wiper fluid KIA Rondo 2017 3.G Owner's Manual

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Features of your vehicle
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.
ORP046352L
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.

Features of your vehicle
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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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Features of your vehicle
Rear window wiper and wash-
er switch
The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the
wiper and washer switch lever. Turn
the switch to the desired position to
operate the rear wiper and washer.
HI - High wiper speed
LO - Low wiper speed
OFF - Wiper is not in operationPush the lever away from you to
spray rear washer fluid and to run the
rear wipers 1~3 cycles. The spray
and wiper operation will continue
until you release the lever.
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ORP046129N

Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Scheduled maintenance service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 8-25
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Automatic transaxle fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37

Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-47\
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
8-48
. . . . . . . 8-48

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-56
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-56
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-56
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Maintenance
At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
Check the radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year :
Clean the body and door drainholes.
Lubricate the door hinges and checks, and hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

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Index
Vanity mirror lamp ......................................................4-120
Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-6
Vehicle certification label ................................................9-8
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ............1-7
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ..............................9-8
Vehicle load limit ..........................................................6-77
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ..........................6-39
Vehicle weight ..............................................................6-83
Warning and Indicator lights ........................................4-80
Warning lights ................................................................4-80
Warning messages..........................................................4-69
Washer fluid ..................................................................8-36Checking the washer fluid level ................................8-36
Welcome system ..........................................................4-121 Headlamp welcome ..................................................4-121
Interior light ............................................................4-121
Puddle lamp ..............................................................4-121
Wheel alignment and tire balance ................................8-53
Wheel replacement ........................................................8-56
Windows ........................................................................\
4-30 Power window lock button ........................................4-33
Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-147 Manual climate control system ................................4-147 Automatic climate control system ............................4-148
Auto defogging system ............................................4-149
Windshield washers ....................................................4-115
Windshield wipers ......................................................4-110
Winter driving ................................................................6-64 Snow tires ..................................................................6-64
Wiper blades ..................................................................8-42 Blade inspection ..........................................................8-42
Blade replacement ......................................................8-42
Wipers and washers ....................................................4-110 Windshield wipers ....................................................4-110
Windshield washers ................................................4-115
Rear window wiper and washer switch ....................4-117
Headlight washer ......................................................4-116
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