2015 FORD C MAX wipers

Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................70
Autowipers........................................................70
Rear Window Wiper and Washers
............71
Lighting
Lighting Control...............................................73
Autolamps
.........................................................73
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................74
Headlamp Exit Delay
.....................................75
Daytime Running Lamps.............................75
Front Fog Lamps............................................76
Direction Indicators........................................76
Interior Lamps
.................................................76
Ambient Lighting.............................................77
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
..............................................79
Global Opening
..............................................80
Exterior Mirrors
...............................................80
Interior Mirror
...................................................82
Sun Visors
.........................................................82
Sun Shades
......................................................82
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................84
Warning Lamps and Indicators................86
Audible Warnings and Indicators............90
Information Displays
General Information
.......................................91
Information Messages
...............................100
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
.......................107
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate........................................................108
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................110
Cabin Air Filter
................................................110 Remote Start..................................................110
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................112
Head Restraints
..............................................112
Manual Seats
..................................................114
Power Seats
.....................................................115
Rear Seats
.........................................................117
Heated Seats
...................................................117
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................118
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................119
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................124
Storage Compartments
Center Console
..............................................126
Overhead Console........................................126
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information.....................................127
Ignition Switch................................................127
Keyless Starting
.............................................127
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................128
Engine Block Heater
....................................130
Unique Driving Character- istics
Hybrid Electric Vehicle................................132
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
......................................138
Fuel Quality.....................................................139
Running Out of Fuel....................................140
Refueling...........................................................141
Fuel Consumption
........................................145
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Note:
Fully defrost the windshield before
switching on the windshield wipers.
Note: Make sure the windshield wipers are
switched off before entering a car wash.
Note: Clean the windshield and wiper
blades if they begin to leave streaks or
smears. If that does not resolve the issue,
install new wiper blades.
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield. Single wipe
A
Intermittent wipe
B
Normal wipe
C
High speed wipe
D Intermittent Wipe Short wipe interval
A
Intermittent wipe
B
Long wipe interval
C
Use the rotary control to adjust the
intermittent wipe interval.
Speed dependent wipers (if
equipped)
When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes will decrease.
AUTOWIPERS (If Equipped)
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
switching on the windshield wipers.
Note: Make sure you switch off the
windshield wipers before entering a car
wash.
Note: Clean the windshield and wiper
blades if they begin to leave streaks or
smears. If that does not resolve the issue,
install new wiper blades.
Note: If you switch on the autolamps with
the autowipers, the low beam headlamps
will turn on automatically when the rain
sensor turns on the windshield wipers
continuously.
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Note:
During wet or winter driving
conditions with ice, snow or a salty road
mist, inconsistent or unexpected wiping or
smearing may occur.
In these conditions, you can do the
following:
• Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing.
• Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
• Switch the autowipers off. High sensitivity
A
OnB
Low sensitivity
C
The autowipers feature uses a rain sensor
that is located in the area around the
interior rear view mirror. The rain sensor
monitors the amount of moisture on the
windshield and automatically turns the
wipers on. It will adjust the wiper speed by
the amount of moisture that the sensor
detects on the windshield.
Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor. Set the
control to low sensitivity, and the wipers
will turn on when the rain sensor detects
a large amount of moisture on the
windshield. Set the control to high
sensitivity, and the wipers will turn on when
the rain sensor detects a small amount of
moisture on the windshield. Keep the outside of the windshield clean.
The rain sensor is very sensitive. Dirt or
debris around the interior rear view mirror
area will affect the autowipers'
performance. For example, the autowipers
may turn on if dirt, mist or insects hit the
windshield.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS
Rear Window Wiper
Intermittent wipe
A
Low-speed wipe
B
OffC
Press the top of the button at the end of
the lever to switch on the intermittent
wiper. Press the button again to switch on
low-speed wipe. Press the bottom of the
button to switch the wiper off, or to change
the wiper speed from low-speed to
intermittent.
When you shift into R (Reverse), the rear
wiper will turn on to intermittent if the front
wipers are activated.
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Rear Window Washer
To use the rear washer function, push the
lever away from you. When you release the
lever, the wiper will operate for a short
time.
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LIGHTING CONTROL
OffA
Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and
tail lamps
B
Headlamps
C
High Beams Push the lever forward to switch the high
beams on.
