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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.
NOTICE
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.
 Information
Commercial hot waxes applied by 
automatic car washes have been known to 
make the windshield difficult to clean.
 Information
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.
NOTICE
•  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.
ORG3090020
1.  Within 20 seconds of turning off the 
engine, lift up (or push down) and 
hold the wiper lever to the MIST (or 1x) 
position for about 2 seconds until the 
wipers move to the top wipe position.
2.  At this time you can lift the wipers off 
the windshield.
 Information
This vehicle has a “hidden” wiper design 
which means that the wipers cannot be 
lifted manually when they are in their 
bottom resting position.