Owner Maintenance; Replacing Windshield Wiper ; Wiper Blades- Page 193

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F

Replace the filter according to Scheduled 
Maintenance (page 8-3).

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.

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Replacing Windshield Wiper 
Blades

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

Wiper Blades

Hot waxes applied by automatic car 
washes have been known to affect the 
cleanability of windows.

To prevent damage to the wiper blades, 
don’t use gasoline, kerosene, paint 
thinner, or other solvents on or near 
them.

To prevent damage to the wiper arms 
and other components, don’t move the 
wipers by hand.

CAUTION

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CAUTION

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