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.
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Inspection
Self Diagnosis With Scan Tool
Smart key system defects can be quickly diagnosed with the GDS. GDS operates
actuator quickly to monitor,
input/output value and self diagnosis.
The following three features will be major problem in SMART KEY system.
1. Problem in SMART KEY unit
Applying spot sealer
Remove paint from the surface of new parts and body to be spot welded, and
apply spot sealer for rustproofing.
Selecting a welding method
If the thickness of the area to be welded with the panels overlapped is
greater than 0.1 in (3 mm), do plug welding
using a carbon ar