Wiper Blades - Porsche Cayenne Owner's Manual

Wiper Blades

f When wiper performance deteriorates, replace
the wiper blades in good time.
f Please observe the chapter "CAR CARE IN-
STRUCTIONS" on Page 284.
Caution!
Risk of damage if wiper arm accidentally
falls back onto the windshield.
f Always hold the wiper arm securely when re-
placing the wiper blade.
Risk of damage if wiper blades that are
frozen in place are loosened improperly.
f Thaw the wiper blades before loosening them.
Maintenance note
If the wiper blades rub or squeak, this can be as a
result of the following:
– If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car
wash, residues may adhere to the windshield.
These residues can only be removed using a
special cleaning solution.
Please contact your authorized Porsche dealer
for further information.
– The wiper blades may be damaged or worn.
f Replace damaged wiper blades as soon as
possible.
Replacing windshield wiper blades
Caution!
Risk of damage.
If the wiper blades are not changed properly,
they can come loose when the car is moving.
f Check whether the wiper blades are seated se-
curely.
The wiper blade must be pushed onto the wip-
er arm up to the stop.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Switch the windshield wipers off (position 0).
3. Switch ignition off.
4. Fold windshield wiper arm away from the wind-
shield.
5. Lift up wiper blade completely (arrow).
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