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Maintenance
Blade inspection
Contamination of either the windshield or
the wiper blades with foreign matter can
reduce the effectiveness of the wind-
shield wipers. Common sources of con-
tamination are insects, tree sap, and hot
wax treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not wip-
ing properly, clean both the window and
the blades with a good cleaner or mild
detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
clean water.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
arms or other components, do not:
• Use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner,
or other solvents on or near them.
•
Attempt to move the wipers manual-
ly.
• Use non-specified wiper blades.
Information
• Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-
matic car washes have been known to
make the windshield difficult to clean.
• Wiper blades are consumable items.
Normal wear of the wipers may not be
covered by your vehicle warranty.
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean ade-
quately, the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
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.
• Always return the wiper arms to the
windshield before driving.
• Do not allow the wiper arm to fall
against the windshield, since it may
chip or crack the windshield.
WIPER BLADES
