Ford Transit (2018 year). Manual — part 19

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High sensitivity

A

On

B

Low sensitivity

C

Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the autowipers. When you
select low sensitivity, the wipers will
operate when the sensor detects a large
amount of water on the windshield. When
you select high sensitivity, the wipers will
operate when the sensor detects a small
amount of water on the windshield.

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.

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:
•

Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing on
the windshield.

•

Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.

•

Switch autowipers off.

Note: If you switch autolamps and
autowipers on, the headlamps will
automatically turn on when the windshield
wipers continuously operate.

Autowipers Settings

(If Equipped)

Autowipers default to on and remain on
until you switch it off in the information
display. With autowipers switched off, the
wipers operate in intermittent mode. See
General Information (page 94).

WINDSHIELD WASHERS

Note: Do not operate the washers when
the washer reservoir is empty. This may
cause the washer pump to overheat.

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To operate the washers and spray the
windshield, pull the lever toward you.

A wipe will occur a few seconds after
washing to clear any remaining washer
fluid. This feature can be switched on or
off in the information display. See General
Information (page 94).

GENERAL INFORMATION

Condensation in the Exterior Front
Lamps and Rear Lamps

Exterior front lamps and rear lamps have
vents to accommodate normal changes
in air pressure.

Condensation can be a natural by-product
of this design. When moist air enters the
lamp assembly through the vents, there is
a possibility that condensation can occur
when the temperature is cold. When
normal condensation occurs, a fine mist
can form on the interior of the lens. The
fine mist eventually clears and exits
through the vents during normal operation.

Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours
under dry weather conditions.

Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•

The presence of a fine mist (no streaks,
drip marks or large droplets).

•

A fine mist covers less than 50% of the
lens.

Examples of unacceptable condensation
are:
•

A water puddle inside the lamp.

•

Streaks, drip marks or large droplets
present on the interior of the lens.

If you see any unacceptable condensation,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer.

LIGHTING CONTROL

Lighting Control Positions

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A

B

C

D

Off.

A

Parking lamps. Instrument panel
lamps. License plate lamps.

B

Headlamps.

C

Autolamps.

D

Parking Lamps

Select position B on the lighting control to
switch the parking lamps on.

Note: Prolonged use of the parking lamps
when the ignition is off will cause the battery
to run out of charge.

Note: Parking lamps may turn off
automatically when the ignition is off. This
prevents the vehicle battery from running
out of charge.

Headlamp High Beam

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Push the lever away from you to switch
the high beam on.

Push the lever forward again or pull the
lever toward you to switch the high beams
off.

Headlamp Flasher

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Slightly pull the lever toward you.

AUTOLAMPS

(If Equipped)

WARNING

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 crash.

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When the lighting control is in the
autolamps position, the headlamps
automatically turn on in low light situations
or when the wipers turn on.

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 94).

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

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Press it repeatedly or press it and hold it
until the desired level is reached.

Note: If you disconnect the battery or it
loses charge the instrument lighting will
return to its brightest setting.

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS

(If

Equipped)

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

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Push the lever up or down to use the
direction indicators.

Note: Tap the lever up or down to make the
direction indicators flash three times to
indicate a lane change.