2017 KIA OPTIMA PHEV climate control

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Low battery temp. Maintainingcurrent (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when
unable to convert to EV mode even
when pressing the HEV button dur-
ing HEV mode driving due to low bat-
tery temperature.
Charging complete. Switching toHybrid (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed automati-
cally converting to HEV mode due to
completed battery charging during
charging mode driving.
Charger Error! (Plug-in hybrid)
This messages is displayed when
the charging failed by external charg-
er error.
This message is for Normal charger.
The purpose of this message is to let
you know the error has occurred in
charger itself not in vehicle.
Low/High System Temp.Maintaining Hybrid (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when
unable to convert to EV mode even
when pressing the HEV button dur-
ing HEV mode driving due to
low/high system temperature
Switching to Hybrid mode toallow heating (Plug-in hybrid)
When the coolant temperature is lower than 57 °F (-14 °C), and you
turn the climate control On for
heating, the above message will be
displayed in the cluster. Then, the
vehicle will automatically switch to
HEV mode.
When the coolant temperature is higher than 57 °F (-14 °C), or you
turn the climate control Off, the
vehicle will automatically return to
EV mode.

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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Steering wheel audio controls ...............5-3
2, Driver`s front air bag ...........................3-58
3. Horn.....................................................4-45
4. Instrument cluster ................................4-51
5. Wiper and washer control lever .........4-108
6. Engine start/stop button ........................6-6
7. Cruise control ......................................6-52Advanced Smart Cruise Control .........6-56
8. Audio .....................................................5-8
9. Hazard warning flasher .........................7-2
10. Automatic climate control system ....4-115
11. Shift lever A/T ....................................6-11
12. Heated steering wheel button ...........4-44
13.Drive mode button (Hybrid vehicle) ....6-73
14. Seat warmer ....................................4-136 Air ventilation seat ...........................4-137
15. Electronic parking brake (EPB) switch .. 6-21
16. Auto Hold On/Off button ....................6-28
17. Center console storage box ............4-133
18.Power outlet......................................4-138
19. USB charger ....................................4-139
20. Active ECO button (Plug-in hybrid vehicle) ......................6-75
21. Glove box ........................................4-133
22. Passenger’s front air bag ..................3-58
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Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-110
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Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-113
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Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-114
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Automatic climate control system. . . . . . . . . . . . 4-115
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refrigerant and compressor lubricant . . . . . . . . . . 4-127

Windshield defrosting and defogging . . . . . . . . . 4-129
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Clean air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-132
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-133
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Interior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-135
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Features of your vehicle
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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 be operated for
approximately 30 seconds after
turned to the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton OFF position.
However, if the front door is opened,
the sunroof cannot be operated even
within the 30 second period. 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.
PANORAMIC 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.
CAUTION - Sunroof motor
damage
To prevent damage to the sun-roof, periodically remove anydirt that may accumulate on theguide rail.
WARNING- Roof cargo
Do not operate the sun roof
while using the roof rack to
transport cargo. This may cause
the cargo to come loose and
distract the driver.
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Features of your vehicle
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EV/HEV/CHG modes
(Plug-in hybrid)
A corresponding message is dis-
played when a mode is selected by
pressing the HEV button.
Battery charged. Maintaining cur-rent (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when
unable to convert to charging mode
even when pressing and holding the
HEV button during EV/HEV mode
driving because the high-
voltage(hybrid) battery is already
fully charged.
Low battery. Maintaining Hybrid(Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when
unable to convert to EV mode even
when pressing the HEV button dur-
ing HEV mode driving due to insuffi-
cient high-voltage(hybrid) battery
level.
Low battery temp. Maintainingcurrent (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when
unable to convert to EV mode even
when pressing the HEV button dur-
ing HEV mode driving due to low bat-
tery temperature.
Charging complete. Switching toHybrid (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed automati-
cally converting to HEV mode due to
completed battery charging during
charging mode driving.
Charger Error! (Plug-in hybrid)
This messages is displayed when
the charging failed by external charg-
er error.
The purpose of this message is to let
you know the error has occurred in
charger itself not in vehicle.
Low/High System Temp.Maintaining Hybrid (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when
unable to convert to EV mode even
when pressing the HEV button dur-
ing HEV mode driving due to
low/high system temperature.
Switching to Hybrid mode toallow heating (Plug-in hybrid)
When the coolant temperature is lower than 57°F (-14°C), and you
turn the climate control On for
heating, the above message will be
displayed in the cluster. Then, the
vehicle will automatically switch to
HEV mode.
When the coolant temperature is higher than 57°F(-14°C), or you
turn the climate control Off, the
vehicle will automatically return to
EV mode.

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Features of your vehicle
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
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1. Driver’s temperature control knob
2. AUTO (automatic control) button
3. Front windshield defroster button
4. Rear window defroster button
5. Air conditioning button
6. Air intake control button
7. OFF button
8. Fan speed control button
9. Mode selection button
10. Passenger's temperature control knob
11. Dual temperature control selection button
12. Climate information screen selection button
13. DRIVER ONLY button
14. ECON (Economy air conditioning) button
✽ ✽NOTICE
Operating the blower when the
ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion could cause the battery to dis-
charge. Operate the blower when
the engine is running.
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■Type B
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■Type A

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Automatic heating and air con-
ditioning
1. Press the AUTO button. The
modes, fan speeds, air intake and
air-conditioning will be controlled
automatically by setting the tem-
perature. 2. Turn the temperature control knob
to the desired temperature.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• To turn the automatic operation
off, select any button or switch of
the following:
- Mode selection button
- Air conditioning button
- Front windshield defroster button(Press the button one more time
to deselect the front windshield
defroster function. The ‘AUTO’
sign will illuminate on the infor-
mation display once again.)
- Air intake control button
- Fan speed control switch
The selected function will be con-
trolled manually while other func-
tions operate automatically.
• For your convenience and to improve the effectiveness of the
climate control, use the AUTO
button and set the temperature to
73°F (23°C).
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■Driver’s side■Passenger’s side
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Prolonged operation of the heater in
the recirculated air position (without
air conditioning selected) may cause
fogging of the windshield and side
windows and the air within the pas-
senger compartment may become
stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air
conditioning with the recirculated air
position selected will result in exces-
sively dry air in the passenger com-
partment.
Sunroof inside air recirculation
(if equipped)
If the sunroof opens while the heater
or Air Conditioning system operates,
the outside (fresh) air will be select-
ed automatically for ventilating the
car. Then, if you select the recirculat-
ed air position, the outside (fresh) air
will be selected automatically after 3
minutes.
If you close the sunroof, the intake
mode will be changed to the previous
selected mode.
Fan speed control
The fan speed can be set to the
desired speed by operating the fan
speed control button.
To change the fan speed, press ( )
the button for higher speed, or push
( ) the button for lower speed. To
turn the fan speed control off, press
the front blower OFF button.
Air conditioning
Press the A/C button to turn the air
conditioning system on (indicator
light will illuminate).
Press the button again to turn the air
conditioning system off.
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WARNING -Reduced
Visibility
Continuous use of the climate
control system in the recirculat-
ed air position may allow
humidity to increase inside the
vehicle which may fog the glass
and obscure visibility.
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