Why Should Wiper Blades Be Lifted Up?

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It is to maximize the lifespan of the wiper blades. Functions of lifting wiper blades: In summer, the weather is quite hot, and the thin rubber blades of the wipers are prone to deformation and aging under prolonged high temperatures. Over time, they may fail to clean rainwater effectively, increasing the risk of accidents. In winter, due to low temperatures, snow can cause the wipers and windshield to freeze together. Winter windshield washer fluid has an ice-melting effect, but it only sprays when the wipers are operating. Therefore, if the wipers are frozen, the washer fluid cannot be sprayed, preventing timely and effective ice removal. Precautions: In winter, do not use the wipers to clean the windshield first thing in the morning. Rashly turning on the wipers may tear the rubber surface of the blades, rendering them ineffective, or even damage the wiper motor. To melt ice, never pour hot water directly onto the windshield, as the temperature difference may cause it to crack. The correct method is to turn on the air conditioning, set it to hot air, activate the defrost and defog functions, and let the car warm up slowly to melt the ice.