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Kia Soul 2022 Climate Control System User Manual

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Kia Soul 2022 Climate Control System User Manual

Introduction

The Kia Soul 2022’s climate control system typically features dual-zone automatic climate control, allowing the driver and front passenger to independently set their preferred temperature. With distinct temperature controls for each zone, this feature makes sure that everyone can experience their preferred level of comfort. The resulting peaceful driving environment gets rid of any potential arguments over the cabin’s temperature. The Kia Soul 2022 typically has an easy-to-use interface for controls that let you quickly change the climate settings. The driver and front passenger can easily access the controls because they are usually on the dashboard or center console. The climate control system may also offer extra features like heated seats or rear-seat vents depending on the trim level, further enhancing the overall comfort of all occupants.

The Kia Soul 2022’s climate control system was created with convenience and accuracy in mind. It offers a tailored and comfortable driving experience while accommodating different weather conditions and user preferences. The climate control system in the Kia Soul 2022 ensures that you can enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable journey, regardless of the weather outside, with its cutting-edge features, user-friendly controls, and attention to detail.

Manual Climate Control System

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  1. Fan speed control knob
  2. Air intake control button
  3. Mode selection knob
  4. Rear window defroster button
  5. Temperature control knob
  6. Air conditioning button (if equipped)

CAUTION
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.

Heating and Air Conditioning

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  1. Start the engine.
  2. Set the mode to the desired position.
    For improving the effectiveness of heating and cooling;

    • Heating:Kia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 03
    • Cooling:Kia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 02
  3.  Set the temperature control to the desired position.
    Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
  4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
  5. If air conditioning is desired, turn the air conditioning (if equipped) system on.

Mode selection
The mode selection knob controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system.

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Air can be directed to the floor, dash-board outlets, or windshield. Five symbols are used to represent Face, Bi-Level, Floor, Floor-Defrost and Defrost air position.

Kia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 07Face-Level (B, D)
Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face. Additionally, each outlet can be controlled to direct the air dis-charged from the outlet.

Kia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 08Bi-Level (B, D, C, E)
Air flow is directed towards the face and the floor..

Kia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 09Floor-Level (C, E, A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the floor, with a small amount of the air being directed to the windshield and side window defrosters.

Kia Soul 2022 Automatic Climate Control Owner's Manual 003Floor/Defrost-Level (A, C, D, E)
Most of the air flow is directed to the floor and the windshield with a small amount directed to the side window defrosters.

Kia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 10Defrost-Level (A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the windshield with a small amount of air directed to the side window defrosters.

Instrument panel vents
The outlet vents can be opened or closed separately using the thumbwheel. To close the vent, rotate it downward to the maximum position.

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Also, you can adjust the direction of air delivery from these vents using the vent control lever as shown.

Temperature Control
The temperature control knob allows you to control the temperature of the air flowing from the ventilation system.

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To change the air temperature in the passenger compartment, turn the knob to the right for warm and hot air or to the left for cooler air.

  • NOTICE
    When starting the vehicle in cold weather a more efficient way to heat the passenger compartment is to do the following.

Turn off or lower the blower, right after starting the engine.
Engine temperature is still low and the air flow from the heater is still cold.
After a few minutes of engine warm up, turn on or set the fan to a higher level and with adjust the temperature setting to hot.

MAX A/C Selection
To operate the MAX A/C, turn the temperature knob to extreme left. Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face.

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In this mode, the air conditioning and the recirculated air position will be selected automatically.

Controlling Air Intake
The air intake control is used to select the outside (fresh) air position or recirculated air position.

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To change the air intake control position.

  • Push the control button

Recirculated Air Position

With the recirculated air position selected, air from the passenger compartment will be drawn through the heating system and heated or cooled according to the function selected.

Kia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 09Outside (fresh) air position
With the outside (fresh) air position selected, air enters the vehicle from outside and is heated or cooled according to the function selected.

NOTICE
Prolonged operation of the heater in the recirculated air position (without air conditioning selected) may cause fogging of the windshield and side windows and the air within the passenger compartment may become stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air conditioning with the recirculated air position selected will result in excessively dry air in the passenger compartment.

