windshield wipers KIA PICANTO 2006 Owners Manual

1 23456789Ignition switch / 4-2
Starting the engine / 4-4Manual transaxle / 4-6Automatic transaxle / 4-7Brake system / 4-13
Steering wheel / 4-20
Instrument cluster / 4-23 Gauges / 4-25
Warnings and indicators / 4-26Lighting / 4-33
Wipers and washers / 4-38
Defroster / 4-41
Hazard warning flasher / 4-42
Manual climate control system / 4-43
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-52Theft-alarm system / 4-53
Driving your vehicle

Driving your vehicle
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Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the igni-
tion switch is turned ON.
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 set-
ting, turn the speed controlknob(➀). (S : slow operation,
F: fast operation) LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
: For a single wiping cycle, pushthe lever forward and release it
with the lever in the OFF posi-
tion. The wipers will operate
continuously if the lever is
pushed upward and held.
✽✽ 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 wind-
shield wipers to ensure proper oper-ation.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
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Windshield washers
In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 2-3 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. If the fluid is not suf-
ficient, you will need to add appro-
priate 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.
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NOTICE
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty.
Rear window wiper and wash-
er switch (if equipped)
The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the
wiper and washer switch lever. Turn
the switch to desired position to
operate the rear wiper and washer. - Normal wiper operation
- Spraying washer fluid and wip-ing
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WARNING
Do not use the washer in freez- ing temperatures without 1stwarming the windshield with the
defrosters; the washer solution
could freeze on contact with the
windshield and obscure yourvision.

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Maintenance
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WIPER BLADES
Wiper blade maintenance
✽✽ NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have beenknown to make the windshield diffi-cult to clean.
Contamination of either the wind-
shield or the wiper blades with for-
eign matter can reduce the effective-
ness of the windshield wipers.Common sources of contamination
are insects, tree sap, and hot wax
treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not
wiping properly, clean both the win-
dow and the blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse
thoroughly with clean water.
✽✽ NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other sol-
vents on or near them.
Windshield wiper blade replacement When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.
✽✽ NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper
arms or other components, do notattempt to move the wipers manual-
ly.
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✽ NOTICE
The use of a non-specified wiper
blade could result in wiper malfunc-
tion and failure.
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Vehicle break-in process ·············································· 1-3
Warnings and indicators ··········································· 4-26
Window ······································································· 3-13
Windshield defrosting and defogging ······················ 4-52
Wiper blades ······························································ 7-35
Wipers and washers ·················································· 4-38
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