Hyundai i30 (2018 year). Manual - part 12
Convenient features of your vehicle
Air conditioning (A/C)
System operation
Operation Tips
(if equipped)
•
To keep dust or unpleasant fumes
Ventilation
from entering the car through the
1. Set the mode to the
position.
ventilation system, temporarily set
2. Set the air intake control to the
the air intake control to the recircu-
outside (fresh) air position.
lated air position. Be sure to return
3. Set the temperature control to the
the control to the fresh air position
desired position.
when the irritation has passed to
keep fresh air in the vehicle. This
4. Set the fan speed control to the
will help keep the driver alert and
desired speed.
comfortable.
•
To prevent interior fog on the wind-
Heating
shield, set the air intake control to
1. Set the mode to the
position.
the fresh air position and fan speed
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2. Set the air intake control to the
to the desired position, turn on the
Press the A/C button to turn the air
air conditioning system, and adjust
outside (fresh) air position.
conditioning system on
(indicator
the temperature control to desired
3. Set the temperature control to the
light will illuminate). Press the button
temperature.
desired position.
again to turn the air conditioning sys-
tem off.
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
or
position.
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Air conditioning
NOTICE
NOTICE
HYUNDAI Air Conditioning Systems
•
The refrigerant system should
•
When using the air conditioning
are filled with R-134a or R-1234yf
only be serviced by trained and
system, monitor the temperature
refrigerant.
certified technicians to insure
gauge closely while driving up
1. Start the engine. Push the air con-
proper and safe operation.
hills or in heavy traffic when out-
ditioning button.
side temperatures are high. Air
•
The refrigerant system should
2. Set the mode to the
position.
conditioning system operation
be serviced in a well-ventilated
3
may cause engine overheating.
3. Set the air intake control to the out-
place.
Continue to use the blower fan
side air or recirculated air position.
•
The air conditioning evaporator
but turn the air conditioning sys-
4. Adjust the fan speed control and
(cooling coil) shall never be
tem off if the temperature gauge
temperature control to maintain
repaired or replaced with one
indicates engine overheating.
maximum comfort.
removed from a used or sal-
•
When opening the windows in
vaged vehicle and new replace-
humid weather air conditioning
ment MAC evaporators shall be
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may create water droplets inside
certified (and labeled) as meet-
Your vehicle is filled with R-134a or
the vehicle. Since excessive
ing SAE Standard J2842.
R-1234yf according to the regulation
water droplets may cause dam-
in your country at the time of produc-
age to electrical equipment, air
tion. You can find out which air condi-
conditioning should only be
tioning refrigerant is applied to your
used with the windows closed.
vehicle on the label located inside of
the hood. Refer to chapter 8 for the
location of the air conditioning refrig-
erant label.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Air conditioning system operation
• If you operate the air conditioner
System maintenance
tips
excessively, the difference between
Climate control air filter
the temperature of the outside air
• If the vehicle has been parked in
and that of the windshield could
direct sunlight during hot weather,
cause the outer surface of the
Outside air
open the windows for a short time
windshield to fog up, causing loss
to let the hot air inside the vehicle
of visibility. In this case, set the
Recirculated
escape.
air
mode selection button to the
• After sufficient cooling has been
position and set the fan speed con-
achieved, switch back from the
trol knob to the lowest speed set-
recirculated air to the fresh outside
ting.
air position.
Blower
•
To help reduce moisture inside of
Heater core
the windows on rainy or humid
Climate control
Evaporator
air filter
core
days, decrease the humidity inside
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the vehicle by operating the air
conditioning system with the win-
This filter is installed behind the
dows and sunroof closed.
glove box. It filters the dust or other
pollutants that enter the vehicle
•
Use the air conditioning system
through the heating and air condi-
every month for a few minutes to
tioning system.
ensure maximum system perform-
ance.
We recommend that the climate con-
trol air filter replaced by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer according to
the maintenance schedule. If the car
is being driven in severe conditions
such as dusty or rough roads, more
frequent climate control filter inspec-
tions and changes are required.
