Kia Optima: Features of your vehicle / Wipers and washers

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2023 Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Wipers and washers

Windshield wiper/washer

A : Wiper speed control (front)
· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe
AUTO* – Auto control wipe
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed

B : Intermittent control wipe time adjustment

C :Wash with brief wipes (front)*

Front fog light
Fog lights are used to provide improved visibility when visibility is poor due to fog, rain or snow, etc. The fog lights will turn on when the fog light switch (1) is turned to the on position a ...

Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition switch is turned ON. MIST : For a single wiping cycle, move the lever to this (MIST) position and release it. The wipers will operate continuously if the lever ...

Other information:

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2023 Owner's Manual: Self-diagnosis


If you don’t hear an audible warning sound or if the buzzer sounds intermittently when shifting the gear to the R (Reverse) position, this may indicate a malfunction in the parking distance warning-reverse. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as poss ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2023 Owner's Manual: Electronic stability control (ESC)


The Electronic Stability control (ESC) system is designed to stabilize the vehicle during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks where you are steering and where the vehicle is actually going. ESC applies the brakes on individual wheels and intervenes with the engine management system to stabilize ...

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