It's pretty simple to prop the blades up on their ends on the windshield
too.
This time of year it's just a good idea if the car/van is not in covered
parking.

bob

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>
> I've seen this on a number of vehicles -- IIRC Suby Outback and Honda
> Accord included.  It should unstick the blade from the glass so you
> don't rip the blade or wreck the linkage -- but of course it has to
> have been running long enough before you try, which makes me wonder
> about its practical utility.  I think my Accord had it, but I can't
> remember what if anything the manual said about it.
>
> d
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