Kia EV6 Manual page 181

Features of your vehicle
Controlling the wipers automati-
cally
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A: Rain sensor
B: Wiper speed control switch
Operation
僅 The rain sensor (A) senses the amount
of rainfall and adjusts the wiper speed
interval accordingly.
僅 Turn the speed control switch (B) to
adjust the wiper speed.
Washers
Controlling the washers
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Operation
僅 Move the wiper speed control switch
to OFF (0) position.
僅 Pull the lever gently toward you to
spray washer fluid on the windshield.
僅 Operate the wipers so they perform
several cycles.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing tem-
peratures without first warming the
windshield with the defrosters; the
washer solution could freeze on the
windshield and obscure your vision.
CAUTION
僅 When the EV button is in ON position
and the windshield 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:
- 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.
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 while washing the vehicle.
僅 Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the driver
or passenger side windshield glass.
Damage to system parts could occur
and may not be covered by your vehi-
cle 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 wind-
shield wiper blades. Always remove all
snow and ice and defrost the wind-
shield properly prior to operating the
windshield wipers.
僅 When tinting the windshield, be care-
ful of any fluid getting into the sensor
located in the top center of the front
windshield. It may damage the related
parts.
Wipers and washers
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