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If the air flow rate suddenly decreas-
Checking the amount of air con-
WARNING
es, we recommend the system be
ditioner refrigerant and com-
checked at an authorized HYUNDAI
pressor lubricant
Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf
dealer.
When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air con-
Because the refriger-
NOTICE
ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also
ant is mildly inflamma-
has a bad influence on the air condi-
ble at very high pres-
It is important that the correct
tioning system.
sure, the air condition-
3
type and amount of oil and refrig-
ing system should only
erant is used. Otherwise, damage
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
be serviced by trained
to the compressor and abnormal
found, we recommend that the sys-
and certified techni-
system operation may occur.
tem be inspected by an authorized
cians. It is important
HYUNDAI dealer.
that the correct type and amount
of oil and refrigerant is used.
WARNING
Otherwise, it may cause dam-
age to the vehicle and personal
Vehicles equipped with R-134a
injury.
Because the refriger-
ant is at very high
pressure, the air condi-
We recommend the air conditioning
tioning system should
system be serviced by an authorized
only be serviced by trained and
HYUNDAI dealer.
certified technicians. It is impor-
tant that the correct type and
amount of oil and refrigerant is
used. Otherwise, it may cause
damage to the vehicle and per-
sonal injury.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Air conditioning refrigerant
Each symbols and specification on
label
air conditioning refrigerant label
means as below:
■ Example
• Type A
1. Classification of refrigerant
2. Amount of refrigerant
3. Classification of Compressor lubri-
cant
You can find out which air conditioning
ODH044365R
refrigerant is applied to your vehicle on
• Type B
the label located inside of the hood.
Refer to chapter 8 for the location of
the air conditioning refrigerant label.
ODH043366
The actual Air Conditioning refriger-
ant label in the vehicle may differ
from the illustration.
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
1. Driver’s temperature control knob
2. Passenger’s temperature control knob
3
3. AUTO (automatic control) button
4. OFF button
5. Fan speed control button
6. Mode selection button
7. SYNC button
8. Front windshield defroster button
9. Rear window defroster button
10. Air conditioning button
11. Air intake control button
12. Climate control information screen
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Automatic heating and air con-
To turn the automatic operation off,
ditioning
select any button of the following:
- Mode selection button
The Automatic Climate Control
System is controlled by setting the
- Front windshield defroster button
desired temperature.
(Press the button one more time to
deselect the front windshield
defroster function. The 'AUTO' sign
will illuminate on the information
display once again.)
- Fan speed control button
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The selected function will be con-
trolled manually while other func-
2. Turn the temperature control knob
tions operate automatically.
to the desired temperature. If the
For your convenience and to improve
temperature is set to the lowest
the effectiveness of the climate con-
setting
(Lo), the air conditioning
trol, use the AUTO button and set the
system will operate continuously.
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temperature to 23°C (73°F).
1. Press the AUTO button.
The modes, fan speeds, air intake
and air-conditioning will be controlled
automatically by the temperature set-
ting you select.
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Manual heating and air condi-
4.Set the air intake control to the out-
tioning
side (fresh) air position.
5.Set the fan speed control to the
The heating and cooling system can be
controlled manually by pushing buttons
desired speed.
other than the AUTO button. In this
6.If air conditioning is desired, turn
case, the system works sequentially
the air conditioning system on.
according to the order of buttons select-
7.Press the AUTO button in order to
ed. When pressing any button except
3
convert to full automatic control of
the AUTO button while using automatic
the system.
operation, the functions not selected
will be controlled automatically.
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1.Start the engine.
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2.Set the mode to the desired position.
Never place anything near the sensor
For improving the effectiveness of
to ensure better control of the heating
heating and cooling;
and cooling system.
- Heating:
- Cooling:
3.Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Mode selection
Defrost-Level (A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield.
Face-Level (B, D, F)
Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and face. Additionally, each
outlet can be controlled to direct the
air discharged from the outlet.
Floor-Level (A, C, D, E, F)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor.
Also you may select 2~3 modes at
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
the same time.
- face (
) + floor (
) mode
- face (
) + defrost (
) mode
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- floor (
) + defrost (
) mode
- face (
) + floor (
) + defrost
The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the
ventilation system.
