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:
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. Additio ...
Description and operation
Description
The Seat Belt Pretensioners (BPT) are installed inside center pillar (LH & RH).
When a vehicle crashes with a certain degree of frontal impact, the pretensioner
seat belt helps to reduce the severity of injury to the front seat occupants by ...