Kia Optima: Windshield defrosting and defogging / Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
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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
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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:
Components and components location
Components
1. Supplemental restraint system
control module (SRSCM)
2. Emergency call switch
3. Emergency call MIC
4. Roof antenna
5. Head unit (AVN, Audio)
6. Emergency call speaker
7. Emergency call unit
...
Special service tools
Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
Illustration
Description
LKA Compensator
(09890-3V100)
Used for compensating front view camera unit
SCC Setting Reflec ...