2006 KIA Optima Owner's Manual

DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4-42CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEMCONTROLSA : Fan speed control knob
B : Mode selection
C : Temperature control knob
D : Air conditioning switch
E : Air intake control switch
F : Rear window defroster switch
G : MAX A/C mode switch
FAN SPEED CONTROL KNOBThe fan speed control knob (A) is the
knob closest to the driver. Four (4)
adjustable fan speeds are provided which
increase as the number increases. The
ignition switch must be in the ON
position for fan operation.
OFF - Fan off
1 - Low speed
2 - Medium speed
3 - High speed
4 - Maximum speed
MODE SELECTIONIt controls the direction of air flow
through the ventilation system.
The air from outlet port D flows at any
mode. Close the ventilation outlets using
the knob to block the air flow if you do
not want the air.
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4
0
MAX
A/C
MMSA4044A
MMSA4050
E DF
ABC
G
B
B
C
C
D
D
A
A
A
A
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4-43 Face position
Air flow is directed toward
the upper body and face.
Additionally, each outlet can
be controlled to direct the air
discharged from the outlet.
(outlet port: , )
Face - floor position
Air flow is directed towards
the face and the floor. The air
to the floor is warmer than
the air to the face
(except when the temperature
control is set to the extreme
cold position).
(outlet port: , , )
Floor position
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.
(outlet port: , )Floor - defrost position
Most of the air flow is
directed to the floor and the
windshield with a small
amount directed to the side
window defrosters.
(outlet port: , , )Defrost position
Most of the air flow is
directed to the windshield
with a small amount of air
directed to the side window
defrosters.
(outlet port: , )
B
D
BC
C
D
D
A
A
C
D
D
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4-44TEMPERATURE CONTROL
KNOBThe temperature control knob (C) is the
round knob closest to the passenger side
of the ventilation control panel. To
change the air temperature in the
passenger compartment, turn the knob
either clockwise for warm to hot air or
counterclockwise for cooler air.
AIR INTAKE
CONTROL SWITCHThis is used to select fresh outside air or
recirculation inside air.
RECIRCULATED AIR
POSITION When the air intake control
switch is depressed (switch indicator
illuminates), almost all outside air flow
into the vehicle is shut off and air inside
the vehicle is recirculated.
This position can be used temporarily for
maximum heating or cooling (if
equipped with air conditioning ) and to
help prevent undesirable outside air flow
into the vehicle.
WARNING
• Continued climate control
system operation in the
recirculated air position may
allow humidity to increase
inside the vehicle which may
fog the glass and obscure
visibility.
 Don’t sleep in a vehicle with
the air conditioning system
on. This could cause serious
harm or death to passengers
due to the depletion of
oxygen and lowering of body
temperature.
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OUTSIDE(FRESH) AIR
POSITIONWhen the air intake control
switch is depressed (switch indicator
illuminates) air enters the ventilation
system from outside the vehicle. Use this
position for normal ventilation and
heating.
The air flow control will be set at outside
(fresh) air position automatically if any
of following occur.
- The ignition key is OFF.
- The fan speed control knob is OFF (0).
- When you select the floor, floor-defrost
or defrost mode position.
If you want the recirculated air position,
press the corresponding button.
To cancel the forced outside (fresh) air
position, refer to the canceling procedure
in “Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging” section.
AIR CONDITIONING
SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)Press the switch to turn the air
conditioning system on. An indicator
light in the switch will illuminate when
the fan switch is ON indicating air
conditioning system operation. Press the
switch again to turn the air conditioning
system OFF.
MAX A/C MODE (IF EQUIPPED)When you select the MAX A/C mode
(switch indicator illuminates) while the
fan speed is on, it will be set the system
automatically as follows;
- the air conditioning system will be
turned on.
- the recirculated air position will be
selected.
- the face mode will be selected.
If you select the MAX A/C mode, you
could not cancel the A/C system and the
recirculated air position.
Set the fan speed control knob to desired
speed and rotate the temperature control
knob to the extreme left position.
To turn the MAX A/C mode off, press
the MAX A/C mode button again or
select the others except face mode.
MAX
A/C
MMSA4051B
MAX
A/C
MMSA4051B
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4-46SYSTEM OPERATIONVENTILATION1. Set the mode selection switch to the
position.
2. Set the air intake control switch to
the outside air position.
