Kia Optima Hybrid 2017 Owner's Manual page 252

Auto control (if equipped)
Type A
Type B
The rain sensor (A) located on the up‐
per 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 wiper
operates. When the rain stops, the wip‐
er stops.
To vary the speed setting, turn the
speed control knob (1).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode
when the ignition switch is ON, the wip‐
er will operate once to perform a self-
check of the system. Set the wiper to
OFF (O) position when the wiper is not
in use.
CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ON and
the windshield wiper switch is placed
in the AUTO mode, use caution in the
following situations to avoid any in‐
jury 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 OFF (O) posi‐
tion to stop the auto wiper opera‐
tion.
The wiper may operate and be
damaged if the switch is set in the
AUTO mode while washing the ve‐
hicle.
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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.
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