1996 Mercury Tracer Owner's Manual - Page 259

Washer Fluid for the Liftgate (Wagon only - if equipped) Location of the rear windshield washer reservoir The wagon's rear reservoir is located on the passenger side of the storage compartment. You must remove the access cover to find the washer reservoir cap. The reservoir must be filled slowly to allow air trapped in the reservoir to escape. Wiper Blades Check the windshield wiper blades at least twice a year. Also check them whenever they seem less effective than usual. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades. If the blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and the wiper blades. Use undiluted windshield washer solution or a mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clear water. Do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents to clean your wiper blades. These will damage your blades. Inspect the wiper arm pivots on a regular basis to ensure that the wiper arms move freely. Lubricate the pivot points if necessary. 273