2007 Ford Freestyle Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 260

Maintenance and Specifications CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper arm away from the vehicle slightly. 2. Press the release button and pull the wiper blade from the wiper arm. 3. Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm by sliding it onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place. Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance. Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the windshield, refer to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter. To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the wiper rubber element. ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 260 2007 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)