WARNING

  • Continued use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidity to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibility.
  • Do not sleep in a vehicle with the air conditioning or heating system on. It may cause serious harm or death due to a drop in the oxygen level and/or body temperature.
  • Continue using the climate control system in the recirculated air position can cause drowsiness or sleepiness, and loss of vehicle control. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position as much as possible while driving.

Controlling Fan Speed
The fan speed control knob allows you to control the fan speed of the air flowing from the ventilation system.
The ignition switch must be in the ON position for fan operation.
To change the fan speed:

  • Turn the knob to the right for higher speed or left for lower speed.

  • Setting the fan speed control knob to the “0” position turns off the fan.

Turning off the Blowers
To turn off the blowers:
Turn the fan speed control knob to  the “0” position.

Air Conditioning (A/C)

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  • Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning system on (indicator light will illuminate).
    Press the button again to turn the air conditioning system off.

System Operation
Ventilation

  1. Set the mode to the Kia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 02 position.
  2. Set the air intake control to the out-side (fresh) air position.
  3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
  4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.

Heating 

  1. Set the mode to theKia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 03 position.
  2. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
  3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
  4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
  5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn the air conditioning system (if equipped) on.
    • If the windshield fogs up, set the mode to theKia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 20 or Kia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 21 position.

Operation Tips

  • To keep dust or unpleasant fumes from entering the vehicle through the ventilation system, temporarily set the air intake control to the recirculated air position. Be sure to return the control to the fresh air position when the irritation has passed to keep fresh air in the vehicle. This will help keep the driver alert and comfortable.
  • Air for the heating/cooling system is drawn in through the grilles just ahead of the windshield. Care should be taken that these are not blocked by leaves, snow, ice or other obstructions.
  • To prevent interior fog on the windshield, set the air intake control to the fresh air position and fan speed to the desired position, turn on the air conditioning system, and adjust the temperature control to desired temperature.

Air Conditioning
Kia Air Conditioning Systems are filled with environmentally friendly refrigerant*.

  1. Start the engine. Push the air conditioning button.
  2. Set the mode to the Kia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 02 position.
  3. Set the air intake control to the out-side air or recirculated air position.
  4. Adjust the fan speed control and temperature control to maintain maxi-mum comfort.

* : Your vehicle is filled with R-134a or R-1234yf according to the regulation in your country at the time of producing. You can find out which air conditioning refrigerant is applied your vehicle at the label inside of engine room. Refer to “Refrigerant label” on page 8-11  for more detail location of air conditioning refrigerant label.

CAUTION

  • The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians to insure proper and safe operation.
  • The refrigerant system should be serviced in a well-ventilated place.
    The air conditioning evaporator (cooling coil) shall never be repaired or replaced with one removed from a used or salvaged vehicle and new replacement MAC evaporators shall be certified (and labeled) as meeting SAE Standard J2842.

NOTICE

  • When using the air conditioning system, monitor the temperature gauge closely while driving up hills or in heavy traffic when outside temperatures are high. Air conditioning system operation may cause engine over-heating. Continue to use the blower fan but turn the air conditioning system off if the temperature gauge indicates engine overheating.
  • When opening the windows in humid weather air conditioning may create water droplets inside the vehicle. Since excessive water droplets may cause damage to electrical equipment, air conditioning should only be used with the windows closed.

Air Conditioning System Operation Tips

  • If the vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight during hot weather, open the windows for a short time to let the hot air inside the vehicle escape.
  • To help reduce moisture inside of the windows on rainy or humid days, decrease the humidity inside the vehicle by operating the air conditioning system.
  • During air conditioning system operation, you may occasionally notice a slight change in engine speed as the air conditioning compressor cycles. This is a normal system operation characteristic.
  • Use the air conditioning system every month only for a few minutes to ensure maximum system performance.
  • When using the air conditioning system, you may notice clear water drip-ping (or even puddling) on the ground under the passenger side of the vehicle. This is a normal system operation characteristic.
  • Operating the air conditioning system in the recirculated air position pro-vides maximum cooling, however, continual operation in this mode may cause the air inside the vehicle to become stale.
  • During cooling operation, you may occasionally notice a misty air flow because of rapid cooling and humid air intake. This is a normal system operation characteristic.

