Kia Soul: Wipers and washers / Heated washer nozzle (if equipped)
The heated washer nozzle function defreeze the washer nozzles in freezing weather.
The heated washer nozzle will turn on and off automatically when the ignition switch is in ON or when the engine is running in following conditions:
- Turns ON when the outside temperature is below 5°C, and OFF when it is over
10°C.
- The washer fluid defreezing speed may be slower when the ignition is in ON, than
compared to when the engine is running.
- When the ignition is in ON, after 20 minutes of operation, the system will turn
off automatically to prevent possible battery discharge.
- After the engine is running, the washer fluid will defrost after 5 to 10 minutes.
- If the engine has been started within the operating temperature, the heated nozzle
remains ON even after 20 minutes.
NOTICE
In below conditions, the heated washer nozzle may not function properly.
- The washer fluids in the washer reservoir is frozen.
- Outside temperature sensor is malfunctioning.
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