Kia Optima 2004 Owner's Manual page 137

Air Conditioning
All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are
filled with environmentally friendly
R134a refrigerant which is not damaging
to the ozone layer.
1. Start the engine. Depress the air
conditioning switch.
2. Set the mode selection switch to the
face position.
3. Set the air intake control switch to
the outside air or the recirculated air
position (switch indicator ON).
4. Set the temperature control knob (or
switch) to the desired position.
5. Set the fan speed control knob (or
switch) to the desired speed.
6. Adjust the fan speed control knob (or
switch) and temperature control knob
to maintain maximum comfort.
• If warmer air is desired at floor level
for bi-level operation, set the mode
selection switch to the
and adjust the temperature control
knob (or switch) to maintain
maximum comfort.
• When maximum cooling is desired,
set the temperature control knob (or
switch) to the extreme left position
and set the air intake control switch
to the recirculated air position
(switch indicator ON), then set the
fan speed control knob to the highest
speed.
NOTICE :
When using the air conditioning sys-
tem, monitor the temperature gauge
closely while driving up long hills or in
heavy traffic when outside tempera-
tures are high. Air conditioning sys-
tem operation may cause engine over-
heating. Continue to use the blower
fan but turn the air conditioning sys-
tem off if the temperature gauge indi-
cates engine overheating.
Air Conditioning System
Operating Tips:
position
• If the vehicle has been parked in
direct sunlight during hot weather,
open the windows for a short time to
let hot air inside the vehicle escape.
• To help reduce moisture on the inside
of windows on rainy, humid days,
decrease the humidity inside the
vehicle by operating the air
conditioning system.
• During air conditioning system
operation, you may occasionally
notice a slight change in engine
speed at idle as the A/C compressor
cycles ON. This is a normal system
operating characteristic.
• Use the air conditioning system
every month if only for a few
minutes.
• After air conditioning system use,
you may notice clear water dripping
(or even puddling) on the ground
under the passenger side of the
vehicle. This is a normal system
operating characteristic.
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