Kia Optima: Rear Window Defroster
The defroster heats the window to remove frost, fog and thin ice from the interior and exterior of the rear window. The ignition switch must be on for the defroster to operate.
To activate the rear window defroster, press the rear window defroster button located in the center console switch panel. The indicator on the rear window defroster button illuminates when the defroster is ON.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off after 20 minutes or when the ignition switch is turned off. To turn off the defroster, press the rear window defroster button again. If there is heavy accumulation of snow on the rear window, brush it off before operating the rear defroster.
✽ NOTICE
To prevent damage to the conductors bonded to the inside surface of the rear window, never use sharp instruments or window cleaners containing abrasives to clean the window.
✽ NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, operate the defroster only while the engine is running.
Windshield Washers
In the OFF position, pull the lever gently toward you to spray washer fluid on
the windshield and to run the wipers 2-3 cycles.
Use this function when the windshield is dirty. The spray and wiper ...
Hazard Warning Flasher
The hazard warning flasher causes the rear tail lights and front turn signal
lights to flash on and off, which serves as a warning to other drivers to exercise
caution when approaching or passin ...
See also:
Instrument cluster
Type A
Type B
1. Tachometer 2. Fuel gauge 3. Speedometer 4. Turn signal indicators
5.Warning and indicator lights 6. Odometer/Trip computer*
* : if equipped
* The actual cluster in the vehic ...
Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance
Contamination of either the windshield and wiper blades with foreign matter such
as insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments used by some commercial car washes
can reduce wiper effectiveness. If ...
CVVT Oil Temperature Sensor (OTS). Specifications
Specification
Temperature [°C(°F)]
Resistance (kΩ)
-40(-40)
52.15
-20(-4)
16.52
0(32)
...