windshield wipers FORD ECOSPORT 2018 Owners Manual

Audio Control.................................................65
Voice Control..................................................66
Cruise Control................................................66
Information Display Control.....................66
Heated Steering Wheel..............................66
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................67
Autowipers.......................................................67
Windshield Washers....................................68
Rear Window Wiper and Washers.........69
Lighting
General Information.....................................70
Lighting Control.............................................70
Autolamps.........................................................71
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................72
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................72
Daytime Running Lamps............................73
Front Fog Lamps............................................73
Direction Indicators.......................................74
Interior Lamps.................................................74
Ambient Lighting...........................................75
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................76
Exterior Mirrors................................................77
Interior Mirror...................................................78
Moonroof..........................................................78
Instrument Cluster
Gauges..............................................................80
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................81
Audible Warnings and Indicators............84
Information Displays
General Information.....................................85
Trip Computer................................................88
Information Messages................................88
Climate Control
Principle of Operation.................................98
Air Vents...........................................................98
Manual Climate Control - Vehicles With:Electronic Manual TemperatureControl (EMTC).........................................99
Automatic Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Electronic AutomaticTemperature Control (EATC).............100
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate- Vehicles With: Electronic AutomaticTemperature Control (EATC)..............101
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate- Vehicles With: Electronic ManualTemperature Control (EMTC)............102
Heated Rear Window - Vehicles With:Electronic Automatic TemperatureControl (EATC).........................................103
Heated Rear Window - Vehicles With:Electronic Manual TemperatureControl (EMTC).......................................103
Heated Exterior Mirrors.............................103
Cabin Air Filter..............................................103
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position................104
Head Restraints...........................................104
Manual Seats................................................106
Power Seats..................................................108
Rear Seats........................................................111
Heated Seats..................................................114
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................115
Storage Compartments
Center Console...............................................117
Cool Box............................................................117
Glasses Holder...............................................117
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Single wipe.A
Intermittent wipe.B
Normal wipe.C
High-speed wipe.D
Note:Fully defrost the windshield beforeyou switch the windshield wipers on.
Note:Make sure you switch the windshieldwipers off before entering a car wash.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on thewindshield, clean the windshield and thewiper blades. See Checking the WiperBlades (page 215). If that does not resolvethe issue, install new wiper blades. SeeGeneral Information (page 85).
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a drywindshield. This may scratch the glass ordamage the wiper blades. Always use thewindshield washers before wiping a drywindshield.
Intermittent Wipe
Short wipe interval.A
Intermittent wipe.B
Long wipe interval.C
Use the rotary control to adjust theintermittent wipe interval.
Speed Dependent Wipers (If Equipped)
When your vehicle speed increases, theinterval between wipes decreases.
AUTOWIPERS (If Equipped)
Autowipers uses a rain sensor in the areaaround the interior mirror. The wipersoperate when the rain sensor detectswater on the windshield in front of it. Therain sensor continues to monitor theamount of water and adjusts the speed ofthe wipers.
You can switch autowipers off in theinformation display. See Autowipers(page 67). If you switch autowipers off,the windshield wipers operate inintermittent mode.
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High sensitivity.A
Autowipers on.B
Low sensitivity.C
Move the wiper lever upward to the firstposition to switch autowipers on.
Use the rotary control to adjust thesensitivity of the autowipers. When youselect low sensitivity, the wipers operatewhen the sensor detects a large amountof water on the windshield. When youselect high sensitivity, the wipers operatewhen the sensor detects a small amountof water on the windshield.
Note:Keep the outside of the windshieldclean. The rain sensor is very sensitive andthe wipers may operate if dirt, mist orinsects hit the windshield.
If you leave autowipers on, it may notoperate when you switch the ignition onduring freezing temperatures. This isbecause the system has deactivated therain sensor to prevent damage to thewindshield wipers. Defrost the windshieldbefore reactivating the rain sensor. Youcan reactivate the rain sensor by movingthe rotary control or switching autowipersoff and on.
Note:Fully defrost the windshield beforeyou switch the windshield wipers on.
Note:Make sure that you switch thewindshield wipers off before entering a carwash.
Wet or winter weather conditions couldcause unexpected wiping or smearing.
