Ford Fusion Hybrid (2014 year). Manual — part 16

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.

D

C

B

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A

Single wipe

A

Intermittent wipe

B

Normal wipe

C

High speed wipe

D

Intermittent Wipe

C

B

A

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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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Wipers and Washers

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.

A

C

B

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Highest sensitivity

A

On

B

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. You can turn this feature on
and off in the information display. See
General Information (page 85).

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.

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.

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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 85).

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LIGHTING CONTROL

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Off

A

Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and
tail lamps

B

Headlamps

C

High Beams

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Push the lever forward to switch the high
beams on.

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

Headlamp Flasher

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Pull the lever toward you slightly and
release it to flash the headlamps.

AUTOLAMPS

(IF EQUIPPED)

Note: It may be necessary to switch your
headlamps on manually in severe weather
conditions.

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The headlamps will switch on and off
automatically in low light situations or
during inclement weather.

The headlamps will remain on for a period
of time after you switch the ignition off.
You can adjust the time delay using the
information display controls. See
Information Displays (page 85).

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Note: If you switch autolamps on in
conjunction with autowipers, low beam
headlamps will illuminate automatically
when the rain sensor activates the
windshield wipers continuously.

INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER

Note: If you disconnect the battery or it
becomes discharged, the illuminated
components will switch to the maximum
setting.

Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps

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Press repeatedly or press and hold until
you reach the desired level.

Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps

A

B

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Press repeatedly or press and
hold to dim.

A

Press repeatedly or press and
hold to brighten.

B

HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY

After you switch the ignition off, you can
switch the headlamps on by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you. You
will hear a short tone. The headlamps will
switch off automatically after three
minutes with any door open or 30 seconds
after the last door has been closed. You
can cancel this feature by pulling the
direction indicator toward you again or
switching the ignition on.

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS

(IF

EQUIPPED)

WARNING

Always remember to switch your
headlamps on in low light situations
or during inclement weather. The

system does not activate the tail lamps
and may not provide adequate lighting
during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions
may result in a collision.

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