2017 KIA OPTIMA wiper fluid

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Features of your vehicle
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, setthe wiper switch in the OFFposition to stop the auto wiperoperation.
The wiper may operate and be damaged if the switch is set inthe AUTO mode while washingthe vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor cover located on the upperend of the passenger sidewindshield glass. Damage tosystem parts could occur andmay not be covered by yourvehicle warranty.
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CAUTION
When the engine start/stop but-ton is in the ON position and thewindshield wiper switch isplaced in the AUTO mode, usecaution in the following situa-tions to avoid damaging the rainsensors on the windshield:
Do not touch the upper end of the windshield glass facing therain 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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When starting the vehicle in winter, set the wiper switch inthe OFF position. Otherwise,wipers may operate and icemay damage the windshieldwiper blades. Always removeall snow and ice and defrostthe windshield properly priorto operating the windshieldwipers.
When tinting the windshield, be careful of any fluid gettinginto the sensor located in thetop center of the front wind-shield. It may damage therelated parts.
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Features of your vehicle
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Front 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 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 - Washer pump
To prevent possible damage to
the washer pump, do not oper-ate the washer when the fluidreservoir is empty.
WARNING - Obscured
visibility
Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures without first
warming the windshield with
the defrosters; the washer solu-
tion could freeze on the wind-
shield and obscure your vision.
CAUTION -Wipers & windshields
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, orother solvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other compo-nents, do not attempt to movethe wipers manually.
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Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
• Owner maintenance schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Scheduled maintenance service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 8-23
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
• Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
• Checking the parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
43
• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
• Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44
• Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45\
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
8-46
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 8-46
• Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-47
• Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-47
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48
• Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-49
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-51
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-51
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-51
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-51
• All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-58
• Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-58
• Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
58
• Radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-58
• Low aspect ratio tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-59
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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 check the 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 fluid level.
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