Kia Optima Hybrid 2020 Owner's Manual page 268

Features of your vehicle
Air conditioning
All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are
filled with R-1234yf refrigerant.
1.Start the hybrid system. Press the
air conditioning button.
2.Set the mode to the
3.Set the air intake control to the out-
side air or recirculated air position.
4.Adjust the fan speed control and
temperature control to maintain
maximum comfort.
• When maximum cooling is desired,
set the temperature control to the
extreme left position, set the mode
control to the MAX A/C position,
then set the fan speed control to
the highest speed.
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CAUTION -
When using the air conditioning
system, monitor the tempera-
ture gauge closely while driving
position.
up hills or in heavy traffic when
outside temperatures are high.
Air conditioning system opera-
tion may cause engine over-
heating. Continue to use the
blower fan but turn the air con-
ditioning system off if the tem-
perature gauge indicates engine
overheating.
Excessive A/C
Use
When opening the windows in
humid weather, air conditioning
may
inside the vehicle. Since exces-
sive water droplets may cause
damage to electrical equipment,
air conditioning should only be
used with the windows closed.
CAUTION
create water droplets