Kia Carens: Maintenance / Washer fluid
Checking the washer fluid level
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir and add fluid if necessary.
Plain water may be used if washer fluid is not available. However, use washer
solvent with antifreeze characteristics in cold climates to prevent freezing.
WARNING - Coolant
- Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid reservoir.
- Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed on the
windshield and may cause loss of vehicle control or damage to paint and body
trim.
- Windshield Washer fluid agents contain some amounts of alcohol and can
be flammable under certain circumstances. Do not allow sparks or flame to contact
the washer fluid or the washer fluid reservoir. Damage to the vehicle or occupants
could occur.
- Windshield washer fluid is poisonous to humans and animals. Do not drink
and avoid contacting windshield washer fluid. Serious injury or death could
occur.
Check the fluid level in the reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap and adding brake/clutch fluid ...
Checking the parking brake
Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting the number of “clicks’’ heard
while fully applying it from the released position. Also, the parking brake alone
sh ...
Other information:
Rain and wet roads can make driving dangerous, especially if you’re not prepared
for the slick pavement. Here are a few things to consider when driving in the rain:
A heavy rainfall will make it harder to see and will increase the distance
needed to stop your vehicle, so slow down.
Keep your ...
With the immobilizer system, whenever you insert your ignition key into the ignition
switch and turn it to ON, it checks and determines and verifies if the ignition
key is valid or not.
If the key is valid, the engine will start.
If the key is invalid, the engine will not start.
To deactivate the ...