Lubricate the external lock cylinders
twice a year. Apply a small amount of
high-quality lubricant directly into the
lock cylinder. If necessary, contact your
authorized dealer.
Note:
Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to affect
the wiper's ability to clean windows.
Blade Replacement
Proceed as follows:
1. Raise the wiper arm.
2. Open the clip and slide the blade
assembly in the direction of the arrow.
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gas, paraffin, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or near
them.
Wiper Blades
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
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 OFF position.
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.
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Clip
When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position and the ignition is cycled to the
ON mode, the wipers may move
When raising both windshield wiper
arms, raise the driver's side wiper arm
first.
automatically in the following cases:
When lowering the wiper arms, slowly
lower the wiper arm from the
If the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched.
passenger's side first 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.
If the windshield above the rain
sensor is wiped with a cloth.
If the windshield is struck with a hand
or other object.
Note: To prevent damage to the wiper
arms and other components, do not try
to sweep the wiper arm by hand.
If the rain sensor is struck with a
hand or other object from inside the
vehicle.
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