Kia Carens: Air conditioning System / Compressor Description and operation

The compressor is the power unit of the A/C system.

It is located on the side of engine block and driven by a V-belt of the engine.

The compressor changes low pressure and low temperature refrigerant gas into high pressure and high temperature refrigerant gas.

Variable Swash Plate Compressor

The compressor has a swash plate that rotates to reciprocate pistons, which compress refrigerant.

The variable swash plate compressor controls the swash plate angle to change the refrigerant displacement. It achieves precise cooling capability control in accordance with vehicle interior and driving conditions.

The internally controlled variable swash plate compressor changes the swash plate angle by a MCV (Mechanical Control Valve) in accordance with fluctuation of a suction pressure.

The externally controlled variable swash plate compressor changes the swash plate angle by an ECV (Electric Control Valve) in accordance with an electrical signal from the heater & A/C control unit.

This enables stable temperature control and improved driving sensation.

ECV Control Diagram

Refrigerant Line Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Discharge refrigerant from the refrigeration system. 2. Replace faulty tube or hose. ...

Compressor Components and components location

Components 1. Clutch Bolt 2. Limiter Bolt 3. Limiter & Hub Assembly 4. Snap Ring 5. Pulley 6. Compressor Assembly 7. Electric Control V ...

Other information:

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Sunglass holder

To open the sunglass holder, press the cover and the holder will slowly open. Place your sunglasses in the compartment door with the lenses facing out. Push to close. WARNING Do not keep objects except sunglasses inside the sunglass holder. Such objects can be thrown from the holder in the ev ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Warning type

If an approaching vehicle detected by sensors, the warning is chime and the warning light will blink on the outside rearview mirror. The system will notify the driver through LCD. If the detected vehicle is out of detection range, moving away in the opposite direction or moving slow, the w ...