Kia Optima: Automatic climate control system - Windshield defrosting and defogging - Features of your vehicle - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Owners ManualKia Optima: Automatic climate control system

To defog inside windshield

To defog inside windshield

1. Select desired fan speed.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button ((fresh) air position will be selected automatically.).
4. The outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically.

If the outside (fresh) air position is not selected automatically, adjust the corresponding button manually.

To defrost outside windshield

To defrost outside windshield

1. Set the fan speed to the highest position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defroster button (4. The outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically.).
4. The outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically.

Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield 1. Select any fan speed except “0” position. 2. Select desired temperature. 3. Select the or position. 4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected automaticall ...

Defogging logic
To reduce the probability of fogging up inside of the windshield, the air intake or air conditioning are controlled automatically according to certain conditions such as or position. To cancel ...

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Replacement
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Defroster
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