2018 KIA STONIC wiper blades

EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
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1. Hood...................................... ...................................... p. 4-28
2. Head lamp (Features of your vehicle).......... .......... p. 4-82Head lamp (Maintenance)................... ................... p. 8-104
3. Front fog lamp (Features of your vehicle)...... ...... p. 4-85 Front fog lamp (Maintenance)............... ............... p. 8-104
4. DRL lamp (Features of your vehicle)........... ........... p. 4-87 DRL lamp (Maintenance).................... .................... p. 8-104
5. Wheel and tire.............................. .............................. p. 8-67
6. Outside rearview mirror..................... ..................... p. 4-42
7. Sunroof........................................................................ p. 4-33
8. Front windshield wiper blades (Features of your ve‐ hicle)...................................... ...................................... p. 4-90
Front windshield wiper blades (Maintenance)...... p. 8-60
9. Windows...................................................................... p. 4-23
Your vehicle at a glance
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age to system parts could occur andmay not be covered by your vehiclewarranty.When starting the vehicle in winter,set the wiper switch in the off posi‐tion. Otherwise, wipers may operateand ice may damage the windshieldwiper blades. Always remove allsnow and ice and defrost the wind‐shield properly prior to operating thewindshield wipers.
Windshield washers (front)
In the O (Off) 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.
•To prevent damage to the wiperblades, do not use gasoline, kero‐sene, paint thinner, or other sol‐vents on or near them.
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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.
Driving your vehicle
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Changing the engine oil and filter...................................... 8-45
Engine oil (Diesel)...................................................................... 8-46 Checking the engine oil level................................................8-46
Changing the engine oil and filter...................................... 8-46
Engine coolant........................................................................... 8-48 Checking the coolant level................................................... 8-48
Changing the coolant............................................................ 8-51
Brake/Clutch fluid .....................................................................8-52 Checking the brake/clutch fluid level................................. 8-52
Automatic transaxle fluid ....................................................... 8-53 Checking the automatic transaxle fluid level .................. 8-53
Changing the automatic transaxle fluid............................ 8-54
Washer fluid............................................................................... 8-55 Checking the washer fluid level.......................................... 8-55
Parking brake............................................................................. 8-56 Checking the parking brake................................................. 8-56
Fuel filter (for diesel)................................................................ 8-57 Draining water from the fuel filter.................................... 8-57
Fuel filter cartridge replacement....................................... 8-57
Air cleaner.................................................................................. 8-58 Filter replacement.................................................................8-58
Climate control air filter........................................................... 8-59 Filter inspection..................................................................... 8-59
Wiper blades...............................................................................8-60 Blade inspection.................................................................... 8-60
Blade replacement................................................................ 8-60
Battery........................................................................................8-63 For best battery service...................................................... 8-63
Battery capacity label.......................................................... 8-64
Battery recharging................................................................8-65 Reset items............................................................................ 8-65
Tires and wheels....................................................................... 8-67 Tire care.................................................................................. 8-67
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures..................... 8-67
Checking tire inflation pressure.......................................... 8-68
Tire rotation........................................................................... 8-69
Wheel alignment and tire balance...................................... 8-70
Tire replacement................................................................... 8-70
Wheel replacement............................................................... 8-72
Tire traction........................................................................... 8-72
Tire maintenance.................................................................. 8-72
Tire sidewall labeling............................................................ 8-72
Low aspect ratio tire ........................................................... 8-75
Fuses........................................................................................... 8-77 Inner panel fuse replacement............................................. 8-79
Engine compartment fuse replacement........................... 8-80
Fuse/relay panel description............................................... 8-82
Light bulbs................................................................................8-104 Bulb replacement precaution............................................8-104
Light bulb position (Front).................................................8-106
Light bulb position (Rear).................................................. 8-107
Light bulb position (Side)................................................... 8-108
Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb Replacement........ 8-108
Side repeater lamp (bulb type) bulb Replacement....... 8-109
Headlamp (Low/High beam) bulb replacement
(Headlamp Type A)............................................................. 8-109
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement (Head‐
lamp Type A)........................................................................8-110
Position lamp / Day time running lamp bulb re‐
placement (Headlamp Type A)......................................... 8-110


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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 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.
Front windshield wiper blade
Maintenance
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Vehicle weiþht..................................................................6-94
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Washer ýluid..................................................................... 8-55
Weiþht/Volume................................................................ 9-11
Wheel aliþnment and tire balance................................8-70
Wheel replacement......................................................... 8-72
Windows........................................................................... 4-23 Auto up/down window...............................................4-25
Manual windows......................................................... 4-27
Power window lock button....................................... 4-26
Windshield deýrostinþ and deýoþþinþ....................... 4-118
Auto deýoþþinþ system...........................................4-120
Deýoþþinþ loþic (Windshield).................................. 4-119
Winter drivinþ
Snow tires.................................................................... 6-82
Tire chains....................................................................6-83
Wiper blades.................................................................... 8-60
Wipers and washers....................................................... 4-90
Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index