Kia Optima: Windshield defrosting and defogging / Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desired position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or
position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air conditioning will be selected automatically.
If the air conditioning and/or outside (fresh) air position are not selected
automatically, press the corresponding button manually.
To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot position.
3. Select the position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air conditioning will be selected automatically.
If the air conditioning is not selected automatically press the corresponding
button manually.
WARNING - Windshield heating
Do not use the or
position during cooling operation
in extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the outside
air and the windshield could ...
To defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desired position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button ().
4. The outside (fresh) air position will be selected aut ...
Other information:
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions
only for the maintenance items that are easy to perform.
As explained earlier in this section, several procedures can be done only by
an authorized Kia dealer with special tools.
✽ NOTICE
Improper owner m ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Cowl side trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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