Kia CARNIVAL 2023 Manual page 241

Features of your vehicle
Auto control (if equipped)
OKA4041610R
The rain sensor (A) located on the upper
end of the windscreen glass senses the
amount of rainfall and controls the wip-
ing cycle for the proper interval. The
more it rains, the faster the wiper oper-
ates. 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 OFF (0)
position when the wiper is not in use.
CAUTION
When the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button is ON and the
windscreen 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:
僅 Do not touch the upper end of the
windscreen glass facing the rain sen-
sor.
僅 Do not wipe the upper end of the
windscreen glass with a damp or wet
cloth.
僅 Do not put pressure on the
windscreen glass.
CAUTION
僅 When washing the vehicle, set the
wiper switch in the OFF (0) position to
stop the auto wiper operation.
The wiper may operate and be dam-
aged if the switch is set in the AUTO
mode whilst washing the vehicle.
僅 Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the pas-
senger side windscreen glass. Dam-
age to system parts could occur and
may not be covered by your vehicle
warranty.
僅 When starting the vehicle in winter,
set the wiper switch in the OFF (0)
position. Otherwise, wipers may oper-
ate and ice may damage the
windscreen wiper blades. Always
remove all snow and ice and defrost
the windscreen properly prior to oper-
ating the windscreen wipers.
僅 When tinting the windscreen, be care-
ful of any fluid getting into the sensor
located in the top centre of the front
windscreen. It may damage the
related parts.
Wipers and washers
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