2010 KIA Optima wipers

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Keys / 4-3
Smart key / 4-7
Remote keyless entry / 4-11
Theft-alarm system / 4-14
Door locks / 4-16
Trunk / 4-20
Windows / 4-22
Hood / 4-27
Fuel filler lid / 4-28
Sunroof / 4-31
Steering wheel / 4-34
Mirrors / 4-36
Instrument cluster / 4-46
Hazard warning flasher / 4-61
Lighting / 4-62
Wipers and washers / 4-66
Interior light / 4-69
Defroster / 4-71
Manual climate control system / 4-73
Automatic climate control system / 4-82
Features of your vehicle

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WIPERS AND WASHERS
A : Wiper speed control
· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe AUTO - AUTO control wipe (if equipped)
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed
B : Intermittent or Auto control wipe time adjustment
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Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, push the lever upward and release it
with the lever in the OFF position.
The wipers will operate continu-
ously if the lever is pushed
upward and held.
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 setting, turn the speed
control knob (1).
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
✽ ✽ 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 windshield wipers to
ensure proper operation.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• When you operate the wipers, if your
vehicle has a problem in any part of
the wiper operation system, the wiper
may operate in the LO mode regard-
less of the wiper switch position. In
this case, have your vehicle checked
by an authorized KIA dealer as soon
as possible.
• When the ignition key is removed, the wiper blade sometimes may move
slightly to be properly positioned for
reducing the deterioration of the
windshield wipers.
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Auto control (if equipped)
The rain sensor located on the upper end
of the windshield glass senses the
amount of rainfall and controls the wiping
cycle for the proper interval. The more it
rains, the faster the wiper operates. When
the rain stops, the wiper stops. To vary the
speed setting, turn the speed control
knob (1).If the ignition switch is turned ON when
the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode, or
the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode
when the ignition switch is ON, or the
speed control knob is turned upward
when the wiper switch is in AUTO mode,
the wiper will operate once to perform a
self-check of the system. Set the wiper to
OFF position when the wiper is not in
use.
CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ON and
the windshield wiper switch is placed in the AUTO mode, use cau-tion in the following situations toavoid any injury to the hands orother parts of the body:
Do not touch the upper end of the windshield glass facing the rainsensor.
Do not wipe the upper end of the windshield glass with a damp orwet cloth.
Do not put pressure on the wind- shield glass.
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, set thewiper switch in the OFF position tostop the auto wiper operation.
The wiper may operate and be dam-aged if the switch is set in the AUTOmode while washing the vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor coverlocated on the upper end of the pas- senger side windshield glass.Damage to system parts couldoccur and may not be covered by your vehicle warranty.
When starting the vehicle in winter,set the wiper switch in the OFF position. Otherwise, wipers mayoperate and ice may damage the windshield wiper blades. Alwaysremove all snow and ice and defrost the windshield properly prior tooperating the windshield wipers.
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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 1-3
cycles.
Use this function when the windshield is
dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will con-
tinue 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 appropri-
ate 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.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate thewasher when the fluid reservoir isempty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing
temperatures without first warming
the windshield with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze on
contact with the windshield and
obscure your vision.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windshield, do notoperate the wipers when thewindshield is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, donot attempt to move the wipersmanually.
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Maintenance
WIPER BLADES
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Blade inspection
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✽NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-
matic car washes have been known to
make the windshield difficult to clean.
Contamination of either the windshield or
the wiper blades with foreign matter can
reduce the effectiveness of the wind-
shield wipers. Common sources of con-
tamination are insects, tree sap, and hot
wax treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not wip-
ing properly, clean both the window and
the blades with a good cleaner or mild
detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
clean water.G180200AUN
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean ade-
quately, the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
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To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiperarms or other components, do notattempt to move the wipers manual-ly.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified wiper blade could result in wiper malfunc-tion and failure.

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Storage compartments ··················\
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Sunroof··················\
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Theft-alarm system ··················\
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Tire specification and pressure label ··················\
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Tires and wheels ··················\
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Towing ··················\
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Trailer Towing··················\
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Trunk ··················\
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Vehicle break-in process ··················\
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Vehicle certification label ··················\
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Vehicle identification number (VIN) ··················\
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Vehicle weight ··················\
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Windows ··················\
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Windshield defrosting and defogging··················\
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Wiper blades ··················\
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