2015 LINCOLN MKT wipers

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
1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away
from the glass.
2. Squeeze the locking tabs to release
the blade from the arm and pull the
blade away from the arm to remove it.
3. Attach the new blade to the arm
and snap it into place.
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.
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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•Spray Motorcraft Engine 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.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
The windows and wiper blades should be cleaned regularly. If the wipers
do not wipe properly, substances on the vehicle’s glass or the wiper
blades may cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades, and
streaking and smearing of the windshield. To clean these items, follow
these tips:
•The windows may be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner such as
Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (U.S.) or Motorcraft
Premium Glass Cleaner (Canada).
•The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or
Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrates in the U.S., or
Motorcraft Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid in Canada.
Replace your wiper blades when they appear worn or do not function
properly.
•Do not use abrasive materials, as they may cause scratches.
•Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts.
If you cannot remove those streaks after cleaning with the glass cleaner
or if the wipers chatter and move in a jerky motion, clean the outer
surface of the windshield and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft
cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive cleaning solution. After
cleaning, rinse the windshield and wiper blades with clean water. The
windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse the windshield
with water.
Note:Do not use sharp objects, such as a razor blade, to clean the
inside of the rear window or to remove decals, as it may cause damage
to the rear window defroster’s heated grid lines.
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Removing Vehicle from Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of storage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or grease film build-up on
window surfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for any deterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreign material that may have collected
during storage (mice/squirrel nests).
•Check the exhaust for any foreign material that may have collected
during storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Drive the vehicle 15 feet (4.5 meters)
back and forth to remove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant, oil and gas) to make sure there
are no leaks and fluids are at recommended levels.
•If the battery was removed, clean the battery cable ends and inspect.
Contact your authorized dealer if you have any concerns or issues.
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System settings .........................434
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .......132, 443
Text messaging .........................415
Third-row power fold seat .......157
Tilt steering wheel ......................86
Tires ...........................329–330, 350
alignment ................................343
care ..........................................329
changing ..........................350, 352
checking the pressure ............339
inflating ...................................337
label .........................................336
replacing ..................................341
rotating ....................................344
safety practices .......................343
sidewall information ...............332
snow tires and chains ............344
spare tire .................................350
terminology .............................331
tire grades ...............................330
treadwear ........................330, 339
Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................443
Towing .......................252, 259–260
recreational towing .................260
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............256
trailer towing ..........................252
wrecker ....................................259
Traction control ........................201
Traffic preferences ...................450
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................256
Trailer sway control ..................253Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............361
lubricant specifications ..........361
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....190
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .....................301–302
Turn signal ................................100
U
USB port ............................377, 405
V
Vehicle health report ................429
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................366
Vehicle loading ..........................244
Ventilating your vehicle ...........175
Voice recognition ......................386
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .....110
Washer fluid ......................306–307
Water, Driving through .............263
Windows
power .......................................102
rear wiper/washer .....................92
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................91
checking and adding
fluid ..................................306–307
replacing wiper blades ...309–310
Wrecker towing .........................259
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