2014 HYUNDAI IX35 Owners Manual

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A : Wiper speed control (front)
· – Single wipe · O – Off
· --- – Intermittent wipe AUTO* – Auto control wipe
· 1 – Low wiper speed· 2 – High wiper speed
B : Intermittent control wipe time adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes (front)
D : Rear wiper/washer control · – Continuous wipe
· --- – Intermittent wipe (if equipped)
· O – Off
E : Wash with brief wipes* (rear)
* : if equipped
WIPERS AND WASHERS
Windscreen wiper/washer Rear window wiper/washer
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Windscreen wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.: For a single wiping cycle, move thelever to this position and release it.
The wipers will operate continuous-
ly if the lever is held in this position.
O : Wiper is not in operation
--- : 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.
1 : Normal wiper speed
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.
If you do not remove the snow and/or ice
before using the wiper and washer, it
may damage the wiper and washer sys-tem.
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 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 posi-
tion when the wiper is not in use.
CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ON and
the windscreen wiper switch is placed in the AUTO mode, use cau-
tion in the following situations to avoid any injury to the hands orother parts of the body:
 Do not touch the upper end of the windscreen glass facing the rain
sensor.
 Do not wipe the upper end of the windscreen glass with a damp orwet cloth.
 Do not put pressure on the wind- screen glass.
OEL049900
Rain sensor
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Windscreen washers
In the 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 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.
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 windscreen with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze on
the windscreen and obscure yourvision.
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, set the wiper switch in the OFF position to
stop the auto wiper operation.
The wiper may operate and be dam-aged if the switch is set in the AUTOmode whilst washing the vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor coverlocated on the upper end of thedriver side windscreen 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 OFFposition. Otherwise, wipers may
operate and ice may damage thewindscreen wiper blades. Always remove all snow and ice and defrostthe windscreen properly prior to
operating the windscreen wipers.
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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, do
not attempt to move the wipersmanually.
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Features of your vehicle
Headlight washer (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the head-
light washer it will operate at the same
time when you operate the windscreen
washer. It will operate when the headlight
low beam is turned on and the ignition
switch or engine start/stop button is inthe ON position.
The washer fluid will be sprayed on to the
headlights.
✽✽NOTICE

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Map lamp (if equipped)
Push the lens (1) to turn the map lamp on
or off.
 : The light (with room lamp) stays
on at all times.
 : The light (with room lamp) comes on when any door (except tail- gate) is opened regardless of the
ignition switch position. When
doors (except tailgate) are
unlocked by the transmitter (or
smart key), the light (with room
lamp) comes on for approximate-
ly 30 seconds as long as any door
(except tailgate) is not opened. Also, the light (with room lamp)
goes out gradually after approxi-mately 30 seconds if the door
(except tailgate) is closed.
However, if the ignition switch is
ON or all doors (except tailgate)
are locked, the light will turn off
immediately.
If a door (except tailgate) is
opened with the ignition switch in
the ACC or LOCK position, the
light (with room lamp) stays on for
about 20 minutes. However, if a
door (except tailgate) is opened
with the ignition switch in the ONposition, the light (with room lamp)
stays on continuously.
 : The lights turn off even if a door is opened.
❈ When the lamp is turned ON by
pressing the lens (1), the lamp
does not turn off even if the
switch (2) is in the OFF posi-tion.
INTERIOR LIGHT
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine
is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
OEL049100
WARNING
Do not use the interior lights when
driving in the dark. Accidents could
happen because the view may be
obscured by interior lights.
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Room lamp
Press the button to turn the light on or off.Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped)
 : The lamp will turn on if this but-
ton is pressed.
 : The lamp will turn off if this but- ton is pressed. Luggage room lamp (if equipped)The luggage room lamp comes on when the boot lid is opened.
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CAUTION
- Vanity mirror
lamp (if equipped)
 Always have the switch in the off position when the vanity mirrorlamp is not in use. If the sunvisoris closed without the lamp off, it
may discharge the battery ordamage the sunvisor.
 Turn off the lamp before return the sunvisor to its original posi-tion.
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Glove box lamp (if equipped)
The glove box lamp comes on when the
glove box is opened.
The parking lights or headlights must be
ON for the glove box lamp to function.
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✽✽NOTICE
If you want to defrost and defog on the
front windscreen, refer to “Windscreen
Defrosting and Defogging” in this sec-tion.
Rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from the
interior and exterior of the rear window,
whilst engine is running. To activate the rear window defroster,
press the rear window defroster button
located in the centre facia switch panel.
The indicator on the rear window
defroster button illuminates when thedefroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of snow on
the rear window, brush it off before oper-
ating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automatically
turns off after approximately 20 minutes
or when the ignition switch is turned off.
To turn off the defroster, press the rear
window defroster button again.
DEFROSTER
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the conduc-
tors bonded to the inside surface of
the rear window, never use sharpinstruments or window cleanerscontaining abrasives to clean the window.
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■ Type BOLM049110
■Type A
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