Ford TOURNEO CONNECT 2024 - Page 310

wiper blade mount, and place them
a
gainst the windscreen.
2. With the ignition switched on, press the
wiper lever briefly in the direction of
‘flick wipe’.
The wiper blades return to their initial
position.
Cleaning and changing wiper
bl
ades
The factory-fitted wiper blades are coated
with graphite. The graphite coating ensures
that the wiper blade moves quietly over the
windscreen. If the graphite coating is dam-
aged, the windscreen wiper will become
louder.
Check the condition of the wiper blades on
a regular basis. Rubbing wiper blades
should be changed if damaged or cleaned
if dirty →
.
D
amaged wiper blades should be replaced
immediately. Wiper blades are available
from a suitably qualified workshop.
WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility
and increa
se the risk of accidents and se-
vere injuries.
·
Always clean dirty wiper blades.
·
Always change windscreen wiper
blades if they are damaged or worn and
no longer clean the windscreen proper-
ly.
NOTICE
Cleaning the wiper blades or windows with
unsuitable cleaning a
gents can cause dam-
age.
·
Do not use fuel, nail varnish remover,
paint thinner or similar liquids to clean
the wiper blades and windows.
·
Do not clean the wiper blades with hard
sponges and other sharp objects.
If wax residue from car washes and
other c
are products remains on the
vehicle windows, this can cause the wipers
to rub. Remove wax residue using a special
cleaning product or cleaning cloths.
Cleaning wiper blades
1. Move the windscreen wipers to the
service position.
2. Li the wiper arms, making sure that
you hold them only in the area of the
wiper blade mounting.
3. Clean the wiper blades carefully using
a damp sponge → .
4
. Carefully place the wiper arms back on-
to the windscreen.
Changing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 177 On the windscreen: Changing the
windscreen wiper bla
des.
1
Release button.
1. Move the wiper arms to the service po-
sition before liing.
2. Li the wiper arms, making sure tha
t
you hold them only in the area of the
wiper blade mounting.
3. Press and hold the release button and
simultaneously pull o the wiper blade
in the direction of the arrow
→ Fig. 177
1 .
4
. Insert a new wiper blade with the same
length and design onto the correspond-
ing wiper arm. Push it on until it engag-
es.
5. Place the wiper arms carefully back on-
to the windscreen.
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