2017-Focus-Owners Manual

Wipers andWashers

WINDSHIELDWIPERS Note: Fully defrost the windshield before you switch the windshield wipers on. Note: Make sure you switch the windshield wipers and vehicle power off before using an automatic car wash. Note: If streaks or smears appear on the windshield, clean the windshield and the wiper blades. See Checking the Wiper Blades (page 224). If that does not resolve the issue, install new wiper blades. See Changing the Front Wiper Blades (page 224). Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield. This may scratch the glass, damage thewiper blades or cause thewiper motor to burn out. Always use the windshield washers before wiping a dry windshield. Note: Whenwiping on dry glass, thewipers may switch to the next lower operating mode (low-speed or intermittent). The previous operation mode may resume after the windshield becomes wet again.

Note: Move to position O marked on the wiper lever to switch off. Intermittent Wipe

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A B

Short-wipe interval. Intermittent wipe. Long-wipe interval.

C Push the wiper lever up to switch the wipers on, and then use the rotary control to adjust the intermittent wipe interval. Speed Dependent Wipers (If Equipped) When your vehicle speed increases, the interval between wipes decreases. WINDSHIELDWASHERS Note: Do not operate the washers when the washer reservoir is empty. This may cause the washer pump to overheat.

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A B C D

Single wipe.

Intermittent wipe.

Normal wipe.

High-speed wipe.

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