windshield wipers FORD TRANSIT 2019 Owners Manual

Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
.......................................80
Autowipers ......................................................
80
Windshield Washers .....................................
81
Lighting
General Information .....................................
82
Lighting Control .............................................
82
Autolamps .......................................................
83
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................
84
Daytime Running Lamps ...........................
84
Direction Indicators ......................................
84
Interior Lamps ................................................
85
Cargo Lamps ..................................................
86
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows .............................................
87
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................
88
Interior Mirror ..................................................
89
Rear Quarter Windows ...............................
89
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ...............................................................
91
Warning Lamps and Indicators ................
93
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
96
Information Displays
General Information .....................................
97
Trip Computer ..............................................
100
Personalized Settings ...............................
100
Information Messages ................................
101
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ............................
107
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
108
Rear Passenger Climate Controls .........
109
Heated Windows and Mirrors .................
109
Remote Start .................................................
110Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position
...................
111
Head Restraints ..............................................
111
Manual Seats .................................................
112
Power Seats ....................................................
114
Rear Seats .......................................................
116
Heated Seats .................................................
119
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
120
Cigar Lighter ....................................................
121
Storage Compartments
Cup Holders ...................................................
123
Overhead Console .......................................
123
Bottle Holder .................................................
123
Front Door Storage Compartment ........
123
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
124
Ignition Switch ..............................................
124
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................
125
Starting a Diesel Engine ............................
126
Switching Off the Engine ..........................
128
Engine Block Heater ...................................
128
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .....................................
130
Fuel Quality - Diesel .....................................
131
Fuel Quality - Gasoline ..............................
133
Fuel Quality - E85 ........................................
134
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................
135
Running Out of Fuel ....................................
135
Refueling .........................................................
136
Fuel Consumption .......................................
138
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
140
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Single wipe.
A
Intermittent wipe.
B
Normal wipe.
C
High-speed wipe.
D
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
you switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure that you switch the
windshield wipers off before entering a car
wash.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on the
windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. See Checking the Wiper
Blades (page 246). If that does not resolve
the issue, install new wiper blades. See
Changing the Front Wiper Blades
(page
246).
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass or
damage the wiper blades. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield. Intermittent Wipe
Short wipe interval.
A
Intermittent wipe.
B
Long wipe interval.
C
Use the rotary control to adjust the
intermittent wipe interval.
Note: When your vehicle speed increases,
the interval between intermittent wipes may
decrease.
AUTOWIPERS
Autowipers uses a rain sensor in the area
around the interior mirror. The wipers
operate when the rain sensor detects
water on the windshield in front of it. The
rain sensor continues to monitor the
amount of water and adjusts the speed of
the wipers.
Note: The wipers remain in a slightly raised
position during operation and only return to
the park position a short time after the rain
sensor detects no water on the windshield.
You can switch autowipers off in the
information display. If you switch
autowipers off, the windshield wipers
operate in intermittent mode.
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High sensitivity.
A
Autowipers on.
B
Low sensitivity.
C
Move the wiper lever upward to the first
position to switch autowipers on.
Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the autowipers. When you
select low sensitivity, the wipers operate
when the sensor detects a large amount
of water on the windshield. When you
select high sensitivity, the wipers operate
when the sensor detects a small amount
of water on the windshield.
Note: Keep the outside of the windshield
clean. The rain sensor is very sensitive and
the wipers may operate if dirt, mist or
insects hit the windshield.
If you leave autowipers on, it may not
operate when you switch the ignition on
during freezing temperatures. This is
because the system has deactivated the
rain sensor to prevent damage to the
windshield wipers. Defrost the windshield
before reactivating the rain sensor. You
can reactivate the rain sensor by moving
the rotary control or switching autowipers
off and on.
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
you switch the windshield wipers on. Note:
Make sure that you switch the
windshield wipers off before entering a car
wash.
Wet or winter weather conditions could
cause unexpected wiping or smearing.
To keep the windshield clear:
• Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing on
the windshield.
• Switch autowipers off.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on the
windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. If that does not resolve the
issue, install new wiper blades. See
Changing the Front Wiper Blades (page
246).
WINDSHIELD WASHERS Pull the lever toward you to operate the
windshield washers. When you release the
lever, the wipers operate for a short time.
Note:
Do not operate the washers when
the washer reservoir is empty. This may
cause the washer pump to overheat.
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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 97).
Note: If you switch autolamps on, you can
only switch the high beam headlamps on
when the autolamps turn the 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.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
The instrument lighting dimmer buttons
are on the lighting control. Repeatedly press one of the
buttons to adjust the brightness. DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS WARNING: The daytime running
lamps system does not activate the rear
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. Make sure the headlamps
are switched to auto or on, as
appropriate, during all low visibility
conditions. Failure to do so may result in
a crash.
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The ignition is switched to the on position.
2. The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions
or the parking brake is released for
vehicles with manual transmissions.
3. The lighting control is in the off or autolamps positions.
4. The headlamps are off.
DIRECTION INDICATORS Push the lever up or down to use the
direction indicators.
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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.
Note: If your vehicle has an engine cover
remove the cover before application of
Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser.
Immediately rinse away any over spray.
• 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
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. When
cleaning the interior of the windshield,
avoid getting any glass cleaner on the
instrument panel or door panels. Wipe
any glass cleaner off these surfaces
immediately.
• 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
concentrate.
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
Note: Do not allow air fresheners and hand
sanitizers to spill on interior surfaces. If a
spill occurs, wipe off immediately. Damage
may not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Note: 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.
Note: We recommend distilled water when
cleaning.
Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats,
Headliners and Floor Mats
Note: Avoid soaking any surface. Do not
use excessive amounts of water to clean
the vehicle interior.
Note: To avoid spots or discoloration, clean
the entire surface.
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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.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or 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
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) 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 you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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Warning Lamps and Indicators.................93
Airbag Warning Lamp......................................... 93
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp.................................................................... 93
Battery Charging Condition Warning Lamp
.................................................................... 93
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 93
Diesel Warning Lamps....................................... 93
Direction Indicator............................................... 94
Door Ajar................................................................. 94
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp.................................................................... 94
Engine Warning Lamps...................................... 94
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp..................... 95
Headlamp High Beam Indicator..................... 95
Lamps on Indicator............................................. 95
Lane Departure Warning Indicator................95
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp........................ 95
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................. 95
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp
.................................................................... 95
Message Center Indicator................................. 95
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............................. 95
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator............................................................. 96
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp.................................................. 96
Tow/Haul Warning Lamp................................. 96
Washer Fluid Check....................................242
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 261
Waxing.............................................................262
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 293
Wheels and Tires.........................................269 General Information......................................... 269
Technical Specifications................................. 305
Windows and Mirrors
....................................87
Windshield Washers......................................81
Windshield Wipers........................................80 Intermittent Wipe................................................ 80
Winter Tires See: Using Winter Tires.................................... 287
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 246
Wipers and Washers
....................................80
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