Windshield wiper cleaning and replacement

[RetSab]

While cleaning my windshield I discovered the wipers do not lift to the "up" position, they only raise a few inches then hit the edge of the hood. Went through my dog eared manual, after only 2 weeks of ownership, and found a procedure for getting the wipers to raise up to a vertical position for replacement. Sort of a PAIN!

 

[SC300ES]

Probably have to put them in "winter mode" as is with certain cars

 

[jw_tx21]

While cleaning my windshield I discovered the wipers do not lift to the "up" position, they only raise a few inches then hit the edge of the hood. Went through my dog eared manual, after only 2 weeks of ownership, and found a procedure for getting the wipers to raise up to a vertical position for replacement. Sort of a PAIN!

Yes, there is a YouTube video for Kia Wiper Service Mode.

 

[ucinn]

Stinger is like that too..kind of a pain

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[BabyRide]

Yes, there is a YouTube video for Kia Wiper Service Mode.

Dumb design!

 

[mrluckee]

Yes, there is a YouTube video for Kia Wiper Service Mode.

Yah i noticed that as well, for the location having winter season like here in Illinois, that feature in kia wiper is pain in the ass, instead of raising up at once , when having snow and clean it asap, then i need to go inside push start button and lift the wiper leveler, etc

 

[TheNip73]

Yah i noticed that as well, for the location having winter season like here in Illinois, that feature in kia wiper is pain in the ass, instead of raising up at once , when having snow and clean it asap, then i need to go inside push start button and lift the wiper leveler, etc

Get used to it. This is becoming the new normal. I think it has to do with hood placement location for safety reasons.

 

[2020Telly]

It’s not just Kia. BMW and VW have been doing this for years and I think newer Toyota’s and Lexus models have wipers below the hood and require the service mode. Might have to do with safety and aerodynamics for noise and gas mileage.

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[TheNip73]

It’s not just Kia. BMW and VW have been doing this for years and I think newer Toyota’s and Lexus models have wipers below the hood and require the service mode. Might have to do with safety and aerodynamics for noise and gas mileage.

Add Volvo to the list.

 

[mrluckee]

Get used to it. This is becoming the new normal. I think it has to do with hood placement location for safety reasons.

Oh okay, its my first time to have Kia