2012 Ford F150 Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 390

Maintenance and Specifications 2. Press the retaining clip to disengage the wiper blade, then pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to remove it from the arm (2). 3. To install the new wiper blade, insert the wiper arm hook into the wiper arm (3). 4. While holding the wiper arm, push the wiper blade up and away from the windshield. 5. Close the lock cover. 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 15 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. 390 2012 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)