Kia Optima: Air Conditioning System / In-car Sensor

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / In-car Sensor

Description and operation
Description

The In-car air temperature sensor is built in the heater & A/C control unit.

The sensor contains a thermistor which measures the temperature of the inside. The signal decided by the resistance value which changes in accordance with perceived inside temperature, is delivered to heater control unit and according to this signal the control unit regulates in-car temperature to intended value.

Evaporator Temperature Sensor
Description and operation Description The evaporator temperature sensor will detect the evaporator core temperature and interrupt compressor relay power in order to prevent evaporator ...

Photo Sensor
Description and operation Description The photo sensor is located at the center of the defrost nozzles. The photo sensor contains a photovoltaic (sensitive to sunlight) diode. The sol ...

Other information:

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: 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 defo ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: In case of an emergency while driving


If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing, set the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position and then push the vehicle to a safe place. If you have a flat tire while driving If a tire goes flat while you are driving: 1. Take your foot off the ...

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