Kia Optima: Heating and air conditioning1. 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.

Manual climate control system
Mode selectionHands Free Switch. Schematic Diagrams
Circuit Diagram
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Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic heating and cooling control system
controlled by simply setting the desired temperature. ...
Side impact air bag
Your vehicle is equipped with a side impact air bag in each front seat. The purpose
of the air bag is to provide the vehicle's driver and/or the front passenger with
additional protection ...