Kia Sportage Hybrid 2024 Owner's Manual page 160

Features of your vehicle
Operation
1. The rain sensor (A) senses the amount
of rainfall and adjusts the wiper speed
to a proper interval.
2. Turn the speed control switch (B) to
adjust the wiper speed.
CAUTION
僅 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:
- Do not touch the upper end of the
windscreen glass facing the rain
sensor.
- Do not wipe the upper end of the
windscreen glass with a damp or
wet cloth.
- Do not put pressure on the
windscreen 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 whilst washing the vehicle.
僅 Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the wind -
screen 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. 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.
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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.
Washers
Controlling washers
OSG2EV042027L
ONQ5032080R
Operation
1. Move the wiper speed control switch
to OFF (O) position.
2. To spray the washer fluid on the
windscreen:
僅 Front windscreen (1): Pull the lever
gently toward you.
僅 Rear windscreen (2): Push the lever
gently away from you.
3. Repeat the step 2 several times.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing tem -
peratures without first warming the
windscreen with the defrosters; the
washer solution could freeze on the
windscreen and obscure your vision.
Wipers and washers