2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID wiper blades
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EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
' S P O U W J F X
❈ 5 I F B D U V B M T I B Q F N B Z E J G G F S G S P N U I F J M M V T U S B U J P O
1. Hood...................................... ...................................... p. 5-27
2. Headlamp (Features of your vehicle)......... ......... p. 5-115
Headlamp (Maintenance).................... .................... p. 9-74
3. Wheel and tire (Maintenance)................ ................ p. 9-43 Wheel and tire (Specifications).............. .............. p. 10-09
4. Outside rearview mirror..................... ..................... p. 5-45
5. Panorama sunroof.......................... .......................... p. 5-35
6. Front windshield wiper blades (Features of your ve‐ hicle)..................................... ..................................... p. 5-122
Front windshield wiper blades (Maintenance)...... p. 9-36
7. Windows...................................................................... p. 5-23
8. Parking assist system....................... ....................... p. 5-89
Your vehicle at a glance
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Auto control (if equipped)
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The rain sensor (A) located on the up‐
per 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 wip‐
er stops.
To vary the speed setting, turn the
speed control knob (1).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode when the ignition switch is ON, the wip‐
er will operate once to perform a self-
check of the system. Set the wiper to OFF (O) position when the wiper is not
in use.
CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ON andthe windshield wiper switch is placedin the AUTO mode, use caution in thefollowing situations to avoid any in‐jury to the hands or other parts ofthe body:•Do not touch the upper end of thewindshield glass facing the rainsensor.
•Do not wipe the upper end of thewindshield glass with a damp orwet cloth.
•Do not put pressure on the wind‐shield glass.
CAUTION
•When washing the vehicle, set thewiper switch in the OFF (O) posi‐tion to stop the auto wiper opera‐tion.The wiper may operate and bedamaged if the switch is set in theAUTO mode while washing the ve‐hicle.
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•Do not remove the sensor coverlocated on the upper end of thepassenger side windshield glass.Damage to system parts could oc‐cur and may not be covered byyour vehicle warranty.
•When starting the vehicle in win‐ter, set the wiper switch in theOFF (O) position. Otherwise, wipersmay operate and ice may damagethe windshield wiper blades. Al‐ways remove all snow and ice anddefrost the windshield properlyprior to operating the windshieldwipers.
•When tinting the windshield, becareful of any fluid getting intothe sensor located in the top cen‐ter of the front windshield. It maydamage the related parts.
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Features of your vehicle
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Windshield washers
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In the OFF (O) position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer flu‐ id on the windshield and to run the wip‐
ers 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 is
not sufficient, you will need to add ap‐
propriate 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
To prevent possible damage to thewasher pump, do not operate thewasher when the fluid reservoir isempty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezingtemperatures without first warmingthe windshield with the defrosters;the washer solution could freeze onthe windshield and obscure your vi‐sion.
CAUTION
•To prevent possible damage to thewipers or windshield, do not oper‐ate the wipers when the wind‐shield is dry.
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•To prevent damage to the wiperblades, do not use gasoline, kero‐sene, paint thinner, or other sol‐vents on or near them.
•To prevent damage to the wiperarms and other components, donot attempt to move the wipersmanually.
•To prevent possible damage to thewipers and washer system, useanti-freezing washer fluids in thewinter season or cold weather.
Headlight washer (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the
headlight washer it will operate at the same time when you operate the wind‐
shield washer. However, if this function
is operated once, the headlight washer will not operate within 15 minutes. It
will operate when the headlight is ON
and the ignition switch or engine start/ stop button is in the ON position.
The washer fluid will be sprayed on to
the headlights.
Features of your vehicle
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• 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
difficult to see at night.
• Avoid staring directly at the head‐ lights of oncoming vehicles. You could
be temporarily blinded, and it will take several seconds for your eyes to
readjust to the darkness.Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you’re not pre‐ pared for the slick pavement. Here are
a few things to consider when driving in
the rain: • A heavy rainfall will make it harder to see and will increase the distanceneeded to stop your vehicle, so slow
down.
• Keep your windshield wiping equip‐ ment in good shape. Replace your
windshield wiper blades when they show signs of streaking or missing
areas on the windshield. • If your tires are not in good condition,
making a quick stop on wet pave‐
ment 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 easier for others to see you.
• Driving too fast through large pud‐ dles 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 normal braking op‐
eration returns.Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas un‐
less you are sure the water is no higher than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
adequate 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 slow‐ ly.
