2006 KIA Optima light

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
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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
4-52AIR 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.• 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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DRIVING TIPS
5-4 Do not operate the vehicle when
there are signs of engine malfunction,
such as misfire or a noticeable loss of
performance.
 Do not misuse or abuse the engine.
Examples of misuse are coasting
with the ignition off and descending
steep grades in gear with the ignition
off.
 Do not operate the engine at high idle
speed for extended periods (5
minutes or more).
 Do not modify or tamper with any
part of the engine or emission control
system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by a
qualified technician.
Failure to observe the above precautions
could result in damage to the catalytic
converter and to your vehicle and could
void your warranties.
BEFORE DRIVINGBefore entering vehicle:
 Be sure that all windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are clean.
 Check the condition of the tires.
 Check under the vehicle for any sign
of leaks.
 Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.NECESSARY
INSPECTIONSFluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake/clutch fluid, and washer
fluid should be checked on a regular
basis, with the exact interval depending
on the fluid. Further details are provided
in Maintenance, Section 7.
BEFORE STARTING Close and lock all doors.
 Position the seat so that all controls
are easily reached.
 Adjust the inside and outside
rearview mirrors.
 Be sure that all lights work.
 Check all gauges.
 Check the operation of warning
lights when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
 Release the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
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DRIVING TIPS
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DRIVING AT NIGHTBecause night driving presents many
more hazards than driving in the
daylight, here are some important tips to
remember:
 Slow down and keep more distance
between you and other vehicles as it
may be more difficult to see at night,
especially in rural areas where there
may not be any street lights.
 Adjust your mirrors to reduce the
glare from other driver’s headlights.
 Keep your headlights clean and
properly aimed. Dirty or misaimed
headlights will make it much more
difficult to see at night.
 Avoid staring directly at the
headlights of oncoming vehicles.
You could be temporarily blinded
and it will take several seconds for
your eyes to readjust to the darkness.
DRIVING IN THE RAINRain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you’re not
prepared for the slick pavement. Here are
a few things to consider when driving in
the rain:
 Be sure your windshield wipers are
in good condition.
 A heavy rainfall will make it harder
to see and will increase the distance
needed to stop your vehicle, so slow
down.
 If your tires aren’t in good condition,
making a quick stop on wet
pavement can cause a skid and
possibly lead to an accident. Be sure
your tires and windshield wipers are
in good shape.
 Turn on your headlights to make it
easier for others to see you.
 Driving too fast through large
puddles can affect your brakes. If
you must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.
WARNING -
Spinning
Tires
Do not spin the wheels
especially at speeds more than
35 mph (56 km/h). Spinning the
wheels at high speeds when the
vehicle is stationary could
cause a tire to overheat,
explode and injure by standers.
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