Ford Transit Connect (2016 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 202).   If that does not resolve
the issue, install new wiper blades.  See
Changing the Wiper Blades (page 202).

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.

E197525

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

E197526

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
switching on the windshield wipers.

Note: Check your wipers before you enter
a car wash to make sure you switched them
off.

The autowipers feature uses a rain sensor.
You can 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
adjusts the wiper speed by the amount of
moisture that the sensor detects on the
windshield.

E197429

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 rain sensor:
•

Rotate the control down to low
sensitivity, and the wipers turn on when
the rain sensor detects a large amount
of moisture on the windshield.
•

When you move the wiper lever up
to the first position and the
autowiper system is on, the
autowiper sensitivity setting adjusts
the wiper speed according to the
moisture on the windshield only.

•

When you lower the sensitivity, the
wipers remain in their ready
position only. They do not wipe the
windshield automatically unless
the sensor detects moisture.

•

Move the wiper lever position up to
the second position to wipe the
windshield on-demand.

•

Rotate the control up to high
sensitivity, and the wipers turn on when
the rain sensor detects a small amount
of moisture on the windshield.
•

When you set the wiper control to
a higher sensitivity, the wipers wipe
the windshield once.

•

Remember to move the wiper lever
position up to the second position
to wipe the windshield on-demand.

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  (page 85).

Note: Check your wiper function in the
information display.  See  (page 85).  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 Autolamps (page 68).

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.

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  (page 85).

•

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 202).

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.

E197647

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 switch on the front wipers and
move the gearshift lever to reverse (R),
rear intermittent wipe automatically turns
on.

Rear Window Washer

E197529

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.