2013 FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) wipers

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 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.
• The wiper blades can be cleaned with
isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield
Washer Concentrate in the U.S., or
Premium Quality Windshield Washer
Fluid in Canada. Be sure to replace
wiper blades when they appear worn
or do not function properly.
• Do not use abrasives, 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.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR WARNINGS
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach
or dye on the vehicle
’s safety belts,
as these actions may weaken the
belt webbing.
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Note:
If battery cables are disconnected, it
will be necessary to reset memory features.
Brakes
• Make sure brakes and parking brake
are fully released.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under vehicle are covered with
grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8
meters) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent corrosion.
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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A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 118
About This Manual...........................................7
Protecting the Environment................................ 7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................. 171
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.................................................................. 171
Accessories...................................................300 Exterior style....................................................... 300
Interior style........................................................ 300
Lifestyle................................................................ 300
Peace of mind.................................................... 300
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............187
Active Park Assist.........................................179 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................. 180
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature...........181
Troubleshooting the System........................... 181
Using Active Park Assist................................... 179
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................254
Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 255
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 254
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................62
Airbag Disposal................................................41
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 118
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 61
All-Wheel Drive.............................................166
Anti-Theft Alarm
.............................................61
Arming the Alarm.................................................. 61
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 61
Appendices
.....................................................413
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............82 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 82
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 82
Keyless Warning Alert......................................... 82
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 82Audio Control
...................................................62
MEDIA....................................................................... 62
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 62
Audio System
.................................................105
General Information.......................................... 105
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC/Satellite
Radio..............................................................106
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................108
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD....................................................110
Menu Structure...................................................... 111
Autolamps........................................................67
Automatic Climate Control.......................119
Automatic High Beam Control
.................69
Activating the System........................................ 69
Manually Overriding the System.................... 70
Automatic Transmission
.............................161
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................ 164
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 163
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 164
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 162
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission.............................. 161
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................250
Autowipers.......................................................65
Auxiliary Input Jack.......................................116
Auxiliary Power Points.................................141 110 Volt AC Power Point.................................... 141
12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 141
Locations................................................................ 141
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive......................................... 166
B
Blind Spot Monitor
.......................................197
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®)
with Cross Traffic Alert................................. 197
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........241
Booster Seats
...................................................16
Types of Booster Seats....................................... 17
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Warning Lamps and Indicators.................79
Adaptive Cruise Control..................................... 79
Anti-Lock Braking System................................. 79
Auto Start-stop..................................................... 79
Battery...................................................................... 79
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 79
Brake System......................................................... 79
Cruise Control....................................................... 80
Direction Indicator............................................... 80
Door Ajar................................................................. 80
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 80
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 80
Engine Oil................................................................ 80
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 80
Front Airbag........................................................... 80
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 80
Heads Up Display.................................................. 81
High Beam............................................................... 81
Hood Ajar................................................................. 81
Lane Keeping Aid.................................................. 81
Low Fuel Level........................................................ 81
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................ 81
Parking Lamps....................................................... 81
Powertrain Fault.................................................... 81
Service Engine Soon............................................ 81
Stability Control.................................................... 82
Stability Control Off............................................ 82
Trunk Ajar................................................................ 82
Washer Fluid Check....................................250
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 262
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 65
Waxing.............................................................263
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 288
Wheels and Tires.........................................269 Technical Specifications................................. 292
Windows and Mirrors....................................72
Windshield Washers.....................................66
Windshield Wipers........................................65
Intermittent Wipe................................................ 65
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 65
Wipers and Washers.....................................65
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