Kia Optima: Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance - Wiper Blades - Maintenance - Kia Optima MS/Magentis 2000-2005 Owners ManualKia Optima: Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance

Contamination of either the windshield and wiper blades with foreign matter such as insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments used by some commercial car washes can reduce wiper effectiveness. 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.

Wiper Blades
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked, and require replacement. ✽ NOTICE To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint ...

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Air Intake Control Switch
This is used to select fresh outside air or recirculation of the inside air. WARNING Continued climate control system operation in the recirculated air position may allow humidity to incr ...

Replacement
1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. 2. Remove wheel nuts, front wheel and tire from front hub. ...

Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield 1. Select any fan speed except “0” position. 2. Select desired temperature. 3. Select the or position. 4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected automaticall ...

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