Kia Seltos: Features of your vehicle / Mirrors
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The Kia Seltos is equipped with inside and outside rearview mirrors to help provide a clear view of objects and traffic behind the vehicle. Proper mirror adjustment is important before every drive.
Inside rearview mirror
Adjust the inside rearview mirror so that the center view through the rear window is clearly visible. Make this adjustment before you start driving the Kia Seltos.
Do not place objects in the rear seat or cargo area that could block your view through the rear window.
WARNING
Mirror adjustment
Do not adjust the rearview mirror while the vehicle is moving. Adjusting the mirror while driving may distract the driver and could result in loss of control.
NOTICE
Do not modify the inside mirror in any manner, including installing an additional wide mirror. Improper modification may cause injury during an accident or during air bag deployment.
CAUTION
Cleaning mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar soft material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly onto the mirror, because liquid may enter the mirror housing and cause damage.
Outside rearview mirror
The Kia Seltos is equipped with both left-hand and right-hand outside rearview mirrors to help the driver monitor traffic, lane position, and objects behind or beside the vehicle.
Be sure to adjust the mirror angles before driving so that you have a clear view along both sides of the Kia Seltos.
The outside mirrors can be adjusted remotely using the mirror control switch. The mirror heads can also be folded back to help prevent damage during an automatic car wash, while parking in tight spaces, or when passing through a narrow street.
WARNING
Estimating distances accurately
Objects reflected in the outside rearview mirror may be closer than they appear. Do not estimate the distance of vehicles behind you only by looking in the mirror, as this may increase the risk of an accident. Convex mirrors are used only for the passenger-side rearview mirror.
If the mirror is jammed with ice, do not adjust it by force. Use an approved spray de-icer, not radiator antifreeze, to release the frozen mechanism, or move the Kia Seltos to a warm place and allow the ice to melt naturally.
WARNING
Mirror adjustment
Do not adjust or fold the outside rearview mirrors while the Kia Seltos is moving. Doing so may distract the driver and could result in loss of vehicle control.
Other information:
Kia Seltos SP2 (2021-2026) Owner's Manual: Exterior care
Use the following information to maintain the exterior of your Kia Seltos. Keeping the exterior clean is not only visually pleasing, but also helps protect paint, trim, lamps, and body components from wear, contamination, and environmental damage. NOTICE If the Kia Seltos is parked near a stainless signboard, glass building, or other highly reflective structure, reflected sunlight may damage plastic exterior trim such as the bumper, spoiler, trim pieces, lamps, or outside mirrors.Kia Seltos SP2 (2021-2026) Owner's Manual: Windshield defrosting and defogging
When the Kia Seltos windshield is covered with frost, fog, or moisture, the front view may become blurred. Remove frost and moisture before driving to maintain clear visibility and safer vehicle control. WARNING Windshield heating Do not use the or position during cooling operation in extremely humid weather. The temperature difference between the outside air and the windshield may cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog, reducing visibility.