windshield wipers FORD EXPEDITION 1998 1.G Owners Manual

HAZARD FLASHER
For information on the hazard
flasher control, refer toHazard
lights controlin theRoadside
emergencieschapter.
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
CONTROLS
Rotate the windshield wiper
control to the desired interval, low
or high speed position.
The bars of varying length are for
intermittent wipers. When in this
position rotate the control upward
for fast intervals and downward for
slow intervals.
Push the control on the end of the
stalk to activate washer. Push and
hold for a longer wash cycle.
Rear window wiper/washer
controls
Rotate (and hold as desired) the
rear wiper/washer control to either
position.
From either position, the control
will automatically return to the
INT2 or OFF position.
For rear wiper operation, rotate
the rear window wiper and washer
control to the desired position.
Select:
INT 2 Ð One second interval rear
wiper.
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INT1ÐTensecond interval rear
wiper.
OFF Ð Rear wiper and washer off.
Speed dependent wipers
When the windshield wiper control
is set on the intermittent settings,
speed-sensitive front wipers
automatically adjust as the
vehicle's speed increases.
HIGH BEAMS
Push forward to activate.
FLASH TO PASS
Pull back to activate and release to
deactivate.
OVERDRIVE CONTROL
Activating overdrive
(Overdrive) is the normal drive
position for the best fuel economy.
The overdrive function allows
automatic upshifts to second, third
and forth gear.
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For information on replacement air
filter elements, refer to the
Capacities and specifications
chapter.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Check the wiper blades at least
twice a year or when they seem
less effective. Substances such as
tree sap and some hot wax
treatments used by commercial car
washes reduce the effectiveness of
wiper blades.
Checking the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe
properly, clean both the windshield
and wiper blades using undiluted
windshield wiper solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with
clean water. To avoid damaging the
blades, do not use fuel, kerosene,
paint thinner or other solvents.
Changing the wiper blades
When replacing wiper blade
assemblies, always use a
Motorcraft part or equivalent. To
make replacing the wipers easy,
turn the ignition to ACC, then turn
the wipers on. When the wipers
reach the vertical position, turn
the ignition to LOCK.
To replace the wiper blades:
Maintenance and care
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Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....158
checking and replacing wiper
blades ......................................171
operation ...................................38
Wrecker towing ..................... 148
Index
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