KIA P2M Posts Favorite Raising Windshield Wipers for Service Do you know the proper procedure for servicing windshield wipers? Certain Kia vehicles require the wiper arms to be raised to a vertical position to avoid damaging paint on the edge of the hood. Check out the full list below! SEDANS K900: 2015~Optima: 2016~Cadenza: 2017~Stinger: 2018~Forte: 2019~K5: 2021~ SUVS/CROSSOVERS Telluride: 2020~Sorento: 2021~Carnival: 2022~Sportage: 2023~ EVS/HYBRIDS Niro: 2023~EV6: 2023~ Procedure for Raising/Lowering Windshield Wiper Blades Turn the ignition ON (engine OFF) and then turn ignition OFF.Within 3 seconds after ignition OFF, raise the wiper control stalk and hold it for more than 2 seconds.The wiper arms will move upward and stop in the vertical position. They may now be moved away from the windshield for serviceAfter service, place the wiper arms on the windshield.Turn the ignition ON (engine OFF) and raise the wiper control stalk up to return the wipers to the normal position.Turn the ignition OFF. It’s important to follow these steps as vehicle damage caused by incorrectly servicing windshield wiper blades is NOT COVERED by warranty. Any related claims may be subject to denial or chargeback by KUS, so be sure to bookmark this post for reference next time you need to service wipers and check out PitStop PS299 for more information! As always, use KGIS to find the most current service information and thank you for supporting Kia Technical Training! KGIS Wiper Service Mode Technical More Kia P2M Posts We’d love your feedback! Email Address* Please help us by providing feedback that could make the ePRG work even better for you.*Rate Your Experience*Rate Your ExperienceExcellentPretty goodNeutralNot so greatTerrible KiaExpert@Home × My Kia Expert@Home* is a nationwide program (for a limited time only) that offers a complementary, personalized, & premium follow-up features demonstration for the EV9 in person or virtually.