Windshield washer fluid, Changing the wiper blades, Maintenance and specifications 327 – FORD 2013 Focus Electric User Manual

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WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID

Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the
level is low. In very cold weather, do
not fill the reservoir completely.

Only use a washer fluid that meets
Ford specifications. Do not use any
special washer fluid such as
windshield water repellent type fluid
or bug wash. They may cause

squeaking, chatter noise, streaking and smearing. Refer to Maintenance
product specifications and capacities
in this chapter.

State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the
use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.
Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the
vehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.

WARNING: If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below
40°F (5°C), use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure

to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could
result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or
accident.

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES

The wiper arms can be manually moved when the ignition is off. This
allows for ease of blade replacement and cleaning under the blades.

1. Turn the ignition off before
removing the wiper blade.

2. Pull the wiper blade and arm
away from the glass.

3. Squeeze the locking tabs to
release the blade from the arm and
pull the blade away from the arm to
remove it.

Maintenance and Specifications

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