2022 Lincoln Navigator Owners Manual - Wipers and washers

Wipers and washers

WIPER PRECAUTIONS

Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield. This could scratch the glass or damage the wiper blades. Use the windshield washers before wiping a dry windshield.

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

Switch the windshield wipers off before entering a car wash.

SWITCHING WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON AND OFF



ASingle wipe. BIntermittent wipe/Auto wipe. CNormal wipe. DHigh-speed wipe.

Push the lever up or down to operate the windshield wipers.

WHAT ARE AUTOWIPERS

Autowipers turns on and controls the speed and frequency of the windshield wipers.

AUTOWIPERS SETTINGS

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

1. Press Vehicle Settings.

1. Press Wipers.

1. Switch Rain Sensing on or off.

Note:   When you switch the feature off, the wipers do not operate based on the rain sensor. When you switch on the windshield wipers to the intermittent wipe position with the feature off, the wipers use the wipe speed set by the rotary control.

ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF THE RAIN SENSOR



AHigh sensitivity. BLow sensitivity.

Use the rotary control to set the sensitivity of the rain sensor.

When you select high sensitivity, the wipers operate when the sensor detects a small amount of water on the windshield.

When you select low sensitivity, the wipers operate when the sensor detects a large amount of water on the windshield.

SWITCHING THE REAR WINDOW WIPER ON AND OFF



ARear window wiper off. BIntermittent wipe. CContinuous wipe.

WHAT IS REVERSE WIPE

Reverse wipe turns on the rear window wiper when you shift into reverse (R) and the windshield wipers are on.

REVERSE WIPE SETTINGS

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

1. Press Vehicle Settings.

1. Press Wipers.

1. Switch Rear Wiper On (when in Reverse) on or off.

CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES



Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of the blade to check for roughness.

REPLACING THE FRONT WIPER BLADES



1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away from the glass.

Note:   Do not hold the wiper blade to lift the wiper arm.

1. Lift the wiper blade primary locking clip.

1. Press the wiper blade secondary locking clip.

1. Remove the wiper blade.

Note:   Make sure that the wiper arm does not spring back against the glass when the wiper blade is not attached.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note:   Make sure that the wiper blade locks into place.

REPLACING THE REAR WIPER BLADES



1. Lift the wiper arm.

Note:   Do not hold the wiper blade to lift the wiper arm.

1. Remove the wiper blade.

Note:   Make sure that the wiper arm does not spring back against the glass when the wiper blade is not attached.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note:   Make sure that the wiper blade locks into place.

WASHER PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:  If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C), use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident.

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

 Keep the outside of the windshield clean. The rain sensor is very sensitive and the wipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects hit the windshield.

USING THE WINDSHIELD WASHER



  Pull the lever toward you to operate the windshield washer.

Note:   A courtesy wipe occurs a short time after the wipers stop to clear any remaining washer fluid when switched on.   See   . 

SWITCHING THE COURTESY WIPE ON AND OFF

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

1. Press Vehicle Settings.

1. Press Wipers.

1. Switch Courtesy Wipe on or off.

USING THE REAR WINDOW WASHER



Push the lever away from you to operate the rear window washer.

ADDING WASHER FLUID

WIPERS AND WASHERS – WARNING LAMPS

Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.

WIPERS AND WASHERS – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHY ARE THERE STREAKS AND SMEARS ON THE WINDSHIELD?

• The wiper blades could be dirty, worn or damaged. Check the wiper blades.   See   .  If the wiper blades are dirty, clean them with washer fluid or water applied with a soft sponge or cloth. If the wiper blades are worn or damaged, install new ones.
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