windshield wipers Mercury Mystique 1996 Owner's Manuals

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[SC02800(ALL)05/95]
High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
[SC02900(ALL)05/95]
To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp control knob to
the headlamp ON position and push the turn signal lever away
from you until it latches. When the high beams are on, the high
beam indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on.
[SC03000(ALL)10/93]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever back to the off
position.
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[SC03400(ALL)06/95]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward you for a moment
and then release it. The headlamps will flash whether the
headlamp knob is in the on or off position.
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[SC03700(ALL)03/95]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[SC03800(ALL)03/95]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition key must be
turned to the ON or ACC position.
[SC04400(ALL)05/95]
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Using the windshield wiper
[SC04500(ALL)02/94]
The windshield wipers can be set on high, low speed or interval
wipe. Turn the ring on the lever to set a longer or shorter pause
between wiping cycles.
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Steering Column Controls
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[SC04950(ALL)05/95]
Windshield Washer
[SC05000(ALL)01/95]
When the lever is pulled to activate the windshield washer, the
wipers operate for about three cycles after the spray stops.
[SC05110(ALL)05/95]
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Washing the windshield
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[SC05310(ALL)01/95]
Do not try to clean the windshield when the washer fluid
container is empty or activate the washers at any time for more
than 15 seconds continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system.
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[SC05350(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
In freezing weather, the washer solution may freeze on
the windshield and obscure your vision. Always warm
up the windshield with the defroster before you use the
washer fluid. If you cannot see through the windshield
clearly, it can increase the risk of being involved in a
collision.
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[SC05500(ALL)04/95]
For information about refilling the washer fluid or replacing
your windshield wiper blades, seeWindshield washer fluid and
Wipersin the Index.
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[SV20700(ALL)03/95]
If you do not let the engine relearn its idle, the idle quality of
your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle is
relearned. Your vehicle will eventually relearn its idle while you
drive it, but it takes much longer than if you use the previous
procedure.
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[SV21700(ALL)03/95]
Windshield Washer Fluid and Wipers
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[SV21800(ALL)03/95]
Washer Fluid
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[SV22100(ALL)01/95]
Check the level of the windshield washer fluid every time you
stop for fuel. The reservoir for washer fluid is located on the
passenger's side of the engine compartment. Visual inspection
can determine if the washer fluid is adequate. Do not operate
the washer when the reservoir is empty.
[SV22200(ALL)02/94]
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The windshield washer fluid reservoir
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[SV22300(ALL)03/95]
Adding washer fluid
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[SV22400(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not put windshield washer fluid in the container for
the engine coolant.
[SV22450(ALL)05/95]
If sprayed to clean the glass, engine coolant or antifreeze could
make it difficult to see through the windshield.
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Servicing Your Mystique
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[SV22500(ALL)01/95]
Use specially formulated windshield washer fluid rather than
plain water, because specially formulated washer fluids contain
additives that dissolve road grime. For safety reasons, washer
fluids containing an appropriate antifreeze such as methanol
should be used in freezing weather (temperatures below32ÊF
[0ÊC]). State or local regulations on Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOC's) may restrict use of the most common antifreeze,
methanol. Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze
agents should be used only if they provide cold weather
protection without damaging the vehicle's paint finish, wiper
blades, and windshield washer system.
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[SV23200(ALL)03/95]
Wiper Blades
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[SV23300(ALL)03/95]
Check the windshield wiper blades at least twice a year. Also
check them whenever they seem less effective than usual.
Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used
by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper
blades.
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[SV23400(ALL)03/95]
If the blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield
and the wiper blades. Use undiluted windshield washer solution
or a mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clear water. Do not
use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents to clean your
wiper blades. These will damage your blades.
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[SV23500(ALL)03/95]
To make reaching the wiper blades easy, simply turn the
ignition to the ACC position and turn your wipers on. Wait for
them to reach a vertical position and turn the ignition to the
OFF position. Do not move the wipers manually. Manually
moving the wipers across the windshield may damage them.
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[SV23600(ALL)03/01]
Wiper blade replacement
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[SV23700( OZ)03/95]
If the wiper blades still do not work properly after you clean
them, you may need to replace the wiper blade assembly or the
blade element. When replacing the wiper blade assembly, blade
refill, or wiper arm always use a Motorcraft part or equivalent.
To replace the blades, follow the instructions that come with
them.
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Variable interval wipers................. 82
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information) decal.... 249
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)........177, 182
Vehicle loading
automatic transaxles................. 154
calculating the load................. 154
manual transaxles.................. 154
Vehicle storage.................... 255
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 69
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 209
Visor (see Sun visor).................. 107
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Warm engine, starting.................. 47
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 59
key in ignition.................... 43
safety belt...................... 55
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 53
Warranties
basic......................... 3
Canada....................... 3
radio........................ 135
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid
reservoir...................... 220
windshield..................... 220
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 153
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 171
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts.................. 169
cleaning...................... 229
covers....................... 167
inspection and maintenance............. 224
lug nuts...................... 166
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Windows........................ 96
power windows, operating............... 96
Windshield washer fluid and wipers
checking and adding fluid.............. 220
checking and replacing wiper blades......... 221
operation....................... 82
reservoir...................... 220
specifications.................... 221
variable interval wipers................ 82
Wrecker towing.................... 171
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