Kia Optima: Heating and air conditioning / Temperature control

The temperature control knob allows you to control the temperature of the air
flowing from the ventilation system. To change the air temperature in the passenger
compartment, turn the knob to the right for warm and hot air or to the left for
cooler air.
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 ...
The air intake control is used to select the outside (fresh) air position or
recirculated air position.
To change the air intake control position, press the control button.
Recirculated air posi ...
Other information:
On a vehicle equipped with a smart key, the trunk lock is released with no-touch
activation using the Smart Trunk system.
How to use the Smart Trunk
The trunk can be opened with notouch activation if the following conditions are
met:
It has been over 15 seconds since all doors closed and ...
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2.
Remove the stabilizer bar bushing (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 9.8 N.m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb-ft)
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