WIPER BLADES
Blade Inspection
Blade Replacement
NOTICE
Contamination of either the wind-
shield or the wiper blades with for-
eign matter can reduce the effective-
ness of the windshield wiper func-
tionality. Common sources of con-
tamination 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
clean cloth dampened with washer
fluid.
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, arms or other compo-
nents, 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.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper
arms or other components, do not
attempt to move the wipers manu-
ally.
NOTICE
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Information
The use of a non-specified wiper
blade could result in wiper mal-
function and failure.
Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-
matic car washes have been known to
make the windshield difficult to clean.
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.
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• Always return the wiper arms to
the windshield before driving.
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