Body Lubrication; Wiper Blades; Owner Maintenance- Page 444

Body Lubrication

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Body Lubrication

All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should be
lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
 
Make sure the hood's secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.

Wiper Blades

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Wiper Blades

CAUTION

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Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to affect 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 
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 fingers
as it may cause injury, or damage the
wipers. When washing or servicing the
vehicle, make sure the wiper lever is in

the 

 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.
 

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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