2005 KIA Rio windshield wipers

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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLEIgnition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
Tilt Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
Warnings and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33
Daytime Running Lights(DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-35
Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-36
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-38
Interior Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-40
Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-44
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging . . . . . . . . . . . .4-50
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Driving Your Vehicle4-36
One-Touch Wipers
For a single wiping cycle, push the lever forward and
release it with the lever in the OFF position.
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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.
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Wipers and WashersWindshield WipersThe ignition switch must be ON.
To turn the wipers ON, pull the windshield wiper con-
trol lever down.
INT – Intermittent wiper operation
1 – Normal wiper speed
2 – Fast wiper speed
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5-9 Driving at Night
Because night driving presents many more hazards
than driving in the daylight, here are some important
tips to remember:
 Slow down and keep more distance between you
and other vehicles as it may be more difficult to see
at night, especially in rural areas where there may
not be any street lights.
 Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other
driver’s headlights.
 Keep your headlights clean and properly aimed.
Dirty or misaimed headlights will make it much
more difficult to see at night.
 Avoid staring directly at the headlights of oncoming
vehicles. You could be temporarily blinded and it
will take several seconds for your eyes to readjust to
the darkness.
Driving in the RainRain and wet roads can make driving dangerous,
especially if you’re not prepared for the slick
pavement. Here are a few things to consider when
driving in the rain:
 Be sure your windshield wipers are in good
condition.
 A heavy rainfall will make it harder to see and will
increase the distance needed to stop your vehicle, so
slow down.
 If your tires aren’t in good condition, making a
quick stop on wet pavement can cause a skid and
possibly lead to an accident. Be sure your tires and
windshield wipers are in good shape.
 Turn on your headlights to make it easier for others
to see you.
 Driving too fast through large puddles can affect
your brakes. If you must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.
 If you believe you may have gotten your brakes wet,
apply them lightly while driving until normal
braking operation returns.
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Wiper BladesWiper Blade MaintenanceContamination of either the windshield or the
wiper blades with foreign matter can reduce the
effectiveness of the windshield wipers. Common
sources of contamination are insects, tree sap, and hot
wax treatments used by some commercial car washes.
If the blades are not wiping properly, clean both theMaintenance7-28
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NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other
components, do not attempt to move the wipers
manually.
window and the blades with a good cleaner or mild
detergent, and thoroughly rinse with clear water.Windshield Wiper Blade ReplacementWhen the wipers no longer clean adequately, the wiper
blades may be worn or cracked, requiring replacement.
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NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car
washes have been known to make the windshield
difficult to clean.
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NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use
gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents
on or near them.
CAUTION
 Do not drive with the air cleaner removed; this
will result in excessive engine wear.
 Driving without an air cleaner encourages
backfiring, which could cause a fire in the
engine compartment.
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Windshield Defrosting and Defogging ...........................4-50
Wiper Blades ...................................................................7-28
Wipers and Washers ........................................................4-36
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