Ford 2008 Ka Owner's Handbook Manual page 40

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REAR WINDOW WASHER/
WIPER
The device can only work when the
ignition key is at MAR-ON.
Turn the knurled ring to
the rear window wiper.
With the windscreen wiper on, turn the
ring nut to to turn on the rear
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window wiper. In this case the wiper
works (in the different positions) timed
with the windscreen wiper, but at half
speed. With the windscreen wiper on,
engaging reverse gear will automatically
turn the rear window wiper on, in
continuous slow operation.
Operation stops when reverse is
disengaged.
Do not use the rear window
wiper to remove layers
of snow or ice. In these
conditions, the rear window
wipers may be submitted to excessive
to operate
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effort resulting in the motor
protection cutting in and wiper
operation being inhibited for a few
seconds. If the function is not reset,
contact the Ford Dealership.
"Smart washing" function
Pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard (unstable position) will
activate the rear window washer.
Keep the stalk pressed, with just one
movement, to operate the rear window
washer jet and the rear window wiper
itself; the latter automatically turns on
if you keep the stalk pressed for more
than half a second.
The rear window wiper stops working
a few strokes after the lever is released;
after a few seconds, a further cleaning
stroke completes the wiping operation.
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