Kia Optima: Manual heating and air conditioning / 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 climate control system”.
Face-Level
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
Air flow is directed towards the face and the floor.
Floor-Level
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
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
Most of the air flow is directed to the windshield with a small amount of air directed to the side window defrosters.
Instrument panel vents
The outlet vents can be opened or closed separately using the thumbwheel (if equipped).
Also, you can adjust the direction of air delivery from these vents using the vent control lever as shown.
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 b ...
Temperature control
The temperature will increase to the maximum (HI) by turning the knob to the
extreme right.
The temperature will decrease to the minimum (Lo) by turning the knob to the
extreme left.
When turn ...
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