Kia Niro: Wiper blades / Blade inspection
✽ NOTICE
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
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
Wiper blades
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Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked,
and require replacement.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, do not attempt to
move th ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
After disconnecting the vapor hose from the PCV valve, remove the PCV
valve.
2.
Reconnect the PCV valve to the vapor hose.
3.
Run the engine at idle, then put a finger over the open end of the PCV
v ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Fuses
A vehicle’s electrical system is protected from electrical overload damage by
fuses.
This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels, one located in the driver’s side panel
bolster, the others in the engine compartment near the battery.
If any of your vehicle’s lights, accessories, or controls d ...
