windshield wipers FORD THUNDERBIRD 2002 11.G Owners Manual

²Airflow direction control
(panel) Ð Distributes air through the instrument panel.
(panel/floor) Ð Distributes air through the instrument panel and
the front floor ducts. For added customer comfort, the air distributed
through the floor ducts may be slightly warmer than the air sent to the
instrument panel registers.
(floor) Ð Distributes air through the front floor ducts. The system
will allow some airflow out the defroster ducts, the demister outlets and
outer instrument panel registers.
(floor/defrost) Ð Distributes air through the windshield defroster
ducts, the demister outlets and the front floor ducts. The system will
allow some airflow out of the outer instrument panel registers. For added
customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts may be
slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If the
outside temperature is about 2ÉC (35ÉF) or higher, the air conditioner
will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce window fogging. (Note
that the A/C indicator does not illuminate when this mode is selected.)
Recirculation and A/C override controls can be selected.
(defrost) Ð Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster ducts and the demister outlets. It can be used to clear ice or
fog from the windshield. The system will allow some airflow out of the
outer instrument panel registers. If the outside temperature is about 2ÉC
(35ÉF) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air
to reduce window fogging. Recirculation and A/C override controls
cannot be selected.Note that the A/C indicator does not illuminate
when this mode is selected.
²Turn DATC off
OFF-Outside air is kept out. The fan, heating and air conditioning will
not operate. The outside temperature will still display when selected
with the ignition in the RUN position.
Electric window heaters
(heated wiper rest) Ð Located at the base of the windshield, this
feature heats the front glass area below the area heated by the front
defroster where the windshield wipers sit in their parked position. When
activated, the feature keeps the wiper blades warm and reduces the
chance of ice build up on the blades. The indicator will light when the
feature is in operation.
Climate controls
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WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS
Rotate the windshield wiper control
to the desired interval, low or high
speed position. The ignition must be
in the ACC or RUN position to
operate the windshield wiper.
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.
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
changes.
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.
INT
INTOFF
AUTO
INT
INTOFF
AUTO
Driver controls
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Starting your vehicle ........132±134
jump starting ..........................169
Steering
speed sensitive .......................140
Steering wheel
controls ......................................70
tilting .........................................62
T
Tachometer .................................18
Tires ...........................164, 223±225
changing ..........................164±165
checking the pressure ............225
replacing ..................................226
rotating ....................................225
snow tires and chains ............227
tire grades ...............................224
treadwear ................................224
Towing .......................................148
recreational towing .................152
trailer towing ..........................148
wrecker ....................................176
Traction control ........................138
active light ................................14
Transmission .......................12, 140
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................221
fluid, refill capacities ..............228
lubricant specifications ..229, 231manual operation ......................12
Trip odometer .............................18
Trunk ...........................................84
remote release ....................65, 87
Turn signal ......................14, 16, 52
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................231
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................233
Vehicle loading ..........................146
Ventilating your vehicle ...........136
W
Warning chimes .....................15±16
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Water, Driving through .............146
Windows
power .........................................63
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and cleaning ........60±61
operation ...................................60
replacing wiper blades .............61
Wrecker towing .........................176
Index
242