Kia Soul: Wipers and washers / Windshield wipers

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2025 Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Wipers and washers / Windshield wipers

Operates as follows when the ignition switch is turned ON.

1. MIST/˅: For a single wiping cycle, move the lever to this (MIST/˅ ) position and release it. The wipers will operate continuously if the lever is held in this position.

2. OFF / O: Wiper is not in operation.

3. INT / ---: Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use this mode in a light rain or mist. To vary the speed setting, turn the speed control knob.

4. LO / 1: Normal wiper speed

5. HI / 2: Fast wiper speed

NOTICE

If there is heavy accumulation of snow or ice on the windshield, defrost the windshield for about 10 minutes, or until the snow and/or ice is removed before using the windshield wipers to ensure proper operation. If you do not remove the snow and/or ice before using the wiper and wash-er, it may damage the wiper and washer system.

Auto control

Kia Soul. Windshield wipers

The rain sensor (A) located on the upper end of the windshield glass senses the amount of rainfall and controls the wiping cycle for the proper interval. The more it rains, the faster the wiper operates. When the rain stops, the wiper stops.

To vary the speed setting, turn the speed control knob (1).

If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode when the ignition switch is ON, the wiper will operate once to perform a selfcheck of the system. Set the wiper to OFF (O) position when the wiper is not in use.

CAUTION

When the ignition switch is ON and the windshield wiper switch is placed in the AUTO mode, use caution in the following situations to avoid any injury to the hands or other parts of the body:

CAUTION

Wipers and washers
  A: Wiper speed control (front) 1. MIST / ˅ – Single wipe 2. OFF / O – Off 3. INT / --- – Intermittent wipe AUTO* – Auto control wipe 4. LO / 1 – Low wiper speed 5. HI / 2 – High wiper ...

Windshield washers
In the OFF (O) position, pull the lever gently toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield and to run the wipers 1-3 cycles. Use this function when the windshield is dirty. The spray and wiper ...

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