2020 KIA OPTIMA climate control

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Charger Error! (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when the
charging failed due to an external
charger error.
The purpose of this message is to let
you know the error has occurred in
the charger itself, not in the vehicle.
Low/High System temperatureMaintaining Hybrid mode (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when the
vehicle is unable to convert to EV
mode even when pressing the HEV
button during HEV mode driving due
to low/high system temperature.
Switching to Hybrid mode toallow heating or air conditioning(Plug-in hybrid)
When the coolant temperature is lower than -14 °C (57 °F), and you
turn the climate control On for
heating, this message will be dis-
played in the cluster. Then, the
vehicle will automatically switch to
HEV mode.
When the coolant temperature is higher than -14 °C (57 °F), or you
turn the climate control Off, the
vehicle will automatically return to
EV mode.
Wait until fuel door opens
(Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when you
attempt to open the fuel filler lid with
the fuel tank pressurized. Wait until
the fuel tank is depressurized.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• It may take up to 20 seconds to
open fuel filler lid.
• When the fuel filler lid is frozen and does not open after 20 seconds
at freezing temperature, slightly
tap the fuel filler lid and then
attempt to open it.

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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Cruise control ......................................5-72Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go .5-76
2. Driver’s front air bag ............................3-59
3. Horn.....................................................4-47
4. Instrument cluster ................................4-53
5. Wiper and washer control lever .........4-112
6. Engine start/stop button ........................5-7
7. Passenger’s front air bag ....................3-60
8. Glove box ..........................................4-140
9. Hazard warning flasher .........................6-2
10. Automatic climate control system ....4-121
11. Shift lever A/T ....................................5-12
12. Heated steering wheel button ...........4-46
13.Drive mode button (Hybrid vehicle) ....5-96
14. Seat warmer ....................................4-143 Air ventilation seat ...........................4-145
15. Electronic parking brake (EPB) switch.................................................5-22
16. Auto Hold On/Off button ....................5-29
17. 360° Camera monitoring system .....4-102
18.Power outlet......................................4-146
19. USB charger ....................................4-147
20. Center console storage box ............4-138
21. Smart phone wireless charger ........4-148
22. ECO button (Plug-in hybrid vehicle) ..5-98
OJFHP018014C❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119
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Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-120
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Automatic climate control system. . . . . . . . . . . . 4-121
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refrigerant and compressor lubricant . . . . . . . . . . 4-134

Windshield defrosting and defogging . . . . . . . . . 4-136
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-136

Clean air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-139
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-140
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Interior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-142
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145
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Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-154

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Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-158

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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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WARNING
Never adjust the sunroof or
sunshade while driving. This
could result in loss of control
and an accident that may cause
death, serious injury, or proper-
ty damage.
WARNING
Do not allow children to operate
the sunroof. This may result in
injury to the child.

Features of your vehicle
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EV/HEV (Plug-in hybrid)
A corresponding message is dis-
played when a mode is selected by
pressing the HEV button.
Low battery. Maintaining Hybrid
mode (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.
Charger Error! (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when
there is a problem with the charger.
The purpose of this message is to let
you know an 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 -14°C (57°F), and you
turn the climate control On for
heating, this message will be dis-
played in the cluster. Then, the
vehicle will automatically switch to
HEV mode.
When the coolant temperature is higher than -14°C (57°F), or you
turn the climate control Off, the
vehicle will automatically return to
EV mode.
Wait until fuel door opens
(Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when you
attempt to open the fuel filler lid with
the fuel tank pressurized. Wait until
the fuel tank is depressurized.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• It may take up to 20 seconds to
open fuel filler lid.
• When the fuel filler lid is frozen and does not open after 20 seconds
at freezing temperature, slightly
tap the fuel filler lid and then
attempt to open it.

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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.
■ ■Type B
■ ■Type A

Features of your vehicle
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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
23°C (73°F).
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■Driver’s side■Passenger’s side
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Features of your vehicle
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.
OFF mode
Press the front blower OFF button to
turn off the front air climate control
system. However, you can still oper-
ate the mode and air intake buttons
as long as the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
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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WARNING - Recirculated
Air
Continued use of the climate
control system in the recirculat-
ed air position can cause
drowsiness or sleepiness, and
loss of vehicle control. Set the
air intake control to the outside
(fresh) air position as much as
possible while driving.
WARNING - Sleeping with
A/C on
Do not sleep in a vehicle with
the air conditioning or heating
on as this may cause serious
harm or death due to a drop in
the oxygen level and/or body
temperature.OJFH045094