KIA Spectra 2006 2.G Owner's Manual

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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 control
knob(
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.
✽ ✽ NOTICEIf 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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Variable intermittent wipersSet the lever to the INT position and
choose the desired wiper interval by
turning the ring(➀).
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 oper-
ate the wipers when the wind-
shield 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.
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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 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.
✽ ✽
NOTICETo prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty.
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WARNING
Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures without 1st
warming the windshield with the
defrosters; the washer solution
could freeze on contact with the
windshield and obscure your
vision.
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The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from
the interior and exterior of the rear
window, while engine is running.
✽ ✽NOTICE To prevent damage to the conduc-
tors bonded to the inside surface
of the rear window, never use
sharp instruments or window
cleaners containing abrasives to
clean the window.
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, operate the defroster
only while the engine is running.
 If you want to defrost and defog on the front windshield, refer to
“Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging” in this section.
To activate the rear window
defroster, press the rear window
defroster button located in the center
console switch panel. The indicator
in the instrument cluster illuminates
when the defroster is ON.
If your vehicle is equipped with the
outside mirror defroster, it will be
operating at the same time when you
operate the rear window defroster.
If there is heavy accumulation of
snow on the rear window, brush it off
before operating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automati-
cally turns off after 20 minutes or
when the ignition switch is turned off.
To turn off the defroster, press the
rear window defroster button again.
DEFROSTER
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The hazard warning flasher causes
the rear tail lights and front turn sig-
nal lights to flash on and off, which
serves as a warning to other drivers
to exercise caution when approach-
ing or passing your vehicle.
To activate the flasher, depress the
hazard warning flasher switch. This
switch operates in any ignition switch
position.
To turn the flashers off, depress the
switch again.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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1. Fan speed control knob
2. Mode selection knob
3. Temperature control knob4. Air intake control button
5. Air conditioning button (if equipped)
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Fan speed control knob Four (4) adjustable fan speeds are
provided which increase as the num-
ber increases. The ignition switch
must be in the ON position for fan
operation.
Setting the mode to the OFF position
turns off the fan.
1 - Low speed
2 - Medium speed
3 - High speed
4 - Maximum speed
Temperature control knobThe temperature control knob allows
you to control the temperature of the
air flowing from the ventilation sys-
tem. To change the air temperature in
the passenger compartment turn the
knob to the right for warm and hot air
or left for cooler air.
Mode selection knob The mode selection knob controls
the direction of the air flow through
the ventilation system.
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MAX/ A/C position When you select the MAX
A/C mode while the fan
speed is on, the follwing
system settings will be
made automatically;
 the air conditioning sys-tem will be turned on.
 the recirculated air posi- tion will be selected.
 the face mode will be selected.
If you select MAX A/C mode, you will not be able
to cancel the A/C system
operation, or change the
recirculated air mode posi-
tion.
Set the fan speed control knob to the desired speed
and rotate the tempera-
ture control knob to the
extreme left position for
maximum cooling.
(outlet port: , )
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A/C
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Face position
Air flow is directed towardthe upper body and face.
Additionally, each outlet
can be controlled to direct
the air discharged from
the outlet.
(outlet port: , )
Face - floor position Air flow is directedtowards the face and the
floor. The air to the floor is
warmer than the air to the
face (except when the
temperature control is set
to the extreme cold posi-
tion).
(outlet port: , , , )
OFF position The climate control sys-
tem is turned off. Floor position
Most of the air flow is
directed to the floor, with a
small amount of the air
being directed to the wind-
shield and side window
defroster. (outlet port: ,, , , )
Floor - defrost position
Most of the air flow is
directed to the floor and
the windshield with a
small amount directed to
the side window
defrosters. (outlet port: ,, , , )
Defrost position
Most of the air flow is
directed to the windshield
with a small amount of air
directed to the side win-
dow defrosters.
(outlet port: , , )
Instrument panel ventsIf air flow control is not satisfactory,
check the instrument panel vents.
The outlet port ( , ) can be opened
or closed separately using the verti-
cal thumbwheel. To close the vent,
rotate it upward to the maximum
position. To open the vent, rotate it
downward.
Also, you can adjust the direction of
air delivery from these vents using
vertical or horizontal thumbwheels
as shown.
BB
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OFF
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FA
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Air intake control button This is used to select outside (fresh)
air position or recirculated air posi-
tion.
To change the air intake control posi-
tion, push the control button.Recirculated air position
The indicator light on the
button is illuminated when
the recirculated air posi-
tion is selected.
With the recirculated air
position selected, air from
passenger compartment
will be drawn through the
heating system and heat-
ed or cooled according to
the function selected. Outside (fresh) air position
The indicator light on the
button is not illuminated
when the outside (fresh)
air position is selected.
With the outside (fresh) air
position selected, air
enters the vehicle from
outside and is heated or
cooled according to the
function selected.
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