2019 KIA FORTE wiper blades

Your vehicle at a glance
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EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Hood ......................................................4-35
2. Head lamp (Features of your vehicle) ..4-100Head lamp (Maintenance) .....................7-71
3. DRL lamp (Features of your vehicle) ..4-100 DRL lamp (Maintenance) ......................7-71
4. Front turn signal lamp (Maintenance) ...7-71
5. Wheel and tire .......................................7-40
6. Outside rearview mirror .........................4-52
7. Sunroof ..................................................4-41
8. Front windshield wiper blades (Features of your vehicle)....................4-108
Front windshield wiper blades
(Maintenance) .......................................7-33
9. Windows ................................................4-30
10. Front fog lamp (Features of your vehicle)..................4-107
Front fog lamp (Maintenance) .............7-71
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■Front view
❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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Features of your vehicle
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.OJF045063
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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Driving your vehicle
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Adjust your mirrors to reduce the
glare from other driver's head-
lights.
Keep your headlights clean and properly aimed. (On vehicles not
equipped with the automatic head-
light 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
prepared for the slick pavement.
Here are a few things to consider
when driving in the rain:
A heavy rainfall will make it harderto see and will increase the dis-
tance needed to stop your vehicle,
so slow down.
Keep your windshield wiping equipment 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 condi-
tion, making a quick stop on wet
pavement 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
operation returns.
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Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
• Owner maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Scheduled maintenance service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 7-16
• Engine oil and filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
• Drive belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16\
• Fuel filter (for gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
• Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
• Vapor hose and fuel filler cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
• Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
• Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
• Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
• Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
• Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 7-17
• Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid . . . . . 7-17
• Manual transaxle fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
• Brake hoses and lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
• Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19\
• Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
• Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors. . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
• Exhaust pipe and muffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
• Suspension mounting bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19• Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
• Drive shafts and boots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
• Air conditioning refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
• Checking the brake/clutch fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
• Checking the parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
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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 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 intelligent variable transmission linkage and
controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.
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Maintenance
WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection
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.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
or other components, do not attempt
to move the wipers manually.
Aftermarket wiper blades may result
in wiper malfunction and/or failure. It
is recommended to use certified Kia
parts.
1JBA5122CAUTION - Wiper blades
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them.
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Maintenance
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Front windshield wiper blade
To inspect or replace the windshield
wiper blades and to prevent damag-
ing the hood, move the windshield
wiper blades to the service position
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 sec-
onds until the wiper blade is in the
fully up position. Type A
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.
OHM078060
OHM078061
CAUTION - Wiper arms
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall against the windshield,since it may chip or crack thewindshield.
Do not pull wiper arm forward, since arm could chip hoodpaint.
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Index
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-136Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
Tire and loading information label. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-136
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Vehicle weight glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-141
Warning and Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-80
Warning messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27 Checking the washer fluid level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-113 Headlight (Headlamp) escort function . . . . . . . . . . 4-113
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-113
Pocket lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-113
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-30 Power window lock button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-137 Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-138
Defogging logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-139
Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-137
Windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-109
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108 Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-132
Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-132
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33 Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108 Windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-109
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108
Wireless smart phone charging system . . . . . . . . . . . 4-150
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