Kia Picanto: Manual climate control system / Air Conditioning refrigerant label

Each symbols and specification on air
conditioning refrigerant label means as
below ;
1. Classification of refrigerant
2. Amount of refrigerant
3. Classification of Compressor lubricant
You can find out which air conditioning
refrigerant is applied your vehicle at
the label inside of the engine room.
Refer to “Refrigerant label” on page
9-19.
A : Outside air
B : Recirculated air
C : Climate control air filter
D : Blower
E : Evaporator core
F : Heater core
The climate control air filter installed
behind the glove box filters ...
When the amount of refrigerant is low,
the performance of the air conditioning
is reduced. Overfilling also has a bad influence
on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation ...
Other information:
NOTICE
If, for some reason, you happen to
lose your smart key, you will not
be able to start the engine. Tow
the vehicle, if necessary, contact a
professional workshop. Kia recommends
to contact an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
A maximum of 2 smart keys can
be reg ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
Radiator hoses
1.Check radiator hoses for the following(1)Improper attachment(2)Leaks(3)Cracks(4)Damage(5)Loose connections(6)Chafing(7)Deterioration
Coolant level
1.Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir. Make sure it is between the "F" mark and "L" m ...