2006 KIA AMANTI windshield wipers

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Ignition switch / 4-2
Starting the engine / 4-4
Automatic transaxle / 4-5
Brake system / 4-11
Steering wheel / 4-18
Cruise control system / 4-21
Traction control system / 4-26
Electronic stability program / 4-29
Instrument cluster / 4-32
Gauges / 4-34
Warnings and indicators / 4-36
Lighting / 4-44
Wipers and washers / 4-49
Defroster / 4-52
Hazard warning flasher / 4-53
Automatic climate control system / 4-54
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-69
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Driving your vehicle
Windshield wipers Operates as follows when the igni-
tion switch is turned ON.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Wiper operates intermittentlyat 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.
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.
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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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Driving your vehicle
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.
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.
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NOTICETo prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty.
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WIPER BLADES Wiper blade maintenance ✽ ✽
NOTICECommercial 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.✽ ✽NOTICETo prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other sol-
vents on or near them.
Windshield wiper blade
replacement When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.✽ ✽NOTICETo prevent damage to the wiper
arms or other components, do not
attempt to move the wipers manual-
ly. ✽ ✽NOTICEThe use of a non-specified wiper
blade could result in wiper malfunc-
tion and failure.
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Index
Quality Grading, Uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21, 7-39
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
Size Designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
Speed Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
Tires And Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Toll-Free Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15 With a Vehicle Other Than a Tow Truck . . . . . . . . 6-17
Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26\
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16\
Transaxle, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5, 7-25
Trip Interrruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
3-84
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Two-Way Radio System, Installation of a Mobile . . . . 9-4
Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Upholstery and Interior Trim, Cleaning the . . . . . . . . 7-57 Vehicle
At A Glance, Your . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Break-In Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Driving Your . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Knowing Your . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Rocking the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Warning And Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Washer Fluid Level, Checking the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Wipers and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
Weights (Specifications) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Aluminum, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Size Designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Wheels, Tires and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
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10Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Glass, Cleaning the Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
Windows, power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-69
Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-\
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Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Wiper Blade Replacement, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Variable Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
One-Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Your Vehicle At A Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
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