Kia Picanto, Manual

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Features of your vehicle Wipers and washers
AUTO (Automatic) control (if
equipped)
Type A
Type B
Type D
The rain sensor located on the
upper end of the windscreen 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 wiper 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 wiper will operate once to
perform a self-check of the system.
Set the wiper to O (OFF) position
when the wiper is not in use.
CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ON and
the windscreen wiper switch is
placed in the AUTO mode, use cau
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tion in the following situations to
avoid any injury to the hands or
other parts of the body:
䳜 Do not touch the upper end of the
windscreen glass facing the rain
sensor.
䳜 Do not wipe the upper end of the
windscreen glass with a damp or
wet cloth.
䳜 Do not put pressure on the
windscreen glass.
CAUTION
䳜 When washing the vehicle, set the
wiper switch in the O (OFF) posi
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