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CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES
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.
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 theVehicle Carechapter.
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.
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ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
Vertical Aim Adjustment
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
•(A) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(B) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(C) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(D) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and
mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall
or screen at this height.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to block the
light from one headlamp while adjusting the other.
For Vehicles with Halogen Headlamps:
On the wall or screen you will
observe a flat zone of high intensity
light located at the top of the right
hand portion of the beam pattern. If
the top edge of the high intensity
light zone is not at the horizontal
reference line, the headlamp will
need to be adjusted.
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A
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For Vehicles with HID Headlamps:
There is a distinct cut-off (change
from light to dark) in the left
portion of the beam pattern. The
top edge of this cut-off should be
positioned two inches (5
centimeters) below the horizontal
reference line.
4. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in
order to aim the headlamp. The
horizontal edge of the brighter light
should touch the horizontal
reference line.
5. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NOT ADJUSTABLE.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position and open the
hood.
2. Remove the two screws from the
headlamp assembly.
3. Carefully pull the headlamp
assembly as far as possible towards
the front of the vehicle to disengage
it from the lower fixing point.
4. Carefully lift the outer side of the headlamp and remove it.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Headlamp assembly:
A. High beam headlamp bulb
B. Side marker bulb
C. Low beam headlamp bulb
D. Front parking lamp and turn
signal bulb
High beam headlamp bulb:
1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
2. Remove the service cap.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
4. Remove the bulb from the
headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it
straight out.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Low beam headlamp bulb:
1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
2. Remove the service cap.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the bulb from the
headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it
straight out.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Note:Be sure that the spring clip is not damaged or detached from the
headlamp assembly during the replacement procedure.
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs (If Equipped)
The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a “high intensity discharge”
source. These lamps operate at a high voltage. When the bulb is burned
out, the bulb and starter capsule assembly must be replaced by your
authorized dealer.
BA
CD
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Replacing Front Parking Lamp and Turn Signal Bulbs
1. Remove the service cap by
turning it counterclockwise.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb by gently
pulling the bulb straight out of the
socket
Install the new bulb in reverse
order.
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs
1. Remove the service cap.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb by gently
pulling the bulb straight out of the
socket
Install the new bulb in reverse
order.
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)
1. Make sure the lighting control
switch is in the off position.
2. Reach under the front fender and
remove the aero shield.
3. Remove the harness/bulb
assembly from the fog lamp by
turning it counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect the harness from the
bulb by pulling it straight out.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Replacing Rear Lamps - 4 Door
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position and open the
trunk.
2. Remove the trim panel from
inside the luggage compartment.
3. Remove the two nuts from the
lamp assembly
4. Gently pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle
5. Remove the bulb by turning the bulb socket counterclockwise. Gently
pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
•Turn signal bulb (1)
•Stop and tail lamp bulb (2)
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Note:The reverse lamp bulb is located in the luggage compartment lid.
If replacement is required, it is recommended that you see your
authorized dealer.
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Replacing Rear Lamps - 5 Door
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position and open the
trunk.
2. Remove the trim panel from
inside the luggage compartment.
3. Remove the two nuts from the
lamp assembly
4. Gently pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle
5. Remove the bulb by turning the bulb socket counterclockwise. Gently
pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
A. Brake lamp bulb
B. Reverse lamp bulb
C. Tail lamp and side marker lamp
bulb
D. Turn signal bulb
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing License Plate Lamp Assembly
Your vehicle is equipped with an LED license plate lamp assembly. It is
designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, it is
recommended that you see your authorized dealer.
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Assembly
Your vehicle is equipped with an LED center high-mount stop lamp. It is
designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, it is
recommended that you see your authorized dealer.
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C
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WAXING
•Wash the vehicle first.
•Use a quality wax that does not contain abrasives.
•Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body
(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof
racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl
area. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time.
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT DAMAGE
Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s color.
Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jamb) to
your authorized dealer to ensure you get the correct color.
•Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips.
•Always read the instructions before using the products.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt
buildup keep the engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
•Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The
high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause
damage.
•Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the
engine block or other engine components.
•Spray MotorcraftEngine Shampoo and Degreaser on all parts that
require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In Canada, use Motorcraft
Engine Shampoo.
•Never wash or rinse the engine while it is hot or running; water in the
running engine may cause internal damage.
•Never wash or rinse any ignition coil, spark plug wire or spark plug
well, or the area in and around these locations.
•Cover the battery, power distribution box, and air filter assembly to
prevent water damage when cleaning the engine.
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