2018-Flex-Owner's-Manual

Maintenance

Replace the wiper blades at least annually for optimum performance. Front Wiper Blades 1. Lift thewiper armaway from the glass. Note: Do not hold the wiper blade when lifting the wiper arm. Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does not spring back against the glass when the wiper blade is not attached.

7. While the engine is running, press the brake pedal and shift into neutral (N). 8. Allow the engine to run for at least one minute by pressing on the accelerator pedal. 9. Drive the vehicle at least 12 mi (20 km) to completely relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. Note: If you do not allow the engine to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy, the idle quality of your vehiclemay be adversely affected until the engine computer eventually relearns the idle trim and fuel trim strategy. Make sure that you dispose of old batteries in an environmentally friendly way. Seek advice from your local authority about recycling old batteries. CHECKING THEWIPER BLADES

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E165794 2. Release the wiper blade lock (A) and separate the wiper blade from the wiper arm.

3. Remove the wiper blade. 4. Install in the reverse order.

Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks into place. Lower the wiper arm and blade back on the windshield. The wiper arms will automatically return to their normal position when you turn the ignition on.

E142463 Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of the blade to check for roughness. Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid or water applied with a soft sponge or cloth. CHANGING THEWIPER BLADES You can improve poor wiper quality by cleaning the wiper blades and the windshield.

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