2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 91

90 Wipers and Washers AUTOWIPERS (IF EQUIPPED) 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: Replace the wiper blades as soon as they begin to leave bands of water or smears on the windshield. Note: If autolamps have been switched on in conjunction with autowipers, low beam headlamps will illuminate automatically when the rain sensor activates the windshield wipers continuously. Note: Wet road conditions can cause unexpected wiping or smearing. To reduce smearing we recommend the following: • Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers. • Switch to normal or high speed wipe. • Switch the autowipers off. A. Highest sensitivity B. On C. Lowest sensitivity The wipers will function when moisture is detected on the windshield. The rain sensor will continue to monitor the amount of moisture on the windshield and adjust the speed of the wipers automatically. Use the rotary control to adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor. With low sensitivity, the wipers will operate when the sensor detects a large amount of moisture on the windshield. With high sensitivity, the wipers will operate when the sensor detects a small amount of moisture on the windshield. Keep the outside of the windshield clean. Sensor performance will be affected if the area around the interior mirror is dirty. The rain sensor is very sensitive and the wipers may operate if dirt, mist or flies hit the windshield. 2013 C-Max Full Hybrid (34h) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, January 2013 USA (fus)