VW Jetta VI 6 owners manual page 335

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¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS Factory-installed wiper blades have a graphite coating. The graphite coating lets the wiper blades glide smoothly over the windshield. If this coating is worn or damaged, the wipers may grab or squeak. Check all wiper blades regularly. Wiper blades that grab and squeak must be replaced if worn or damaged and cleaned if dirty ⇒ . Replace worn or damaged wiper blades immediately. Replacement blades may be purchased from any authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Lifting and tilting windshield wiper arms Move the wiper arms to the service position before lifting them away from the windshield ⇒Windshield wipers and washer. It is not possible to lift the wiper arms away from the windshield when they are not in the service position. When lifting or replacing a wiper blade on a window, grip it only by its mounting and not by the blade itself. Cleaning the wiper blades x Lift the wiper arm(s) away from the windshield. x Using a soft cloth, carefully remove dust and dirt from the wiper blades. x If the blades are very dirty, carefully clean them with a sponge or cloth⇒ . x Carefully fold the wiper arm back down onto the windshield. Changing wiper blades x Lift the wiper arm(s) away from the windshield. x Press and hold the release button⇒ fig. 171 (1). x While lifting the wiper blade in the direction of the wiper arm, pull off the wiper blade in the direioctn of the arrow. This may require moderate force. x Install a new wiper blade osamf e length and type onto the wiper arm by pushing in the opposite direction of the arrow until it latches. x Carefully fold the wiper arm back down onto the windshield. WARNING Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and severe injuries. x Always change wiper blades if they are damaged or worn, and if they cannot clean the windows sufficiently. NOTICE x Damaged or dirty wiper blades can scratch the windshield . x Solvents, abrasive sponges and sharp-edged objects will damage the graphite coating on the wiper blades. x Do not clean the windows with gasoline, nail polish remover, paint thinner or similar fluids . x To help prevent damage to the engine hood and the windshield wiper arms, lift the wiper arms away from the windshield only when they are in the service position.

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