Kia Soul (SK3): Manual climate control system / Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2025 Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Manual climate control system / 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 bad influence on the air conditioning system. Therefore, if abnormal operation is found, have the system inspected by a professional workshop.

Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

Vehicles equipped with R-134a*

Kia Soul. Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant

Because the refrigerant is at very high pressure, the air conditioning system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. It is important that the correct type and amount of oil and refrigerant is used.

Otherwise, it may cause damage to the vehicle and personal injury.

WARNING

Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf*

Kia Soul. Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricantKia Soul. Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant

Because the refrigerant is mildly inflammable and at very high pressure, the air conditioning system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. It is important that the correct type and amount of oil and refrigerant is used.

Otherwise, it may cause damage to the vehicle and personal injury.

    Each symbols and specification on air conditioning refrigerant label means as below ; 1. Classification of refrigerant 2. Amount of refrigerant 3.

    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.

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