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Driving your vehicle
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Wiper blades...............................................................................9-36Blade inspection.................................................................... 9-36
Blade replacement................................................................ 9-36
Battery........................................................................................9-39 For best battery service...................................................... 9-39
Battery capacity label.......................................................... 9-40
Battery recharging................................................................9-41
Reset items............................................................................ 9-41
Tires and wheels....................................................................... 9-43 Tire care.................................................................................. 9-43
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures..................... 9-43
Checking tire inflation pressure.......................................... 9-44
Tire rotation........................................................................... 9-45
Wheel alignment and tire balance...................................... 9-46
Tire replacement................................................................... 9-46
Wheel replacement............................................................... 9-47
Tire traction........................................................................... 9-48
Tire maintenance.................................................................. 9-48
Tire sidewall labeling............................................................ 9-48
Low aspect ratio tire ........................................................... 9-51
Fuses........................................................................................... 9-52 Inner panel fuse replacement............................................. 9-53
Engine compartment fuse replacement........................... 9-54
Fuse/relay panel description............................................... 9-56
Light bulbs.................................................................................. 9-70 Bulb replacement precaution.............................................. 9-70
Light bulb position (front)................................................... 9-72
Light bulb position (rear)..................................................... 9-73
Light bulb position (side)......................................................9-73
Headlamp (HID type) bulb replacement............................ 9-74 Headlamp (low beam) bulb replacement.......................... 9-74
Headlamp (high beam) bulb replacement......................... 9-75
Headlamp (high/low beam) LED replacement..................9-76
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement......................... 9-76
Position lamp + DRL (LED type) bulb replacement..........9-77
Side repeater lamp bulb replacement............................... 9-77
Rear turn signal lamp bulb replacement........................... 9-77
Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement............. 9-79
Back-up lamp bulb replacement........................................ 9-79
License plate lamp bulb replacement................................ 9-80
High mounted stop lamp bulb replacement..................... 9-81
Map lamp bulb replacement................................................ 9-81
Vanity mirror lamp bulb replacement............................... 9-81
Room lamp bulb replacement............................................. 9-82
Personal lamp bulb replacement........................................ 9-83
Glove box lamp bulb replacement...................................... 9-83
Trunk lamp bulb replacement............................................. 9-83
Appearance care........................................................................9-85 Exterior care.......................................................................... 9-85
Interior care........................................................................... 9-89
Emission control system ........................................................ 9-91 Crankcase emission control system.................................. 9-91
Evaporative emission control system............................... 9-91
Exhaust emission control system...................................... 9-91
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WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection
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NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been
known to make the windshield diffi‐
cult to clean.
Contamination of either the windshield
or the wiper blades with foreign matter can reduce the effectiveness of the
windshield wipers. Common sources of
contamination are insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments used by some
commercial car washes. If the blades
are not wiping properly, clean both the window and the blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse
thoroughly with clean water.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiperblades, do not use gasoline, kero‐sene, paint thinner, or other solventson or near them.
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean ade‐
quately, the blades may be worn or cracked, and require replacement.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiperarms or other components, do not
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attempt to move the wipers man‐ually.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified wiperblade could result in wiper malfunc‐tion and failure.
Maintenance
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Front windshield wiper blade
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For your convenience, move the wind‐
shield wiper blades to the service posi‐ tion as follows;
After turning off the engine, move the
wiper switch to the single wiping (MIST)
position within 20 seconds and hold the switch more than 2 seconds until the
wiper blade is in the fully up position.
CAUTION
Do not allow the wiper arm to fallagainst the windshield, since it maychip or crack the windshield.
Type A
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1. Raise the wiper arm. 2. Lift up the wiper blade clip. Then
pull down the blade assembly and
remove it.
3. Install the new blade assembly.
4. Return the wiper arm on the wind‐ shield.
5. Turn ignition to the ON position and wiper arms will return to the nor‐
mal operating position.
Type B
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1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the wiper blade assembly to expose
the plastic locking clip.
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Maintenance
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Vehicle identiýication number (VIN)........................... 10-13
Vehicle stability manaþement (VSM).......................... 7-33
Vehicle weiþht............................................................... 7-107
Voice command list............................................ 6-33,6-100
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Warninþ and indicator liþhts......................................... 5-79
Warninþ liþhts..................................................................5-79
Warninþ messaþes......................................................... 5-71
Washer ýluid..................................................................... 9-31
Welcome system.......................................................... 5-130
Wheel aliþnment and tire balance................................9-46
Wheel replacement......................................................... 9-47
Windows........................................................................... 5-23 Power window lock button....................................... 5-25
Windshield deýrostinþ and deýoþþinþ....................... 5-146
Winter drivinþ................................................................ 7-103
Snow tires.................................................................. 7-103
Tire chains................................................................. 7-104
Wiper blades.................................................................... 9-36
Wipers and washers..................................................... 5-122
Wireless smart phone charþinþ system................... 5-158
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