KIA Optima Hybrid 2013 - Manual (Page 325)

Maintenance
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WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection
Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-
matic car washes have been known to
make the windshield difficult to clean.
Contamination of either the windshield or
the wiper blades with foreign matter can
reduce the effectiveness of the wind-
shield wipers. Common sources of con-
tamination are insects, tree sap, and hot
wax treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not wip-
ing properly, clean both the window and
the blades with a good cleaner or mild
detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
clean water.
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean ade-
quately, 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.
The use of a non-specified wiper blade
could result in wiper malfunction and fail-
ure.
Front windshield wiper blade
Type A
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the wiper
blade assembly to expose the plastic
locking clip.
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CAUTION - Wiper blades
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades,
do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
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CAUTION - Wiper arms
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall
against the windshield, since it may
chip or crack the windshield.