(
) mode
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■ Front
Temperature control
3
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■ Rear (if equipped)
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Defrost-Level (A)
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Most of the air flow is directed to the
The temperature will increase by
windshield with a small amount of air
turning the knob to the right. The
directed to the side window defrosters.
temperature will decrease by turning
the knob to the left.
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Instrument panel vents
The outlet vents can be opened (
)
or closed (
) separately using the
thumbwheel.
Also, you can adjust the direction of
air delivery from these vents using
the vent control lever as shown.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Adjusting the driver and passenger
Air intake control
side temperature individually
Press the “SYNC” button again to
adjust the driver and passenger side
temperature individually. The button
indicator will turn off.
Temperature conversion
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, the temperature mode
display will reset to Centigrade.
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To change the temperature unit from
Adjusting the driver and passenger
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°C to °F or °F to °C :
side temperature equally
- Automatic climate control system
• Press the “SYNC” button to adjust
This is used to select the outside
the driver and passenger side tem-
Press the AUTO button for 3 sec-
(fresh) air position or recirculated air
perature equally.
onds while pressing the OFF button.
position.
The passenger side temperature
- Instrument cluster
To change the air intake control posi-
will be set to the same temperature
tion, push the control button.
Go to User Settings Mode Other
as the driver side temperature.
Features Temperature Unit.
• Turn the driver side temperature
control knob. The driver and pas-
senger side temperature will be
adjusted equally.
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Recirculated air position
Fan speed control
WARNING
With the recirculated air
position selected, air from
•
Continued climate control
the passenger compart-
system operation in the recir-
ment will be drawn through
culated air position may allow
the heating system and
humidity to increase inside
heated or cooled accord-
the vehicle which may fog the
ing to the function select-
3
glass and obscure visibility.
ed.
•
Do not sleep in a vehicle with
the air conditioning or heating
Outside (fresh) air position
system on. It may cause seri-
With the outside (fresh)
ous harm or death due to a
air position selected, air
drop in the oxygen level
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enters the vehicle from
and/or body temperature.
The fan speed can be set to the
outside and is heated or
•
Continued climate control sys-
desired speed by pushing the fan
cooled according to the
tem operation in the recirculat-
speed control button.
function selected.
ed air position can cause
Pressing the OFF button turns off the
drowsiness or sleepiness, and
fan.
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loss of vehicle control. Set the
air intake control to the outside
Prolonged use of the air conditioning
NOTICE
(fresh) air position as much as
with the recirculated air position
possible while driving.
Operating the fan speed when the
selected will result in excessively dry
ignition switch is in the ON posi-
air in the passenger compartment.
tion could cause the battery to dis-
charge. Operate the fan speed
when the engine is running.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Air conditioning
OFF mode
System operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the
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.
Heating
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1. Set the mode to the
position.
Push the A/C button to turn the air
Push the OFF button to turn off the
2. Set the air intake control to the
conditioning system on
(indicator
air climate control system. However,
outside (fresh) air position.
light will illuminate).
you can still operate the mode and
3. Set the temperature control to the
air intake buttons as long as the igni-
Push the button again to turn the air
desired position.
conditioning system off.
tion switch is in the ON position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired,
turn the air conditioning system on.
• If the windshield fogs up, set the
mode to the
or
position.
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Operation Tips
Air conditioning
NOTICE
•
To keep dust or unpleasant fumes
HYUNDAI Air Conditioning Systems
•
The refrigerant system should
from entering the vehicle through
are filled with R-134a or R-1234yf
only be serviced by trained and
the ventilation system, temporarily
refrigerant.
certified technicians to insure
set the air intake control to the
1. Start the engine. Push the air con-
proper and safe operation.
recirculated air position. Be sure to
ditioning button.
return the control to the fresh air
•
The refrigerant system should
2. Set the mode to the
position.
position when the irritation has
be serviced in a well-ventilated
3
passed to keep fresh air in the
3. Set the air intake control to the out-
place.
vehicle. This will help keep the driv-
side air or recirculated air position.
•
The air conditioning evaporator
er alert and comfortable.
