Wipers and Washers
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
A
B
C
D
Single wipe
Intermittent wipe
Normal wipe
High speed wipe
Intermittent wipe
AUTOWIPERS
CAUTIONS
Do not switch autowipers on in dry weather conditions. The rain sensor is very sensitive and the wipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects hit the windshield.
Replace the wiper blades as soon as they begin to leave bands of water and smears. If you do not replace them, the rain sensor will continue to detect water on the windshield and the wipers will operate, even though the majority of the windshield is dry.
Fully defrost the windshield in icy conditions before you switch autowipers on.
Switch autowipers off before you enter a car wash.
A
B
C
Short wipe interval
Intermittent wipe
Long wipe interval
50
A
B
C
High sensitivity
On
Low sensitivity
If you switch autowipers on, the wipers will not cycle until water is detected on the windshield. The rain sensor will then continuously measure the amount of water on the windshield and adjust the speed of the wipers automatically.
Galaxy/S-MAX (CA1) Vehicles Built From: 25-11-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 18-12-2014, CG3533en enGBR, Edition date: 11/2013, Second Printing
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Adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor using the rotary control. With low sensitivity, the wipers will operate when the sensor detects a lot of water on the windshield. With high sensitivity, the wipers will operate if the sensor detects a small amount of water on the windshield.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
WARNING
Do not operate the windshield washers for more than 10 seconds or when the reservoir is empty.
Note: The washer jets are heated when the ignition is on.
Reverse gear wipe
The rear window wiper will operate automatically when you select reverse gear if the wiper lever is in position B , C or D .
Washer
WARNING
Do not operate the rear window washer for more than 10 seconds or when the reservoir is empty.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS
Intermittent wipe
Pull the lever fully towards the steering wheel and hold it to operate the washer.
ADJUSTING THE WINDSHIELD
WASHER JETS
The eye ball jets can be adjusted precisely using a pin.
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Galaxy/S-MAX (CA1) Vehicles Built From: 25-11-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 18-12-2014, CG3533en enGBR, Edition date: 11/2013, Second Printing
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HEADLAMP WASHERS
The headlamp washers will operate with the windshield washers when the headlamps are on.
Note: To stop the washer fluid reservoir emptying quickly, the headlamp washers will not operate every time that you use the windshield washers.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
CAUTIONS
You can use the service position in winter to provide easier access to the wiper blades for freeing them from snow and ice. Make sure that the outside of the windshield is free from snow and ice before using the wipers.
Note: The windshield wiper blades are
different lengths. See Technical
Specifications (page 54). If you install
wiper blades of the wrong length, the rain sensor may not work correctly.
Set the windshield wipers in the service position.
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of the blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blade lips with water applied with a soft sponge.
CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
Windshield wiper blades
CAUTIONS
Set the windshield wipers in the service position to change the wiper blades.
Switch off the ignition and move the wiper lever to position A within three seconds.
Release the lever when the windshield wipers have moved to the service position.
Lift the wiper arms.
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Galaxy/S-MAX (CA1) Vehicles Built From: 25-11-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 18-12-2014, CG3533en enGBR, Edition date: 11/2013, Second Printing
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Install in the reverse order.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks into place.
Rear window wiper blades
Install in the reverse order.
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Galaxy/S-MAX (CA1) Vehicles Built From: 25-11-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 18-12-2014, CG3533en enGBR, Edition date: 11/2013, Second Printing
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Windshield wiper blade lengths
Item
Vehicles with autowipers
Vehicles without autowipers
Dimension in mm (inches)
Left-hand Right-hand
750 (29.5)
750 (29.5)
650 (25.6)
700 (27.6)
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Galaxy/S-MAX (CA1) Vehicles Built From: 25-11-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 18-12-2014, CG3533en enGBR, Edition date: 11/2013, Second Printing
