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:
This chapter will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, to keep your
loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly loading your
vehicle will provide maximum return of the vehicle design performance. Before loading
your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the fol ...
Always observe the following:
Check tire pressure when the tires are cold. (After vehicle has been parked
for at least three hours or hasn't been driven more than 1.6 km (1 mile) since
startup.)
Check the pressure of your spare tire each time you check the pressure of
other tires.
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