Kia Optima: Automatic climate control system / Manual heating and air conditioning

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2020 Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Automatic climate control system / Manual heating and air conditioning

The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually by pressing buttons or turning knob(s) other than the AUTO button. In this case, the system works sequentially according to the order of buttons or knob(s) selected.

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 position.

4. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.

5. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.

6. If air conditioning is desired, turn the air conditioning system on. Press the AUTO button in order to convert to full automatic control of the system.

Automatic heating and air conditioning

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 ...

Mode selection

The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system. The air flow outlet port is converted as follows: Refer to the illustration in the “Manual cl ...

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Kia Optima DL3 2019-2020 Owner's Manual: Transmitter precautions

The transmitter will not work if any of following occur: - The ignition key is in the ignition switch. - You exceed the operating distance limit (about 10 m [30 feet]). - The battery in the transmitter is weak. - Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. - The weather is ext ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2020 Owner's Manual: System operation

Ventilation 1.Set the mode to the position. 2.Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position. 3.Set the temperature control to the desired position. 4.Set the fan speed control to the desired speed. Heating 1.Set the mode to the position. 2.Set the air intake control to the ...