SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE201
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumulations
of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may
cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending on
geographical area and frequency of use. If chattering,
marks, water lines or wet spots are present, clean the
wiper blades or replace as necessary.
The wiper blades and wiper arms should be inspected
periodically, not just when wiper performance problems
are experienced. This inspection should include the
following points:
Wear or uneven edges
Foreign material
Hardening or cracking
Deformation or fatigue
If a wiper blade or wiper arm is damaged, replace the
affected wiper arm or blade with a new unit. Do not
attempt to repair a wiper arm or blade that is damaged.
Front Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
1. Lift the wiper arm to raise the wiper blade off of the glass, until the wiper arm is in the full up position.
Wiper Blade With Release Tab In Locked Position
2. To disengage the wiper blade from the wiper arm, flip up the release tab on the wiper blade and while
holding the wiper arm with one hand, slide the wiper
blade down towards the base of the wiper arm.
Wiper Blade With Release Tab In Unlocked Position
CAUTION!
Do not allow the wiper arm to spring back against the
glass without the wiper blade in place or the glass may
be damaged.
1 — Wiper Blade
2 — Release Tab
3 — Wiper Arm
1 — Wiper Blade
2 — Release Tab
3 — Wiper Arm
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3. With the wiper blade disengaged, remove the wiper
blade from the wiper arm by holding the wiper arm
with one hand and separating the wiper blade from
the wiper arm with the other hand (move the wiper
blade toward the right side of the vehicle to separate
the wiper blade from the wiper arm).
Wiper Blade Removed From Wiper Arm
4. Gently lower the wiper arm onto the glass. Installing The Front Wipers
1. Lift the wiper arm off of the glass, until the wiper arm
is in the full up position.
2. Position the wiper blade near the hook on the tip of the wiper arm with the wiper release tab open and the
blade side of the wiper facing up and away from the
windshield.
3. Insert the hook on the tip of the arm through the opening in the wiper blade under the release tab.
4. Slide the wiper blade up into the hook on the wiper arm and rotate the wiper blade until it is flush against
the wiper arm. Fold down the latch release tab and
snap it into its locked position. Latch engagement will
be accompanied by an audible click.
5. Gently lower the wiper blade onto the glass.
Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
1. Lift the rear wiper arm pivot cap away from the glass to allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the
glass.
NOTE:
The rear wiper arm cannot be fully raised off the glass unless
the wiper arm pivot cap is unsnapped first. Attempting to fully
raise the rear wiper arm without unsnapping the wiper arm
pivot cap may damage the vehicle.
Wiper Pivot Cap In Unlocked Position
2. Lift the rear wiper arm fully off the glass.
Wiper Blade In Folded Out Position
1 — Wiper Blade
2 — Release Tab
3 — Wiper Arm
1 — Wiper Arm Pivot Cap
2 — Wiper Arm
1 — Wiper Blade
2 — Wiper Arm
3 — Wiper Arm Pivot Cap
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Camera ............................................................................92
Camera, Rear ..................................................................92
Capacities, Fluid ........................................................... 238
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................................................................93
Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 195
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................................... 205
Car Washes .................................................................. 233
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......................................... 169
Cargo Vehicle Loading..........................................................58
Cargo Load Floor ............................................................. 58
Cellular Phone .............................................................. 120
Certification Label ...........................................................93
Chains, Tire................................................................... 230
Change Oil Indicator ....................................................... 63
Changing A Flat Tire ..................................................... 173
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................................................... 218
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) .........74
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............................... 167
Checks, Safety.............................................................. 167
Child Restraint.............................................................. 153
Child Restraints Booster Seats.......................................................... 155
Center Seat LATCH ................................................. 160Child Seat Installation ................................... 162
, 163
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ................. 161
Infant And Child Restraints .................................... 154 Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .............. 156Older Children And Child Restraints ...................... 155
Seating Positions .................................................... 156
Using The Top Tether Anchorage........................... 165
Clean Air Gasoline........................................................ 236 Cleaning
Wheels .....................................................................229
Climate Control ............................................................... 44 Manual ....................................................................... 44
Rear ............................................................................ 47
Cold Weather Operation ................................................. 77
Compact Spare Tire ...................................................... 228
Contract, Service .......................................................... 242
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..........................205
Cooling System ............................................................. 204 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ....................................205
Coolant Level ...........................................................205
Cooling Capacity ...................................................... 238
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....................................... 205Drain, Flush, And Refill............................................204
Inspection ...................................................... 204
, 205
Points To Remember............................................... 206
Pressure Cap ...........................................................205
Radiator Cap ............................................................205 Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 204
, 238
Corrosion Protection ..................................................... 232
Cruise Control ................................................................. 86
Cruise Light ..................................................................... 72
Customer Assistance ....................................................240
Cybersecurity ................................................................ 104
DDaytime Running Lights ................................................. 39
Dealer Service............................................................... 197
Defroster, Windshield ...................................................167
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ............................................ 42
Diagnostic System, Onboard.......................................... 73
Dimmer Switch Headlight .................................................................... 39 Dipsticks
Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 196
Disable Vehicle Towing ................................................ 190
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................................... 205
Door Ajar .................................................................. 68
, 69
Door Ajar Light ......................................................... 68, 69
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................................................... 23
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water .................................................. 103
EElectric Brake Control System ..................................... 122Anti-Lock Brake System .......................................... 121Traction Control System ......................................... 125
Electric Parking Brake.................................................... 79
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ................................ 123
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ..................... 68
Emergency Braking ...................................................... 131
Emergency Gas Can Refueling .................................... 187
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ......................................... 170Jacking ............................................................ 173
, 175
Jump Starting .......................................................... 185
Overheating ............................................................. 187
Towing...................................................................... 190
Emission Control System Maintenance ........................ 74
Engine ........................................................................... 195 Air Cleaner ............................................................... 198Block Heater .............................................................. 78
Break-In Recommendations..................................... 78
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Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Descriptions)........70Warning Lights And Messages .......................................67
Warranty Information................................................... 242
Washers, Windshield ................................................... 196
Washing Vehicle ........................................................... 233
Water Driving Through ....................................................... 103
Wheel And Wheel Tire Care ......................................... 229
Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim ......................................... 229 Wind Buffeting ................................................................ 55
Window Fogging .............................................................. 48
Windows .......................................................................... 54
Power ......................................................................... 54
Windshield Defroster ....................................................167
Windshield Washers ..............................................42
, 196
Fluid.......................................................................... 196
Windshield Wiper Blades ............................................. 201
Wipers Blade Replacement ......................................... 201
Wipers, Intermittent........................................................ 42
Wrecker Towing ............................................................190
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