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Kia Telluride (LQ2, 2027-2026) Owner's Manual / Controls and features / Automatic climate control system

Kia Telluride: Controls and features / Automatic climate control system

The automatic climate control system helps heat, cool, ventilate, and dehumidify the Kia Telluride cabin to provide a comfortable environment for the driver and passengers.

Figure 1. Climate control display
Kia Telluride automatic climate control display
Figure 2. Instrument panel
Kia Telluride instrument panel climate control buttons and levers

  1. SYNC icon

    • Touch the SYNC icon to set the driver and passenger side temperatures to the same value.

  2. Mode selection icon

  3. Fan speed control/OFF icon

  4. Infotainment system screen ON/OFF icon

  5. Front windshield defroster icon

  6. Rear window defroster icon

  7. Air intake control button

  8. Air conditioning A/C icon

  9. AUTO automatic climate control icon

  10. Driver's side temperature control lever

  11. Fan speed control/OFF lever

  12. Mode selection lever

  13. Passenger's side temperature control lever

NOTE

  • Operating the blower fan while the vehicle is in the ACC position may discharge the 12V battery. Use the blower fan only when the vehicle is running whenever possible.

  • The rear seat airflow direction and air volume can be adjusted separately from the front seat controls. However, the rear seat temperature setting is linked to the front controls and may vary depending on use and surrounding conditions. For faster cabin heating, operate the front and rear air conditioning systems together.

Climate control system

The climate control system helps heat, cool, ventilate, and dehumidify the Kia Telluride cabin so the driver and passengers can remain comfortable in a variety of weather conditions...

Automatic heating and air conditioning (A/C) operation

Tap the AUTO icon on the climate c..

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