Kia Optima: Features of your vehicle / 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 control 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.
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.
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1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired position. For improving the effectiveness of heating
and cooling;
- Heating:
- Cooling:
3. Set the temperature control to the desired positi ...
Other information:
Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened from inside the vehicle by pressing the fuel
filler lid opener button.
If the fuel filler lid does not open because ice has formed around it, tap lightly
or push on the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do not pry on the ...
Checking the engine oil level
■ THETA 2.4L - GDI
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil
to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstic ...