Kia Optima: Blade inspection
✽ NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car washes have been known to make the windshield difficult to clean.
Contamination of either the windshield or the wiper blades with foreign matter can reduce the effectiveness of the windshield wipers. Common sources of contamination 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 detergent, and rinse thoroughly with clean water.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
Wiper blades
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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 mo ...
See also:
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
WARNING - ABS Brakes
Your ABS is not a substitute for good driving judgement. You can still have an
accident. In fact, your ABS system will probably not be able to prevent an accident
in the ...
Accelerator Position Sensor (APS). Description and Operation
Description
Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) is installed on the accelerator
pedal module and detects the rotation angle of the accelerator pedal. The APS
is one of the most important sensors ...
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