windshield wipers FORD F650 2000 10.G Owners Manual

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. The
washer will automatically shut off
after ten seconds of continuous use.
HIGH BEAMS
Push forward to activate.
Pull toward you to deactivate.
FLASH TO PASS
Pull toward you to activate and
release to deactivate.
Controls and features
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Daily Owner Checks Engine system
Check the air filter restriction indicator
Check the engine oil
Inspect the coolant level - for Powerstroke
engine (for Caterpillar and Cummins engines,
refer to the Owner’s Manual)
Brake system
Drain the air brake system reservoir - manual
valve
Check the air brake system reservoir automatic
drain valve operation
Transmission system
Visually check the automatic transmission for
fluid leakage
Steering system
Check the power steering pump fluid level and
check the system for leaks
Check the entire vehicle for evidence of fluid
leaks
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Federal Highway Administration
requirements (ensure that the entire
system is functioning properly)
Check the service brakes
Check the parking brake
Check the steering mechanism
Check the lighting devices and reflectors
Check the tires
Check the horn
Check the windshield wipers
Check the rear vision mirrors
Check the wheels and rims
Check the emergency equipment
General maintenance information
182

Relays ........................................115
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .....61,62,63
Safety defects, reporting ..........204
Safety restraints ................61,62,63
belt minder ...............................67
cleaning the safety belts ...70,167
extension assembly ..................66
for adults ..............................62,63
for children ...............................71
lap belt ......................................65
warning light
and chime ........................14,15,66
Safety seats for children .......72,73
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............61
Seats ............................................58
child safety seats .................72,73
Servicing your vehicle ..............179
Speed control ..............................51
Speedometer ...............................17
Starting your vehicle ..................77
jump starting ..........................125
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................77
Tachometer .................................18
Tires
checking the pressure ............151Towing
wrecker ....................................125
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................137
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................137
manual operation ......................97
Trip odometer .............................18
Turn signal .............................12,49
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................173
Vehicle loading ..........................111
Warning chimes ......................10,15
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................133
reservoir ..................................133
Water, Driving through .............112
Wheels .......................................147
Windows
power .........................................55
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers
checking and cleaning ............146
operation ...................................50
replacing wiper blades ...........146
Wrecker towing .........................125
Index
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