Wiper Blades; Blade Inspection; Blade Replacement - Hyundai Santa Fe Owner's Manual

WIPER BLADES

Blade inspection

Contamination of either the wind-
screen or the wiper blades with for-
eign matter can reduce the effective-
ness of the windscreen wipers.
Common sources of contamination
are insects, tree sap, and hot wax
treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not
wiping properly, clean both the win-
dow and the blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse
thoroughly with clean water.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, arms or other compo-
nents, do not:
• Use petrol, kerosene, paint thin-
ner, or other solvents on or near
them.
• Attempt to move the wipers
manually.
• Use non-specified wiper blades.
i
Information
Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-
matic car washes have been known to
make the windscreen difficult to clean.
i
Information
Wiper blades are a consumable item
and normal wear of the wipers may not
be covered by your vehicle warranty.

Blade replacement

When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
or other components, do not attempt
to move the wipers manually.
NOTICE
The use of a non-specified wiper
blade could result in wiper mal-
function and failure.
NOTICE
• In order to prevent damage to the
bonnet and the wiper arms, the
wiper arms should only be lifted
when in the top wiping position.
• Always return the wiper arms to
the windscreen before driving.
Front windscreen wiper service
positions
This vehicle has a "hidden" wiper
design which means that the wipers
cannot be lifted when they are in
their bottom resting position.
1. Within 20 seconds of turning off
the engine, hold the wiper lever
down to the position for about
2 seconds until the wipers move to
the top wipe position.
2. At this time you can lift the wipers
off the windscreen.
3. Gently put the wipers back down
onto the windscreen.
4. Turn the wipers to any ON position
to return the wipers to the bottom
resting position.
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