Ford Fiesta: Wipers and Washers

Ford Fiesta 2009-2019 Owners Manual

Windshield Wipers

Note: Fully defrost the windshield before switching on the windshield wipers.

Note: Make sure the windshield wipers are switched off before entering a car wash.

Note: Install new wiper blades as soon as they begin to leave bands of water and smears on the windshield.

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.

1. Single wipe
2. Intermittent wipe
3. Normal wipe
4. High speed wipe

Note: If you press and hold the wiper lever in position A, the wipers will continue to wipe until you release the wiper lever.

Intermittent Wipe

1. Short wipe interval
2. Intermittent wipe
3. Long wipe interval

Use the rotary control to adjust the intermittent wipe interval.

Speed Dependent Wipers

When your vehicle speed increases, the interval between wipes will decrease.

Windshield Washers

Note: Do not operate the washers when the washer reservoir is empty. This may cause the washer pump to overheat.

Push the button to operate the washers.

When you release the button, the wipers will operate for a short time.

Rear Window Wiper and Washers

Intermittent Wipe

Pull the lever toward you.

Reverse Gear Wipe

The rear wiper will turn on 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
• the front wiper is operating (when set to position B).

Rear Window Washer

Note: Do not operate the washers when the washer reservoir is empty. This may cause the washer pump to overheat.

Pull the lever toward you to operate the washers. They will operate for a maximum of 10 seconds. When you release the lever, the wiper will operate for a short time.