2017 KIA BORREGO windshield wipers

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Features of your vehicle
Front windshield wiper and washer
A : Wiper speed control· (MIST) - Single wipe · OFF (0) - Off
· INT (---) - Intermittent wipe
AUTO* - Auto control wipe
· LO (1) - Low wiper speed· HI (2) - High wiper speed
B : Intermittent wipe time adjust- ment
C : Wash with brief wipes* * if equipped Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the igni-
tion switch is turned ON.
MIST/ : For a
single wiping cycle,
move the lever to this
(MIST/ ) position and
release it. The wipers will
operate continuously if the
lever is held in this posi-tion.
OFF / O : Wiper is not in operation INT / --- : Wiper operates intermit-
tently at the same wiping
intervals. Use this mode in
light rain or mist. To vary
the speed setting, turn the
speed control knob.
LO / 1 : Normal wiper speed
HI / 2 : Fast wiper speed
WIPERS AND WASHERS
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Type A
■ Type B
INT /
AUTO*
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AUTO*

Features of your vehicle
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NOTICE
If there is heavy accumulation of
snow or ice on the windshield,
defrost the windshield for about 10
minutes, or until the snow and/or ice
is removed before using the wind-
shield wipers to ensure proper oper-
ation. If you do not remove the snow
and/or ice before using the wiper
and wash-er, it may damage the
Wiper and washer system.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 inter-
val. The more it rains, the faster the
wiper operates. When the rain stops,
the wiper stops. To vary the speed setting, turn thespeed control knob (1).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO
mode when the ignition switch is ON,
the wiper will operate once to per-
form a self-check of the system. Setthe wiper to OFF (O) position when
the wiper is not in use.
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Rain sensor
CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ON
and the windshield wiper switchis placed in the AUTO mode, use caution in the following situa-tions to avoid any injury to thehands or other parts of the body:
Do not touch the upper end of the windshield glass facingthe rain sensor.
Do not wipe the upper end of the windshield glass with adamp or wet cloth.
Do not put pressure on the windshield glass.

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Features of your vehicle
Windshield washers
In the OFF (O) 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 wind-
shield is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will
continue 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
When washing the vehicle, setthe wiper switch in the OFF(O) position to stop the autowiper operation.
The wiper may operate and bedamaged if the switch is set inthe AUTO mode while washing the vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor cover located on the upperend of the passenger sidewindshield glass. Damage to system parts could occur andmay not be covered by yourvehicle warranty.
When starting the vehicle in winter, set the wiper switch inthe OFF (O) position.Otherwise, wipers may oper-ate and ice may damage the windshield wiper blades.Always remove all snow andice and defrost the windshield properly prior to operating thewindshield wipers.
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(Continued) When tinting the windshield, be careful of any fluid gettinginto the sensor located in the top center of the front wind-shield. It may damage therelated parts.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the washer pump, do not oper-ate the washer when the fluidreservoir is empty.

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Headlight washer (if equipped)
To operate the headlight washer,
press the headlight washer button. It
will operate when the headlight switchis in the first or second position and
the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion. The washer fluid will spray on the
headlights.
Also, if you pull the wiper lever towards
you for about 1 second, when the
headlights are on, the headlight wash-
er will operate. (if equipped)✽✽
NOTICE
 Check the headlight washers peri- odically to confirm that the wash-
er fluid is being sprayed properly
onto the headlight lenses.
 The headlight washer may not work temporarily if it freezes after
a car wash, rain or snow in the
winter. But it will work normally
after it defrosts.WARNING
Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures without firstwarming the windshield with
the defrosters; the washer solu-
tion could freeze on the wind-
shield and obscure your vision.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windshield,do not operate the wiperswhen the windshield is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to thewiper arms and other compo- nents, do not attempt to movethe wipers manually.
To prevent possible damage to the wipers and washer sys-tem, use anti-freezing washerfluids in the winter season or cold weather.
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Maintenance
WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection
✽✽ NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been
known to make the windshield diffi-
cult to clean.
Contamination of either the wind-
shield or the wiper blades with for-
eign matter can reduce the effective-
ness of the windshield wipers.Common sources of contamination
are insects, tree sap, and hot wax
treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not
wiping properly, clean both the win-
dow and the blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Blade replacement When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.
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To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiperarms or other components, donot attempt to move the wipersmanually.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified wiper blade could result inwiper malfunction and failure.

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Index
Windshield washers ....................................................4-109
Windshield wipers ......................................................4-107
Winter driving ................................................................6-75
Snow tires....................................................................6-75
Tire chains ..................................................................6-76
Wiper blades ..................................................................8-35 Blade inspection ..........................................................8-35
Blade replacement ......................................................8-35
Wipers and washers ....................................................4-107 Windshield wipers ..................................................4-107
Windshield washers ................................................4-109
Rear window wiper and washer................................4-111
Headlight washer ......................................................4-110