Kia Optima: Features of your vehicle / Automatic climate control system
■ Type A
■ Type B
1. Driver’s temperature control knob
2. AUTO (automatic control) button
3. Front windshield defroster button
4. Rear window defroster button
5. Air conditioning button
6. Air intake control button
7. OFF button
8. Fan speed control buttons
9. Mode selection button
10. Passenger's temperature control knob
11. Dual temperature control selection button
12. Climate control display
13. Climate information screen selection button
✽ NOTICE
Operating the blower when the ignition switch is in the ON position could
cause the battery to discharge. Operate the blower when the engine is running.
When the amount of refrigerant is low, the performance of the air conditioning
is reduced. Overfilling also has a negative influence on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation ...
1. Press the AUTO button. The modes, fan speeds, air intake and air-conditioning
will be controlled automatically by setting the temperature.
2. Turn the temperature control knob to the desired ...
Other information:
The MAX A/C mode is used to cool the inside of the vehicle faster.
Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face.
In this mode, the air conditioning and the recirculated air position will be
selected automatically.
Instrument panel vents
The outlet vents can be opened or closed separ ...
If the stop and tail lamp (LED) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by
an authorized Kia dealer.
The LED lamp cannot be replaced as a single component because it is an integrated
unit. The LED lamp has to be replaced with the unit.
A skilled technician should check or repair stop an ...