2013 Lincoln MKZ Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 283

Maintenance 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. 1 CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES E129990 1 2 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. 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. 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. 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. CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR FILTER WARNING To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 281 MKZ (CC9)