Instrument Panel Vents - Kia Optima 2017 Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle
Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and face. Additionally, each out‐
let can be controlled to direct the air
discharged from the outlet.
Bi-Level (B, C, D, E, F)
Air flow is directed towards the face
and the floor.
Floor-Level (A, C, D, E, F)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor, with a small amount of the air
being directed to the windshield and
side window defrosters.
Floor/Defrost-Level (A, C, D, E,
F)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor and the windshield with a small
amount directed to the side window
defrosters.
Defrost-Level (A, D)
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Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount of air
directed to the side window defrost‐
ers.
NOTICE
n 2nd row outlet vents (E, F)
• The air flow of the 2nd row outlet
vents is controlled by the front cli‐
mate control system and delivered
through the inside air duct of the
floor (E, F).
• The air flow of the 2nd row outlet
vents (E, F) may be weaker than
the instrument panel vents for the
long air duct.
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Instrument panel vents

The outlet vents can be opened or
closed separately using the thumb‐
wheel.
Also, you can adjust the direction of air
delivery from these vents using the
vent control lever as shown.