Kia Optima 2004, Owner'S Manual

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WINDSHIELD DEFROST-
ING AND DEFOGGING
(AUTOMATIC TYPE)
TO DEFOG INSIDE
WINDSHIELD
1. Select any fan speed except OFF ( )
position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defrost button (
).
4. The air conditioning will be turned on
according to the detected ambient
temperature and outside (fresh) air
position will be selected.
If you don’t want the air conditioning or
outside (fresh) air position press the
corresponding button to cancel the operation.
TO DEFROST OUTSIDE
WINDSHIELD
1. Set temperature to the extreme hot
(25°C~32°C) position.
2. Set the fan speed to the or
position.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The air conditioning will be turned on
according to the detected ambient
temperature and outside (fresh) air
position will be selected.
If you don’t want the air conditioning or
outside (fresh) air position press the
corresponding button to cancel the
operation.
• Before driving, clear all snow and ice
from the windshield, rear window,
outside rear view mirrors, and all side
windows.
• Clear all snow and ice from the hood
and the air inlet in the cowl grille to
improve heater and defroster
efficiency and to reduce the
probability of fogging on the inside
of the windshield.
CAUTION:
Do not use defrost position during
cooling operation in extremely humid
weather. The difference between the
temperature of the outside air and
that of the windshield could cause the
outer surface of the windshield to fog
up, causing loss of visibility. In this
case, set the mode selection knob to
the
position and fan speed control
knob to the lower speed.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4-58
A/C
1 2
3 4
EMSA4055
A/C
1 2
3 4
EMSA4056