Kia Sportage: Wiper blades

Replacing front wiper blade

Procedure

1. Switch off the vehicle.

2. Move the wiper switch to the single-wipe (1x/MIST) position.

3. Hold the wiper switch in that position for more than 2 seconds.

4. Type A (if equipped)

   • Raise the wiper arm away from the windscreen.

   • Lift the clip on the wiper blade, then pull the blade assembly down and remove it from the arm.

   • Fit the new blade assembly securely onto the wiper arm.

5. Carefully lower the wiper arm onto the windscreen.

6. Switch the vehicle on. The wiper arms will return to their normal operating position.

Replacing rear wiper blade

Procedure

1. Switch off the vehicle.

2. Move the wiper switch to the single-wipe (1x/MIST) position.

3. Hold the wiper switch in that position for more than 2 seconds.

4. Raise the rear wiper arm and pull the blade assembly out of the arm.

5. Lift the wiper blade, then pull it away from the assembly to remove it.

6. Install the new blade assembly by placing its centre section into the slot in the wiper arm. Push it in until it clicks into place.

   After fitting the blade, lower the arm onto the rear windscreen. Turn the ignition to ON and operate the wiper to confirm that the blade is installed correctly.

7. Gently try to pull the blade assembly to check that it is firmly secured.

Tip

To help prevent damage to the wiper arms and related components, have the wiper blades replaced by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.

Caution

• Do not use petrol, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents on or near the wiper blades.

• Do not try to move the wipers by hand.

• Use only the specified type of wiper blade. An unsuitable blade may malfunction or fail.

• Do not let a raised wiper arm fall against the windscreen; the impact may chip or crack the glass.

• Applying excessive force to the wiper arm while pulling off the blade can damage its centre section.

• The wipers may not operate for approximately 10 seconds if they are switched on without washer fluid or while the blades are frozen. This is not a malfunction: the wiper motor’s overload protection system has been activated.

• When cleaning the front windscreen, raise the wiper blades and rinse the glass with a water hose, then wipe it with a clean towel. Also clean the blades if grease or wax has been applied to them.

Note

Commercial hot waxes used by automatic car washes can make the windscreen harder to clean. Kia Sportage owners are responsible for washing and maintaining the vehicle with suitable methods and materials.

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