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Maintenance
WIPER BLADES
Wiper blade maintenance
Windshield wiper blade
replacement
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NOTICE
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been
known to make the windshield diffi-
cult to clean.
CAUTION
Contamination of either the wind-
shield or the wiper blades with for-
eign matter can reduce the effective-
ness of the windshield wipers.
Common sources of contamination
are insects, tree sap, and hot wax
treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not
wiping properly, clean both the win-
dow and the blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse
thoroughly with clean water.
To prevent damage to the wiper
arms or other components, do
not attempt to move the wipers
manually.
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1. Turn the ignition swich off and
remove the key.
CAUTION
2. Push the wiper lever downward to
the one touch wiper position for
more than 2 seconds, then the
wiper blades will stop upward
position. (if equipped)
The use of a non-specified
wiper blade could result in
wiper malfunction and failure.
CAUTION
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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