Kia Sportage: Wipers and washers
The wipers and washers remove foreign
substances from the windshield and rear
window, helping to maintain visibility.
![Wipers and washers](images/books/1538/19/index.68.jpg)
![Wipers and washers](images/books/1538/19/index.69.jpg)
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.
READ NEXT:
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 -
SEE MORE:
Description and Operation
Description
Ignition timing is controlled by the electronic control ignition timing
system. The standard reference ignition timing
data for the engine operating conditions are preprogrammed in the memory of the
ECM (Engine Control Module).
The engine operati
Specifications
Specifications
Tightening Torque
Special Service Tools
Special Tools
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting