Kia Optima: Instrument cluster / Instrument Cluster Control
Adjusting Instrument Cluster Illumination

The brightness of the instrument panel illumination is changed by pressing the
illumination control button (“+” or “-”) when the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop
button is ON, or the taillights are turned on.

- If you hold the illumination control button (“+” or “-”), the brightness
will be changed continuously.
- If the brightness reaches to the maximum or minimum level, an alarm will
sound.
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Engine coolant temperature gauge
4. Fuel gauge
5.Warning and indicator lights
6. LCD display
❈ The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ from the illustrat ...
■ Type A
■ Type B
The LCD display modes can be changed by using the control buttons on the steering
wheel.
(1) : MODE button for changing the
LCD MODES
(2) : MOVE scroll switch for sel ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Removal
When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective
tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
1.
Disconnect the negative battery ...
Description and operation
Description
The evaporator temperature sensor will detect the evaporator core temperature
and interrupt compressor relay power in order to prevent evaporator from freezing
by excessive cooling. The evaporator temperature sensor has the Negative Temperature ...