Get Wipers and washers Guide for Ford Kuga SUV First Generation (2008-2012)

Wipers and washers

Automatic wiper system

WINDSCREEN WIPERS

Some models without autowipers are

fitted with a speed-dependent front

screen wiper system.

D

C

B

When the vehicle is slowed to walking

speed or is brought to a standstill, the

wiper speed will automatically switch to

the next lower wiper speed setting.

When the vehicle speed is increased, the

wiper speed will return to the

manually-chosen setting.

Moving the wiper lever when the system

is operating will switch off the system.

If the vehicle is again slowed to walking

speed or is brought to a standstill, the

system is reactivated.

A

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AUTOWIPERS

A

B

C

D

Single wipe

Intermittent wipe or autowipers

Normal wipe

CAUTIONS

Do not switch autowipers on in dry

weather conditions. The rain sensor

is very sensitive and the wipers may

operate if dirt, mist or flies hit the

windscreen.

High speed wipe

Intermittent wipe

Replace the wiper blades as soon as

they begin to leave bands of water

and smears. If you do not replace

them, the rain sensor will continue to

detect water on the windscreen and the

wipers will operate, even though the

majority of the windscreen is dry.

A

B

Fully defrost the windscreen in icy

conditions before you switch

autowipers on.

C

Switch autowipers off before you

enter a car wash.

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A

B

C

Long wipe interval

Intermittent wipe

Short wipe interval

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WARNING

A

B

Do not operate the washer for more

than 10 seconds at a time, and

never when the reservoir is empty.

While the button at the end of the lever is

pressed the washer will work in

conjunction with the wipers.

C

After releasing the button, the wipers

operate for a short time.

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REAR WINDOW WIPER AND

WASHERS

A

Low sensitivity

On

B

C

High sensitivity

Intermittent wipe

If you switch autowipers on, the wipers

will not cycle until water is detected on

the windscreen. The rain sensor will then

continuously measure the amount of

water on the windscreen and adjust the

speed of the wipers automatically.

Adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor

using the rotary control. With low

sensitivity, the wipers will operate when

the sensor detects a lot of water on the

windscreen. With high sensitivity, the

wipers will operate if the sensor detects

a small amount of water on the

windscreen.

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Pull the lever towards the steering wheel.

Reverse gear wipe

WINDSCREEN WASHERS

The rear wiper will be activated

automatically when selecting reverse gear

if:

•

the rear wiper is not already switched

on,

the wiper lever is in position A, B, C

or D and

the front wiper is operating (when set

to position B).

The rear wiper will follow the front wiper

interval (at intermittent or normal speed).

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2. Using a suitable implement adjust the

Rear window washer

jets.

3. Close the bonnet and check the

operation of the jets. See Opening

and closing the bonnet (page 141).

HEADLAMP WASHERS

The headlamp washers will operate with

the windscreen washers when the

headlamps are on.

Note: To stop the washer fluid reservoir

emptying quickly, the headlamp washers

will not operate every time that you use

the windscreen washers.

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WARNING

Do not operate the washer for more

than 10 seconds at a time, and

never when the reservoir is empty.

CHECKING THE WIPER

BLADES

While the lever is pulled towards the

steering wheel the washer will work in

conjunction with the wipers.

Once the wash and wipe cycle is

completed, the wipers will pause and then

perform one more wipe to clear the

windscreen.

After releasing the lever, the wipers

operate for a short time.

ADJUSTING THE

WINDSCREEN WASHER

JETS

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1. Open the bonnet. See Opening and

closing the bonnet (page 141).

Run the tip of your fingers over the edge

of the blade to check for roughness.

Clean the wiper blade lips with water

applied with a soft sponge.

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CHANGING THE WIPER

BLADES

Windscreen wiper blades

A

CAUTIONS

Set the windscreen wipers in the

service position to change the wiper

blades.

You can use the service position in

winter to provide easier access to

the wiper blades for freeing them

from snow and ice. The windscreen

wipers will return to their normal position

as soon as you switch on the ignition so

make sure that the outside of the

windscreen is free from snow and ice

before you switch on the ignition.

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1. Turn on the ignition.

2. Move the wiper lever to position A and

turn the ignition off as soon as the

wiper blades have reached the service

position.

Service position

Changing the windscreen wiper

blades

Set the windscreen wipers in the service

position and lift the wiper arms.

2

1

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1. Press the locking button.

2. Remove the wiper blade.

Note: Make sure that the wiper blade

locks into place.

3. Install in the reverse order.

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Rear window wiper blade

1. Lift the wiper arm.

3

4

2

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2. Position the wiper blade at right angles

to the wiper arm.

3. Disengage the wiper blade from the

wiper arm.

4. Remove the wiper blade.

Note: Make sure that the wiper blade

locks into place.

5. Install in the reverse order.

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