Make sure the following guidance has been read and fully understood before operating the wipers. Failure to follow the guidance could cause damage to the wiper blades, arms, mechanism, or windshield.
Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield.
Remove any snow, ice, or frost from the windshield, around the wiper arms and blades, and the cowl area, before operating the wipers.
Make sure the wipers do not stick to the glass during freezing or hot conditions.
Make sure the wiper blades are in the winter park position before lifting the arms away from the windshield. Failure to do so may result in damage to the hood. See WINTER PARK POSITION.
To avoid damage to the wiper blade, do not lift the wiper by the wiper blade. Always lift the wiper by the wiper arm.
Make sure the wipers are not in automatic rain sensing mode and are switched off before entering a car wash.
If the wipers leave smears on the glass after the vehicle has been washed, this may be due to wax or other residue. Should this occur, clean the glass with the recommended windshield washer fluid. See LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS.
The windshield is no longer wiped effectively and the automatic rain sensing mode degrades if the wipers become worn. Always replace worn or damaged wiper blades as soon as possible. The wipers service position moves the wipers to allow wiper blade replacement. See WIPERS SERVICE POSITION.
If the wipers become stuck or jammed, an electronic cut-out temporarily halts operation of the wipers. If this happens, switch off the wipers and the vehicle's ignition, when safe to do so. Clear any obstructions and free the wiper blades before attempting to switch on the vehicle's ignition.