windshield wipers KIA MOHAVE 2014 Owners Manual
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Features of your vehicle
Front windshield wiper and washer
A : Wiper speed control· (MIST) – Single wipe · OFF (0) – Off
· INT (---) – Intermittent wipe AUTO* - Auto control wipe
· LO (1) – Low wiper speed· HI (2) – High wiper speed
B : Intermittent wipe time adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes* * if equipped
WIPERS AND WASHERS
■ Type A
■Type B
■Type C
■Type D
OHM049200L/OTQ049902/OHM049200K/OTQ049902L
D200000BHM-EE
--- /
AUTO*
--- /
AUTO*INT /
AUTO*
INT /
AUTO*
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Features of your vehicle
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4
D200100CHM-EE
Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
(MIST) : For a single wiping cycle,
push the lever upward and
release it with the lever in
the OFF position. The
wipers will operate continu-
ously if the lever is pushed
upward and held.
OFF (0) : Wiper is not in operation
INT (---) : Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals.
Use this mode in light rain or
mist. To vary the speed setting,
turn the speed control ring.
LO (1) : Normal wiper speed
HI (2) : Fast wiper speed
✽✽ NOTICE
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.
If you do not remove the snow and/or ice
before using the wiper and washer, it may
damage the wiper and washer system. ✽
✽
NOTICE
When you operate the wipers, if your vehicle has a problem in any part of
the wiper operation system, the wiper
may operate in the LO (1) mode
regardless of the wiper switch posi-
tion. In this case, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer
as soon as possible.
When the ignition key is removed, the wiper blade may sometimes slightly
move to reduce the deterioration of
the windshield wipers.Auto control (if equipped)
The rain sensor 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.
OHM043202L
OHM043205K
■
Type A
■ Type B
■ Type C
■ Type D
Rain sensor
Rain sensor
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Features of your vehicle
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 perform a self-check
of the system. Set the wiper to OFF (O)
position when the wiper is not in use.D200200BSA
Windshield washers
In the OFF (0) 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 windshield is
dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will con-
tinue 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 appropri-
ate 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.
CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ON and
the windshield wiper switch isplaced in the AUTO mode, use cau-
tion in the following situations toavoid any injury to the hands orother parts of the body:
Do not touch the upper end of the windshield glass facing the rain
sensor.
Do not wipe the upper end of the windshield glass with a damp orwet cloth.
Do not put pressure on the wind- shield glass.
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, set thewiper switch in the OFF (O) position
to stop the auto wiper operation.
The wiper may operate and be dam-aged if the switch is set in the AUTOmode while washing the vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor coverlocated on the upper end of the pas-senger side windshield glass.Damage to system parts could occur and may not be covered by
your vehicle warranty.
When starting the vehicle in winter,set the wiper switch in the OFF (O) position. Otherwise, wipers mayoperate and ice may damage the
windshield wiper blades. Alwaysremove all snow and ice and defrostthe windshield properly prior tooperating the windshield wipers.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to thewasher pump, do not operate the washer when the fluid reservoir isempty.
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Features of your vehicle
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4
D200300AEN-EE
Rear window wiper and washer
switch (if equipped)
D : Rear wiper/washer control
· – Spraying washer fluid
· ON (( ) – Intermittent wipe after some normal wipe
· OFF (0) – Off
· – Wash with brief wipes
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. - Spraying washer fluid and wiping
ON ( ) - Intermittent wiper operation after some normal wiper
operation
OFF (0) - Wiper is not in operation - Wash with brief wipes
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing
temperatures without first warming
the windshield with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze on
the windshield and obscure yourvision.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windshield, do not
operate the wipers when thewindshield is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, donot attempt to move the wipersmanually.
To prevent possible damage to the wipers and washer system,use anti-freezing washer fluids inthe winter season or cold weather.
OHM049205L
■ Type A
OTQ049909
■Type B
OHM049203K
■Type C
OTQ049909L
■Type D
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Maintenance
WIPER BLADES
G180100AUN Blade inspection
✽✽ NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-
matic car washes have been known to
make the windshield difficult to clean.
Contamination of either the windshield or
the wiper blades with foreign matter can
reduce the effectiveness of the wind-
shield wipers. Common sources of con-
tamination are insects, tree sap, and hot
wax treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not wip-
ing properly, clean both the window and
the blades with a good cleaner or mild
detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
clean water. G180200AUN Blade replacement When the wipers no longer clean ade-
quately, the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
1JBA5122CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiperarms or other components, do not attempt to move the wipers manual-ly.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified wiperblade could result in wiper malfunc- tion and failure.
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Index
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Tire sidewall labeling ···············································7-41
Tire traction ······························································7-40
Wheel alignment and tire balance ····························7-38
Wheel replacement ···················································7-40
Towing ···········································································6-16 Emergency towing ····················································6-17
Tie-down hook (for flatbed towing) ·························6-19
Trailer towing ····························································5-58
Trailer towing··································································5-58
Transmission Automatic transmission ············································5-12
Tripmeter ········································································4-52
Trip computer ································································4-52
Turn signal light bulb replacement ································7-55
Vehicle break-in process ··················································1-5
Vehicle certification label ················································8-7
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ·······························8-7
Vehicle weight ·······························································5-66 Base curb weight ······················································5-66
Cargo weight ····························································5-66
GAW (Gross axle weight) ········································5-66
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ···························5-66
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ···································5-66
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ·····················5-66 Washer fluid ···································································7-24
Waste tray, see ashtray ·················································4-116
Warnings and indicators ················································4-55
Weight ············································································5-66
Base curb weight ······················································5-66
Cargo weight ····························································5-66
GAW (Gross axle weight) ········································5-66
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ···························5-66
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ···································5-66
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ·····················5-66
Wheel alignment and tire balance ·································7-38
Wheel replacement ························································7-40
Windows ········································································4-20 Auto down window ··················································4-21
Auto up/down window ·············································4-22
Power window lock button ·······································4-23
Windshield defrosting and defogging ··························4-110 Defogging logic ······················································4-112
Winter driving ································································5-54 Snow tires ·································································5-54
Tire chains ································································5-55
Wiper blades ··································································7-29
Wipers and washers ·······················································4-77
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