Whether you\u2019re driving in a light shower or heavy rain, you can adjust the speed of your wipers to suit the conditions. Find out how to do it. From a sudden splash to a continuous soaking, water on your windscreen can really affect your visibility and, therefore, your safety. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to know how to adjust the speed of your wipers (and rain sensing wipers) so you can clear your windscreen quickly and efficiently.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The wiper controls are on a stalk, next to your steering wheel.<\/p>\n
\u2022 You can operate the controls with your finger. So you don\u2019t have to take your hand off the wheel.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Move the stalk up and down. You\u2019ll feel it click into three different positions.<\/p>\n
\u2022 TOP TIP: Don\u2019t test the wipers on a dry windscreen: it can damage the blades and scratch the glass.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Position 1: In this neutral position, the wipers are \u2018off\u2019.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Position 2: \u2018Bounce\u2019 the stalk down once and the wipers will make a single swipe. This is useful if you get a sudden splash of water on the screen.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Position 3: From the \u2018off\u2019 position, push the stalk up one notch. It will click and stay in place.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The wipers will wipe intermittently to a set timing.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Position 4: Push the stalk up to the next notch.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The wipers will now swipe continuously.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Position 5: Push the stalk up as far as it will go.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The wipers will work at high speed.<\/p>\n
\u2022 If you set the wipers to work intermittently, you can change their tempo.<\/p>\n
\u2022 On the wiper stalk, you\u2019ll find a dial.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Turn it up to set a shorter interval between each wipe.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Turn it down to set a longer interval between each wipe.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Now for your rear wiper.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Pull the stalk towards you. The washer and wiper will work together.<\/p>\n
\u2022 After one wash and wipe, the wiper will pause. It will then wipe one more time to clear the window. That\u2019s how easy it is to adjust the speed of your windscreen wipers. But if there\u2019s anything you\u2019re not sure about, you can always refer to your Owner\u2019s Manual, or simply give us a call.<\/p>\n
And if you find this video useful, check out the others in our \u2018How to\u2026\u2019 series: it\u2019s designed to help you keep your Ford in top condition and make best use of its many features.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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