KIA Sorento 2014 - Manual (Page 205)

Features of your vehicle
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Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the igni-
tion switch is turned ON.
MIST/
: For a single wiping cycle,
move the lever to this
(MIST/
) position and
release it. The wipers will
operate continuously if
the lever is held in this
position.
OFF / O : Wiper is not in operation
INT / --- : Wiper operates intermit-
tently at the same wiping
intervals. Use this mode in
light rain or mist. To vary
the speed setting, turn the
speed control knob.
LO / 1 : Normal wiper speed
HI / 2 : Fast wiper speed
✽ ✽
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.
Auto control (if equipped)
The rain sensor located on the upper
end of the windshield glass senses
the amount of rainfall and controls
the wiping cycle for the proper inter-
val. The more it rains, the faster the
wiper operates. When the rain stops,
the wipers stop.
To vary the speed setting, turn the
speed control knob (1).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO
mode when the ignition switch is ON,
the wiper will operate once to per-
form a self-check of 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 situa-
tions to avoid any injury 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
windshield glass.
OXM049123L
Rain sensor
■ Type A
■ Type B
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