2018_Taurus_Owners-Manual

Maintenance

CHANGING THEWIPER BLADES Replace the wiper blades at least annually for optimum performance. You can improve poor wiper quality by cleaning the wiper blades and the windshield. See Cleaning theWindows andWiper Blades (page 263). Changing theWindshieldWiper Blades Note: Do not hold the wiper blade when lifting the wiper arm. Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does not spring back against the glass when the wiper blade is not attached.

After battery replacement, or in some cases after charging the battery with an external charger, the batterymanagement systemrequires eight hours of vehicle sleep time to relearn the battery state of charge. During this time your vehicle must remain fully locked with the ignition switched off. Note: Prior to relearning the battery state of charge, the battery management system may temporarily disable some electrical systems. Electrical Accessory Installation To make sure the battery management systemworks correctly, do not connect an electrical device ground connection directly to the battery negative post. This can cause inaccurate measurements of the battery condition and potential incorrect system operation. Note: If you add electrical accessories or components to the vehicle, itmay adversely affect battery performance and durability. This may also affect the performance of other electrical systems in the vehicle. CHECKING THEWIPER BLADES

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E129990 2 1. Lift the wiper arm and then press the wiper blade locking buttons together. 2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade. 3. Remove the wiper blade. 4. Install in the reverse order. Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks into place.

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.

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