windshield wipers KIA RIO HATCHBACK 2008 Owners Manual

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Ignition switch / 4-2
Starting the engine / 4-3
Manual transaxle / 4-4
Automatic transaxle / 4-6
Brake system / 4-9
Steering wheel / 4-14
Instrument cluster / 4-16
Gauges / 4-17
Warnings and indicators / 4-19
Lighting / 4-23
Wipers and washers / 4-26
Defroster / 4-29
Hazard warning flasher / 4-29
Climate control system / 4-30
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-37
Driving your vehicle

Driving your vehicle
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Daytime running light
(if equipped)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the front
of your vehicle during the day. DRL can
be helpful in many different driving condi-
tions, and it is especially helpful after
dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your high-
beam headlights turn OFF when:
1. The head light switch is ON.
2. The parking brake engaged.
3. Engine stops.
Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition
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 setting, turn the
speed control knob (
1).
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
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.
✽
NOTICE
Before using the windshield wipers
when there is a heavy accumulation of
snow or ice on the windshield, defrost
the windshield for about 10 minutes, or
until the snow or ice is removed. This
will help ensure proper windshield
wiper operation and will prevent dam-
age to the wiper blades, wiper linkage,
and wiper motor.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
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Driving your vehicle
Variable intermittent wipers
Set the lever to the INT position and
choose the desired wiper interval by turn-
ing the ring(1).
One - touch wiper
For a single wiping cycle, push the lever
upward and release it with the lever in the
OFF position.
The wipers will operate continuously if
the lever is pushed upward and held.
✽
NOTICE
• To prevent possible damage to the
wipers or windshield, do not operate
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, do not attempt
to move the wipers manually.
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 windshield is
dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will con-
tinue until you release the lever.
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Maintenance
WIPER BLADES
Wiper blade maintenance
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been
known to make the windshield diffi-
cult 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.
✽
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or near
them.
Windshield wiper blade replace-
ment
When the wipers no longer clean ade-
quately, the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
✽
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or
other components, do not attempt to
move the wipers manually.
✽
NOTICE
The use of a non-specified wiper blade
could result in wiper malfunction and
failure.1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the wiper
blade assembly to expose the plastic
locking clip.
✽
NOTICE
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall
against the windshield, since it may chip
or crack the windshield.
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Index
Keys ·················································································3-2
Label information ··························································5-10
Lighting··········································································4-23
Lubricant specifications ·················································7-32
Lubricants and fluids ·····················································7-16
Luggage net ···································································3-78
Maintenance schedule······················································7-3
Maintenance services ·······················································7-2
Manual transaxle······························································4-4
Mirrors ···········································································3-68
Overheating······································································6-2
Overloading ·····································································5-9
Owner maintenance ·························································7-7
Power steering ·······························································7-14
Remote keyless entry ·······················································3-3
Road warning ···································································6-2Safety belts·····································································3-27
Seat·················································································3-17
Special driving conditions ···············································5-6
Specifications ···································································8-2
Starting the engine ···························································4-3
Steering wheel································································4-14
Storage compartment ·····················································3-72
Suggestions for economical operation·····························5-5
Sunroof···········································································3-76
Theft-alarm system ··························································3-5
Tires and wheels ····························································7-23
Towing ···········································································6-12
Trailer towing ··································································5-9
Trunk ··············································································3-62
Vehicle break-in process ··················································1-2
Warnings and indicators ················································4-19
Windows ········································································3-14
Windshield defrosting and defogging····························4-37
Wiper blades ··································································7-19
Wipers and washers ·······················································4-26
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