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Wiper Blades

Contamination of the windshield or wiper blades with foreign substances may reduce the effectiveness of the windshield wipers.

If the blades are not wiping properly, clean both the window and the blades with glass cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse thoroughly with clean water.

When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked. Replace the wipers with new ones.

  • 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 manually.

  • To prevent damage:

    • Never use non-specified wiper blades.

    • Lift the wiper arms when in the top wiping position.

    • Always return the wiper arms to the windshield before driving.

Front windshield wiper blade replacement

2C_FrontWiperReplacementProcedure

This vehicle has a "hidden" wiper design that cannot be lifted when in their bottom resting position.

Within 20 seconds of turning off the engine, lift and hold the wiper lever down to the MIST position for about 2 seconds until the wipers move to the top wipe position.

  • At this time you can lift the wipers off the windshield.

  1. Lift the wipers off the windshield.

  2. Rotate wiper blade to access the clip.

    2C_FrontWiperReplacementProcedure_1

  3. While pushing the clip (1), pull down the wiper blade. Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.

    2C_FrontWiperReplacementProcedure_2

  4. Install a new wiper blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.

  5. Gently put the wipers back down onto the windshield.

  6. With the Engine Start/Stop button in the ON position, turn the wiper switch to any ON position to return the wipers to the bottom resting position.

  • Avoid the wipers from touching the windshield when the wiper blade is disassembled to prevent windshield damage.

  • The wiper may not operate for about 10 seconds if the wiper is operated without washer fluid or the blades are frozen to prevent damage to the motor.

Rear window wiper blade replacement

  1. Within 20 seconds after the engine is turned off, pull down the wiper lever to MIST position for over 2 seconds until the wiper moves down to the bottom middle part.

  2. Raise the wiper arm.

  3. Press the wiper blade slot. Then remove the wiper blade.

    2C_RearWiperReplacementProcedure_1

  4. Insert a new wiper blade into the wiper arm until an audible "click" sounds.

    2C_RearWiperReplacementProcedure_2

  5. If the replacement is complete, put down the wiper arm onto the rear windshield, and turn the Engine Start/Stop button to ON and operate the wipers to check the blade is installed correctly.

The rear wiper may not operate for about 10 seconds if the wiper is operated without washer fluid or the blades are frozen to prevent damage to the motor.