windshield wipers KIA SPORTAGE 2021 Owners Manual

Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
• Electronic Power Steering (EPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
• Tilt and telescopic steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59
• Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60
• Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 4-61
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62\
• Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62
• Outside rearview mirror. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80
• Instrument cluster control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-81
• LCD display control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-81
• Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-82
• Transmission shift indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-85
LCD display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86
• LCD modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86\
• User settings mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-89
Trip modes (Trip computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94
• Trip modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94\
• Fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94
• Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-97
Warning and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-104
• Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-104
• Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-111
Rear View Monitor (RVM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-117Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW). . . . 4-118
• Operation of Reverse Parking Distance Warning . . . 4-118
• Non-operational conditions of Reverse Parking
Distance Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119
• Reverse Parking Distance Warning precautions . . 4-119
• Self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-121
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-122
• Operation of Parking Distance Warning . . . . . . . . 4-122
• Non-operational conditions of Parking Distance
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12\
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• Self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127
• Battery saver function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127
• Daytime running light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127
• Lighting control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127
• High beam operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129
• High Beam Assist (HBA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130
• Turn signals and lane change signals . . . . . . . . . . . 4-132
• Front fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-133
• Check headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-133
• Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-134
Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-135
• Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-135
• Front windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-136
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Features of your vehicle
A : Wiper speed control (front)· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent 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 · HI – Continuous wipe
· LO – Intermittent wipe
· OFF – Off
E : Wash with brief wipes (rear)*
* if equipped
Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the igni-
tion switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle,
move the lever to this (MIST)
position and release it. The
wipers will operate continu-
ously 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 light rain or mist.
To vary the speed setting, turn
the speed control knob.
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
WIPERS AND WASHERS
Windshield wiper/washer
OQL045407/OQL045464
Rear window wiper/washer

Features of your vehicle
1364
✽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 wind-
shield wipers to ensure proper oper-
ation.
If you do not remove the snow
and/or ice before using the wiper
and washer, it may damage the
wiper and washer system.
Front windshield washers
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.
OQL045409
CAUTION - Washer pump
To prevent possible damage to
the washer pump, do not oper-ate the washer when the fluidreservoir is empty.

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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 : Continuous wipe
LO : Intermittent wipe
OFF : OFF
WARNING - Obscured
visibility
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.
OQL045465
CAUTION -Wipers & windshields
• 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.

Maintenance
407
WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been
known to make the windshield diffi-
cult to clean.Contamination of either the wind-
shield or the wiper blades with for-
eign matter can reduce the effective-
ness of the windshield wipers.
Common sources of contamination
are insects, tree sap, and hot wax
treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not
wiping properly, clean both the win-
dow and the blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse
thoroughly with clean water.
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
or other components, do not attempt
to move the wipers manually.
The use of a non-specified wiper
blade could result in wiper malfunc-
tion and failure.
1JBA5122CAUTION - Wiper blades
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them.

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Index
Warning and indicator lights........................................4-104Indicator lights ..........................................................4-111
Warning lights ..........................................................4-104
Washer fluid ..................................................................7-34 Checking the washer fluid level..................................7-34
Welcome system ..........................................................4-142 Headlight (Headlamp) escort function......................4-142
Interior light ..............................................................4-142
Pocket lamp ..............................................................4-142
Windows ........................................................................\
4-41 Power windows ..........................................................4-42
Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-168 Automatic climate control system ............................4-169
Defogging logic ........................................................4-170
Manual climate control system ................................4-168
Winter driving ..............................................................5-156 Carry emergency equipment ....................................5-160
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary ..............5-159
Check battery and cables ..........................................5-158
Check spark plugs and ignition system ....................5-159
Don’t let your parking brake freeze..........................5-159
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath ........5-159
To keep locks from freezing ....................................5-159
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system .. 5-159
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant ................5-158 Wiper blades ..................................................................7-40
Blade inspection ..........................................................7-40
Blade replacement ......................................................7-40
Wipers and washers ....................................................4-135 Front windshield washers ........................................4-136
Rear window wiper and washer switch ....................4-137
Windshield wipers ....................................................4-135
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