3. Set the temperature control knob to
the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control knob to the
desired speed.HEATING1. Set the mode selection switch to the
position.
2. Set the air intake control switch to
the outside air position.3. Set the temperature control knob to
the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control knob to the
desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired,
turn the air conditioning system (if
equipped) ON.
• If cool air is desired at face level for
bi-level operation, set the mode
selection switch to the position.
• If the windshield fogs up, set the mode
selection switch to the position.
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.
CAUTION
Continued climate control system
operation in the recirculated air
position may allow humidity to
increase inside the vehicle which
may fog the glass and obscure visi-
bility.
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• 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.
AUTOMATIC HEATING AND COOLING CONTROL SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)1. Temperature Control Swicth
2. AUTO (Automatic Control) Switch
3. OFF Switch
4. Indicator Light
5. Air Conditioning Switch
6. Ambient Switch 7. Rear Window Defroster Switch
8. Defroster Switch
9. Air Intake Control Switch
10. Air Flow Control Switch (Mode Switch)
11. Fan Speed Control Switch
12. Air Quality Control System (If equipped)
AUTO
A MODE AMB
AUTO AMB A/C
OFF
A/C
MMSA4045
1 2 11
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12 9 6 10 7 85
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic heating and cooling control system
controlled by simply setting the desired temperature.
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AUTOMATIC OPERATION
(IF EQUIPPED)The FATC (Full Automatic Temperature
Control) system automatically controls
the heating and cooling. To activate it:
1. Push the "AUTO" switch. The
indicator light will come on
confirming that the Face, Floor and/
or Bi-Level modes as well as the
blower speed and air conditioner will
be controlled automatically.
2. Press the "temperature control"
switch to set the desired temperature.
The temperature will increase to the
maximum 32°C (90°F) by pressing
the red button. Each time the red
button is depressed, the set
temperature will increase by 0.5°C
(1°F).The temperature will decrease to the
minimum 17°C (62°F) by pressing
the blue button. Each time the blue
button is depressed, the set
temperature will decrease by 0.5°C
(1°F).
AMBIENT SWITCHPressing the AMB button displays the
ambient temperature on the LCD.MANUAL OPERATIONThe heating and cooling system can be
controlled manually if the “AUTO”
button is not selected. In the manual
state, the system works sequentially
according to the order of buttons
selected.
System function not manually selected
will be controlled automatically.
Press the "AUTO" button in order to
convert to automatic control of the
system.FAN SPEED CONTROLThe fan speed can be set to the desired
speed by pressing the appropriate fan
speed control button. The higher the fan
speed is, the more air is delivered.
Pressing the "OFF" button turns off the
fan.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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✻
NOTICE
If the battery has been discharged
or disconnected, the temperature
mode will reset as Centigrade
degree.
This is normal condition and you
can adjust the temperature mode
from Centigrade to Fahrenheit as
follows;
Press the temperature down but-
ton 3 seconds or more with the
AMB button held down. The dis-
play shows that the unit of tem-
perature is adjusted to Centigrade
or Fahrenheit.
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AIR INTAKE CONTROLThis is used to select the recirculation of
inside air.RECIRCULATED AIR
POSITIONwhen the air intake control switch is
depressed (Switch indicator illuminates),
almost all outside air flow into the
vehicle is shut off and air inside the
vehicle is recirculated.
This position can be used temporarily for
maximum heating or cooling (if
equipped with air conditioning) and to
help prevent undesirable outside air flow
into the vehicle.Outside (Fresh) Air PositionWhen the air intake control switch is not
illuminated, air enters the ventilation
system from outside the vehicle. Use this
position for normal ventilation and
heating.
HEATING AND COOLING
SYSTEM OFFPress the "OFF" button to stop the
operation of the heating and cooling
system.AIR FLOW CONTROL
(MODE SWITCH)The mode selection button controls the
direction of the air flow through the
ventilation system.
The air flow outlet port is same as manual
climate control system.FACE POSITION
Air flow is directed toward
the upper body and face.
Additionally, each outlet can
be controlled to direct the air
discharged from the outlet.
(outlet port: , )
FACE-FLOOR
POSITION
Air flow is directed towards
the face and the floor. The
air to the floor is warmer
than the air to the face
(except when the
temperature control is set to
the extreme cold position).
(outlet port: , , )
FLOOR POSITION
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.
(outlet port: , )
B
D
B
C
D
C
D
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