climate control KIA Optima Hybrid 2013 3.G Owner's Manual
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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
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1. Instrument cluster .............................4-47
2. Light control / Turn signals ................4-87
3. Wiper/Washer ...................................4-90
4. Horn ..................................................4-35
5. Steering wheel audio control* .........4-118
6. Auto cruise control*...........................5-27
7. Driver’s air bag ..................................3-45
8. Steering wheel ..................................4-34
9. ENGINE START/STOP button ............5-5
10. Digital clock ...................................4-115
11. Hazard ............................................4-80
12. Audio* ...........................................4-117
13. Climate control system ...................4-97
14. Shift lever ..........................................5-9
15. Aux, USB and iPod port* ..............4-119
16. Power outlet* .................................4-114
17. Seat warmer* ....................................3-9
18. Passenger’s air bag ........................3-45
19. Glove box ......................................4-111
* : if equipped
❈ The actual instrument panel in the vehicle may differ from the illustration
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Safety features of your vehicle
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During mild weather or under conditions
where the operation of the seat warmer
is not needed, keep the switches in the
OFF position.
With the seat warmer switch in the ON
position, the heating system in the seat
turns off or on automatically depending
on the seat temperature.
Each time you push the button, the
temperature setting of the seat is
changed as follows :
The seat warmer defaults to the OFF position whenever the engine
start/stop button is turned on.
Climate control seat (if equipped)
The climate control seat is provided to
cool or warm the seat during hot or cold
weather by blowing air through small vent
holes on the surface of the seat and seat-
back. While the engine is running, push
the rear portion of the switch to cool the
seat, and push the front portion of the
switch to warm the seat.
When the operation of the climate control
seat is not needed, keep the switch in the
OFF position.
The climate control seat defaults to the
OFF position whenever the ignition
switch is turned on.
CAUTION - Seat damage
When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solvent such aspaint thinner, benzene, alcoholand gasoline. Doing so may dam-age the surface of the heater or seats.
To prevent overheating the seat warmer, do not place anything onthe seats that insulates againstheat, such as blankets, cushionsor seat covers while the seatwarmer is in operation.
Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equipped withseat warmers. Damage to the seatwarming components couldoccur.
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Safety features of your vehicle
CAUTION
The climate control seat is a sup-plementary cooling/heating sys-tem. Use the climate control seatwhen the climate control systemis on. Using the climate control seat for prolonged periods of timewith the climate control systemoff could cause the climate con-trol seat performance to impair.
When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solvent such aspaint thinner, benzene, alcoholand gasoline. Doing so may dam-age the surface of the seats.
Do not spill liquid such as water or beverages on the surface ofthe front seats and seatbacks, orthe air vent holes may be blocked and prevented from workingproperly.
Do not place materials such as plastic bags or newspapers underthe seats. The air vent may notwork properly as the air intakecan be blocked.
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(Continued) When the air vent does not oper- ate, restart the vehicle. If there isno change, have your vehicleinspected by an authorized Kiadealer.WARNING
Passengers should use extreme
caution when using the climate
control seat to warm due to the
possibility of excess heating or
burns. The occupants must be able
to feel if the seat is becoming too
warm and to turn the seat warmer
off. In particular, the driver must
exercise extreme care for the fol-
lowing types of passengers:
1. Infants, children, elderly or dis- abled persons, or hospital outpa-
tients
2. Persons with sensitive skin or those that burn easily
3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication that can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold
tablets, etc.)
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Keys / 4-2
Smart key / 4-4
Remote keyless entry / 4-6
Theft-alarm system / 4-9
Door locks / 4-12
Trunk / 4-17
Windows / 4-20
Hood / 4-24
Fuel filler lid / 4-25
Sunroof / 4-28
Driver position memory system / 4-32
Steering wheel / 4-34
Mirrors / 4-37
Instrument cluster / 4-47
Hazard warning flasher / 4-80
Rear parking assist system / 4-81
Rearview camera / 4-84
Welcome system / 4-85
Lighting / 4-86
Wipers and washers / 4-90
Interior light / 4-93
Defroster / 4-96
Automatic climate control system / 4-97
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-108
Storage compartment / 4-111
Interior features / 4-113
Audio system / 4-117
Features of your vehicle
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Features of your vehicle
In cold and wet climates, power windows
may not work properly due to freezing
conditions.
Power windows
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to operate.
Each door has a power window switch
that controls the door’s window. The driv-
er has a power window lock switch which
can block the operation of passenger
windows.
The power windows can be operated for
approximately 30 seconds after the igni-
tion 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
second period.
✽ ✽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 normal occurrence and can be
reduced or eliminated by taking the fol-
lowing actions. If the noise occurs with
one or both of the rear windows down,
partially lower both front windows
approximately one inch. If you experi-
ence the noise with the sunroof open,
slightly reduce the size of the sunroof
opening.
Window opening and closing
Type A
The driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls all the win-
dows in the vehicle.
To open or close a window, press down
or pull up the front portion of the corre-
sponding switch to the first detent posi-
tion (5).
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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 over-
head 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 freezing condi-
tions.
After the vehicle is washed or in a rain-
storm, 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 back-
ward to the second detent position, 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.
When the sunshade is opened
If you pull the sunroof control lever back-
ward, the sunroof glass will slide all the
way open. To stop the sunroof movement
at any point, pull or push the sunroof con-
trol lever momentarily.
SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION- Sunroof control
lever
Do not continue to press the sun-
roof control lever after the sunroofis fully opened, closed, or tilted.Damage to the motor or systemcomponents could occur.
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Features of your vehicle
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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■Type A
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■Type B1. Fan speed control switch
2. Driver’s temperature control knob
3. Air conditioning button
4. ECON (economy air conditioning button)
5. Front windshield defroster button
6. Mode selection button
7. Passenger's temperature control knob
8. Dual temperature control selection button
9. Rear window defroster button
10. OFF button
11. Recirculated air position button (Type A)
Air intake control button (Type B)
12. AUTO (automatic control) button
13. Climate control display
14. Climate information screen selection button
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Features of your vehicle
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Automatic heating and air condi-
tioning
The automatic climate control system is
controlled by simply setting the desired
temperature.
The Full Automatic Temperature Control
(FATC) system automatically controls the
heating and cooling system as follows;
1. Press the AUTO button. The modes,
fan speeds, air intake and air-condi-
tioning will be controlled automatically
by setting the temperature. 2. Set the temperature control knob to
the desired temperature.
If the temperature is set to the lowest
setting (Lo), the air conditioning sys-
tem will operate continuously.
3. To turn the automatic operation off, select any button or switch of the fol-
lowing:
The selected function will be controlled manually while other functions 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).
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Never place anything over the sensor
located on the instrument panel to
ensure better control of the heating and
cooling system.
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Features of your vehicle
Fan speed control
The fan speed can be set to the desired
speed by pressing the fan speed control
switch.
To change the fan speed press the
part of the switch for higher speed or
press the part of the switch for lower
speed.
To turn the fan speed control off, press
the OFF button.
Air conditioning
Press the A/C button to turn the air con-
ditioning system on (indicator light will
illuminate).
Press the button again to turn the air
conditioning system off.
OFF mode
Press the OFF button to turn off the air
climate control system. However you can
still operate the mode and air intake but-
tons as long as the engine start/stop but-
ton is in the ON position.
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Features of your vehicle
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Climate information screen selection
(if equipped)
Press the climate information screen
selection button to display climate infor-
mation on the screen.
Economy air conditioning button
1. If you push the ECON button while the air conditioning system is working, the
air conditioning system will work less
and it could improve the fuel efficiency.
2. If you want maximum air conditioning while ECON system is working, turn
the ECON system off by pushing the
ECON button.
System operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the outside(fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
Heating
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the outside(fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn the air conditioning system (if
equipped) on.
If the windshield fogs up, set the mode to the
,position.
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