2017 FORD C MAX ENERGI wipers

We recommend that you wash your vehiclewith a sponge and lukewarm watercontaining a car shampoo.
Cleaning the Headlamps
Note:Do not scrape the headlamp lensesor use abrasives, alcoholic solvents orchemical solvents to clean them.
Note:Do not wipe the headlamps whenthey are dry.
Cleaning the Rear Window
Note:Do not scrape the inside of the rearwindow or use abrasives or chemicalsolvents to clean it.
Use a clean, lint free cloth or a dampchamois leather to clean the inside of therear window.
Cleaning the Chrome Trim
Note:Do not use abrasives or chemicalsolvents. Use soapy water.
Note:Do not apply cleaning product to hotsurfaces and do not leave cleaning producton chrome surfaces for a period of timeexceeding that which is recommended.
Note:Industrial-strength (heavy-duty)cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, may causedamage over a period of time.
Cleaning Stripes or Graphics (If
Equipped)
Hand washing your vehicle is preferredhowever, pressure washing may be usedunder the following conditions:
•Do not use water pressure higher than2,000 psi (14,000 kPa).
•Do not use water hotter than 179°F(82°C).
•Use a spray with a 40° wide sprayangle pattern.
•Keep the nozzle at a 12 in (305 mm)distance and 90° angle to yourvehicle's surface.
Note:Holding the pressure washer nozzleat an angle to the vehicle's surface maydamage graphics and cause the edges topeel away from the vehicle's surface.
Body Paintwork Preservation
We recommend that you wax thepaintwork once or twice a year.
Note:Do not polish your vehicle in strongsunshine.
Note:Do not allow polish to touch plasticsurfaces. It could be difficult to remove.
Note:Do not apply polish to the windshieldor rear window. This could cause the wipersto become noisy and they may not clear thewindow properly.
WAXING
Regular waxing is necessary to protect yourcar's paint from the elements. Werecommend that you wash and wax thepainted surface once or twice a year.
When washing and waxing, park yourvehicle in a shaded area out of directsunlight. Always wash your vehicle beforeapplying wax.
•Use a quality wax that does not containabrasives.
•Follow the manufacturer’s instructionsto apply and remove the wax.
•Apply a small amount of wax in aback-and-forth motion, not in circles.
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•Do not allow wax to come in contactwith any non-body (low-gloss black)colored trim. The wax will discolor orstain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
•Bumpers.
•Grained door handles.
•Side moldings.
•Mirror housings.
•Windshield cowl area.
•Do not apply wax to glass areas.
•After waxing, your car's paint shouldfeel smooth, and be free of streaks andsmudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they areclean because grease and dirt buildup keepthe engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
•Take care when using a power washerto clean the engine. The high-pressurefluid could penetrate the sealed partsand cause damage.
•Do not spray a hot engine with coldwater to avoid cracking the engineblock or other engine components.
•Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo andDegreaser on all parts that requirecleaning and pressure rinse clean. InCanada, use Motorcraft EngineShampoo.
•Never wash or rinse the engine while itis hot or running; water in the runningengine may cause internal damage.
•Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,spark plug wire or spark plug well, orthe area in and around these locations.
•Cover the battery, power distributionbox, and air filter assembly to preventwater damage when cleaning theengine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmentalfallout can result in windshield and wiperblade contamination. Dirty windshield andwipers will result in poor windshield wiperoperation. Keep the windshield and wiperblades clean to maintain windshield wiperperformance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•Clean the windshield with anon-abrasive glass cleaner. Whencleaning the interior of the windshield,avoid getting any glass cleaner on theinstrument panel or door panels. Wipeany glass cleaner off these surfacesimmediately.
•For windshields contaminated withtree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, cleanthe entire windshield using steel wool(no greater than 0000 grade) in acircular motion and rinse with water.
•Clean the wiper blades with isopropylrubbing alcohol or windshield washerconcentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decalsfrom the inside of the heated rear window.The vehicle warranty does not coverdamage caused to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
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Cooling System
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no coolingsystem leaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
12V Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery,we recommend that you disconnectthe battery cables to maintain batterycharge for quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if you disconnect the batterycables.
We recommend the following options foryour plug-in vehicle:
•Leave your vehicle plugged in. The 12Vbattery maintains power if left pluggedin. However, this periodically useselectricity from the household outlet.
•Connect a battery charger to your 12Vbattery and leave it on a continuous,slow charge.
•Disconnect the 12V battery. If your 12Vbattery is located in the luggagecompartment, do not fully shut theluggage compartment afterdisconnecting the 12V battery. Onlyleave the luggage compartment openif your vehicle is stored in a lockedlocation.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure you cover all linkages,cables, levers and pins under yourvehicle with grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working partsand prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirtor grease film build-up on windowsurfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage such as mice or squirrelnests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tireinflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Driveyour vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back andforth to remove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolantand gas) to make sure there are noleaks, and fluids are at recommendedlevels.
