2012 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 515

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use 1. Lift the pivot cap on the rear wiper arm upward, this washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt will allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the from a dry windshield or rear window. liftgate glass. Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield or rear window. Make sure that they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on to avoid damaging the blade. 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. Poor performance of blades may be present with chattering, marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary. 1 - Wiper Arm 2 - Pivot Cap 7