Replacing rear wiper blade
Operation
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Turn off the vehicle.
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Move the wiper switch to the single wiping (MIST) position.
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Hold the wiper switch for more than 2 seconds.
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Raise the wiper arm and pull out the wiper blade assembly.
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Install the new blade assembly by inserting the center part into the slot in the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
When replacement is complete, Place the wiper arm on the rear windshield, turn the vehicle to ON position and operate the wipers to check the blade is installed correctly.
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Make sure the blade assembly is installed firmly by trying to pull it slightly.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, have the wiper blades replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.
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Do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
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Do not attempt to move the wipers manually.
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The use of a non-specified wiper blade could result in wiper malfunction and failure.
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Do not allow the wiper arm to fall against the windshield, since it may chip or crack the windshield.
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Pulling the blade with too much force can damage the blade assembly.
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The wiper will not operate for approximately 10 seconds without washer fluid or the blades are frozen. This is not a malfunction, it is a wiper protection system activated by the wiper motor overload circuit.
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The front windshield should be cleaned with water and wiped with a clean towel with wiper blades raised. Clean the blades if grease or wax is present.
Commercial hot waxes used by automatic car washes can make the windshield difficult to clean. It is the responsibility of the owner to wash the vehicle with approprate methods and materials.