2017-Focus-Owners Manual

Maintenance

Service Position

Note: You can also move the wiper arms to the service position manually when the ignition is off. Do not move the wiper arms to the service position manually when the ignition is on. Thewiper arms lock when you switch the ignition on. Changing theWindshieldWiper Blades Note: Do not hold the wiper blade when lifting the wiper arm.

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E75184 Set the windshield wipers in the service position to change the wiper blades. The windshield wipers return to the starting position when you switch the ignition on. Note: You can use the service position in winter to provide easier access to the wiper blades for freeing them from snow and ice. Make sure the windshield is free from snow and ice before you switch the ignition on. 1. Switch the ignition on.

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E129990 2 1. Lift the wiper arm and then press the wiper blade locking buttons together. Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does not spring back against the glass when the wiper blade is not attached. 2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade. 3. Remove the wiper blade. 4. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks into place. CHANGING THE REARWIPER BLADES Note: Do not hold the wiper blade when lifting the wiper arm.

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2. Switch the ignition off and press and hold thewiper lever in positionAwithin three seconds. 3. Release the wiper lever when the windshield wipers reach the service position.

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