windshield wipers KIA Rondo 2015 3.G Owner's Manual

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Features of your vehicle
WIPERS AND WASHERS
A : Wiper speed control (front)· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe
· AUTO* – Automatic control wipe
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed
B : Intermittent control wipe time adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes (front)
D : Rear wiper/washer control · ON – Continuous wipe
· INT – Intermittent wipe
· OFF – Off
E : Wash with brief wipes (rear)
* : if equippedWindshield wiper control
Operates as follows when the igni-
tion switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle,
move the lever upward and
release it. The wipers will
operate continuously if the
lever is held in this position.
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.
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
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.
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AUTO (Automatic) 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 inter-
val. The more it rains, the faster the
wiper operates. When the rain stops,
the wiper stops.
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 per-
form a self-check of the system. Set
the wiper to off position when the
wiper is not in use.
Always remove all snow and ice and
defrost the windshield properly prior
to operating the windshield wipers.
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CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, set
the wiper switch in the OFF (O)position to stop the auto wiperoperation.
The wiper may operate and bedamaged if the switch is set inthe AUTO mode while washingthe vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor coverlocated on the upper end of thepassenger side windshieldglass. Damage to system partscould occur and may not be cov-ered by your vehicle warranty.
When starting the vehicle inwinter, set the wiper switch inthe OFF (O) position. Otherwise,wipers may operate and ice maydamage the windshield wiperblades. Always remove all snowand ice and defrost the wind-shield properly prior to operat-ing the windshield wipers.
CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ONand the windshield wiper switchis placed in the AUTO mode, usecaution in the following situa-tions to avoid any injury to thehands or other parts of the body:
Do not touch the upper end of the windshield glass facingthe rain sensor.
Do not wipe the upper end of the windshield glass with adamp or wet cloth.
Do not put pressure on the windshield glass.

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Windshield wipersWhen the wiper blade is not in a nor-
mal position, place the ignition switch
in the ON position. The wiper blade
will return to the normal position.
Following are cases a wiper blade
may be in an abnormal position.
- The wiper blade may be positionedabnormally when in an automatic
vehicle wash. (Ignition switch in the
OFF position)
- The wiper blade may be positioned abnormally when moved by force.
- The passenger's side wiper is on top of the driver's side wiper.
(Normal position : The driver's side
wiper must be on top of the pas-
senger's side wiper.) When there is a problem with interface
to be connected to driver's motor, the
wiper blades activate the Fail Safety
Function in the ignition switch ON or
within few minutes after ignition switch
OFF or while driving. Fail Safety
Function will operate as follows:
- HI or Mode 2 (5 minutes) →
LO or
Mode 1 (5 minutes) →INT or Mode
--- (5 minutes) → OFF or O (Stop)
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NOTICE
If the problem remains, have the
system be checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
In a rainy day if the windshield glass
gets dry when driving through a long
tunnel, the wiping velocity may
reduce to protect the motor and
blade. It will return to its normal state,
after passing through the tunnel.
Wiper blade can be moved upward by wind pressure during driving
high speed. It is to protect the wrong
with motor. In case of occuring the
situation, operate wiper blades.
Wiper blade may operate normally
and be positioned normally.
â–  Normal position
â– Abnormal positionâ– Abnormal position
â– Ignition switch is ON
â– Normal position
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When the operation of the passen-
ger’s side wiper blade is limited by
accumulated snow on the cowl top
cover, operating angle of the driver’s
side wiper blade will be reduced to
avoid collision between the wiper
blades.
Windshield washers (front)
In the OFF 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 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 level. If the fluid level is not sufficient, you
will need to add 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 side.
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Reduced angle (Driver’s side Wiper)
Normal angle
(Driver’s side Wiper)
Accumulated SnowCowl Top Cover
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WARNING
Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures without first
warming the windshield with
the defrosters; the washer solu-
tion could freeze on the wind-
shield and obscure your vision.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the washer pump, do not oper-ate the washer when the fluidreservoir is empty.

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Headlight washer (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the
headlight washer it will operate at the
same time when you operate the
windshield washer. It will operate
when the headlight switch is in the
first or second position and the igni-
tion switch or engine start/stop but-
ton is in the ON position.
The washer fluid will be sprayed on
to the headlights.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• Check the headlight washers peri-
odically to confirm that the wash-
er fluid is being sprayed properly
onto the headlight lenses.
• The headlight washer can be oper- ated 15 minutes after being oper-
ated last time.CAUTION
To prevent possible damage
to the wipers or windshield,do not operate the wiperswhen the windshield is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, orother solvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other compo-nents, do not attempt to movethe wipers manually.
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Maintenance
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WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection
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NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic vehicle washes have been
known to make the windshield diffi-
cult to clean.
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.
Front windshield wiper blade
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the
wiper blade assembly to expose
the plastic locking clip.
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CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiperarms or other components, donot attempt to move the wipersmanually.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specifiedwiper blade could result inwiper malfunction and failure.
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CAUTION
Do not allow the wiper arm tofall against the windshield,since it may chip or crack thewindshield.

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Index
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-27Power window lock button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-140
Windshield washers (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108
Windshield wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-107
Windshield wiper control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-105
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58 Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-105 Headlight washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-109
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . 4-110
Windshield washers (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108
Windshield wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-107
Windshield wiper control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-105
3-point rear seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
3-point system seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
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