Kia Optima 2004 Owner's Manual page 129

Floor - defrost position
Most of the air flow is
directed to the floor and the
windshield with a small
amount directed to the side
window defrosters. (outlet
port: A , C , )
D
Defrost position
Most of the air flow is
directed to the windshield
with a small amount of air
directed to the side window
defrosters. (outlet port: ,
When the floor-defrost
position or defrost is selected
the air conditioning (If
euqipped) will
automatically turned on and
outside (fresh) air mode will
be selected. If you don't want
the air conditioning refer to
"How to cancel forced air
conditioning operation in
floor-defrost and defrost
position" in windshield
defrosting and defogging
section.
Temperature Control Knob
The temperature control knob is the
round knob closest to the passenger side
of the ventilation control panel. To
change the air temperature in the
passenger compartment, turn the knob
either clockwise for warmer air or
counterclockwise for cooler air.
Air Intake Control Switch
This is used to select fresh outside air or
recirculation of the inside air.
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A
D
Recirculated Air Position
When the air intake control switch is
be
depressed (switch indicator illuminates),
almost all outside air flow into the
vehicle is shut off and air inside the
vehicle is recirculated.
This position can be used temporarily for
maximum heating or cooling (if
equipped with air conditioning) and to
help prevent undesirable outside air flow
into the vehicle.
WARNING
• Continued climate control
system operation in
recirculated air position may
allow humidity to increase
inside the vehicle which may
fog the glass and obscure
visibility.
• Don't sleep in a vehicle with air
conditioning system on. It may
cause serious harm
passenger's or death due to
rare density of oxygen and drop
of bodily temperature.
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