2006 Mazda MAZDA6 Owner's Manual - Page 298

Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page298 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:27 AM Black plate (298,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Wiper Blades CAUTION l NOTE Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to clean windows. To prevent damage to the wiper blades, don't use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them. l To prevent damage to the wiper arm blades when raising both the driver and passenger side wiper arms, raise the driver side wiper arm first. Conversely, when setting down the wiper arms, set the passenger side wiper arm down first. 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade assembly to expose the plastic locking clip. Compress the clip and slide the assembly downward; then lift it off the arm. Contamination of either the windshield or the blades with foreign matter can reduce wiper effectiveness. Common sources are insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments used by some commercial car washes. If the blades are not wiping properly, clean the window and blades with a good cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if necessary. qReplacing Windshield Wiper Blades When the wipers no longer clean well, the blades are probably worn or cracked. Replace them. Plastic locking clip CAUTION To prevent damage to the windshield let the wiper arm down easily, don't let it slap down on the windshield. CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, don't try to sweep the wiper arm by hand. 8-32 Form No.8U66-EA-05F