Get Wipers and Washers Guide for Ford Focus 4 Door 2023

Wipers and Washers

Intermittent Wipe

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

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Short wipe interval.

Intermittent wipe.

Long wipe interval.

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Use the rotary control to adjust the

intermittent wipe interval.

Note: When your vehicle speed increases,

the interval between intermittent wipes may

decrease.

Single wipe.

Intermittent wipe.

Normal wipe.

High-speed wipe.

AUTOWIPERS - VEHICLES

WITH: 4.2 INCH INSTRUMENT

CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN^(IF

EQUIPPED)

Note: Fully defrost the windshield before

you switch the windshield wipers on.

Note: Make sure that you switch the

windshield wipers off before entering a car

wash.

Note: If streaks or smears appear on the

windshield, clean the windshield and the

wiper blades. See Checking the Wiper

Blades (page 430). If that does not resolve

the issue, install new wiper blades. See

Changing the Front Wiper Blades (page

430).

Autowipers uses a rain sensor in the area

around the interior mirror. The wipers

operate when the rain sensor detects

water on the windshield in front of it. The

rain sensor continues to monitor the

amount of water and adjusts the speed of

the wipers.

Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry

windshield. This may scratch the glass or

damage the wiper blades. Always use the

windshield washers before wiping a dry

windshield.

You can switch autowipers on or off in the

information display.

Note: If you switch autowipers off in the

information display, the windshield wipers

operate in intermittent mode.

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If you leave autowipers on, it may not

operate when you switch the ignition on

during freezing temperatures. This is

because the system has deactivated the

rain sensor to prevent damage to the

windshield wipers. Defrost the windshield

before reactivating the rain sensor. You

can reactivate the rain sensor by moving

the rotary control or switching autowipers

off and on.

Note: Fully defrost the windshield before

you switch the windshield wipers on.

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Note: Make sure that you switch the

windshield wipers off before entering a car

wash.

High sensitivity.

Autowipers on.

Low sensitivity.

Wet or winter weather conditions could

cause unexpected wiping or smearing.

To keep the windshield clear:

Move the wiper lever upward to the first

position to switch autowipers on.

•

Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers

to reduce the amount of smearing on

the windshield.

Use the rotary control to adjust the

sensitivity of the autowipers. When you

select low sensitivity, the wipers operate

when the sensor detects a large amount

of water on the windshield. When you

select high sensitivity, the wipers operate

when the sensor detects a small amount

of water on the windshield.

Note: 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.

•

Switch autowipers off.

Note: If streaks or smears appear on the

windshield, clean the windshield and the

wiper blades. See Checking the Wiper

Blades (page 430). If that does not resolve

the issue, install new wiper blades. See

Changing the Front Wiper Blades (page

430).

Settings

To switch autowipers on or off, use the information display controls on the steering

wheel to select the following:

Menu Item

Settings

Action

Press the menu button.

Press the OK button.

Vehicle settings

Wipers

Rain sensing

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Use the rotary control to adjust the

AUTOWIPERS - VEHICLES

WITH:12.3INCHINSTRUMENT

CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN (IF

EQUIPPED)

sensitivity of the autowipers. When you

select low sensitivity, the wipers operate

when the sensor detects a large amount

of water on the windshield. When you

select high sensitivity, the wipers operate

when the sensor detects a small amount

of water on the windshield.

Autowipers uses a rain sensor in the area

around the interior mirror. The wipers

operate when the rain sensor detects

water on the windshield in front of it. The

rain sensor continues to monitor the

amount of water and adjusts the speed of

the wipers.

Note: 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.

If you leave autowipers on, it may not

operate when you switch the ignition on

during freezing temperatures. This is

because the system has deactivated the

rain sensor to prevent damage to the

windshield wipers. Defrost the windshield

before reactivating the rain sensor. You

can reactivate the rain sensor by moving

the rotary control or switching autowipers

off and on.

You can switch autowipers on or off in the

information display.

Note: If you switch autowipers off in the

information display, the windshield wipers

operate in intermittent mode.

Note: Fully defrost the windshield before

you switch the windshield wipers on.

Note: Make sure that you switch the

windshield wipers off before entering a car

wash.

