KIA Spectra_Spectra5 2008 User Manual

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Driving your vehicle

Windshield wipers

Operates as follows when the igni-
tion switch is turned ON.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Wiper operates intermittently

at the same wiping intervals.
Use this mode in a light rain or
mist. To vary the speed set-
ting, turn the speed control
knob (1).

LO : Normal wiper speed
HI

: Fast wiper speed
: For a single wiping cycle, push

the lever forward and release it
with the lever in the OFF posi-
tion. The wipers will operate
continuously if the lever is
pushed upward and held.

✽ NOTICE

If there is heavy accumulation of
snow or ice on the windshield,
defrost the windshield for about 10
minutes, or until the snow and/or ice
is removed before using the wind-
shield wipers to ensure proper oper-
ation.

WIPERS AND WASHERS

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CAUTION

• To prevent possible damage

to the wipers or windshield,
do not operate the wipers
when the windshield is dry.

• To prevent damage to the

wiper blades, do not use gaso-
line, kerosene, paint thinner,
or other solvents on or near
them.

• To prevent damage to the

wiper arms and other compo-
nents, do not attempt to move
the wipers manually.