2006 KIA Optima ECO mode

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TCS ON/OFF MODEIn the TCS ON mode, the indicator in the
instrument cluster will not be illuminated.
The indicator will illuminate when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON”
position, but it should go off after 3
seconds. It means the TCS is in the stand-
by status and at the moment of the actual
operation of the TCS, the indicator will
blink.
To switch to TCS OFF mode, press the
TCS switch. System will be deactivated
and the TCS indicator in the instrument
cluster will illuminate.
If the TCS indicator stays on in the TCS
ON mode, take your car to your
Authorized Kia Dealer and have the
system checked.
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NOTICE
• The TCS ON mode is activated
automatically when the engine is
started.
 When the TCS is operating
properly, you may feel a slight
pulsation in the vehicle. This is
only the effect of brake control
and is not unusual.
 When the engine starts, your
may hear a “click” sound from
the engine compartment. This is
only the sound of the TCS being
checked.
 When moving out of mud or
fresh snow with the TCS ON,
pressing the accelerator pedal
may not cause the engine speed
to increase.
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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
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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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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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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.
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If you don’t want the outside (fresh) air
position when operating in either of these
modes, you can turn off the system
operation by performing the following:
1. Make sure the engine is running or
the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
2. Turn the fan speed control knob to
the “0” position.
3. Turn the mode selection knob to the
defrost ( ) position.
4. Push the air intake control button
( ) at least 5 times within 3
seconds.
5. Then the indicator light on the air
intake control button ( ) will blink
3 times with 0.5 second intervals
between blinks.
If you want to return to the outside
(fresh) air position, repeat the procedure
above.
WINDSHIELD DEFROST-
ING AND DEFOGGING
(AUTOMATIC TYPE)TO DEFOG INSIDE WINDSHIELD1. 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.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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How to cancel forced air condi-
tioning operation and outside
(fresh) air position in floor-
defrost and defrost position ;1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Set the fan speed control knob to the
position.
3. Select the defrost position pressing
defrost button ( ).
4. While holding the air conditioning
button A/C depressed, depress the
recirculated air position button ( )
at least 5 times within 3 seconds.5. The indicator light in the recirculated
air position button ( ) will blink 3
times with 0.5 second interval.
If you want to return to the automatic air
conditioning system and outside (fresh)
air position, repeat the same procedure.
Follow the same procedure if you want
to cancel or return to the forced outside
(fresh) air position when you start the
engine with recirculated air position
selected manually before the engine off.
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CAUTION
Do not use defrost position
during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The dif-
ference 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 con-
trol knob to the lower speed.
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