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Checking the Wiper Blades

CAUTION: Only use cleaning products that have been approved for use on automotive glass and rubber. Inappropriate products may cause damage, smearing, or increased glare on the screen.

You should periodically check and clean the wiping edge of the wiper blade. Clean the blade edge using a soft cloth or sponge, and isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or windshield washer fluid. Also, check the blade rubber for cracks, splits, or roughness. Immediately replace the blade if any damage is found, to prevent damage to the glass.

Replacing Wiper Blades

Note: Replace the wiper blades at least every year for optimum performance.

The life expectancy of wiper blades can vary, depending on the geographical area and frequency of use. Poor wiper blade performance may result in chattering, skipping across the glass, leaving behind marks, streaks of water, or wet spots. Clean the wiper blades or replace them, as needed, if any of these conditions are present.

Replacing the Front Wiper Blades

CAUTION: Only install wiper blades that are the same length and identical to the original specification. Failure to do so may cause poor performance and damage to the wiper system.

Open the hood. See Hood Opening and Closing.
Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
Depress the locking tab while sliding the wiper blade away from the arm and remove it.
Installing a new wiper blade involves the reverse procedure of removing it. You should be able to hear and feel it click into place on the wiper arm.
Gently lower wiper blade back on to the windshield.

Note: Contact your nearest Lucid Service Center to order new wiper blades.

Cleaning Washer Jets

Warning: Do not operate the washer jets during cleaning. Windshield washer fluid may cause irritation to the eyes and skin. Always read and observe the washer fluid manufacturer’s instructions.

It is easier to clean the washer jets by first opening the hood because they are located on the wiper arms. See Hood Opening and Closing.

If a washer jet nozzle's perfomance may decrease if it becomes clogged with debris or build-up. There are several methods for removing any blockage:

Dip a small, soft-bristled brush (such as an old toothbrush), in warm water and scrub it in and around the nozzle to clear away any dirt or debris.
Use a can of compressed air to blow a concentrated stream of air into the clog to loosen any dirt or debris and to blow it away from the nozzle.
For more serious clogs, slide a thin piece of wire into the nozzle to clear any blockages.