Kia Optima: Features of your vehicle / Defroster
CAUTION - Conductors
To prevent damage to the conductors bonded to the inside surface of the rear window, never use sharp instruments or window cleaners containing abrasives to clean the window.
If you want to defrost and defog the front windshield, refer to “Windshield defrosting and defogging” in this section.
Rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to remove frost, fog and thin ice from the rear window, while the engine is running.
To activate the rear window defroster, press the rear window defroster button located in the center facia switch panel. The indicator on the rear window defroster button illuminates when the defroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of snow on the rear window, brush it off before operating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 20 minutes or when the ignition switch is turned off. To turn off the defroster, press the rear window defroster button again.
Outside rearview mirror defroster
If your vehicle is equipped with the outside rearview mirror defrosters, they will operate at the same time you turn on the rear window defroster.
Wiper deicer
If your vehicle is equipped with the wiper deicer, it will operate at the same time you turn on the rear window defroster.
Welcome system
Headlight (Headlamp) escort function
The headlights (and/or taillights) remain on for approximately 5 minutes after
the ignition key is removed or turned to the ACC or LOCK position. However, if th ...
Manual climate control system
1. Fan speed control knob
2. Front windshield defroster button
3. Rear window defroster button
4. Air conditioning button
5. Air intake control button
6. Mode selection buttons
7. Temperature ...
Other information:
Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual: CVVT (Continuous Variable Valve Timing) System
Description and operation Description Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) system advances or retards the valve timing of the intake and exhaust valve in accordance with the ECM control signal which is calculated by the engine speed and load. By controlling CVVT, the valve ove ...
Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: Side air bag
❈ The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. Your vehicle is equipped with a side air bag in each front seat. The purpose of the air bag is to provide the vehicle's driver and/or the front passenger with additional protection than that offered by the seat belt al ...
