2012 KIA PICANTO Owners Manual

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Flashing headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the normal
(low beam) position when released. The
headlight switch does not need to be on
to use this flashing feature.
Turn signals and lane change signals
■Type B
OTA040210R
ORB040051E
ORBC040051
■ Type C
■
Type A
ORBC040050
■
Type A
ORB040050E
■
Type B
OTA040214R
■
Type C
WARNING
Do not use high beam when there
are other vehicles. Using high beamcould obstruct the other driver'svision.

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The ignition switch must be on for the
turn signals to function. To turn on the
turn signals, move the lever up or down
(A). The green arrow indicators on the
instrument panel indicate which turn sig-
nal is operating.
They will self-cancel after a turn is com-
pleted. If the indicator continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever tothe OFF position.
To signal a lane change, move the turn
signal lever slightly and hold it in position
(B). The lever will return to the OFF posi-tion when released.
If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the
turn signal bulbs may be burned out andwill require replacement.
✽✽NOTICE
If an indicator flash is abnormally quick
or slow, a bulb may be burned out or have
a poor electrical connection in the circuit.
Front fog light (if equipped)
■ Type B
■
Type A■Type E
■Type C■Type F
■
Type D
ORBC040052/ORB040052D/ORB040052E/ORB040052L/OTA040219R/ORBI041052

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Fog lights are used to provide improved
visibility and avoid accidents when visibil-
ity is poor due to fog, rain or snow etc.
The fog lights will turn on when fog light
switch (1) is turned to ON after the park-
ing light is turned on.
To turn off the fog lights, turn the switch
to OFF.
✽✽
NOTICE
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position to turn on the front fog light.
Rear fog light (if equipped)
■ Type B
■
Type A■Type E
■Type C■Type F
■
Type D
CAUTION
When in operation, the fog lights
consume large amounts of vehicleelectrical power. Only use the foglights when visibility is poor or
unnecessary battery and generatordrain could occur.
ORBC040053/ORBC040052E/ORB040053E/ORB040053L/OTA040217R/OTA040218R

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To turn the rear fog lights on, turn the
headlight switch to the headlight on posi-
tion and turn the rear fog light switch (1)to the on position.
The rear fog lights turn on when the rear
fog light switch is turned on after the
headlight switch is in the parklight posi-tion or highlight position.
To turn the rear fog lights off, turn the rear
fog light switch to the on position again or
turn the headlight switch off. (with Autolight)
To turn off the rear fog lights, turn the
switch to OFF (without Auto light)
✽✽NOTICE
To turn on the rear fog light switch, the
ignition switch must be in the ON position.
Headlight levelling device (if equipped)
Manual type
To adjust the headlight beam level
according to the number of passengers
and loading weight in the luggage area,
turn the beam levelling switch.
The higher the number of the switch
position, the lower the headlight beam
level. Always keep the headlight beam at
the proper levelling position, or head-
lights may dazzle other road users.
Listed below are the examples of proper
switch settings. For loading conditions
other than those listed below, adjust the
switch position so that the beam level
may be the nearest as the conditionobtained according to the list.
OTA040200R Loading condition Switch position
Driver only 0
Driver + Front passenger 0
Full passengers 1 Full passengers +
Maximum permissibleloading 3
Driver + Maximum permis-
sible loading 5

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A : Wiper speed control
· MIST ( ) – Single wipe · OFF (O) – Off
· INT (---) – Intermittent wipe
· LO (1) – Low wiper speed· HI (2) – High wiper speed
B : Intermittent wipe time adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes (front)
WIPERS AND WASHERS
Windscreen wiper/washer
■ Type B
■ Type C
■
Type A■Type E
■Type F
■
Type D
ORBC040054E/ORB040054E/ORBI041054/OTA040053/ORB041405/OTA040053R

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D : Rear wiper/washer control· – Wash with brief wipes
· ON ( ) – Continuous wipe· OFF (O) – Off Windscreen 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 contin-
uously if the lever is
pushed upward and held.
OFF (O) : 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.
LO (1) : Normal wiper speed
HI (2) : Fast wiper speed
✽✽ NOTICE
If there is heavy accumulation of snow
or ice on the windscreen, defrost the
windscreen for about 10 minutes, or
until the snow and/or ice is removed
before using the windscreen wipers to
ensure proper operation.
■ Type E
■
Type D
Rear window wiper/washer (if equipped)
■
Type F
OTA040054/ORB041406/OTA040054R

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Windscreen washers
In the OFF (O) position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer fluid
on the windscreen and to run the wipers
1-3 cycles. Use this function when the windscreen 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 windscreen washer
fluid to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the
front of the engine compartment on the
driver side.
■ Type B
■
Type A■Type E
■Type C
ORBC040056E/ORB040056E/ORBI041056/OTA040056/ORB041408/OTA040056R ■
Type F
■
Type D
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is empty.

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Rear window wiper and washer
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 wiping
ON () - Normal wiper operation
OFF (O) - Wiper is not in operation■ Type D
■Type E
OTA040057/ORB041409/OTA040057R
■
Type F
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing
temperatures without first warming
the windscreen with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze oncontact with the windscreen and
obscure your vision.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windscreen, do not
operate the wipers when thewindscreen is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use petrol,kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, donot attempt to move the wipers
manually.