Climate Control Air Filter (If Equipped)
The climate control air filter installed behind the glove box filters the dust or other pollutants that come into the vehicle from the outside through the heating and air conditioning system.

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A: Outside air
B: Recirculated air
C: Climate control air filter
D: Blower
E: Evaporator core
F: Heater core
If dust or other pollutants accumulate in the filter over a period of time, the air flow from the air vents may decrease, resulting in moisture accumulation on the inside of the windshield even when the outside (fresh) air position is selected. If this happens, have the climate control air filter replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE

  • Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedule.
    If the vehicle is being driven in severe conditions such as dusty or rough roads, more frequent air conditioner filter inspections and changes are required.
  • When the air flow rate suddenly decreases, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

Checking the Amount of Air Conditioner Refrigerant and Compressor Lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low, the performance of the air conditioning is reduced. Overfilling also has a negative impact on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is found, have the system inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING
The oil and refrigerant in your vehicle’s air conditioning system is under very high pressure. If proper service procedures are not followed an explosion may result. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, the air conditioning system in your vehicle should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians.

CAUTION
It is important that the correct type and amount of oil and refrigerant is used, otherwise damage to the vehicle may occur. To prevent damage, the air conditioning system in your vehicle should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians.

WARNING
Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf

Kia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 01Since the refrigerant is mildly inflammable and operated at high pressure, the air conditioning system should  only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. (Refer to the SAE J2845)
It is important that the correct type and amount of oil and refrigerant are used.
All refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to individuals and environment.
Failure to heed these warnings can lead to serious injuries.

Air Conditioning Refrigerant Label
Example

* The actual Air Conditioning refrigerant label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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Each symbol and specification on the air conditioning refrigerant label is represented below:

  1. Classification of refrigerant
  2. Amount of refrigerant
  3. Classification of Compressor lubricant
  4. Caution
  5. Flammable Refrigerant
  6. Requires Registered Technician to Service Air Conditioning system

Refer to “Refrigerant label” on page 8-11 for more detail on the location of air conditioning refrigerant label.

Automatic Climate Control System

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  1. Driver’s temperature control knob
  2. AUTO (automatic control) button
  3. Front windshield defroster button
  4. Rear window defroster button
  5. Air conditioning button
  6. Air intake control button
  7. Blower OFF button
  8. Fan speed control button
  9. Mode selection button
  10. Passenger’s temperature control knob
  11. SYNC button
  12. A/C display

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.

Heating and Air Conditioning Automatically

  1. Press the AUTO button. The modes, fan speeds, air intake and air-conditioning will be controlled automatically by setting the temperature.
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  2. Turn the temperature control switch to the desired temperature.

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  • To turn the automatic operation off, select any button or switch of the following:
    • Mode selection button
    • Air conditioning button
    • Front windshield defroster button (Press the button one more time to deselect the front windshield defroster function. The ‘AUTO’ sign will illuminate on the information display once again.)
    • Air intake control button
    • Fan speed control switch
      The selected function will be con-trolled manually while other functions operate automatically.
    • For your convenience and to improve the effectiveness of the climate control, use the AUTO button and set the temperature to 72°F (22°C).

NOTICE
Do not place anything over the sensor located on the instrument panel to ensure better control of the heating and cooling system.

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Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually by pressing buttons or turning knob(s) other than the AUTO button.

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In this case, the system works sequentially according to the order of buttons or knob(s) selected.

  1. Start the vehicle.
  2. Set the mode to the desired position.
    For improving the effectiveness of heating and cooling;

    • HeatingKia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 03
    • Cooling:Kia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 02
  3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
  4. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
  5. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.

If air conditioning is desired, turn the air conditioning system on.

Press the AUTO button in order to convert to full automatic control of the system.

Mode selection
The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system.

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The air flow outlet port is converted as follows:

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Kia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 07Face-Level (B, D)
Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face. Additionally, each outlet can be controlled to direct the air discharged from the outlet.

Kia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 08Bi-Level (B, C, D, E)
Air flow is directed towards the face and the floor.

Kia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 09Floor-Level (A, C, D, E)
Most of the air flow is directed to the floor, with a small amount of the air being directed to the windshield and side window defrosters.

