Kia Picanto JA Quiz

Wiper blades

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Blade inspection

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NOTE Hot waxes applied by automatic car washes are known to make the windshield difficult to clean.

Contamination of the windshield and the blades by foreign material can reduce wiper efficiency. Common sources of contamination are insects, tree resin, and the hot wax treatments used by some car washes. If the blades do not wipe well, clean both the glass and the blades with a good-quality dedicated cleaner or with mild soap, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.

WARNING To prevent damage to the blades, do not use petrol, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents on them or near them.

Blade replacement

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

WARNING To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, do not attempt to move the wipers by hand. WARNING Using a non-specified wiper blade may cause malfunctions and failures.
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Windshield wiper blade

1. Lift the wiper arm and rotate the blade assembly to expose its plastic clip.

WARNING Do not let the wiper arm drop against the windshield, as it may chip or crack.
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2. Press the clip and slide the blade assembly down.
3. Lift it off the arm.
4. Install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.

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Rear wiper blade replacement

1. Lift the wiper arm and pull off the blade.

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2. Install the new blade by inserting its center part into the slot of the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
3. Gently pull the blade to check that it is securely installed.

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