Kia Optima: Air Conditioning System Operating Tips
- If the vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight during hot weather, open
the windows for a short time to let hot air inside the vehicle escape.
- To help reduce moisture on the inside of windows on rainy, humid days, decrease
the humidity inside the vehicle by operating the air conditioning system.
- During air conditioning system operation, you may occasionally notice a
slight change in engine speed at idle as the A/C compressor cycles ON. This
is a normal system operating characteristic.
- Use the air conditioning system every month if only for a few minutes.
- After air conditioning system use, you may notice clear water dripping (or
even puddling) on the ground under the passenger side of the vehicle. This is
a normal system operating characteristic.
- The air conditioning system includes a function that will automatically
turn the A/C compressor off if engine coolant temperature approaches an overheating
level. A/C compressor operation will resume once engine coolant temperature
returns to the “normal” range. Also, the A/C compressor is automatically turned
off for a few seconds when the accelerator is fully depressed.
- When operating the air conditioning system use the outside (fresh) air position.
- Operating the air conditioning system in the recirculated air position does
provide maximum cooling, however, continual operation in this mode may cause
the air inside the vehicle to become stale.
All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are filled with environmentally friendly R134a
refrigerant which is not damaging to the ozone layer.
1. Start the engine. Depress the air conditioning switch.
2. S ...
Whenever the ventilation controls are in the face-floor or floor position, air
is directed to the rear seat passenger floor area. ...
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Important - use of compact spare tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a compact
spare tire. This compact spare
tire takes up less space than a regular-
size tire. This tire is smaller than a
conventional tire and is designed for
t ...
Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery
negative (-) cable.
2.
Disconnect the connector (A), and then remove the
sensor (B).
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Measuring Body Dimensions
1.
Basically, all measurements
in this manual are taken with a tracking gauge.
2.
When a measuring tape is
used, check to be sure there is no elongation, twis ...