1996 FORD CONTOUR wiper blades

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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[SV22200(ALL)02/94]
10-1/2 pica
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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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[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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Servicing Your Contour
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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.
[SV23716(ALL)11/94]
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement
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[SV23719(ALL)04/95]
In your climate control system, you may have a filter that cleans
the air before it enters the interior of the vehicle. This filter
should be replaced at the intervals in theMaintenance Schedule
and Recordbooklet.
[SV23723(ALL)04/95]
To replace the passenger compartment air filter:
[SV23726(ALL)02/95]1.
Remove both windshield wiper arms. With the wiper arm in
the horizontal position, lift the arm away from the
windshield while pulling the retaining clip at the base
toward the windshield. Release the wiper arm, then lift it off
the base.
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Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts.................. 174
cleaning...................... 229
covers....................... 171
inspection and maintenance............. 223
lug nuts...................... 170
Windows........................ 98
power windows, operating............... 98
Windshield washer fluid and wipers
checking and adding fluid.............. 219
checking and replacing wiper blades......... 221
operation....................... 84
reservoir...................... 219
specifications.................... 220
variable interval wipers................ 84
Wrecker towing.................... 175
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Update:Thu Jan 25 12:10:47 1996