wipers KIA Carens 2017 3.G Owner's Manual

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LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64
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Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74

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Warning and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80
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Rear parking assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-93

assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94
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Parking assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-97
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assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100
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Rearview camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-103
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-104

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Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-110
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Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-118
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Features of your vehicle
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WIPERS AND WASHERS
A : Wiper speed control (front)
· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe AUTO* – Automatic control wipe
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed
B : Intermittent control wipe time adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes (front)
D : Rear wiper/washer control · HI – Continuous wipe
· LO – Intermittent wipe
· OFF – Off
E : Wash with brief wipes (rear)
* : if equippedWindshield wiper control
Operates as follows when the igni-
tion switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle,
move the lever upward and
release it. The wipers will
operate continuously if the
lever is held in this position.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use
this mode in a light rain or mist.
To vary the speed setting, turn
the speed control knob.
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
If there is heavy accumulation of
snow or ice on the windshield, defrost
the windshield for about 10 minutes,
or until the snow and/or ice is
removed before using the windshield
wipers to ensure proper operation.
ORP046351L ORP046350L
Front
Rear
INT/
AUTO*

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Features of your vehicle
AUTO (Automatic) control (if equipped)
The rain sensor (A) located on the
upper end of the windshield glass
senses the amount of rainfall and
controls the wiping cycle for the
proper interval. The more it rains, the
faster the wiper operates. When the
rain stops, the wiper stops.
To vary the speed setting, turn the
speed control knob (1). If the wiper switch is set in AUTO
mode when the ignition switch is ON,
the wiper will operate once to per-
form a self-check of the system. Set
the wiper to off position when the
wiper is not in use.
Always remove all snow and ice and
defrost the windshield properly prior
to operating the windshield wipers.
CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ON
and the windshield wiper switchis placed in the AUTO mode, usecaution in the following situa-tions to avoid any injury to thehands or other parts of thebody:
Do not touch the upper end of the windshield glass facingthe rain sensor.
Do not wipe the upper end of the windshield glass with adamp or wet cloth.
Do not put pressure on the windshield glass.
ORP046127N

Features of your vehicle
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Windshield wipersWhen the wiper blade is not in a nor-
mal position, place the ignition switch
in the ON position. The wiper blade
will return to the normal position.
Following are cases a wiper blade
may be in an abnormal position.
- The wiper blade may be positioned
abnormally when in an automatic
vehicle wash. (Ignition switch in the
OFF position)
- The wiper blade may be positioned abnormally when moved by force.
- The passenger's side wiper is on top of the driver's side wiper.
(Normal position : The driver's side
wiper must be on top of the pas-
senger's side wiper.)CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, setthe wiper switch in the OFF (O)position to stop the auto wiperoperation.
The wiper may operate and bedamaged if the switch is set inthe AUTO mode while washingthe vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor coverlocated on the upper end of thepassenger side windshieldglass. Damage to system partscould occur and may not be cov-ered by your vehicle warranty.
When starting the vehicle inwinter, set the wiper switch inthe OFF (O) position. Otherwise,wipers may operate and ice maydamage the windshield wiperblades. Always remove all snowand ice and defrost the wind-shield properly prior to operat-ing the windshield wipers.■ Normal position
■Abnormal position■Abnormal position
■Ignition switch is ON
■Normal position
ORP072060

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Features of your vehicle
When there is a problem with the
motor to operate the wiper blades,
the wiper blades will stop and acti-
vate the Fail Safety Function in the
ignition switch ON position or while
driving. Fail Safety Function will
operate as follows:
- HI or Mode 2 (5 minutes) →LO or
Mode 1 (5 minutes) →INT or Mode
--- (5 minutes) → OFF or O (Stop)CAUTION
If wipers do not return to normal
position, you should remove thewax, water repellent, oil and otherdebris into windshield and thencheck wiper operation again.
CAUTION
After remove the overload con-dition, if the problem of wiperblades or operating the motorremains, have the system bechecked by an authorized Kiadealer.
❈ ❈ Overload condition
- In a rainy day when driving through a long tunnel
- When wax car wash - Water-repellent coating (coated glass)
- Cleaning the windshield cleaners
- Excessive blade wear etc.

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Features of your vehicle
Windshield washers (front)
In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 1-3 cycles.
Use this function when the wind-
shield is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will
continue until you release the lever. If
the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level.If the fluid level is not sufficient, you
will need to add appropriate non-
abrasive windshield washer fluid to
the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in
the front of the engine compartment
on the passenger side.
ORP046352L
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures without first
warming the windshield with
the defrosters; the washer solu-
tion could freeze on the wind-
shield and obscure your vision.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to
the washer pump, do not oper-ate the washer when the fluidreservoir is empty.

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Headlight washer (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the
headlight washer it will operate at the
same time when you operate the
windshield washer. It will operate
when the headlight switch is in the
first or second position and the igni-
tion switch or engine start/stop but-
ton is in the ON position.
The washer fluid will be sprayed on
to the headlights.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
• Check the headlight washers peri-
odically to confirm that the wash-
er fluid is being sprayed properly
onto the headlight lenses.
• The headlight washer can be oper- ated 15 minutes after being oper-
ated last time.CAUTION
To prevent possible damage
to the wipers or windshield,do not operate the wiperswhen the windshield is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, orother solvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other compo-nents, do not attempt to movethe wipers manually.
ORP046193L

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Features of your vehicle
Rear window wiper and wash-
er switch
The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the
wiper and washer switch lever. Turn
the switch to the desired position to
operate the rear wiper and washer.
HI - High wiper speed
LO - Low wiper speed
OFF - Wiper is not in operationPush the lever away from you to
spray rear washer fluid and to run the
rear wipers 1~3 cycles. The spray
and wiper operation will continue
until you release the lever.
ORP046130N
ORP046129N

Maintenance
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WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic vehicle washes have been
known to make the windshield diffi-
cult to clean.
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.
Front windshield wiper blade
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the
wiper blade assembly to expose
the plastic locking clip.
ORP072046
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiperarms or other components, donot attempt to move the wipersmanually.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specifiedwiper blade could result inwiper malfunction and failure.
1LDA5023
CAUTION
Do not allow the wiper arm tofall against the windshield,since it may chip or crack thewindshield.

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Index
Vanity mirror lamp ......................................................4-120
Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-6
Vehicle certification label ................................................9-8
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ............1-7
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ..............................9-8
Vehicle load limit ..........................................................6-77
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ..........................6-39
Vehicle weight ..............................................................6-83
Warning and Indicator lights ........................................4-80
Warning lights ................................................................4-80
Warning messages..........................................................4-69
Washer fluid ..................................................................8-36Checking the washer fluid level ................................8-36
Welcome system ..........................................................4-121 Headlamp welcome ..................................................4-121
Interior light ............................................................4-121
Puddle lamp ..............................................................4-121
Wheel alignment and tire balance ................................8-53
Wheel replacement ........................................................8-56
Windows ........................................................................\
4-30 Power window lock button ........................................4-33
Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-147 Manual climate control system ................................4-147 Automatic climate control system ............................4-148
Auto defogging system ............................................4-149
Windshield washers ....................................................4-115
Windshield wipers ......................................................4-110
Winter driving ................................................................6-64 Snow tires ..................................................................6-64
Wiper blades ..................................................................8-42 Blade inspection ..........................................................8-42
Blade replacement ......................................................8-42
Wipers and washers ....................................................4-110 Windshield wipers ....................................................4-110
Windshield washers ................................................4-115
Rear window wiper and washer switch ....................4-117
Headlight washer ......................................................4-116
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