4. Adjust the fan speed control and
(cooling coil) shall never be
•
To prevent interior fog on the wind-
temperature control to maintain
repaired or replaced with one
shield, set the air intake control to
maximum comfort.
removed from a used or salvaged
the fresh air position and fan speed
vehicle and new replacement
to the desired position, turn on the
MAC evaporators shall be certi-
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air conditioning system, and adjust
fied (and labeled) as meeting SAE
Your vehicle is filled with R-134a or
Standard J2842.
the temperature control to desired
R-1234yf according to the regulation
temperature.
in your country at the time of produc-
tion. You can find out which air condi-
tioning refrigerant is applied to your
vehicle on the label located inside of
the hood. Refer to chapter 8 for the
location of the air conditioning refrig-
erant label.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
NOTICE
Air conditioning system operation
• If you operate the air conditioner
tips
excessively, the difference between
•
When using the air conditioning
the temperature of the outside air
• If the vehicle has been parked in
system, monitor the temperature
and that of the windshield could
direct sunlight during hot weather,
gauge closely while driving up
cause the outer surface of the
open the windows for a short time
hills or in heavy traffic when out-
windshield to fog up, causing loss
to let the hot air inside the vehicle
side temperatures are high. Air
of visibility. In this case, set the
escape.
conditioning system operation
mode selection button to the
may cause engine overheating.
• After sufficient cooling has been
position and set the fan speed con-
achieved, switch back from the
Continue to use the blower fan
trol knob to the lowest speed set-
but turn the air conditioning sys-
recirculated air to the fresh outside
ting.
air position.
tem off if the temperature gauge
indicates engine overheating.
• To help reduce moisture inside of
the windows on rainy or humid
•
When opening the windows in
humid weather air conditioning
days, decrease the humidity inside
the vehicle by operating the air
may create water droplets inside
the vehicle. Since excessive
conditioning system with the win-
dows and sunroof closed.
water droplets may cause dam-
age to electrical equipment, air
• Use the air conditioning system
conditioning should only be
every month for a few minutes to
used with the windows closed.
ensure maximum system perform-
ance.
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System maintenance
Checking the amount of air con-
WARNING
ditioner refrigerant and com-
Climate control air filter
pressor lubricant
Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf
When the amount of refrigerant is
Outside air
low, the performance of the air con-
Because the refriger-
ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also
ant is mildly inflamma-
Recirculated
has a bad influence on the air condi-
ble at very high pres-
air
tioning system.
sure, the air condition-
3
ing system should
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
only be serviced by
found, we recommend that the sys-
trained and certified
tem be inspected by an authorized
technicians. It is
Blower
HYUNDAI dealer.
Heater core
important that the cor-
Climate control
Evaporator
rect type and amount of oil and
air filter
core
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WARNING
refrigerant is used. Otherwise, it
This filter is installed behind the
may cause damage to the vehi-
glove box. It filters the dust or other
Vehicles equipped with R-134a
cle and personal injury.
pollutants that enter the vehicle
Because the refriger-
through the heating and air condi-
ant is at very high
tioning system.
We recommend the air conditioning
pressure, the air con-
system be serviced by an authorized
We recommend that the climate con-
ditioning
system
HYUNDAI dealer.
trol air filter replaced by an author-
should only be serviced by
ized HYUNDAI dealer according to
trained and certified technicians.
the maintenance schedule. If the car
It is important that the correct
is being driven in severe conditions
type and amount of oil and
such as dusty or rough roads, more
refrigerant is used. Otherwise, it
frequent climate control filter inspec-
may cause damage to the vehi-
tions and changes are required.
cle and personal injury.
If the air flow rate suddenly decreas-
es, we recommend the system be
checked at an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Air Conditioning refrigerant
Each symbols and specification on
label
air conditioning refrigerant label
means as below:
■ Example
• Type A
1. Classification of refrigerant
2. Amount of refrigerant
3. Classification of Compressor lubri-
cant
You can find out which air conditioning
refrigerant is applied to your vehicle on
the label located inside of the hood.
ODH044365R
• Type B
Refer to chapter 8 for the location of
the air conditioning refrigerant label.
ODH043366
The actual Air Conditioning refriger-
ant label in the vehicle may differ
from the illustration.
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