2018 Ford Focus Owners Manual - Wipers and Washers

Wipers and Washers

Note: Fully defrost the windshield before you switch the windshield wipers on.

Note: Make sure you switch the windshield wipers and vehicle power off before using an automatic car wash.

Note: If streaks or smears appear on the windshield, clean the windshield and the wiper blades. See Checking the Wiper Blades (page 223). If that does not resolve the issue, install new wiper blades. See Changing the Front Wiper Blades (page 223).

Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield. This may scratch the glass,

Note: Move to position O marked on the wiper lever to switch off.

damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper motor to burn out. Always use the windshield washers before wiping a dry windshield.

Note: When wiping on dry glass, the wipers

A Short-wipe interval. B Intermittent wipe.

C Long-wipe interval.

may switch to the next lower operating mode (low-speed or intermittent). The previous operation mode may resume after the windshield becomes wet again.

Push the wiper lever up to switch the wipers on, and then use the rotary control to adjust the intermittent wipe interval.

When your vehicle speed increases, the interval between wipes decreases.

Note: Do not operate the washers when the washer reservoir is empty. This may cause the washer pump to overheat.

Single wipe.

Intermittent wipe. C Normal wipe.

D High-speed wipe.

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When you shift into reverse (R) and the front wipers are on, the rear wiper may automatically turn on to intermittent wipe.

To operate the washers and spray the windshield, pull the lever toward you. When you release the lever, the wipers will operate for a short time.

WASHERS (If Equipped)

Note: Make sure you switch the rear window wiper and ignition off before using an automatic car wash.

Push the lever away from you to operate the rear window washer. When you release the lever, wiping continues for a short period of time.

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A B C

Intermittent wipe. Low speed wipe. Off.

Press the top of the button to switch intermittent wipe on. Press the top of the button again to switch low speed wipe on. Press the bottom of the button to switch the rear window wiper off.

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