2014 Ford Escape Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 221

Maintenance Note: Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner. Follow your local authorized standards for disposal. Call your local authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries. Note: It is recommended that the negative battery cable terminal be disconnected from the battery if you plan to store your vehicle for an extended period of time. E129990 1 1 2 CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES 2. Press the locking buttons together. 3. Rotate and 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 to the windshield. The wiper arms will automatically return to their normal position when the ignition is turned on. To change the rear blades, do the following: 1. Lift the wiper arm. 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. 3 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. Pull the wiper blade and arm away from the glass. E130060 2 2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade from the wiper arm. 3. Disengage the wiper blade from the wiper arm. 4. Remove the wiper blade. 218 Escape/Kuga (TM2)