find the fuse/relay label describing
fuse/relay name and capacity.
NOTICE
Not all fuse panel descriptions in this
manual may be applicable to your vehicle.
It is accurate at the time of printing.
When you inspect the fuse panel in your
vehicle,
Description and Operation
Description
Vehicles have many control units that use more electricity. These units
control their own system based on information
from diverse sensors. It is important to have a stable power supply as there
diverse sensors giving a variety of
information. Batt