2013 Ford Focus Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 260

Maintenance 259 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. 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 the Vehicle Care 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. 2013 Focus (foc) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, November 2012 USA (fus)