Windshield Washers - Kia Optima 2017 Owner's Manual

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• Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the
passenger side windshield glass.
Damage to system parts could oc‐
cur and may not be covered by
your vehicle warranty.
• When starting the vehicle in win‐
ter, set the wiper switch in the
OFF (O) position. Otherwise, wipers
may operate and ice may damage
the windshield wiper blades. Al‐
ways remove all snow and ice and
defrost the windshield properly
prior to operating the windshield
wipers.
• When tinting the windshield, be
careful of any fluid getting into
the sensor located in the top cen‐
ter of the front windshield. It may
damage the related parts.

Windshield washers

Type A
OJF045063L
Type B
OJF045234L
In the OFF (O) position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer flu‐
id on the windshield and to run the wip‐
ers 1-3 cycles.
Use this function when the windshield
is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will con‐
tinue 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 ap‐
propriate 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 vi‐
sion.
CAUTION
• To prevent possible damage to the
wipers or windshield, do not oper‐
ate the wipers when the wind‐
shield is dry.
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