2013 KIA Optima Hybrid windshield wipers

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Keys / 4-2
Smart key / 4-4
Remote keyless entry / 4-6
Theft-alarm system / 4-9
Door locks / 4-12
Trunk / 4-17
Windows / 4-20
Hood / 4-24
Fuel filler lid / 4-25
Sunroof / 4-28
Driver position memory system / 4-32
Steering wheel / 4-34
Mirrors / 4-37
Instrument cluster / 4-47
Hazard warning flasher / 4-80
Rear parking assist system / 4-81
Rearview camera / 4-84
Welcome system / 4-85
Lighting / 4-86
Wipers and washers / 4-90
Interior light / 4-93
Defroster / 4-96
Automatic climate control system / 4-97
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-108
Storage compartment / 4-111
Interior features / 4-113
Audio system / 4-117
Features of your vehicle

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A : Wiper speed control (front)
· HI – High wiper speed
· LO – Low wiper speed
· INT – Intermittent wipe
· AUTO* – Automatic control wipe
· OFF – Off
· MIST – Single wipe
B : Intermittent control wipe time adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes (front)
* : if equipped
Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, move the lever upward and release it. The
wipers will operate continuously if
the lever is held in this position.
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.
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
If there is heavy accumulation of snow or
ice on the windshield, defrost the wind-
shield for about 10 minutes, or until the
snow and/or ice is removed before using
the windshield wipers to ensure proper
operation.
AUTO (Automatic) 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.
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To vary the speed setting, turn the speed
control 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 posi-
tion when the wiper is not in use.
Always remove all snow and ice and
defrost the windshield properly prior to
operating the windshield wipers.
✽ ✽NOTICE - Sensor cover
Do not remove the sensor cover located
on the upper end of the passenger side
windshield glass as this may damage the
sensor system.
✽ ✽NOTICE - Winter driving
Always set the auto wiper switch to the
off position in the winter to avoid auto
activation during icy conditions which
may damage the windshield wipers.
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 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.
CAUTION - Wiper position
When washing the vehicle, set the
wiper 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.
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CAUTION - Washer pump
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate thewasher when the fluid reservoir isempty.
WARNING- Obscured visibility
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 your
vision.
CAUTION - Wipers & windshields
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.

Maintenance
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WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection
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.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or
other components, do not attempt to
move the wipers manually.
The use of a non-specified wiper blade
could result in wiper malfunction and fail-
ure.
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 - Wiper blades
To prevent damage to the wiperblades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them.
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CAUTION - Wiper arms
Do not allow the wiper arm to fallagainst the windshield, since it maychip or crack the windshield.

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