Kia Picanto, Manual

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Maintenance
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Wiper blades
Wiper blades
Blade inspection
NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been
known to make the windscreen dif
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ficult to clean.
Contamination of either the
windscreen or the wiper blades with
foreign matter can reduce the
effectiveness of the windscreen
wipers. Common sources of con
-
tamination are insects, tree sap, and
hot wax treatments used by some
commercial car washes. If the
blades are not wiping properly, clean
both the window and the blades
with a good cleaner or mild deter
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gent, and rinse thoroughly with
clean water.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use petrol, kerosene,
paint thinner, or other solvents on
or near them.
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper
arms or other components, do not
attempt to move the wipers manu
-
ally.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified wiper
blade could result in wiper malfunc
-
tion and failure.
Front windscreen wiper blade
Type A
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the
wiper blade assembly to expose
the plastic locking clip.
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