Kia Optima: Mode selection
The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system.
Every time you press the mode selection button, the mode will change 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 discharged towards the face and 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 defroster.
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. Also, you can adjust the direction of air delivered 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 pushing buttons
other than the AUTO button. In this case, the system works sequentially according
to the order of buttons selected.
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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 th ...
See also:
HAC (Hill-start assist control)
Hill start Assist Control is a comfort function. The main intend is to prevent
the vehicle from rolling backwards while driving off uphill on an inclined surface.
HAC holds the braking pressure bu ...
Automatic Door Locks
Operating Door Locks - With the Key
Both front doors can be locked and unlocked with the key.
Turn the key to the left to lock and to the right to unlock the door.
Once a door is unlocked, i ...
Trunk Lid Knob Lock
If the trunk lid lock knob (located near the latch) is in the “LOCK” position
when the trunk lid is closed, it will not be possible to open the trunk lid by using
the remote release. In this ins ...