How to Lift the Wiper Blades Up?
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Methods to lift the wiper blades up: 1. Turn off the engine; 2. Press the windshield washer switch within 10 seconds, and the wiper blades will automatically move to the middle position of the windshield; 3. Lift the wiper blades up manually. The wiper blade is a blade-shaped structure installed in front of the windshield, composed of a motor, reducer, four-bar linkage, wiper arm spindle, and wiper blade assembly. Its function is to remove rain, snow, and dust that obstruct the view on the windshield. Maintenance methods for wiper blades: 1. After washing the car, promptly clean the water on the wiper blades and windshield; 2. Regularly check whether the wiper blades are cracked or damaged; 3. When parking outdoors for a long time, place the wiper blades in an upright position.
I was also confused about this when I first started driving, but later figured out a method to do it before car washes or in cold weather. After turning off the engine, first turn the key to the ON position but don't start the car. Then activate the wipers to make them sweep, and when they reach the upright position halfway through their movement, turn off the control lever to freeze them in place. This makes it easy to lift them up. Most cars work this way, but some newer models like Toyotas have a maintenance mode: quickly press the wiper switch twice within five seconds after shutting off the engine to directly lift the wipers. Pulling them hard can damage the wiper arm linkage, so handle them gently. Developing this habit can prevent the wiper blades from cracking when frozen to the glass, extending their lifespan and saving money. I do this every time I wash my car, taking the opportunity to clean leaves and dust off the rubber blades.
