wipers KIA Optima 2006 2.G Owner's Manual

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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLEIgnition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Tilt Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
Warnings and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
Lightings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32
Interior Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37
Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-40
Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-42
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System . . . .4-47
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
(Manual Type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-54
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
(Automatic type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-56
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FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH
(IF EQUIPPED)To turn on the front fog lights, place the
switch in the “ON” position. They will
come on when the headlight switch is in
the first or second position.
WIPERS AND WASHERSWINDSHIELD WIPERSThe ignition switch must be ON.
To turn the wipers ON, pull the
windshield wiper control lever down.
INT - Intermittent wiper operation
LO - Normal wiper speed
HI - Fast wiper speed
VARIABLE-SPEED
INTERMITTENT WIPERS
(IF EQUIPPED)Set the knob to the INT position and
choose the desired speed of the wipers
by turning the ring.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4-30
MMSA4029
INT
INT
TIME
PULL
MMSA4030
INT
TIME
PULL
MMSA4031
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ONE-TOUCH WIPERSFor a single wiping cycle, push the
operation switch with the lever in the
OFF position.
WINDSHIELD WASHERTo use the windshield washer, pull the
lever toward the steering wheel.
If the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not
sufficient, add an 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’s side.
4-31
INT
TIME
PULL
MMSA4032switch
INT
TIME
PULL
MMSA4033
✻
NOTICE
• To prevent possible damage to the
wipers or windshield, do not oper-
ate the wipers when the windshield
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 compo-nents, do
not attempt to move the wipers
manually.
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DRIVING TIPS
5-8
DRIVING AT NIGHTBecause night driving presents many
more hazards than driving in the
daylight, here are some important tips to
remember:
 Slow down and keep more distance
between you and other vehicles as it
may be more difficult to see at night,
especially in rural areas where there
may not be any street lights.
 Adjust your mirrors to reduce the
glare from other driver’s headlights.
 Keep your headlights clean and
properly aimed. Dirty or misaimed
headlights will make it much more
difficult to see at night.
 Avoid staring directly at the
headlights of oncoming vehicles.
You could be temporarily blinded
and it will take several seconds for
your eyes to readjust to the darkness.
DRIVING IN THE RAINRain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you’re not
prepared for the slick pavement. Here are
a few things to consider when driving in
the rain:
 Be sure your windshield wipers are
in good condition.
 A heavy rainfall will make it harder
to see and will increase the distance
needed to stop your vehicle, so slow
down.
 If your tires aren’t in good condition,
making a quick stop on wet
pavement can cause a skid and
possibly lead to an accident. Be sure
your tires and windshield wipers are
in good shape.
 Turn on your headlights to make it
easier for others to see you.
 Driving too fast through large
puddles can affect your brakes. If
you must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.
WARNING -
Spinning
Tires
Do not spin the wheels
especially at speeds more than
35 mph (56 km/h). Spinning the
wheels at high speeds when the
vehicle is stationary could
cause a tire to overheat,
explode and injure by standers.
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4. Re-install in the reverse order of removal.
Replace the element according to the
Scheduled Maintenance.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely
dusty or sandy areas, replace the
element more often than at the usual
recommended intervals.
WIPER BLADESWIPER BLADE
MAINTENANCEContamination of either the windshield
or the wiper blades with foreign matter
can reduce the effectiveness of the
windshield wipers. Common sources of
contamination are insects, tree sap, and
hot wax treatments used by some
commercial car washes. If the blades are
not wiping properly, clean both the
window and the blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent, and
thoroughly rinse with clear water.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE
REPLACEMENTWhen the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the wiper blades may be worn
or cracked, requiring replacement.
MAINTENANCE
7-22
CAUTION
• Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed; this will result in
excessive engine wear.
• Driving without an air cleaner
encourages backfiring, which
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
✻
NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been
known to make the windshield
difficult to clean.
✻
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.✻
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper
arms or other components, do not
attempt to move the wipers
manually.
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INDEX
9-2M
aintenance Schedule ...............................................................7-3
Maintenance Services ...................................................................7-2
Manual Transaxle ..........................................................................4-6
Mirrors ........................................................................................3-58
O
verheating ................................................................................6-2
Overloading .................................................................................5-11
Owner Maintenance ......................................................................7-8
P
arking Brake ...........................................................................7-18
Power Steering ...................................................................4-18, 7-18
R
ear Window Defroster ...........................................................4-32
Road Warning ...............................................................................6-2
Safety Belts ...............................................................................3-22
Seats ............................................................................................3-14
Special Driving Conditions ...........................................................5-7
Specifications ................................................................................8-2
Starting the Engine ........................................................................4-4
Steering Wheel ............................................................................3-58
Suggestions for Economical Operation.........................................5-5
Sunglass Holder ..........................................................................3-64
Sunroof ........................................................................................3-65T
heft-alarm system .....................................................................3-5
Tilt Steering.................................................................................4-18Tires and Wheels .........................................................................7-25
Towing ........................................................................................6-14
Traction control system ...............................................................4-40
Trailer Towing ............................................................................5-11
Trunk Lid ....................................................................................3-52
V
ehicle Break-In Process ...........................................................1-3
W
arnings and Indicators..........................................................4-21
Windows .....................................................................................3-11
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging (Automatic type) ...........4-56
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging (Manual Type) ..............4-54
Wiper Blades ...............................................................................7-22
Wipers and Washers....................................................................4-30
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