Kia Carens: Air conditioning System / Cluster Ionizer (DATC only) Description and operation

The cluster ionizer makes disinfection and decomposition of bad smell from the air-conditioner or inflow air. And it cleans the inside air of a vehicle.

When the ignition switch is ON, the ionizer runs "CLEAN" mode and then "ION" mode, switching between both modes.

In the “CLEAN” mode, the cluster ionizer generates negative ions and positive ions to help clean smells from the air.

In the “ION” mode, the cluster ionizer generates negative ions and cleans inside air of a vehicle.

Auto Defogging Sensor (DATC only) Repair procedures

Inspection To inspect and diagnose the sensor, refer to Self-Diagnosis procedure and DTC guide. Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) bat ...

Cluster Ionizer (DATC only) Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Press the MODE switch more then 4 times within 2 seconds while pressing the OFF switch. Display Fai ...

Other information:

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Vehicles without smart key system

With the immobilizer system, whenever you insert your ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it to ON, it checks and determines and verifies if the ignition key is valid or not. If the key is valid, the engine will start. If the key is invalid, the engine will not start. To deactivate the ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Fuel Sender Repair procedures

Removal 1. Remove the fuel pump. (Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "Fuel Pump") 2. Disconnect the fuel sender connector (A). 3. Remove the fuel sender (A) after releasing the fix hook. ...