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Maintenance
Wiper Blades
Blade inspection
Contamination of either the windshield or
the wiper blades with foreign matter can
reduce the effectiveness of the
windshield wipers.
Common sources of contamination are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes. If
the blades are not wiping properly, clean
both the window and the blades with a
good cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse
thoroughly with clean water.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
arms or other components, do not:
• Use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner,
or other solvents on or near them.
• Attempt to move the wipers manually.
• Use non-specified wiper blades.
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been known
to make the windshield difficult to clean.
Wiper blades are consumable items.
Normal wear of the wipers may not be
covered by your vehicle warranty.
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
• In order to prevent damage to the hood
and the wiper arms, the wiper arms
should only be lifted when in the top
wiping position.
• Always return the wiper arms to the
windshield before driving.
Front windshield wiper blade
replacement
1. Within 20 seconds of turning off the
engine, lift and hold the wiper lever to
the MIST position for about 2 seconds
until the wipers move to the top wipe
position.
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2. Lift up the wiper blade clip (1). Then pull
down the wiper blade (2). Remove the
wiper blade from the wiper arm.
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