Kia Optima: Manual heating and air conditioning / Air conditioning

Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning system on (indicator light
will illuminate).
Press the button again to turn the air conditioning system off.
WARNING - Reduced Visibility
Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position
may allow humidity to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure
visibility.
WARNING - Recirculated Air
Continued use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position
can cause drowsiness or sleepiness, and loss of vehicle control. Set the air intake
control to the outside (fresh) air position as much as possible while driving.
WARNING - Sleeping with A/C on
Do not sleep in a vehicle with the air conditioning or heating on as this
may cause serious harm or death due to a drop in the oxygen level and/or body temperature.
Sunroof inside air recirculation
The outside (fresh) air position is automatically selected, when the sunroof
is opened.
When you select the recirculated air position, the system maintains the rec ...
OFF mode
Press the front blower OFF button to turn off the front air climate control system.
However, you can still operate the mode and air intake buttons as long as the ignition
switch is in ...
Other information:
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is started.
When there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging
system.
If there is a malfunction with either th ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Main crash pad assembly
Repair procedures
Replacement
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When removing with a flat- ...