Kia Optima: Heating and air conditioning / Mode selection
The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system.
Air can be directed to the floor, dashboard outlets, or windshield. Five symbols are used to represent Face, Bi-Level, Floor, Floor-Defrost and Defrost air position.
Face-Level (B, D)
Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face. Additionally, each outlet can be controlled to direct the air discharged from the outlet.
Bi-Level (B, C, D, E, F)
Air flow is directed towards the face and the floor.
Floor-Level (A, C, D, E, F)
Most of the air flow is directed to the floor, with a small amount of the air being directed to the windshield and side window defrosters.
Floor/Defrost-Level (A, C, D, E, F)
Most of the air flow is directed to the floor and the windshield with a small amount directed to the side window defrosters.
Defrost-Level (A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the windshield with a small amount of air directed to the side window defrosters.
Heating and air conditioning
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 ...
MAX A/C selection
The MAX A/C mode is used to cool the inside of the vehicle faster.
Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face.
In this mode, the air conditioning and the recirculated air position will be ...
Other information:
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