2010 KIA SORENTO windshield wipers

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Keys / 4-3
Remote keyless entry / 4-6
Smart key / 4-9
Theft-alarm system / 4-12
Door locks / 4-14
Tailgate / 4-18
Windows / 4-20
Hood / 4-24
Fuel filler lid / 4-26
Panorama sunroof / 4-29
Steering wheel / 4-33
Mirrors / 4-35
Instrument cluster / 4-39
Rear parking assist system / 4-59
Rearview camera / 4-62
Hazard warning flasher / 4-62
Lighting / 4-63
Wipers and washers / 4-69
Interior light / 4-73
Defroster / 4-76
Manual climate control system / 4-77
Automatic climate control system / 4-86
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-94
Features of your vehicle

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Features of your vehicle
A : Wiper speed control (front)· MIST/ / – Single wipe · OFF / O – Off
· INT / --- – Intermittent wipe AUTO* – Auto control wipe
· LO / 1 – Low wiper speed· HI / 2 – High wiper speed
B : Intermittent control wipe time adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes (front)
D : Rear wiper/washer control · ON / – Continuous wipe
· INT / --- – Intermittent wipe (if equipped)
· OFF / O – Off
E : Wash with brief wipes (rear)
* : if equipped
WIPERS AND WASHERS
Windshield wiper/washer Rear window wiper/washer
■ Type B
■Type C
■Type B'
■Type C'
/AUTO*
■Type A■Type A'
/AUTO*
OXM049231L/OXM049230L/OXM049232L/OAM049048N/OAM049048L/OAM049048G /AUTO*

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Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
MIST/ / : For a single wiping cycle,
move the lever to this
(MIST/ / ) position
and release it. The wipers
will operate continuously
if the lever is held in thisposition.
OFF / O : 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 / 1 : Normal wiper speed
HI / 2 : 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.
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 speedcontrol knob (1).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode
when the ignition switch is ON, the wiper
will operate once to perform a self-check
of the system. Set the wiper to OFF (O)
position when the wiper is not in use.
CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ON and
the windshield wiper switch isplaced in the AUTO mode, use cau- tion in the following situations to
avoid any injury to the hands or other parts of the body:
Do not touch the upper end of the windshield glass facing the rain
sensor.
Do not wipe the upper end of the windshield glass with a damp orwet cloth.
Do not put pressure on the wind- shield glass.
OXM049123L
Rain sensor
■
Type A
■ Type B

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Windshield washers
In the OFF (O) 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 the washer 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
the windshield and obscure yourvision.
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, set the wiper switch in the OFF (O) position
to stop 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 could occur and may not be covered by
your vehicle warranty.
When starting the vehicle in winter,set the wiper switch in the OFF (O)position. Otherwise, wipers mayoperate and ice may damage the
windshield wiper blades. Alwaysremove all snow and ice and defrostthe windshield properly prior tooperating the windshield wipers.
OAM049102N
OXM049048E
■
Type A
■ Type B
OXM049233L
■
Type C

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Rear window wiper and washer
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.
ON / - Normal wiper operation
INT / --- - Intermittent wiper operation
(if equipped)
OFF / O - Wiper is not in operation Push the lever away from you to spray
rear washer fluid and to run the rear
wipers 1~3 cycles. The spray and wiper
operation will continue until you release
the lever.
OAM049103N
■
Type A
■ Type B
OXM049125
■Type A
■ Type BCAUTION
To prevent possible damage to
the wipers or windshield, do notoperate the wipers when the
windshield 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, do
not attempt to move the wipersmanually.
OXM049235L
■
Type COXM049234L
■
Type C
OXM049103E
OXM049125L

Maintenance
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WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection
✽✽ 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. Blade replacement When the wipers no longer clean ade-
quately, the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
Front windshield wiper blade
Type A
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the wiper
blade assembly to expose the plastic
locking clip.
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CAUTION
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 not
attempt to move the wipers manual-ly.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified wiperblade could result in wiper malfunc- tion and failure.
1LDA5023
CAUTION
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall
against the windshield, since it may chip or crack the windshield.

Index
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Special driving conditions ·············································5-47
Steering wheel ·······························································4-33
Storage compartment ·····················································4-97
Tailgate···········································································4-18
Theft-alarm system ························································4-12
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ····················6-21
Tire specification and pressure label ·······························8-8
Tires and wheels ······················································7-41/8-3
Towing ···········································································6-26
Trailer towing·································································5-55
Vehicle break-in process ··················································1-6
Vehicle certification label ················································8-7
Vehicle handling instructions···········································1-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ·······························8-7
Vehicle weight ·······························································5-63
Washer fluid ···································································7-30
Windows ········································································4-20
Windshield defrosting and defogging····························4-94
Winter driving ································································5-51 Wiper blades ··································································7-36
Wipers and washers ·······················································4-69
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