Kia Soul: 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.
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.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, do not attempt to move
the wipers ...
See also:
Rear Glass Defogger Switch Installation
1.
Install the heater and A/C control unit.
2.
Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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Cargo area cover (if equipped)
Use the cargo area cover to hide items stored in the cargo area.
To use the cargo area cover, insert the 4 edges into the slots.
WARNING - Objects
Do not place objects on the cargo area ...
Adjustment
1.
After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the hood (B)
by moving it up or down, or right or left.
2.
Adjust the hood height by ...