Kia Forte: Maintenance / Wiper blades
Blade inspection
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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 - Wiper blades
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
Filter inspection
The climate control air filter should
be replaced according to the
Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle
is operated in severely air-polluted
cities or on dusty rough roads f ...
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
or other components, do not attempt
to move the wip ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Components Location
1. Amplifier assembly
Schematic diagrams
Connector and Terminal function
[KRELL]
No.
Connector A
Connector B
1 ...
Odometer
Odometer
The odometer indicates the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
You will also find the odometer useful
to determine when periodic maintenance
should be performed.
- Odometer range :
0 ~ 1,599,999 km or 0 ~ 999,999
miles.
Outside Temperature Gauge
This gaug ...