Windshield Replacement; Gas Strut(s); Vehicle Care- Page 226

2019 Buick encore Owner Manual

Model Year
2014 Dodge Charger SRT Owner Manual

Table of Contents

01-In Brief_en_US
03-Seats and Restraints_en_US
05-Instruments and Controls_en_US
09-Driving and Operating_en_US
10-Vehicle Care_en_US
Vehicle Care
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Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

12163005) - 2019 - crc - 9/17/18

Vehicle Care

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Caution

Damage may occur if the wiper
blades are not in contact with the
windshield before turning on the
wiper system.

Rear Wiper Blade Replacement

The rear wiper blade and wiper arm
have a cover for protection. The
cover must be removed before the
wiper blade can be replaced.

To remove the cover:

1. Slide a plastic tool under the

cover and push upward to
unsnap.

2. Slide the cover toward the

wiper blade tip to unhook it
from the blade assembly.

3. Remove the cover.

4. After wiper blade replacement,

ensure that the cover hook
slides into the slot in the blade
assembly.

5. Snap the cover down to

secure.

To replace the wiper blade:

1. Lift the wiper arm away from

the windshield.

2. Push the release lever (2) to

disengage the hook and push
the wiper arm (1) out of the
blade assembly (3).

3. Push the new blade assembly

securely on the wiper arm until
the release lever clicks into
place.

4. Replace the wiper cover.

Windshield Replacement

Driver Assistance Systems

When a windshield replacement is
needed and the vehicle is equipped
with a front-looking camera sensor
for the Driver Assistance Systems,
the windshield must be installed
according to GM specifications for
these systems to work properly. If it
is not, there may be unexpected
behavior and/or messages from
these systems.

Acoustic Windshield

The vehicle is equipped with an
acoustic windshield. If the
windshield needs to be replaced, be
sure to get an acoustic windshield
so you will continue to have the
benefits an acoustic windshield can
provide.

Gas Strut(s)

This vehicle is equipped with gas
strut(s) to provide assistance in
lifting and holding open the hood/
trunk/liftgate system in full open
position.

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  • 1. Slide a plastic tool under the cover and push upward to unsnap.
  • 2. Slide the cover toward the wiper blade tip to unhook it from the blade assembly.
  • 3. Remove the cover.
  • 4. After wiper blade replacement, ensure that the cover hook slides into the slot in the blade assembly.
  • 5. Snap the cover down to secure.
  • 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
  • 2. Push the release lever (2) to disengage the hook and push the wiper arm (1) out of the blade assembly (3).
  • 3. Push the new blade assembly securely on the wiper arm until the release lever clicks into place.
  • 4. Replace the wiper cover.