2007 KIA CERATO Owners Manual

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Rear fog light (if equipped)
To turn the rear fog lights on, turn the
headlight switch to the headlight on
position and press the rear fog light
switch (light on switch will illuminate).
The rear fog lights turn on when the
rear fog switch is pressed after the
front fog switch is turned to ON and
the headlight switch to the parklight
position. (if equipped)
To turn the rear fog lights off, press
the rear fog light switch again or turn
the headlight switch to the OFF posi-tion.
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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 intermittentlyat the same wiping intervals.
Use this mode in a light rain or
mist. To vary the speed set-
ting, turn the speed controlknob(1). 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.
✽✽ 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. ✽
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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.
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NOTICE
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty.
Rear window wiper and wash-
er switch (if equipped)
The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the
wiper and washer switch lever. Turn
the switch to desired position to
operate the rear wiper and washer. - Spraying washer fluid and wip-ing
INT - Intermittent wiper operation
ON - Normal wiper opertion - Spraying washer fluid and wip-ing
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WARNING
Do not use the washer in freez- ing temperatures without 1stwarming the windshield with the
defrosters; the washer solution
could freeze on contact with the
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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.
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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 switchposition.
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 knob
4. Rear window defroster button
5. Air intake control button
6. Air conditioning button (if equipped)
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Fan speed control knob
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for fan operation.
The fan speed control knob allows
you to control the fan speed of the air
flowing from the ventilation system.
To change the fan speed, turn the
knob to the right for higher speed or
left for lower speed.
Setting the fan speed control knob to
the “OFF” position turns off the fan. Temperature control knob
The 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 followingsystem settings will bemade automatically;
tem will be turned on.
tion will be selected.
selected.
If you select MAX A/C mode, you will not be able to cancel the A/C system
operation, or change therecirculated 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: B, D)
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A/C