Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 266

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Traffic change (For Europe)
The distribution of light from low-beam headlamps is asymmetrical. If you go to a country
with opposite traffic direction, this asymmetrical distribution will dazzle drivers in oncom-
ing vehicles. To avoid dazzling other drivers, ECE regulations require various technical
solutions (e.g., automatic change system, adhesive sheet, downward aim). These vehicle's
headlamps are designed not to dazzle oncoming drivers. Thus, you need not change your
headlamps when in a country with opposite traffic direction.
Wipers and washers
Precautions
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
vision.
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 damaged 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 vehicle warranty.
僅 When starting the vehicle in winter, set the wiper switch in the OFF (0) position. Other-
wise, 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 wind-
shield wipers.
僅 When tinting the windshield, be careful of any fluid getting into the sensor located in the
top center of the front windshield. It may damage the related parts.
僅 To prevent possible damage to the washer pump, do not operate the washer when the
fluid reservoir is empty.
僅 To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windshield, do not operate the wipers
when the windshield is dry.
僅 To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or
other solvents on or near them.
僅 To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, do not attempt to move
the wipers manually.
僅 To prevent possible damage to the wipers and washer system, use anti-freezing washer
fluids in the winter season or cold weather.
NOTE
If there is heavy accumulation of snow or ice on the windshield, defrost the windshield for
about 10 minutes, or until the snow and/or ice is removed before using the windshield
wipers to ensure proper operation. If you do not remove the snow and/or ice before using
the wiper and washer, it may damage the wiper and washer system.
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