Wipers and washers -> Checking the wiper blades for Your Ford Kuga SUV First Generation (2008-2012)

Wipers and washers  
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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