Blade Replacement

When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked and must be replaced.

To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, do not try to move the wipers by hand.

Non-genuine wiper blades may cause malfunction and/or failure of the wipers. Kia-certified parts are recommended.

Front Windshield Wiper Blade

To inspect or replace the windshield wiper blades and prevent damage to the hood, move the windshield wipers to the service position as follows:

After turning the engine off, move the wiper switch to the single wipe (MIST) position within 20 seconds and hold the switch for more than 2 seconds until the wiper blade is in the fully raised position.

WARNING - Wiper arms

• Do not let the wiper arm drop onto the windshield, as it may chip or crack the windshield.
• Do not pull the wiper arm forward, as the hood paint may be chipped.

Enter

1. Raise the wiper arm.

2. Lift the wiper blade clip. Then pull the blade assembly down and remove it.

3. Install the new blade assembly.

4. Return the wiper arm to the windshield.

5. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The wiper arms will return to their normal operating position.

Type B

1. Raise the wiper arm and rotate the wiper blade assembly to release the plastic latch.

2. Squeeze the clip and slide the blade assembly downward.

3. Remove it from the arm.

4. Install the new blade assembly.

5. Return the wiper arm to the windshield.

6. Turn the ignition to the ON position. The wiper arms will return to their normal operating position.