Ford Focus Quiz
Wipers and washers

Rear window wiper and washers

In this manual: Wipers and washers
Introduction — 4Quick start — 1Child safety — 6Occupant protection — 8Keys and remote controls — 4Locks — 4Engine immobiliser — 5Alarm — 3Steering wheel — 4Wipers and washers — 9Lighting — 15Windows and mirrors — 5Instruments — 4Information displays — 5Climate control — 8Seats — 7Convenience features — 16Starting the engine — 11Fuel and refuelling — 11Transmission — 3Brakes — 4Stability control — 3Parking aid — 3Rear view camera — 3Cruise control — 3Load carrying — 6Towing — 3Convertible top — 3Driving hints — 4Emergency equipment — 3Status after a collision — 3Fuses — 4Vehicle recovery — 3Maintenance — 22Vehicle care — 4Vehicle battery — 3Wheels and tyres — 9Vehicle identification — 3Technical specifications — 1Telephone — 7Voice control — 7Connectivity — 6Navigation introduction — 2Navigation system — 2Appendices — 3
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Intermittent wipe

Pull the lever towards the steering wheel.

Reverse gear wipe

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).

Rear window washer Do not operate the washer for more than 10 seconds at a time, and never when the reservoir is empty.

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.

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