Kia Carens 2009 Manual page 146

Features of your vehicle
If the ignition switch is turned ON when
the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode, or
wiper switch is set in AUTO mode when
the ignition switch is ON, or the speed
control knob is turned upward when the
wiper switch is in AUTO mode, wiper will
operate once to perform a self-check of
the system. Set the wiper to 0 (OFF)
position when the wiper is not in use.
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CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ON and
the windshield wiper switch is
placed in the AUTO mode, use cau-
tion 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 or
wet cloth.
• Do not put pressure on the wind-
shield glass.
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, set the
wiper switch in the 0 (OFF) position
to stop the auto wiper operation.
Wiper may operate and be damaged
if the switch is set in AUTO mode
while washing 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 the starting the vehicle in
winter, set the wiper switch in the
0 (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
prior to operating the windshield
wipers.