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 ...
See also:
Components and Components Location
Components
1. HECU module
2. Front wheel speed sensor
3. Rear wheel speed sensor
4. Yaw rate & Lateral G sensor
5. Steering angle sensor
6. ABS Warning lamp
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Front Impact Sensor (FIS). Description and Operation
Description
The front impact sensor (FIS) is installed in the Front End Module (FEM). They are
remote sensors that detect acceleration due to a collision at its mounting location.
The primary pur ...
When to replace seat belts
The entire in-use seat belt assembly or assemblies should be replaced if the
vehicle has been involved in an accident. This should be done even if no damage
is visible. Additional questions concer ...