windshield wipers FORD E SERIES 2015 4.G Owners Manual

Introduction 7
Child Safety 16
Child seat positioning...................................18
Booster seats.........................................20
Installing child seats....................................23
Safety Belts 29
Fastening the safety belts................................31
Safety belt height adjustment.............................34
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................35
Safety belt-minder.....................................35
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance...................37
Supplementary Restraints System 38
Driver and passenger airbags.............................40
Crash sensors and airbag indicator.........................46
Airbag disposal........................................47
Keys and Remote Control 48
General information on radio frequencies.....................48
Remote control.......................................48
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................50
Locks 51
Locking and unlocking..................................51
Security 55
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system.......................55
Steering Wheel 58
Adjusting the steering wheel..............................58
Wipers and Washers 59
Windshield wipers.....................................59
Windshield washers....................................59
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Note:
Fully defrost the windshield before turning on the windshield wipers.
Note:Make sure the windshield wipers are turned 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 bun out.
Always use the windshield washers before wiping a dry windshield.
Rotate the end of the control:
•away from you to increase the
wiper speed
•toward you to decrease the wiper
speed.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
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 washer before wiping a dry windshield.
Note:Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty.
This may cause the washer pump to overheat.
Press the end of the stalk to
activate the washer.
•A brief press causes a single wipe
without washer fluid.
•A quick press and hold causes
the wipers to swipe three times
with washer fluid.
•A long press and hold will
activate the wipers and washer
fluid for up to 10 seconds.
A wipe will occur a few seconds after washing to clear any remaining
washer fluid.
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CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance.
To replace the wiper blades:
1. Fold back the wiper arm and
position the wiper blade at a right
angle to the wiper arm.
2. To remove the wiper blade, press
the retaining clip (A) to disengage
the wiper blade, then pull the blade
down toward the windshield to
remove it from the arm.
3. Install the new wiper blade on the arm and press it into place until a
click is heard.
Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and
windshield. Refer toWindows and wiper bladesin theCleaning
chapter.
To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.
AIR FILTER CHECK
WARNING:To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and or
personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
Note:Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe
engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to
the engine if the correct air filter element is not used.
When changing the air filter element, use only the air filter element
listed. SeeMotorcraft® Part Numbersin theCapacities and
Specificationschapter.
SeeScheduled Maintenance Informationfor the appropriate intervals
for changing the air filter element.
Note:Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe
engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to
the engine if the correct air filter element is not used.
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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 (U.S.) or Motorcraft
Premium Glass Cleaner (Canada).
•The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or
Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrates in the U.S., or
Motorcraft Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid in Canada.
Replace your wiper blades when they appear worn or do not function
properly.
•Do not use abrasive materials, as they may cause scratches.
•Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts.
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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
WARNING:Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the
vehicle’s safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt
webbing.
WARNING:On vehicles equipped with seat-mounted airbags, do
not use chemical solvents or strong detergents. Such products
could contaminate the side airbag system and affect performance of the
side airbag in a collision.
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side
airbags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
•Apply a layer of high quality foam cleaner designed for automotive
interiors, such as Motorcraft Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner, to the
dry stained area(s) of the item you are cleaning and let it soak in for
one minute.
•If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first
with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. In Canada, use Motorcraft
Multi-Purpose Cleaner.
•If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area
immediately (but do not oversaturate) or the ring can set.
•Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of
the seat materials.
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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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Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....288, 290
Tilt steering wheel ......................58
Tires ...........................213–214, 239
alignment ................................230
care ..........................................213
changing ..........................239, 242
checking the pressure ............223
inflating ...................................221
label .........................................221
replacing ..........................227, 244
rotating ....................................230
safety practices .......................229
sidewall information ...............215
snow tires and chains ............232
spare tire .........................239–240
terminology .............................214
tire grades ...............................214
treadwear ........................213, 226
Towing ...............................126, 137
recreational towing .................138
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............131
trailer towing ..........................126
wrecker ....................................137
Traction control ........................115
Traction-lok rear axle ...............112
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................300
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................131
Transmission .............................108
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....110
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................177fluid, refill capacities ..............250
lubricant specifications ..........250
Turn signal ..................................62
U
Upfitter controls .......................259
USB port ....................................273
Using privacy mode ..................284
V
Vehicle health report ................298
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................256
Vehicle loading ..........................119
Ventilating your vehicle .............96
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................306
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................282
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......70
Washer fluid ..............................186
Water, Driving through .............142
Windows
power .........................................63
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................59
checking and adding fluid .....186
replacing wiper blades ...........190
Wrecker towing .........................137
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