Kia Optima 2017, Owner'S Manual, Page: 236 / 776

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
System operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the
outside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
Heating
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the
outside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired,
turn the air conditioning system (if
equipped) on.
Operation tips
• To keep dust or unpleasant fumes
from entering the vehicle through the
ventilation system, temporarily set
the air intake control to the recircula‐
ted air position. Be sure to return the
control to the fresh air position when
the irritation has passed to keep
fresh air in the vehicle. This will help
keep the driver alert and comforta‐
ble.
• Air for the heating/cooling system is
drawn in through the grilles just
ahead of the windshield. Care should
be taken that these are not blocked
by leaves, snow, ice or other obstruc‐
tions.
• To prevent interior fog on the wind‐
shield, set the air intake control to
the fresh air position and fan speed
to the desired position, turn on the
air conditioning system, and adjust
the temperature control to desired
temperature.
• If the windshield fogs up, set the
mode to the or position.
CAUTION
Operating the blower when the igni‐
tion switch is in the ON position
could cause the battery to discharge.
Operate the blower when the engine
is running.
Air conditioning
Kia Air Conditioning Systems are filled
with R-134a or R-1234yf refrigerant.
1. Start the engine. Push the air con‐
ditioning button.
2. Set the mode to the position.
3. Set the air intake control to the
outside air or recirculated air posi‐
tion.
4. Adjust the fan speed control and
temperature control to maintain
maximum comfort.
Features of your vehicle
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