2012 Ford Focus Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 341

Maintenance and Specifications 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. 4. Attach the new blade to the arm and snap it 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. 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. Changing the rear window wiper blade (if equipped) To replace the rear wiper blade: 1. Press the wiper blade against the glass with one hand and hold it. 2. Pull the wiper arm away from the wiper blade to separate. 341 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus)