User Manual - Page 253

For 2018 KIA NIRO.

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2. OFF/O: Wiper is not in operation
3. INT/---: Wiper operates inter‐
mittently at the same
wipinþ intervals. Use
this mode in liþht rain or
mist. To vary the speed
settinþ, turn the speed
control knob.
4. LO/1 : Normal wiper speed
5. HI/2: Fast wiper speed
NOTICE
there is heavy accumulation
snow or ice on the windshield, de‐
ýrost the windshield ýor about 10
minutes, or until the snow and/or ice
is removed beýore usinþ the wind‐
shield wipers to ensure proper oper‐
ation. Iý you do not remove the snow
and/or ice beýore usinþ the wiper
and washer, it may damaþe the Wip‐
er and washer system.
Auto control (if equipped)
The rain sensor (A) located on the up‐
per end the windshield þlass senses
the amount rainýall and controls the
wipinþ cycle ýor the proper interval.
The more it rains, the ýaster the wiper
operates. When the rain stops, the wip‐
er stops.
To vary the speed settinþ, turn the
speed control knob (1).
the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode
when the iþnition switch is ON, the wip‐
er will operate once to perýorm a selý-
check the system. Set the wiper to
OFF (O) position when the wiper is not
in use.
CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ON and
the windshield wiper switch is placed
in the AUTO mode, use caution in the
following situations to avoid any in‐
jury to the hands or other parts of
the body:
Do not touch the upper end of the
windshield glass facing the rain
sensor.
Do not wipe the upper end of the
windshield glass with a damp or
wet cloth.
Do not put pressure on the wind‐
shield glass.
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, set the
wiper switch in the OFF (O) posi‐
tion to stop the auto wiper opera‐
tion.
The wiper may operate and be
damaged if the switch is set in the
AUTO mode while washing the ve‐
hicle.
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