CAUTION
Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to clean windows.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use petrol, paraffi n, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases:
Be careful not to pinch hands or fi ngers 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.
Contamination of either the windscreen 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.
Replacing Windscreen Wiper Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, do not try to sweep the wiper arm by hand.
NOTE
To prevent damage to the wiper arm blades when raising both the driver and passenger side wiper arms, raise the driver side wiper arm fi rst. Conversely, when setting down the wiper arms, set the passenger side wiper arm down fi rst.
(Type A)
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the windscreen let the wiper arm down easily, do not let it slap down on the windscreen.
CAUTION
You need to use them again.
So do not use the driver's side metal stiffeners on the passenger's side, or vice versa.
Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.
(Type B)
Compress the clip and slide the assembly downward; then lift it off the arm.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the windscreen let the wiper arm down easily, don't let it slap down on the windscreen.
CAUTION
You need to use them again.
So don't use the driver's side metal stiffeners on the passenger's side, or vice versa.
Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE
Install the blade so that the tabs are toward the bottom of the wiper arm.
Replacing Rear Window Wiper Blade (Hatchback)
When the wiper no longer cleans well, the blade is probably worn or cracked.
Replace it.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arm and other components, do not move the wiper by hand.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the rear window, do not let the wiper arm fall on it.
CAUTION
Do not bend or discard the stiffeners.
You need to use them again.
Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.
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