How to Use the Headlight Cleaning Function on the Ford Kuga?

[OKayden]

The usage of the headlight cleaning function on the Ford Kuga is as follows: 1. Start the car, and when the headlights are turned on, the headlight washer will operate along with the windshield washer; 2. After cleaning the inner part of the headlights, you can use a damp towel with cleaning agent to wipe the outer headlight glass cover and then dry it. In terms of configuration, the Kuga is equipped with HID xenon headlights, automatic headlight leveling adjustment, LKA Lane Keeping Aid, and a low-speed driving safety system. The dimensions of the Kuga are 4524mm in length, 1838mm in width, and 1685mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2690mm, front track of 1563mm, and rear track of 1565mm. The car's engine has a maximum horsepower of 182Ps, maximum power of 134kW, and maximum torque of 243Nm.

[SanKennedy]

Operating the headlight cleaning function on the Ford Kuga is quite straightforward, but two conditions must be met simultaneously: First, ensure the headlight switch is turned to the low-beam or high-beam position—not the daytime running lights or off position. Then, locate the windshield wiper control stalk on the right side of the steering wheel and press and hold the washer button. You’ll hear a "pop" sound from the front bumper area, and the spring-loaded cleaning covers beneath both headlights will pop out, spraying washer fluid directly onto the lenses. Typically, about 5 seconds of spraying is enough to cover the entire surface. Release the button, and the covers will retract automatically. This feature is especially useful in rainy or muddy conditions. I clean my headlights every two weeks when refueling, which improves brightness by around 15%. Just remember to use antifreeze washer fluid in cold weather to prevent the nozzles from freezing.

[StBryce]

Headlight washer button? Actually, the Kuga doesn't have a separate button for this. After driving this car for three years, I've figured out the operation: there's a button at the end of the wiper stalk on the right side of the steering wheel. Normally, pressing it sprays washer fluid on the windshield, but for the headlight washers, you need to hold it down. Important note: the headlights must be turned on for this to work! During operation, you can clearly hear the motor sound under the hood as two transparent nozzles swiftly extend from the bumper gap, spraying the headlight covers at an angle like little water guns. It's particularly useful after winter snowfalls - the washer fluid can melt ice crusts on the headlights. Just remember not to use it immediately after washing the car, as it might splash dirt onto the doors. Using it two or three times a month is sufficient; overuse will just waste washer fluid.

[Trudy]

From a mechanical perspective, the Kuga's headlight cleaning system is quite ingenious. Concealed in the front bumper is a pipeline equipped with a solenoid valve. When the vehicle is powered on and the headlights are activated simultaneously, pressing the windshield washer button for over 3 seconds triggers the control module to open the solenoid valve. Water pressure at 0.8MPa drives the spring mechanism of the nozzle, causing the ABS plastic nozzle to extend approximately 3 centimeters from the bumper at a 45-degree angle, precisely covering the headlight surface. Each operation consumes 80ml of washer fluid - my tests show 10 seconds of spraying removes 90% of mud splatters. A note for long-term owners: The nozzle orifice is finer than a needle tip and prone to clogging if unused for extended periods. Simply clear it with a paperclip when needed.