Wet or winter weather conditions could

cause unexpected wiping or smearing.

To keep the windshield clear:

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•

Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers

to reduce the amount of smearing on

the windshield.

High sensitivity.

Autowipers on.

Low sensitivity.

•

Switch autowipers off.

Note: If streaks or smears appear on the

windshield, clean the windshield and the

wiper blades. See Checking the Wiper

Blades (page 430). If that does not resolve

the issue, install new wiper blades. See

Changing the Front Wiper Blades (page

430).

Move the wiper lever upward to the first

position to switch autowipers on.

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Pull the lever toward you to operate the

Autowiper Settings

1. Press the menu button on the steering

wheel to enter the information display

main menu.

windshield washers. When you release the

lever, the wipers operate for a short time.

A courtesy wipe occurs a short time after

the wipers stop to clear any remaining

washer fluid.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Vehicle.

You can switch courtesy wipe on or off in

the information display.

4. Select Wipers.

Note: Do not operate the washers when

the washer reservoir is empty. This could

cause the washer pump to overheat.

5. Switch Rain sensing on or off.

WINDSHIELD WASHERS -

VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN

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Settings

To switch courtesy wipe on or off, use the information display controls on the

steering wheel to select the following:

Menu Item

Settings

Action

Press the menu button.

Press the OK button.

Vehicle settings

Wipers

Courtesy wipe

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4. Select Wipers.

WINDSHIELD WASHERS -

5. Switch Courtesy wipe on or off.

VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN

REAR WINDOW WIPER AND

WASHERS - VEHICLES WITH:

4.2 INCH INSTRUMENT

CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN(IF

EQUIPPED)

Rear Window Wiper

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Pull the lever toward you to operate the

windshield washers. When you release the

lever, the wipers operate for a short time.

A courtesy wipe occurs a short time after

the wipers stop to clear any remaining

washer fluid.

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You can switch courtesy wipe on or off in

Intermittent wipe.

Continuous wipe.

Rear window wiper off.

the information display.

Note: Do not operate the washers when

the washer reservoir is empty. This could

cause the washer pump to overheat.

The rear window wiper also turns on when

you shift into reverse and the windshield

wipers are on.

Switching the Courtesy Wipe On

and Off

1. Press the menu button on the steering

wheel to enter the information display

main menu.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Vehicle.

You can switch reverse wipe off in the

information display.

Note: Make sure that you switch the rear

window wiper off before entering a car

wash.

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Settings

To switch reverse wipe on or off, use the information display controls on the

steering wheel to select the following:

Menu Item

Settings

Action

Press the menu button.

Press the OK button.

Vehicle settings

Wipers

Reverse wiper

Rear Window Washer

REAR WINDOW WIPER AND

WASHERS - VEHICLES WITH:

12.3 INCH INSTRUMENT

CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN^(IF

EQUIPPED)

Rear Window Wiper

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Push the lever away from you to operate

the rear window washer. When you release

the lever, the wiper operates for a short

time.

Note: Do not operate the washers when

the washer reservoir is empty. This could

cause the washer pump to overheat.

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Intermittent wipe.

Continuous wipe.

Rear window wiper off.

The rear window wiper also turns on when

you shift into reverse and the windshield

wipers are on.

You can switch reverse wipe off in the

information display.

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Note: Make sure that you switch the rear

window wiper off before entering a car

wash.

Switching Reverse Wipe On and Off

1. Press the menu button on the steering

wheel to enter the information display

main menu.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Vehicle.

4. Select Wipers.

5. Switch Reverse wiper on or off.

Rear Window Washer

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Push the lever away from you to operate

the rear window washer. When you release

the lever, the wiper operates for a short

time.

Note: Do not operate the washers when

the washer reservoir is empty. This could

cause the washer pump to overheat.

HEADLAMP WASHERS^(IF

EQUIPPED)

If you operate the windshield washers

when the headlamps are on, the headlamp

washers turn on.

Note: The headlamp washers do not

operate every time you use the windshield

washers. This is to prevent the washer fluid

reservoir from emptying quickly.

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Wipers and Washers for Your Ford Focus 4 Door 2023

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