wipers FORD FLEX 2015 1.G User Guide

•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.
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.
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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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Towing .......................256, 264–265
recreational towing .................265
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............261
trailer towing ..........................256
wrecker ....................................264
Traction control ........................213
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................417
Traffic preferences ...................514
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................261
Trailer sway control ..................257
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............362
lubricant specifications ..........362
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....202
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................304
Turn signal ................................103
U
USB port ............................391, 469
Using privacy mode ..................401V
Vehicle health report ........415, 493
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................367
Vehicle loading ..........................248
Ventilating your vehicle ...........187
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................421
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................398
Voice recognition ......................450
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .....114
Washer fluid ......................308–309
Water, Driving through .............268
Windows
power .......................................105
rear wiper/washer .....................97
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................96
checking and adding
fluid ..................................308–309
replacing wiper blades ...........311
Wrecker towing .........................264
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