To keep the windshield clear:
•Lower the sensitivity of the autowipersto reduce the amount of smearing onthe windshield.
•Switch autowipers off.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on thewindshield, clean the windshield and thewiper blades. If that does not resolve theissue, install new wiper blades. SeeAutowipers (page 67).
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Pull the lever toward you to operate thewindshield washers. When you release thelever, the wipers operate for a short time.A courtesy wipe occurs a short time afterthe wipers stop to clear any remainingwasher fluid.
Note: Do not operate the washers whenthe washer reservoir is empty. This couldcause the washer pump to overheat.
Heated Washer Jets (If Equipped)
The system heats the washer fluid whenthe heated windshield is on.
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Settings
To switch courtesy wipe on or off, use the information display controls on thesteering wheel to select the following:
ActionMenu Item
Press the menu button.Settings
Press the OK button.Vehicle Settings
Press the OK button.Wipers
Press the OK button.Courtesy Wipe
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS
Rear Window Wiper
Intermittent wipe.A
Continuous wipe.B
Rear window wiper off.C
If you shift to reverse (R) when thewindshield wipers are on, the rear windowwiper turns on.
You can switch reverse wipe off in theinformation display.
Note:Make sure you switch the rearwindow wiper off before entering a carwash.
Rear Window Washer
Push the lever away from you to operatethe rear window washer. When you releasethe lever, the wipers operate for a shorttime.
Note: Do not operate the washers whenthe washer reservoir is empty. This maycause the washer pump to overheat.
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Windshield Wiper ActivatedHeadlamps (If Equipped)
When the headlamp switch is in theAutolamps position, the windshield wiperactivated exterior lamps will turn on within10 seconds when you switch thewindshield wipers on. They turn offapproximately 60 seconds after you switchthe windshield wipers off.
This feature does not turn on the exteriorlamps:
•During a single wipe.
•While the wipers are on to clear washerfluid during a wash condition.
•If the wipers are in automatic orintermittent modes.
Note:If you have autolamps andautowipers switched on the low beamheadlamps will turn on automatically whenthe windshield wipers operate continuously.
Autolamps Delay (If Equipped)
When the Autolamps have the headlampsand position/parklamps turned on, and theignition is turned OFF, the headlamps andposition/parklamps will remain on for anadditional 20 seconds (the autolamp exitdelay) or until the Autolamps are disabled.
You can change the delay period in theinformation display. See InformationDisplays (page 85).
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
Press it repeatedly or press it and hold ituntil the desired level is reached.
Note:If you disconnect the battery or itloses charge the instrument lighting willreturn to its brightest setting.
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you canswitch the headlamps on by pulling thedirection indicator lever toward you. Youwill hear a short tone. The headlamps willswitch off automatically after threeminutes with any door open or 30 secondsafter the last door has been closed. Youcan cancel this feature by pulling thedirection indicator toward you again orswitching the ignition on.
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•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.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
WARNINGS
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleachor dye on the vehicle's seatbelts, asthese actions may weaken the beltwebbing.
On vehicles equipped withseat-mounted airbags, do not usechemical solvents or strongdetergents. Such products couldcontaminate the side airbag system andaffect performance of the side airbag in acrash.
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and seatsequipped with side airbags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil withMotorcraft Professional StrengthCarpet & Upholstery Cleaner.
•If grease or tar is present on thematerial, spot-clean the area first withMotorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. InCanada, use Motorcraft Multi-PurposeCleaner.
•If a ring forms on the fabric after spotcleaning, clean the entire areaimmediately (but do not oversaturate)or the ring will set.
•Do not use household cleaningproducts or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affectthe flame retardant abilities of the seatmaterials.
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Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under your vehicle are coveredwith 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 coolant,oil and gas) to make sure there are noleaks, and fluids are at recommendedlevels.
•If you remove the battery, clean thebattery cable ends and check fordamage.
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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Windows and Mirrors....................................76Windshield Washers.....................................68Heated Washer Jets............................................68Settings...................................................................69Windshield Wipers.........................................67Intermittent Wipe.................................................67Speed Dependent Wipers.................................67Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades...................215Wipers and Washers.....................................67Wrecker TowingSee: Transporting the Vehicle........................176
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