Push the lever forward again or pull the
lever toward you to switch the high beams
off. Headlamp Flasher
Pull the lever toward you slightly and
release it to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS (If Equipped)
WARNING
The autolamps switch position may
not activate the headlamps in all low
visibility conditions, such as daytime
fog. Always ensure that your headlamps
are switched to auto or on, as appropriate,
during all low visibility conditions. Failure
to do so may result in a collision. When the lighting control is in the
autolamps position, the headlamps
automatically turn on in low light situations
or when the wipers activate.
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If equipped, the following also activate
when the lighting control is in the
autolamps position and you switch them
on in the information display:
•
Configurable daytime running lamps.
• Automatic high beam control.
• Adaptive headlamp control.
The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use
the information display controls to adjust
the period of time that the headlamps
remain on. See Information Displays
(page 91).
Note: With the headlamps in the
autolamps position, you cannot switch the
high beam headlamps on until the
autolamps system turns the low beam
headlamps on.
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps
The windshield wiper activated headlamps
turn on within 10 seconds when you switch
the windshield wipers on and the lighting
control is in the autolamps position. They
turn off approximately 60 seconds after
you switch the windshield wipers off.
The headlamps will not turn on by wiper
activation:
• During a mist wipe.
• When the wipers are on to clear washer
fluid during a wash condition.
• If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note: If you switch autolamps and
autowipers on, the headlamps will
automatically turn on when the windshield
wipers continuously operate. INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
Note:
If you disconnect the battery or it
becomes discharged, the illuminated
components will switch to the maximum
setting.
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps Press repeatedly or press and hold until
the desired level is reached.
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presets, are also maintained in memory by
power from the low voltage battery. When
a technician disconnects and connects the
low voltage battery, these settings are
erased. Complete the following procedure
in order to restore the settings:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop,
set the parking brake.
2. Shift into park (P).
3. Switch off all accessories.
4. Fully press the brake pedal and start the vehicle.
5. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. While the
engine is warming up, complete the
following: Reset the clock. See Audio
System (page 282). Reset the power
windows bounce-back feature. See
Windows and Mirrors
(page 79).
Reset the radio station presets. See
Audio System
(page 282).
6. Allow the engine to idle for at least one
minute. If the engine turns off, press
the accelerator pedal to start the
engine.
7. While the engine is running, press the brake pedal and shift into neutral (N).
8. Allow the engine to run for at least one
minute by pressing on the accelerator
pedal.
9. Drive the vehicle at least 12 mi (20 km)
to completely relearn the idle and fuel
trim strategy.
Note: If you do not allow the engine to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy, the
idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely
affected until the engine computer
eventually relearns the idle trim and fuel
trim strategy.
Make sure that you dispose of old batteries
in an environmentally friendly way. Seek
advice from your local authority about
recycling old batteries. 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
Note:
Use the service position in winter to
provide easier access to the front wiper
blades for freeing them from snow and ice.
The front wipers will not return to their
normal position as soon as you switch on
the ignition. The front wipers will stay in the
service position when you switch the ignition
on or start the engine. Switch on the front
wipers to any mode, then switch off the
front wipers to bring the front wipers back
to the park position.
Note: The windshield wiper blades are
different in length. If you install wiper blades
of the wrong length, the wipers may not
work correctly. If equipped with autowipers,
the rain sensor may not work correctly.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place. Lower the wiper arm and blade
back to the windshield. The wiper arms will
automatically return to their normal position
when the ignition is turned on.
Note: Replace wiper blades at least once
per year for optimum performance.
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Note:
Poor wiper quality can be improved
by cleaning the wiper blades and the
windshield
Setting the Front Wipers in the
Service Position
1. Make sure that the outside of the windshield is free from snow and ice.
2. Switch on the ignition. 3.
Switch off the ignition and within three
seconds, pull the wiper lever to toward
you. Hold the lever in until wipers have
moved to the service position. 4.
Release the lever when the wipers have
moved to the service position.
Changing the Front Wiper Blades
1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away from the glass. 2. Press the locking buttons together.
3. Rotate and remove the wiper blade.
4. Install in the reverse order.
Note:
Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
Changing the Rear Window Wiper
Blade
1. Lift the wiper arm. 2.
Slightly rotate the wiper blade from the
wiper arm
3. Disengage the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
4. Remove the wiper blade.
5. Install in the reverse order.
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