NISSAN 2012 LEAF - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 302)

Pulling up the wiper arm
The wiper arm should be in the up position when
replacing the wiper.
Pull up the wiper arm manually or using the
wiper rise-up function.
Type A
Wiper rise-up function:
To pull up the wiper arm, pull the lever
*
1 within
one minute after the power switch is turned off.
The wiper operation stops in mid-operation and
wiper arm can be pulled up.
To lower the wiper arm, place the wiper arm in
the down position and then push the lever
*
2 up
once after the power switch is turned on.
CAUTION
Do not operate the windshield wiper
while arm is pulled up. The wiper arm or
hood may be damaged.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-13