2013 KIA VENGA wiper blades

Features of your vehicle
68
4
Windshield washers (front)
In the O (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, you
will need to add appropriate non-abra-
sive windshield washer fluid to the wash-
er reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the
front of the engine compartment on the
passenger side.
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).
OXM049048E
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
 To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windshield, do not
operate 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, donot attempt to move the wipers
manually.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir isempty.
OYF049103
Rain sensor
OTFR040207
Rain sensor
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Driving your vehicle
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5
 Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare
from other driver's headlights.
 Keep your headlights clean and prop- erly aimed on vehicles not equipped with the automatic headlight aiming
feature. Dirty or improperly aimed
headlights will make it much more diffi-cult to see at night.
 Avoid staring directly at the headlights of oncoming vehicles. You could be
temporarily blinded, and it will take
several seconds for your eyes to read-
just to the darkness.
Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving dan-
gerous, especially if you’re not prepared
for the slick pavement. Here are a few
things to consider when driving in the rain:
 A heavy rainfall will make it harder tosee and will increase the distance need-
ed to stop your vehicle, so slow down.
 Keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape. Replace your windshield
wiper blades when they show signs ofstreaking or missing areas on the wind-shield.
 If your tires are not in good condition, making a quick stop on wet pavement
can cause a skid and possibly lead to
an accident. Be sure your tires are in
good shape.  Turn on your headlights to make it easi-
er for others to see you.
 Driving too fast through large puddles can affect your brakes. If you must go
through puddles, try to drive through
them slowly.
 If you believe you may have gotten your brakes wet, apply them lightly while
driving until nor mal braking operation
returns.
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no high-
er than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allowadequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
Driving off-road
Drive carefully off-road because your
vehicle may be damaged by rocks of
roots of trees. Become familiar with the
off-road conditions where you are going
to drive before you begin driving.
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Engine compartment / 7-2 Maintenance services / 7-3
Owner maintenance / 7-5Scheduled maintenance service / 7-7Explanation of scheduled maintenance items / 7-20Engine oil / 7-24Engine coolant / 7-25Brake/clutch fluid / 7-28Automatic transaxle fluid / 7-29
Washer fluid / 7-31Parking brake / 7-31
Fuel filter / 7-32
Air cleaner / 7-33
Climate control air filter / 7-34
Wiper blades / 7-36Battery / 7-39
Tires and wheels / 7-42Fuses / 7-52 Light bulbs / 7-63
Appearance care / 7-72
Emission control system / 7-78
Maintenance
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Maintenance
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At least monthly:
 Check the coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
 Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
 Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall):
 Check the radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or damage.
 Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened with
washer fluid.
 Check the headlight alignment.
 Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
 Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
 Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year:
 Clean the body and door drain holes.
 Lubricate the door hinges and checks,and hood hinges.
 Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
 Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
 Check the air conditioning system.
 Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
 Clean the battery and terminals.
 Check the brake/clutch fluid level.
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Maintenance
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WIPER BLADES
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper
arms 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.Blade inspection
✽✽ NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-
matic car washes have been known tomake 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.
1JBA5122CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
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Index
Checking tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Compact spare tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . . 7-42
Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
TMK, see tiremobilitykit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25
TPMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52
Transaxle Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Using the tiremobilitykit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15 Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Vehicle stability management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
Warning and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Auto up/down window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Manual window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Power window lock button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67
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Features of your vehicle
68
4
Windscreen washers (front)
In the O (OFF) 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, you
will need to add appropriate non-abra-
sive windscreen washer fluid to the
washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the
front of the engine compartment on the
driver side.
Auto control (if equipped)
The rain sensor located on the upper end of the windscreen 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).
OXM049048E
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing
temperatures without first warming
the windscreen with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze on
the windscreen and obscure yourvision.
CAUTION
 To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windscreen, do not
operate the wipers when the windscreen is dry.
 To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use petrol,
kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them.
 To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, donot attempt to move the wipers
manually.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir isempty.
OYF049103
Rain sensor
OTFR040207
Rain sensor
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Driving your vehicle
46
5
 Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare
from other driver's headlights.
 Keep your headlights clean and prop- erly aimed on vehicles not equipped with the automatic headlight aiming
feature. Dirty or improperly aimed
headlights will make it much more diffi-cult to see at night.
 Avoid staring directly at the headlights of oncoming vehicles. You could be
temporarily blinded, and it will take
several seconds for your eyes to read-
just to the darkness.
Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving dan-
gerous, especially if you’re not prepared
for the slick pavement. Here are a few
things to consider when driving in the rain:
 A heavy rainfall will make it harder tosee and will increase the distance need-
ed to stop your vehicle, so slow down.
 Keep your windscreen wiping equip- ment in good shape. Replace your
windscreen wiper blades when they
show signs of streaking or missingareas on the windscreen.
 If your tyres are not in good condition, making a quick stop on wet pavement
can cause a skid and possibly lead to
an accident. Be sure your tyres are in
good shape.  Turn on your headlights to make it eas-
ier for others to see you.
 Driving too fast through large puddles can affect your brakes. If you must go
through puddles, try to drive through
them slowly.
 If you believe you may have gotten your brakes wet, apply them lightly
whilst driving until normal braking
operation returns.
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no high-
er than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allowadequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times whilst the vehicle is moving slowly.
Driving off-road
Drive carefully off-road because your
vehicle may be damaged by rocks of
roots of trees. Become familiar with the
off-road conditions where you are going
to drive before you begin driving.
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