Kia Optima: Heating and air conditioning
1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired position. To improve the effectiveness of heating and cooling :
- Heating:
- Cooling:
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air or recirculated air position.
5. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
6. If air conditioning is desired, turn the air conditioning system (if equipped) on.
- Mode selection
- MAX A/C-Level (B, D, E)
- Temperature control
- Air intake control
- Fan speed control
- Air conditioning
Manual climate control system
1. Fan speed control knob 2. Front windshield defroster button 3. Rear window
defroster button 4. Temperature control knob 5. Air conditioning button 6.
Mode selection button 7. Air intake contr ...
Mode selection
The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the
ventilation system
Face-Level (B, C,
D, E, F)
Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face. Additionally, ea ...
See also:
Cowl Top Cover. Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the cap (B) and remove
the nuts, then remove the wiper arm (A).
Tightening torque :22.6~26.5
N.m(2.3~2.7 kgf.m, 16.6~19.5 lb-ft)
...
Side Airbag
Your vehicle is equipped with a side airbag in each front seat. The purpose of
the airbag is to provide the vehicle’s driver and/or the front passenger with additional
protection other than that ...
Inspection
1.
Check the rubber parts for wear
and deterioration.
2.
Compress and extend the piston
rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound
du ...