1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away from the glass.
2. Squeeze the locking tabs to release the blade from the arm and pull the blade away from the arm to remove it.
3. Attach the new blade to the arm and snap it into place.
Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance.
Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the windshield.
To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers.
The layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the wiper rubber element.
Checking the wiper blades
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of the blade
to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid or water
applied with a soft sponge or cloth. ...
Air filter(s)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal
burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
When changing th ...
Other materials:
Windshield wipers
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before switching on the windshield
wipers.
Note: Make sure you switch off the windshield wipers before entering a
car wash.
Note: Clean the windshield and wiper blades if they begin to leave
streaks
or smears. If that does not resolve the issue, install ...
Special operating conditions
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following conditions,
you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you
occasionally operate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is
not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see ...
Diagnosis and Testing
Roof Opening Panel
Special Tool(s)
Principles of Operation
Roof Opening Panel
The roof opening panel assembly uses an integrated motor and module to
operate the roof opening panel. The roof opening panel motor and module are
installed new as an assembly. The roof opening panel is an electronicall ...