Kia Soul 2023 Automatic Climate Control Owner's Manual 003Floor/Defrost-Level (A, C, D, E)
Most of the air flow is directed to the floor and the windshield with a small amount directed to the side window defrosters.

Defrost-Level (A, D)

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Most of the air flow is directed to the windshield with a small amount of air directed to the side window defrosters.

Instrument panel vents

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The outlet vents can be opened or closed separately using the thumb-wheel. (if equipped)
Also, you can adjust the direction of air delivery from these vents using the vent control lever as shown.

Temperature control

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The temperature will increase to the maximum (82 °F (28 °C)) by turning the knob to the extreme right.
The temperature will decrease to the minimum (62 °F (17 °C)) by turning the knob to the extreme left.
When turning the knob, the temperature will increase or decrease by 1 °F / 0.5 °C. When set to the lowest temperature setting, the air conditioning will operate continuously.

NOTICE
When starting the vehicle in cold weather using manual temperature control, operate the system in the following method to improve heating.

  • Turn off or lower the blower, right after starting the engine.
    Allow the engine to warm up during this time since the air flow from the heater is still cold.
    After a few minutes of engine warm up, turn on or set the fan to a higher level and adjust the temperature setting to hot.

Adjusting the driver and passenger side temperature equally

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  • Press the “SYNC” button to adjust the driver and passenger side temperature equally. The passenger side temperature will be set to the same temperature as the driver side temperature.
  • Turn the driver side temperature control knob. The driver and passenger side temperature will be adjusted equally.

Adjusting the driver and passenger side temperature individually

  • Press the “SYNC” button again to adjust the driver and passenger side temperature individually. The illumination of button turns off.
  • Operate the driver side temperature control knob to adjust the driver side temperature.
  • Operate the passenger side temperature control knob to adjust the passenger side temperature.

Temperature conversion
You can switch the temperature mode from Centigrade to Fahrenheit as follows:

While pressing the OFF button, press the AUTO button for 3 seconds or more. The display will change from Centigrade to Fahrenheit, or from Fahrenheit to Centi-grade. If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, the temperature mode display will reset to Fahrenheit.

Controlling air intake
This is used to select the outside (fresh) air position or recirculated air position.

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To change the air intake control position:

  • Push the control button.

Kia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 09Outside (fresh) air position

With the outside (fresh) air position selected, air enters the vehicle from outside and is heated or cooled according to the function selected.

Kia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 08Recirculated air position

With the recirculated air position selected, air from the passenger compartment will be drawn through the heating system and heated or cooled according to the function selected.
Prolonged operation of the heater in the recirculated air position (without air conditioning selected) may cause fogging of the windshield and side windows and the air within the passenger compartment may become stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air conditioning with the recirculated air position selected will result in excessively dry air in the passenger compartment.

Controlling fan speed
The fan speed can be set to the desired speed by operating the fan speed control button.

To change the fan speed:

  • Press button right for higher speed, or  press button left for lower speed.

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  • To turn the fan speed control off, press the front blower OFF button.

Air conditioning

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  • Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning system on (indicator light will illuminate).
  • Press the button again to turn the air conditioning system off.

WARNING
Reduced Visibility
Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidity to increase inside the vehicle, which may fog the glass and obscure visibility.

WARNING
Recirculated Air
Continued use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position can cause drowsiness or sleepiness, and loss of vehicle control. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position as much as possible while driving.

WARNING
Sleeping with A/C on
Do not sleep in a vehicle with the air conditioning or heating on, as this may cause serious harm or death due to a drop in the oxygen level and/or body temperature.

Turning off the front air climate control

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  • Press the front blower OFF button to turn off the front air climate control system.
    However, you can still operate the mode and air intake buttons as long as the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position.

Automatic ventilation
The system automatically selects the outside (fresh) air position when the cli-mate control system operates over a certain period of time (5 minutes) in low temperature with the recirculated air position selected.
To cancel or reset the Automatic Ventilation
When the air conditioning system is on, select Face Level Kia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 02mode and press the recirculated air position more than five times within 3 seconds while pressing A/C button.
When the automatic ventilation is canceled, the indicator blinks 3 times. When the automatic ventilation is activated, the indicator blinks 6 times.

