Kia Telluride (LQ2, 2027-2026) Owner's Manual / Controls and features / Automatic climate control system / Automatic heating and air conditioning (A/C) operation

Subaru Forester: Automatic climate control system / Automatic heating and air conditioning (A/C) operation

Tap the AUTO icon on the climate control panel. This activates the intelligent climate management system in your Kia Telluride. Once enabled, the vehicle automatically regulates air distribution modes, fan speeds, air intake, and the air-conditioning compressor to maintain your precisely set cabin temperature, ensuring optimal comfort without manual intervention.


Level	Indicator	LCD Display	Air flow
High			2–8
Medium			1–6
Low			1–4

Push the temperature control lever up or down to achieve your desired cabin climate. The Kia Telluride will then adjust all internal systems to reach and maintain that specific temperature setting efficiently.

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To exit automatic operation and regain manual command, simply press any of the following adjustments:

Mode selection lever or icon

Air conditioning A/C toggle icon

Front windshield defroster icon. To cancel the defrosting function, press the icon again; the AUTO indicator will reappear on the display, confirming that the system has resumed automated management.

Fan speed control lever

In these instances, the specific function you adjusted will remain in manual control, while the remaining climate settings continue to operate autonomously.

To achieve the most effective climate regulation in your Kia Telluride, we recommend pressing the AUTO icon and maintaining a set temperature of 72 °F (22 °C).

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For precise heating and cooling performance, ensure the climate control sensor (1) located on the top of the instrument panel remains unobstructed. Placing items over this sensor can interfere with the system's ability to accurately gauge the interior environment.

Automatic climate control system

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Manual heating and air conditioning (A/C) operation

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