Kia Optima: Automatic climate control system / Automatic heating and air conditioning

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 temperature.
✽ NOTICE
- To turn the automatic operation off, select any button or switch of the
following:
- Mode selection button
- Air conditioning button
- Front windshield defroster button (Press the button one more time to deselect
the front windshield defroster function. The ‘AUTO’ sign will illuminate on
the information display once again.)
- Air intake control button
- Fan speed control switch The selected function will be controlled manually
while other functions operate automatically.
- For your convenience and to improve the effectiveness of the climate
control, use the AUTO button and set the temperature to 23°C (73°F).

■ Type A

■ Type B
✽ NOTICE
Never place anything over the sensor located on the instrument panel to ensure
better control of the heating and cooling 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 butto ...
The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually by pressing buttons
or turning knob(s) other than the AUTO button. In this case, the system works sequentially
according to the order of b ...
Other information:
Schematic diagrams
Connector and Terminal Function
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad garnish [RH].
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Garnish")
3 ...
The automatic transmission has 6 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual
speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever.
✽ NOTICE
The first few shifts on a new vehicle, if the battery has been disconnected,
may be somewhat abrupt. This is a norma ...