Kia Sportage: Wipers and washers
The wipers and washers remove foreign
substances from the windshield and rear
window, helping to maintain visibility.


A: Wiper speed control
- MIST - Single wipe
- OFF - Off
- INT - Intermittent wipe
- AUTO* - Auto control wipe
- LO - Low wiper speed
- HI - High wiper speed
B: Intermittent control wipe time
adjustment/Auto control wipe time
adjustment*
C: Wash with brief wipes (Pull lever
towards you)
D: Rear wiper/washer control
- HI - Continuous wipe
- LO - Intermittent wipe
- OFF - Off
E: Wash with brief wipes (Rear/Push
lever away from you)
*: if equipped
Windshield wipers
Operate as follows when the ignition
switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is
ON.
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 windshield wipers to ensure
proper operation. If you do not remove
the snow and/or ice before using the
wiper and washer, it may damage the
wiper and washer system.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing temperatures
without first warming the
windshield with the defrosters; the
washer solution could freeze on the
windshield and obscure your vision.
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The rain sensor (A) located on the upper
end of the windshield glass senses the
amount of rainfall and controls the wiping
cycle for the proper interval. The
more it rains, the faster the wipe
Move the wiper speed control switch
to 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 w
The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the wiper
and washer switch lever.
Turn the switch to the desired position
to operate the rear wiper and washer.
HI -
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The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is
designed to stabilize the vehicle during
cornering maneuvers.
ESC applies the brakes on individual
wheels and intervenes with the vehicle
management system to stabilize the
vehicle.
ESC will not prevent accidents. Excessive
speed in turns, abru
When the wipers no longer clean adequately,
the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or
other components, do not attempt to
move the wipers manually.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified wiper blade
could result in wiper malfuncti