Kia Forte: Maintenance / Wiper blades
Blade inspection

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:
When the FCA is not working properly,
the FCA warning light () will
illuminate and the warning message
will appear for a few seconds.
After the message disappears, the
master warning light () will
illuminate.
In this situation, have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized ...
The USB car charger allows drivers
to charge their digital devices their
digital devices such as smartphones
and tablets. Connect the device to
the USB port using a manufacturer
certified cable to begin charging.
Power is supplied to the USB car
charger in either the ACC state or
wi ...