wipers FORD RANGER 2004 2.G Owners Manual

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield wiper:Rotate the end
of the control away from you to
increase the speed of the wipers
(from desired interval to low or high
speed position); rotate towards you
to decrease the speed of the wipers.
Windshield washer: Push the end
of the stalk:
• briefly: causes a single swipe of
the wipers without washer fluid.
• a quick push and hold: the wipers
will swipe three times with
washer fluid.
• a long push and hold: the wipers
and washer fluid will be activated
for up to ten seconds.
Changing the wiper blades
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle
from the wiper arm. Push the lock
pin manually to release the blade
and pull the wiper blade down
toward the windshield to remove it
from the arm.
2. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
3. Replace wiper blades every 6 months for optimum performance.
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Driver Controls
Driver Controls
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 5A Instrument panel dimmer switch
2 10A Trailer tow park lamps
3 10A Right low beam headlamp
4 10A Left low beam headlamp
5 30A Windshield wipers/washer
6 10A Radio (RUN/ACCY)
7 5A Headlamp illumination indicator
8 10A Restraints Control Module (RCM), PADI (Passenger Air bag
Deactivation Indicator)
9 5A Cluster air bag indicator
10 10A Cluster (RUN/START), 4x4 module (RUN/START)
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Roadside Emergencies
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•4.0L SOHC V6 engine
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the
running engine may cause internal damage.
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are
available from your dealer.
• For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3 –A).
• If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar
Remover (ZC-42).
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should be
cleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on the
vehicle ’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may include
hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, tree sap, or other
organic contamination. To clean these items, please follow these tips:
• The windshield, rear windows and side windows may be cleaned with
a non-abrasive cleaner such as Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass
Cleaner (ZC-23), available from your dealer.
• Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches.
• Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts.
• Wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or
windshield washer solution. Be sure to replace wiper blades when they
appear worn or do not function properly.
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Cleaning
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W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................179
Water, Driving through .............118
Windowspower .........................................47 Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................45
checking and adding fluid .....179
replacing wiper blades .............45
Wrecker towing .........................156
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Index
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