2024 Kia Sportage Wipers and Washers Guide

2024 Kia Sportage Wipers and Washers Guide

The 2024 Kia Sportage has a new and effective wiper and washer system that is meant to improve visibility and safety in a variety of driving situations. The wipers are designed with cutting-edge technology to precisely and quickly clear the windscreen, giving you the best visibility even in bad weather like rain, snow or sleet. Because the wipers are smartly connected to the car’s sensors, they change speed and direction based on how much rain is falling, making driving easier. Along with the wipers, the cleaners spray a strong cleaning fluid onto the windscreen to remove dirt, grime, and other debris. This keeps the windscreen clear so you can see better. The 2024 Kia Sportage’s windscreen wipers and washers work well and are reliable, making driving safer and more enjoyable for both the driver and passengers, whether you’re in a city or on a rough trail.

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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 the 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.

• MIST: For a single wiping cycle, move the lever to this position and release it. The wipers will operate continuously if the lever is held in this position.
• OFF: The Wiper is not in operation
• INT: Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use this mode in light rain or mist. To vary the speed setting, turn the speed control knob.
• LO: Normal wiper speed
• HI: 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. 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, resulting in an accident.

INFORMATION
If you operate the wipers while driving on snowy roads, the wipers may stop due to snow buildup on your windshield. This is normal and not a failure because it is one of our safety features to prevent vehicle accidents and wiper damage from overloading the wiper motor. If the wipers stop, remove snow accumulated on the top or bottom of the windshield before using them.

Auto control (if equipped)

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 wiper operates. When the rain stops, the wiper stops.
To vary the speed setting, turn the speed control knob (B).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode when the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is ON, the wiper will operate once to perform a self-check of the system. Set the wiper to the OFF position when the wiper is not in use.

WARNING
When the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is ON and the windshield wiper switch is placed in the AUTO mode, use caution in the following situations 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 cloth.
• Do not put pressure on the windshield glass.

CAUTION

• When washing the vehicle, set the wiper switch in the OFF position to stop the auto wiper operation.
  The wiper may operate and be damaged if the switch is set in the AUTO mode while washing the vehicle.
• Do not remove the sensor cover located on the upper end of the pas-senger side windshield glass. Damage to system parts could occur and may not be covered by your vehicle warranty.
• When starting the vehicle in winter, set the wiper switch in the OFF position. Otherwise, wipers may operate and ice may damage the windshield wiper blades. Always remove all snow and ice and defrost the windshield properly before operating the windshield wipers.
• When tinting the windshield, be careful of any fluid getting into the sensor located in the top centre of the front windshield. It may damage the related parts.

Operating windshield washers

1. Move the wiper speed control switch to the OFF position.
2. Pull the lever gently toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield and to run the wipers for 1-3 cycles. Use this function when the windshield is dirty. The spray and wiper operation will continue until you release the lever.

If the washer does not work, check the washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not sufficient, you will need to add appropriate non-abrasive windshield washer fluid to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side.

CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the washer pump, do not operate the washer when the fluid reservoir is empty.

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.

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 gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
• To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, do not attempt to move the wipers manually.
• To prevent possible damage to the wipers and washer system, use anti-freezing washer fluids in the winter season or cold weather.

Operating rear window wiper and washer switch

The rear window wiper and washer switch are 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 – Normal wiper operation
  • LO – Intermittent wiper operation
  • OFF – The wiper is not in operation
• Push the lever away from you to spray the rear washer fluid and run the rear wipers several times.

The spray and wiper operation will continue until you release the lever.
When the front wiper is activated and the gear is switched to the R (Reverse) position, the rear wiper will be activated once to provide better visibility.

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Heated washer nozzle (if equipped)

The heated washer nozzle function defrazes the washer nozzles in freezing weather.
The heated washer nozzle will turn on and off automatically when the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position or when the engine is running in the following conditions

• Turns ON when the outside temperature is below 5 °C, and OFF when it is over 10 °C.
• The washer fluid de-freezing speed may be slower when the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position, compared to when the engine is running.
• When the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position, after approximately 20 minutes of operation, the system will turn off automatically to prevent possible bat-tery discharge.
• After the engine is running, the washer fluid will defrost approxi-mately after 5 ~ 10 minutes.
• If the engine has been started within the operating temperature, the heated nozzle remains ON even approximately after 20 minutes.

NOTICE
The heated washer nozzle may not func-tion properly under the following conditions:

• The washer fluid in the washer reservoir is frozen.
• The outside temperature sensor is malfunctioning.

FAQs

Useful Links

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