1997 FORD CONTOUR windshield wipers

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[CF12800(ALL)08/95]
High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
[CF12900(ALL)12/95]
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.
[CF13000(ALL)12/95]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever back to the off
position.
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[CF13100(ALL)01/96]
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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[CF13200(ALL)01/96]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
[CF13300(ALL)04/96]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition key must be
turned to the ON position.
[CF13400(ALL)12/95]
10-1/2 pica
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Using the windshield wiper
[CF13500(ALL)12/95]
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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Controls and Features
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[CF13600(ALL)01/96]
Windshield Washer
[CF13700(ALL)12/95]
When the lever is pulled to activate the windshield washer, the
wipers operate for about three cycles after the spray stops.
[CF13800(ALL)12/95]
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Washing the windshield
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[CF13900(ALL)08/95]
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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[CF14000(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Always warm up the windshield with the defroster
before you use the washer fluid. In freezing weather, the
washer solution may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision.
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[CF14100(ALL)03/96]
For information about refilling the washer fluid or replacing
your windshield wiper blades, seeWindshield washer fluid and
Wipersin the Index.
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC17600(ALL)01/96]
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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[MC17700(ALL)02/96]
Wiper blade replacement
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[MC17800(ALL)01/96]
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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[MC17900(ALL)01/96]
Tires
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[MC17901(O )03/96]
Checking Tire Pressure
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[MC18100(ALL)02/96]
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Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.
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[MC18200(ALL)02/96]
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Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle
has been parked for at least one hour or has been driven less
than 3 miles (5 km).
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[MC18400(ALL)03/96]
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Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on
the Safety Compliance Certification Label.
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[MC18900(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and
can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle
control.
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Index
Windshield washer fluid and wipers........... 60
checking and adding fluid.............. 189
checking and replacing wiper blades......... 202
operation....................... 60
reservoir...................... 189
specifications.................... 231
variable interval wipers................ 60
Windshield wipers and washer.............. 60
Wrecker towing.................... 174
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