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:
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the main crash pad lower
cover (A).
3.
Disconnect the connector (A)
of the blow ...
Repair procedures
If the there is lack of power, excessive oil consumption or poor fuel economy,
measure the compression pressure.
1.
W ...
Glass antenna
When the radio power switch is turned on while the ignition switch is in either
the “ON” or “ACC” position, your car will receive both AM and FM broadcast signals
through the antenna in the rear ...