2008 FORD C MAX wipers

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WARNING
Do not operate the washer formore than 10 seconds at a time,and never when the reservoir isempty.
While the lever is pulled towards thesteering wheel the washer will workin conjunction with the wipers.
Once the wash/wipe cycle iscompleted, the wipers will pause andthen perform one more wipe to clearthe windscreen.
After releasing the lever, the wipersoperate for a short time.
ADJUSTING THE
WINDSCREEN WASHER
JETS
The eye ball jets can be adjustedprecisely using a pin.
HEADLAMP WASHERS
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Wipers and washersE71018 E73425 E73427

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Do not operate the washer formore than 10 seconds at a time,and never when the reservoir isempty.
Note:On some models, to preventthe washer fluid reservoir frombecoming empty too quickly, theheadlamp washer will not beactivated with every press of thebutton. For a period of ten minutesafter activation, the washer will onlybe activated again with every fourthpress of the button.
The headlamp washers operatewhen the exterior lights are switchedon and the windscreen washer isused. The system is supplied fromthe washer fluid reservoir.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over theedge of the blade to check forroughness.
Clean the wiper blade lips with waterapplied with a soft sponge.
CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
Windscreen wiper blades
Lift the wiper arm. Position the wiperblade at a right angle to the wiperarm. Remove the blade from the armand replace it.
Rear window wiper blades
Lift the wiper arm and position thewiper blade at a right angle to thewiper arm. To remove, press theretaining clip, disengage the wiperblade and pull it off the arm in theopposite direction.
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Wipers and washersE66644 E78156

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Fog lamps20116
Number plate lamps7.5117
Door module, left-handrear20118
Trailer tow module,luggage compartmentauxiliary power socket25119
Door module, right-handrear20120
Heated front seats20121
Airbag module10122
Heated exterior mirrors7.5123
Parking lamps, sidelamps, tail lamps (left-hand side)7.5124
Parking lamps, sidelamps, tail lamps (right-hand side)7.5125
Key free system20126
Electric windows,cooling unit25127
Not used-128
Windscreen wipers20129
Not used-130
Rear window wiper15131
Brake lamps15132
Central locking relays,passenger door module25133
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Fuses

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EXTERIOR
WARNING
If you use a car wash with awaxing cycle, make sure thatyou remove the wax from thewindscreen.
CAUTIONS
Some car wash installations usewater at high pressure. Thiscould damage certain parts of yourvehicle.
Remove the aerial before usingan automatic car wash.
Switch the heater blower off toprevent contamination of thefresh air filter.
We recommend that you wash yourvehicle with a sponge and lukewarmwater containing a car shampoo.
Cleaning the headlamps
CAUTIONS
Do not scrape the headlamplenses or use abrasives orchemical solvents to clean them.
Do not wipe the headlampswhen they are dry.
Cleaning the rear window
CAUTION
Do not scrape the inside of therear window or use abrasives orchemical solvents to clean it.
Use a clean, lint free cloth or a dampchamois leather to clean the insideof the rear window.
Cleaning the chrome trim
CAUTION
Do not use abrasives or chemicalsolvents. Use soapy water.
Body paintworkpreservation
CAUTIONS
Do not polish your vehicle instrong sunshine.
Do not allow polish to touchplastic surfaces. It could bedifficult to remove.
Do not apply polish to thewindscreen or rear window. Thiscould cause the wipers to becomenoisy and they may not clear thewindow properly.
We recommend that you wax thepaintwork once or twice a year.
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Vehicle care

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VentsSee: Air vents......................................107
VINSee: Vehicle identification number(VIN).................................................226
Voice control............................57, 241Principle of operation........................241
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Warning lamps and indicators......90ABS warning lamp...............................90Airbag warning lamp...........................90Brake system and ABS warninglamps..................................................91Brake system warning lamp..............90Cruise control indicator.......................91Direction indicator................................91Doors open warning lamp..................91Engine systems fault warninglamp....................................................91Engine warning lamp...........................91Front fog lamp indicator......................91Frost warning lamp..............................92Glow plug indicator.............................92Headlamp indicator.............................92Ignition warning lamp..........................92Low fuel level warning lamp...............92Main beam indicator...........................92Maximum engine RPM warninglamp...................................................92Message indicator...............................92Oil pressure warning lamp.................93Power steering warning lamp...........93Rear fog lamp indicator......................93Seat belt reminder...............................93Stability control (ESP) indicator..........93
Warning triangle.............................174Washer fluid check.......................203Washers
See: Wipers and washers..................59
WashingSee: Cleaning the exterior...............207
Wheels and tyres...........................211General information............................211Technical specifications...................224
Windows and mirrors.....................84Windscreen washers......................61Windscreen wipers.........................59Automatic wiper system.....................61Autowipers...........................................59Intermittent wipe..................................59
Winter tyresSee: Using winter tyres....................223
Wipers and washers.......................59
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