2013 Lincoln MKZ Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 81

Wipers and Washers WINDSHIELD WIPERS Note: Fully defrost the windshield before switching on the windshield wipers. Note: Make sure you switch off the windshield wipers before entering a car wash. Note: Clean the windshield and wiper blades if they begin to leave streaks or smears. If that does not resolve the issue, install new wiper blades. Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper motor to burn out. Always use the windshield washers before wiping a dry windshield. Intermittent Wipe A B C E169314 A B C Shortest wipe interval Intermittent wipe Longest wipe interval Use the rotary control to adjust the intermittent wipe interval. D C B Speed Dependent Wipers When your vehicle speed increases, the interval between wipes will decrease. A E169313 AUTOWIPERS (IF EQUIPPED) Note: Fully defrost the windshield before switching on the windshield wipers. Note: Make sure you switch off the windshield wipers before entering a car wash. Note: Clean the windshield and wiper blades if they begin to leave streaks or smears. If that does not resolve the issue, install new wiper blades. A B C D Single wipe Intermittent wipe Normal wipe High speed wipe 79 MKZ (CC9)