Owner Maintenance; Maintenance and Care- Page 426

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

 Wiper  Blades

CAUTION

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  Hot waxes applied by automatic car 

washers have been known to aff ect the 
wiper's ability to clean windows.

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  To prevent damage to the wiper blades, 

do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint 
thinner, or other solvents on or near 
them.

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  When the wiper lever is in the AUTO 

position and the ignition is switched ON, 
the wipers may move automatically in 
the following cases:

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  If the windshield above the rain 

sensor is touched.

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  If the windshield above the rain 

sensor is wiped with a cloth.

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  If the windshield is struck with a hand 

or other object.

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  If the rain sensor is struck with a hand 

or other object from inside the vehicle.

  Be careful not to pinch hands or fi ngers 

as it may cause injury, or damage the 
wipers. When washing or servicing the 
vehicle, make sure the wiper lever is in 
the OFF position.

  Contamination of either the windshield or 
the blades with foreign matter can reduce 
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are 
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments 
used by some commercial car washes.

  If the blades are not wiping properly, 
clean the window and blades with a good 
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse 
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if 
necessary.

 Replacing Windshield Wiper 

Blades

            When  the  wipers  no  longer  clean  well,  the 
blades are probably worn or cracked.
  Replace  them.

CAUTION

  To prevent damage to the wiper arms 
and other components, do not try to 
sweep the wiper arm by hand.

   NOTE

  When raising both windshield wiper arms, 
raise the driver's side wiper arm fi rst. 
When lowering the wiper arms, slowly 
lower the wiper arm from the passenger's 
side fi rst while supporting it with your 
hand. Forcefully lowering the wiper arms 
could damage the wiper arm and blade, 
and may scratch or crack the windshield.

   1.   Raise  the  wiper  arm.
   2.   Open the clip and slide the blade 

assembly in the direction of the arrow.