windshield wipers KIA PICANTO 2008 Owners Manual

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Keys / 4-2 Remote keyless entry / 4-4Theft-alarm system / 4-6
Door locks / 4-8
Tailgate / 4-11
Windows / 4-12Hood / 4-15
Fuel filler lid / 4-17
Steering wheel / 4-20
Mirrors / 4-22
Instrument cluster / 4-25
Rear parking assist system / 4-38
Hazard warning flasher / 4-40Lighting / 4-41
Wipers and washers / 4-46
Interior light / 4-49
Defroster / 4-50
Manual climate control system / 4-51
Automatic climate control system / 4-60
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-67
Storage compartment / 4-70
Interior features / 4-72Audio system / 4-77
Features of your vehicle

Features of your vehicle
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D200100ASA
Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
: For a single wiping cycle, push thelever upward and release it with
the lever in the OFF position. The
wipers will operate continuously if
the lever is pushed upward andheld.
OFF : 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 speedcontrol knob(1).
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : 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.
D200102ASA
Variable intermittent wipers
Set the lever to the INT position and
choose the desired wiper interval by turn-
ing the ring(1).
WIPERS AND WASHERS
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D200300APA
Rear window wiper and washer
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.
OFF - Wiper is not in operation
ON - Normal wiper operation
- Spraying washer fluid and wiping
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to thewasher pump, do not operate thewasher when the fluid reservoir is empty.
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 notoperate 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 components, donot attempt to move the wipers
manually.
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Maintenance
WIPER BLADES
G180100AUN Blade inspection
✽✽ NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-
matic car washes have been known tomake 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 don’t wipe
properly, clean both the window and the
blades with a good cleaner or mild deter-
gent, 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 cause wiper malfunc- tion and failure.

Index
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Theft-alarm system ··························································4-6
Tire specification and pressure label ·······························8-2
Tires and wheels ·····················································7-41, 9-3
Towing ···········································································6-24
Trailer towing ································································5-36
Vehicle break-in process ··················································1-5
Vehicle certification label ················································8-2
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ·······························8-2
Vehicle weight ·······························································5-44
Washer fluid ···································································7-31
Windows ········································································4-12
Windshield defrosting and defogging····························4-67
Winter driving ································································5-32
Wiper blades ··································································7-37
Wipers and washers ·······················································4-46
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