Ford Transit Connect (2018 year). Manual — part 15

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

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 208). If that does not resolve
the issue, install new wiper blades. See
Changing the Wiper Blades (page 208).

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.

Note: When wiping on dry glass, the wipers
may switch to the next lower operating
mode (low-speed or intermittent). The
previous operation mode may resume after
the windshield becomes wet again.

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Single wipe.

A

Intermittent wipe.

B

Normal wipe.

C

High-speed wipe.

D

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

Intermittent Wipe

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Short-wipe interval.

A

Intermittent wipe.

B

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.

AUTOWIPERS

Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
you switch the windshield wipers on.

Note: Make sure you switch the windshield
wipers and ignition off before using an
automatic car wash.

Autowipers uses a rain sensor located in
the area around the interior mirror. The rain
sensor monitors the amount of moisture
on the windshield and automatically turns
the wipers on. It will adjust the wiper speed
by the amount of moisture that the sensor
detects on the windshield.

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Highest sensitivity.

A

On.

B

Lowest sensitivity.

C

Switch the autowipers on by moving the
wiper lever up to the first position.

Switch the autowipers off by moving the
wiper lever down.

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.

The autowipers feature is active and ready
when the wiper lever is in the first position
and selected in the information display.
You can change the autowipers feature to
intermittent wipers through the
information display. See General
Information (page 84).

Note: Check your wiper function in the
information display. See General
Information (page 84). The autowipers
feature functions only when you select the
menu choice in the information display and
you move the wiper lever up to the first
position. The autowipers feature then
remains on in the information display menu
until you change it to intermittent wipe.

Note: If you switch autolamps on in
conjunction with autowipers, your low beam
headlamps turn on automatically when the
rain sensor activates the windshield wipers
continuously. See General Information
(page 84).

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 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
by moving the wiper lever up.

•

Switch the autowipers off and switch
intermittent mode on through the
information display. See General
Information (page 84).

•

Switch the autowipers off by moving
the wiper lever down.

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. See Changing
the Wiper Blades (page 208).

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.
When you release the lever, the wipers will
operate for a short time.

REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS

Rear Window Wiper

Note: Make sure you switch the rear
window wiper and ignition off before using
an automatic car wash.

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Intermittent wipe.

A

Low speed wipe.

B

Off.

C

Press the top of the button to switch
intermittent wipe on. Press the top of the
button again to switch low speed wipe on.
Press the bottom of the button to switch
the rear window wiper off.

When you shift into reverse (R) and the
front wipers are on, the rear wiper may
automatically turn on to intermittent wipe.

Rear Window Washer

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Push the lever away from you to operate
the rear window washer. When you release
the lever, wiping continues for a short
period of time.

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

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Off.

A

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

B

Headlamps.

C

Parking Lamps

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

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

Switch the ignition off.

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

High Beams

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