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 ...
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Power Steering
Power steering uses energy from the engine to assist you in steering the vehicle.
If the engine is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehicle
may still be steered, but it ...
Warnings and indicators
All warning lights are checked by turning the ignition switch ON (do not start
the engine). Any light that does not illuminate should be checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
After starting the en ...
Interior light
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the engine is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
WARNING
Do not use the interior lights when driving in the dark. Accid ...