KIA Rio_Rio5 2005 - Manual (Page 200)

Wiper Blades
Wiper Blade Maintenance
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
Maintenance
7-28
✻ ✻
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other
components, do not attempt to move the wipers
manually.
window and the blades with a good cleaner or mild
detergent, and thoroughly rinse with clear water.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the wiper
blades may be worn or cracked, requiring replacement.
✻ ✻
NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car
washes have been known to make the windshield
difficult to clean.
✻ ✻
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use
gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents
on or near them.
CAUTION
• Do not drive with the air cleaner removed; this
will result in excessive engine wear.
• Driving without an air cleaner encourages
backfiring, which could cause a fire in the
engine compartment.
RIO ENG CNA 7-2.qxd 7/29/05 5:18 PM Page 28