2016 KIA Rondo wiper blades

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Maintenance
At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
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 conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
the 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 drainholes.
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.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake/clutch fluid level.

Maintenance
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WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection
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NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic vehicle washes have been
known to make the windshield diffi-
cult to clean.
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.
Front windshield wiper blade
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the
wiper blade assembly to expose
the plastic locking clip.
ORP072046
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiperarms or other components, donot attempt to move the wipersmanually.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specifiedwiper blade could result inwiper malfunction and failure.
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CAUTION
Do not allow the wiper arm tofall against the windshield,since it may chip or crack thewindshield.

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Index
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-30Power window lock button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-147
Windshield washers (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-115
Windshield wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-112
Windshield wiper control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-110
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60 Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-115 Headlight washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-116
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . 4-117
Windshield washers (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-115
Windshield wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-112
Windshield wiper control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-110
3 - point rear seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
3 - point system seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
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