windshield wipers FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) 2015 2.G Owners Manual

Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers..........................................71
Autowipers.........................................................71
Windshield Washers
......................................72
Lighting
General Information......................................74
Lighting Control...............................................74
Autolamps .........................................................
75
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
......................76
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................76
Daytime Running Lamps..............................77
Automatic High Beam Control..................77
Front Fog Lamps............................................78
Direction Indicators........................................79
Interior Lamps
.................................................79
Ambient Lighting...........................................80
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows...............................................81
Global Opening and Closing......................82
Exterior Mirrors................................................82
Interior Mirror
...................................................83
Sun Visors
.........................................................84
Moonroof..........................................................84
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................86
Warning Lamps and Indicators................88
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............92
Information Displays
General Information
......................................93
Information Messages
................................103
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control..............................117
Automatic Climate Control
.......................118
Automatic Climate Control......................120 Automatic Climate Control.......................122
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate.........................................................124
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................126
Cabin Air Filter................................................126
Remote Start..................................................127
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................128
Head Restraints
.............................................128
Manual Seats
.................................................130
Power Seats...................................................130
Memory Function
..........................................132
Rear Seats
.......................................................134
Heated Seats
..................................................135
Climate Controlled Seats
..........................135
Rear Seat Armrest........................................136
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................137
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................141
Storage Compartments
Center Console
..............................................143
Overhead Console........................................143
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information....................................144
Ignition Switch...............................................144
Keyless Starting
............................................144
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................145
Engine Block Heater....................................148
Unique Driving Character- istics
Auto-Start-Stop
...........................................150
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
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: 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 Shortest wipe interval
A
Intermittent wipe
B
Longest wipe interval
C
Use the rotary control to adjust the
intermittent wipe interval.
Speed Dependent Wipers
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 autolamps on in
conjunction with autowipers, your low beam
headlamps will illuminate automatically
when the rain sensor activates the
windshield wipers continuously.
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Note:
Wet or winter driving conditions with
ice, snow or salty road mist can cause
inconsistent and unexpected wiping or
smearing.
In these conditions, you can do the
following to help keep your windshield
clear:
• Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing.
• Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
• Switch the autowipers off. Highest sensitivity
A
OnB
Lowest sensitivity
C
The autowipers feature uses a rain sensor.
You will find it in the area around the
interior mirror. The rain sensor monitors
the amount of moisture on the windshield
and automatically turns on the wipers. It
will adjust the wiper speed by the amount
of moisture that the sensor detects on the
windshield.
Note: This autowiper feature is
automatically set to on and remains on until
you switch it off in the information display.
You can also switch the feature back on at
any time. See (page 93). 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.
Note:
When you set the wiper system to
intermittent wipe and the autowiper system
is on, the autowiper sensitivity setting
adjusts the wiper speed according to the
moisture on the windshield only. Use the
wiper lever to wipe the windshield
on-demand.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean.
The rain sensor is very sensitive. If the area
around the mirror is dirty, then the wipers
may operate if dirt, mist or insects hit the
windshield.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note: Do not operate the washers when
the washer reservoir is empty. This may
cause the washer pump to overheat. To operate the washers and spray the
windshield, pull the lever toward you.
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Headlamp Flasher
Pull the lever toward you slightly and
release it to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS (If Equipped)
WARNING
The daytime running lamps system
does not activate the tail lamps and
may not provide adequate lighting
during low visibility driving conditions. Also,
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.
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 93).
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.
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•
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
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
• Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner.
• For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the entire windshield using steel wool
(no greater than 0000 grade) in a
circular motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
fluid.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR WARNINGS
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach
or dye on the vehicle
’s safety belts,
as these actions may weaken the
belt webbing. WARNINGS
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.
• Remove light stains and soil with
Motorcraft Professional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner.
• 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 will 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.
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL AND INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER LENS WARNING
Do not use chemical solvents or
strong detergents when cleaning the
steering wheel or instrument panel
to avoid contamination of the airbag
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Body
•
Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid
hinges, and latches with a light grade
oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• The engine oil and filter should be
changed prior to storage because used
engine oil contains contaminates that
may cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle. Cooling system
•
Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
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.
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A/C
See: Climate Control........................................... 117
About This Manual...........................................7
Protecting the Environment................................ 7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................. 171
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.................................................................. 171
Accessories....................................................439 Exterior style........................................................ 439
Interior style......................................................... 439
Lifestyle................................................................. 439
Peace of mind..................................................... 439
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............188
Active Park Assist.........................................180 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space.................................................................. 181
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........182
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 182
Using Active Park Assist.................................. 180
Adjusting the Headlamps........................258 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 259
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 258
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................68
Airbag Disposal...............................................44
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 117
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 67
All-Wheel Drive.............................................166
Ambient Lighting...........................................80
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................67
Arming the Alarm................................................. 67
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 67
Appendices.....................................................441
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............92 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 92
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 92
Keyless Warning Alert......................................... 92
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 92Audio Control..................................................68
MEDIA....................................................................... 68
Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 68
Audio Input Jack...........................................334
Audio System
................................................320
General Information......................................... 320
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio
...............................321
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................324
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD...........................................................325
Menu Structure................................................... 326
Autolamps.........................................................75 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 75
Automatic Climate Control
.......................118
Automatic High Beam Control..................77 Activating the System........................................ 78
Manually Overriding the System.................... 78
Automatic Transmission
............................162
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 165
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 164
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 165
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 163
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 162
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................255
Auto-Start-Stop
...........................................150
Disabling Auto StartStop.................................. 151
Enabling Auto StartStop................................. 150
Autowipers.........................................................71
Auxiliary Power Points.................................141 110 Volt AC Power Point.................................... 141
12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 141
Locations................................................................ 141
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive......................................... 166
B
Blind Spot Information System..............199 Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ™)
with Cross Traffic Alert................................ 199
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Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 266
See: Wipers and Washers................................... 71
Waxing.............................................................267
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 304
Wheels and Tires..........................................273 Technical Specifications.................................. 310
Windows and Mirrors.....................................81
Windshield Washers......................................72
Windshield Wipers..........................................71
Intermittent Wipe.................................................. 71
Speed Dependent Wipers.................................. 71
Wipers and Washers......................................71
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