Kia Optima: Mode selection
The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system.
Every time you press the mode selection button, the mode will change as follows:
Refer to the illustration in the “Manual climate control system”.
Face-Level
Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face. Additionally, each outlet can be controlled to direct the air discharged from the outlet.
Bi-Level
Air flow is discharged towards the face and floor.
Floor-Level
Most of the air flow is directed to the floor, with a small amount of the air being directed to the windshield and side window defroster.
Floor/Defrost-Level
Most of the air flow is directed to the floor and the windshield with a small amount directed to the side window defrosters.
Defrost-level
Most of the air flow is directed to the windshield with a small amount of air directed to the side window defrosters.
Instrument panel vents
The outlet vents can be opened or closed separately using the thumbwheel. Also, you can adjust the direction of air delivered from these vents using the vent control lever as shown.
Manual heating and air conditioning
The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually by pushing buttons
other than the AUTO button. In this case, the system works sequentially according
to the order of buttons selected.
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Temperature control
The temperature control knob allows you to control the temperature of the air
flowing from the ventilation system. To change the air temperature in the passenger
compartment, turn the knob to th ...
See also:
Seat Heater (Non-Air Ventilation). Components and Components Location
Component Location
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Manual operation
If the sunroof does not operate electrically
1. Remove the rectangular plastic lens in the front of the roof panel.
2. Turn the cross bolt with a Phillips screw driver counterclockwise to remove t ...
Removal
1.
Remove the battery and the battery
tray. (Refer to "Charging system" in EE group.)
2.
Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening torque:7.8 ~
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