Under hood and charge port, Cleaning the windows and wiper blades, 230 vehicle care – FORD 2014 Focus Electric User Manual

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UNDER HOOD AND CHARGE PORT

WARNING: Exposure to high voltage may result in severe
personal injury or death. High voltage components must be

serviced by a trained service technician.

• Never use a power washer to clean under the hood or in the charge

port. The high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and
cause significant damage and risk of personal injury.

• Never spray water on any of the components under the hood or in the

charge port. Water ingress can damage electrical components and
connections.

• Use a dry cloth to remove any excess dirt that collects under the hood

or in the charge port. Always power-down the vehicle and wait five
minutes before touching any electrical components.

CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES

The windows and wiper blades should be cleaned regularly. If the wipers
do not wipe properly, substances on the vehicle’s glass or the wiper
blades may cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades, and
streaking and smearing of the windshield. To clean these items, follow
these tips:
• The windows may be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner such as

Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner.

• The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or

Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrates in the U.S., or
Motorcraft Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid in Canada.
Replace your wiper blades when they appear worn or do not function
properly.

• Do not use abrasive materials, as they may cause scratches.
• Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts.
If you cannot remove those streaks after cleaning with the glass cleaner
or if the wipers chatter and move in a jerky motion, clean the outer
surface of the windshield and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft
cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive cleaning solution. After
cleaning, rinse the windshield and wiper blades with clean water. The
windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse the windshield
with water.

Note: Do not use sharp objects, such as a razor blade, to clean the
inside of the rear window or to remove decals, as it may cause damage
to the rear window defroster’s heated grid lines.

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2014 Focus Electric Vehicle (fob)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, May 2013
USA
(fus)

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