•If you remove the 12-volt battery, cleanthe cable ends and inspect.
Contact an authorized dealer if you haveany concerns or issues.
BODY STYLING KITS
The distance between the underside ofyour vehicle and the ground is less thanthat of other models. Drive with extremecare to avoid damage to your vehicle.
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A/CSee: Climate Control.........................................109About This Manual...........................................7ABSSee: Brakes............................................................162ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................163Accessories....................................................437Exterior style........................................................437Interior style..........................................................437Lifestyle..................................................................437Peace of mind.....................................................437AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation............................................12Active Park Assist.........................................170Automatic Steering into ParkingSpace...................................................................171Deactivating the Park Assist Feature...........172Troubleshooting the System..........................173Using Active Park Assist...................................170Adjusting the Headlamps.........................236Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................237Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................236Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................68Airbag Disposal..............................................46Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control.........................................109Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............244AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm.........................................67Ambient Lighting.............................................77Anti-Theft Alarm............................................67Arming the Alarm.................................................67Disarming the Alarm...........................................67Appendices....................................................459Apps.................................................................409.................................................................................409SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................411At a Glance........................................................16Audible Warnings and Indicators..............91Automatic Transmission WarningChime...................................................................91Engine On Warning Chime.................................91
Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................91Key in Ignition Warning Chime.........................91Keyless Warning Alert .........................................91Parking Brake On Warning Chime...................91Audio Control..................................................68Seek, Next or Previous.......................................69Audio System................................................289General Information.........................................289Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/Satellite Radio...........................................298Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD..................................................................290Audio Unit - Vehicles With: PremiumAM/FM/CD..................................................293Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD...........................................................294Menu Structure..................................................296Autolamps.........................................................74Windshield Wiper ActivatedHeadlamps.........................................................75Automatic Climate Control......................109Dual Zone Temperature Control.....................111Single Zone Temperature Control.................110Smart Zone.............................................................111Temperature Control..........................................110Automatic Engine Shutdown...................133Automatic Transmission...........................159Brake-Shift Interlock.........................................160If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow...................................................................161Understanding the Shift Positions of yourAutomatic Transmission.............................159Automatic Transmission FluidCheck.............................................................232Autowipers.........................................................71Auxiliary Power Points................................126110 Volt AC Power Point...................................12612 Volt DC Power Point.....................................126Locations...............................................................126
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................233Blind Spot Information System...............179Switching the System Off and On................181System Errors......................................................180Using the System................................................179
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Using the Information DisplayControls.............................................................165Using Voice Recognition...........................308Audio Voice Commands.................................359Initiating a Voice Session...............................308Mobile App Voice Commands......................362Navigation Voice Commands........................361Phone Voice Commands...............................360SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands.....................................................363System Interaction and Feedback.............309Voice Settings Commands............................363Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................207
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Vehicle Care...................................................247General Information..........................................247Vehicle Certification Label.......................285Vehicle Identification Number................284Vehicle Storage.............................................25312V Battery...........................................................254Body........................................................................253Brakes....................................................................254Cooling System..................................................254Engine.....................................................................253Fuel System.........................................................253General..................................................................253Miscellaneous.....................................................254Removing Vehicle From Storage.................254Tires........................................................................254VentilationSee: Climate Control.........................................109VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............284Voice Control...................................................69
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Warning Lamps and Indicators.................87Anti-Lock Braking System................................88Battery.....................................................................88Blind Spot Monitor..............................................88Brake System........................................................88Cruise Control.......................................................88Direction Indicator...............................................88Door Ajar.................................................................88
EcoSelect................................................................88Engine and Motor CoolantTemperature.....................................................88Engine Oil................................................................89EV Later...................................................................89EV Now....................................................................89Fasten Seatbelt....................................................89Front Airbag...........................................................89Front Fog Lamps..................................................89Grade Assist...........................................................89High Beam..............................................................89Liftgate Ajar............................................................89Low Battery............................................................89Low Fuel Level......................................................89Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................89Parking Lamps......................................................90Powertrain Fault...................................................90Ready to Drive.......................................................90Service Engine Soon...........................................90Stability Control...................................................90Stability Control Off.............................................91Stop Safely..............................................................91Vehicle Plugged in.................................................91Washer Fluid Check....................................232WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................247See: Wipers and Washers...................................71Waxing.............................................................248Wheels and Tires.........................................255Technical Specifications................................280Windows and Mirrors....................................78Windshield Washers......................................72Windshield Wipers..........................................71Intermittent Wipe..................................................71Speed Dependent Wipers..................................71Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades..................234Wipers and Washers......................................71
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