2014 KIA Optima climate control

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IntroductionHow to use this manual / Fuel requirements / Vehicle break-in process
Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview / Interior overview / Instrument panel overview / Engi\
ne compartment
Safety features of your vehicle
Seats / Seat belts / Child restraint system / Air bag
Features of your vehicleKeys / Door locks / Trunk / Windows / Hood / Fuel filler lid / Sunroof / Steering wheel / Mirrors / Instrumentcluster / Lighting / Wipers & Washers / Climate control system / Audio system / Etc.
Driving your vehicleBefore driving / Engine start/stop button / Transaxle / Brake system / Cruise control system /
Active ECO system / Winter driving / Vehicle load limit / Etc.
What to do in an emergencyRoad warning / Emergency while driving / Emergency starting / Engine overheat / Flat tire / Towing / Etc.
MaintenanceEngine compartment / Maintenance service / Engine oil / Engine coolant /\
Brake fluid / Washer fluid /
Parking brake / Air cleaner / Wiper blades / Battery / Tire and wheels / Fuses / Etc.
Specifications & Consumer information
Index
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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Instrument cluster .............................4-55
2. Light control / Turn signals.....4-97, 4-100
3. Wiper/Washer .................................4-102
4. Horn ..................................................4-42
5. Steering wheel audio control ..........4-146
6. Auto cruise control ............................5-33
7. Driver’s air bag ..................................3-46
8. Steering wheel ..................................4-41
9. Ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button .....5-6, 5-8
10. Digital clock ...................................4-141
11. Hazard ..............................................6-2
12. Audio .............................................4-145
13. Climate control system ......4-110, 4-119
14. Shift lever ........................................5-14
15. Aux, USB and iPod
®port ..............4-147
16. Power outlet ..................................4-140
17. Seat warmer ...................................3-10
18. Passenger’s air bag ........................3-46
19. Glove box ......................................4-136
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Safety features of your vehicle
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Air ventilation seat (if equipped)
The air ventilation is provided to cool
the driver’s seat during hot weather by
blowing air through small vent holes
on the surface of the seat and seat-
back. While the engine is running,
press the switch to cool the seat. When the operation of the air ventila-
tion is not needed, keep the switches
in the OFF position.
Each time you press the switch,
the airflow will change as follows:
When pressing the switch for more than 1.5 seconds with the seat
cooler operating, the seat cooler
will turn OFF.
When the air ventilation seat is turned on, the seat may get cooler
after about 5 minutes.
Because the air ventilation uses the air in the vehicle, cooling effi-
ciency depends on the tempera-
ture of the air. In order to improve
cooling efficiency, use the air con-
ditioning system together.
The air ventilation seat defaults to the OFF position whenever the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
CAUTION
The air ventilation seat is a supplementary cooling/heat-ing system. Use the air venti-lation seat when the climatecontrol system is on. Usingthe air ventilation seat for pro-longed periods of time withthe climate control system offcould cause the air ventilationseat performance to impair.
When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solventsuch as paint thinner, ben-zene, alcohol and gasoline.Doing so may damage the sur-face of the seats.
Do not spill liquid such as water or beverages on the sur-face of the front seats andseatbacks, or the air ventholes may be blocked and pre-vented from working properly.
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OFF → HIGH ( ) → LOW ( )
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Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-109
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Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-110
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Automatic climate control system. . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127
Windshield defrosting and defogging . . . . . . . . . 4-130
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Storage compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-136
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Interior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-139
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Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-145
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USB and iPod
®port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-147
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In cold and wet climates, power win-
dows may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.
Power windows
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to oper-
ate. Each door has a power window
switch that controls the door’s win-
dow. The driver has a power window
lock switch which can block the oper-
ation of passenger windows.
The power windows can be operated
for approximately 30 seconds after
the ignition key is removed or turned
to the ACC or LOCK position.
However, if the front doors are
opened, the power windows cannot
be operated even within the 30 sec-
ond period.
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NOTICE
While driving with the rear windows
down or with the sunroof (if
equipped) in an open (or partially
open) position, your vehicle may
demonstrate a wind buffeting or
pulsation noise. This noise is a nor-
mal occurrence and can be reduced
or eliminated by taking the follow-
ing actions. If the noise occurs with
one or both of the rear windows
down, partially lower both front
windows approximately one inch. If
you experience the noise with the
sunroof open, slightly reduce the
size of the sunroof opening.
Window opening and closing
(if equipped)
The driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls all the
windows in the vehicle.
To open or close a window, press
down or pull up the front portion of
the corresponding switch to the first
detent position (5).
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Features of your vehicle
If your vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, you can slide or tilt your
sunroof with the sunroof control lever
located on the overhead console.
The sunroof can only be opened,
closed, or tilted when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.In cold and wet climates, the sunroof
may not work properly due to freez-
ing conditions.
After the vehicle is washed or in a
rainstorm, be sure to wipe off any
water that is on the sunroof before
operating it.
The sunroof cannot slide when it is in
the tilt position nor can it be tilted
while in an open or slide position.
Sliding the sunroof
When the sunshade is closed
If you pull the sunroof control lever
backward to the second detent posi-
tion, the sunshade will slide all the
way open then the sunroof glass will
slide all the way open. To stop the
sunroof movement at any point, pull
or push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.
SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION- Sunroof
control lever
Do not continue to press the sun-roof control lever after the sun-roof is fully opened, closed, ortilted. Damage to the motor orsystem components could occur.OTF044404N
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Features of your vehicle
Odometer
The odometer indicates the total dis-
tance the vehicle has been driven.
You will also find the odometer useful
to determine when periodic mainte-
nance should be performed.
Outside Temperature Gauge
This gauge indicates the current out-
side air temperatures by 1°C (1°F).
- Temperature range : -40°C ~ 60°C(-40 °F ~ 140 °F) The outside temperature on the dis-
play may not change immediately
like a Hg thermometer to prevent the
driver from being inattentive.
The temperature unit (from °C to °F
or from °F to °C) can be changed by
using the “User Settings” mode of the
LCD display or While pressing the
OFF button, press the AUTO button
for 3 seconds or more. (for automatic
climate control system)
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For more details, refer to “LCD
Display” in this chapter.
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■Type A
■Type B
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
1. Fan speed control knob
2. Front windshield defroster button
3. Rear window defroster button
4. Temperature control knob 5. Air intake control button
6. Mode selection button
7. Air conditioning button
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