Scheduled Ventilation Control
The Scheduled Ventilation Control releases hot air in the vehicle to lower cabin temperature before getting in the vehicle.
Depending on the outside ambient temperature, the blower is operated for 5 to 15 minutes while the vehicle is parked.

Turning Schedule Ventilation
Control On or Off
The Schedule Ventilation Control can be turned on and off by selecting ‘Setup → Vehicle Settings → Automatic Ventilation Scheduled Ventilation Control’ from the infotainment system screen. Also, the starting time can be set within 24 hours. Schedule Ventilation Control operates only once when the feature is set.

System operation
Ventilation

  1. Set the mode to the position.
  2. Set the air intake control to the out-side (fresh) air position.
  3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
  4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.

Heating

  1. Set the mode to theKia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 03 position.
  2. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
  3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
  4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
  5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn the air conditioning system (if equipped) on.
    •  If the windshield fogs up, set the mode to the Kia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 20 or Kia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 21 position.

Operation Tips

  • To keep dust or unpleasant fumes from entering the vehicle through the ventilation system, temporarily set the air intake control to the recirculated air position. Be sure to return the control to the fresh air position when the irritation has passed to keep fresh air in the vehicle. This will help keep the driver alert and comfortable.
  • Air for the heating/cooling system is drawn in through the grilles just ahead of the windshield. Care should be taken that these are not blocked by leaves, snow, ice or other obstructions.
  • To prevent interior fog on the windshield, set the air intake control to the fresh air position and fan speed to the desired position, turn on the air conditioning system, and adjust the temperature control to desired temperature.

Air conditioning (if equipped)
All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are filled with R-1234yf refrigerant.

  1. Start the vehicle. Press the air conditioning button.
  2. Set the mode to the Kia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 02 position.
  3. Set the air intake control to the outside-air or recirculated air position.
  4. Adjust the fan speed control and temperature control to maintain maxi-mum comfort.
  • When maximum cooling is desired, set the temperature control to the extreme left position, set the mode control to the MAX A/C position, then set the fan speed control to the highest speed.

CAUTION
Excessive A/C Use
When using the air conditioning system, monitor the temperature gauge closely while driving up hills or in heavy traffic when outside temperatures are high. Air conditioning system operation may cause vehicle overheating. Continue to use the blower fan but turn the air conditioning system off if the temperature gauge indicates vehicle overheating.

CAUTION

  • The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians to insure proper and safe operation.
  • The refrigerant system should be serviced in a well-ventilated place.
    The air conditioning evaporator (cooling coil) shall never be repaired or replaced with one removed from a used or salvaged vehicle and new replacement MAC evaporators shall be certified (and labeled) as meeting SAE Standard J2842.

CAUTION
When opening the windows in humid weather, air conditioning may create water droplets inside the vehicle. Since excessive water droplets may cause damage to electrical equipment, air conditioning should only be used with the windows closed.

Air conditioning system operation tips

  • If the vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight during hot weather, open the windows for a short time to let the hot air inside the vehicle escape.
  • To help reduce moisture inside of the windows on rainy or humid days, decrease the humidity inside the vehicle by operating the air conditioning system.
  • During air conditioning system operation, you may occasionally notice a slight change in vehicle speed as the air conditioning compressor cycles. This is a normal system operation characteristic.
  • Use the air conditioning system every month only for a few minutes to ensure maximum system performance.
  • When using the air conditioning system, you may notice clear water drip-ping (or even puddling) on the ground under the passenger side of the vehicle. This is a normal system operation characteristic.
  • Operating the air conditioning system in the recirculated air position pro-vides maximum cooling; however, continual operation in this mode may cause the air inside the vehicle to become stale.
  • During cooling operation, you may occasionally notice a misty air flow because of rapid cooling and humid air intake. This is a normal system operation characteristic.

Climate control air filter (if equipped)
The climate control air filter installed behind the glove box filters the dust or other pollutants that come into the vehicle from the outside through the heating and air conditioning system.

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If dust or other pollutants accumulate in the filter over a period of time, the air flow from the air vents may decrease, resulting in moisture accumulation on the inside of the windshield even when the outside (fresh) air position is selected. If this happens, have the cli-mate control air filter replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE

  • Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle is being driven in severe conditions, such as dusty or rough roads, more frequent air conditioner filter inspections and changes are required.
  • When the air flow rate suddenly decreases, the system should be checked at an authorized Kia dealer.

Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low, the performance of the air conditioning is reduced. Overfilling also has a negative impact on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is found, have the system inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING
The oil and refrigerant in your vehicle’s air conditioning system is under very high pressure. If proper service procedures are not followed an explosion may result. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, the air conditioning system in your vehicle should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians.

CAUTION
It is important that the correct type and amount of oil and refrigerant is used, otherwise damage to the vehicle may occur. To prevent damage, the air conditioning system in your vehicle should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians.

WARNING
Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf

Kia Soul 2023 Manual Climate Control Owner's Manual 01Since the refrigerant is mildly
inflammable and operated at high pressure, the air conditioning system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. (Refer to the SAE J2845)
It is important that the correct type and amount of oil and refrigerant are used.

All refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to individuals and environment.
Failure to heed these warnings can lead to serious injuries.

Air Conditioning refrigerant label

Example

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* The actual Air Conditioning refrigerant label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

Each symbol and specification on the air conditioning refrigerant label is represented below:

  1. Classification of refrigerant
  2. Amount of refrigerant
  3. Classification of Compressor lubricant
  4. Caution
  5. Flammable Refrigerant
  6. Requires Registered Technician to Service Air Conditioning system

Refer to “Refrigerant label” on page 8-11 for more detail on the location of air conditioning refrigerant label.

FAQs

  1. What type of climate control system does the Kia Soul 2022 have?
    A standard feature of the Kia Soul 2022 is its dual-zone automatic climate control system.
  2. Can I control the temperature independently for the driver and front passenger?
    The dual-zone climate control system enables the front passenger and driver to independently set their preferred temperatures.
  3. Does the climate control system offer automatic temperature adjustment?
    The climate control system on the Kia Soul 2022 frequently includes automatic temperature adjustment, keeping the interior at the desired temperature consistently.
  4. Are there separate controls for the rear passengers’ climate settings?
    The climate control system in the Kia Soul 2022 is primarily intended for the driver and front passenger, but some trim levels might come with vents for the back seats to improve airflow there.
  5. Can I adjust the fan speed and air distribution?
    In most cases, you can manually alter the fan speed and air distribution using the climate control system.
  6. Does the climate control system have an automatic defogging feature?
    A feature that automatically clears fog from the windscreen and windows to improve visibility may be included in the Kia Soul 2022.
  7. Is there a quick defrost feature to clear frost from the windshield?
    A quick defrost feature that effectively removes frost from the windscreen to ensure clear visibility may be available as part of the climate control system.
  8. Can I sync the climate control settings between the driver and front passenger sides?
    Some Kia Soul 2022 models may offer a sync function to match the temperature settings for both zones, depending on the model and trim level.
  9. Does the climate control system include a cabin air filter?
    A cabin air filter is typically part of the climate control system in the Kia Soul 2022. This filter helps to improve air quality by removing dust, pollen, and other pollutants.
  10. Can I control the climate settings through the vehicle’s infotainment system?
    The Kia Soul 2022 may come with dedicated controls or the infotainment system’s touchscreen for controlling climate settings, depending on the model and trim level.
  11. Are there additional climate control features, such as heated seats?
    The Kia Soul 2022 may offer extra features like heated seats to increase comfort depending on the trim level and package.
  12. Does the climate control system have a rear defrost feature?
    The rear defrost feature of the Kia Soul 2022 typically removes frost or fog from the rear window.
  13. Can I adjust the strength of the airflow from the vents?
    In most cases, the climate control system enables you to customize the amount of airflow from the vents.
  14. Are the climate control settings saved and retained when I turn off the vehicle?
    When you turn off your Kia Soul 2022, the climate control system typically keeps the temperature and fan speed that you’ve set, saving you the trouble of having to adjust them repeatedly.
  15. Can I use the climate control system when the vehicle is parked but the engine is off?
    Some Kia Soul 2022 models might allow you to temporarily increase comfort by using the climate control system while the car is parked, even with the engine off.

Useful Links

View Full User Guide: Kia Soul 2022 Owner’s Manual | Auto User Guide
Download Manuals: Owner’s Manuals and Documents | Kia

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