1997 FORD E SERIES wipers

Hazard flasher control
For more information on the
hazard flasher control, refer to the
Roadside emergencieschapter.
Windshield wipers and washer
²Push the end to activate the
washer.
²Push end once for a single wipe.
²Push and hold for a constant
cycle.
²Turn the dial to adjust
intermittent wiper speed.
FlashÐ toÐ pass
Pull toward you and release for
ªflash-to-passº operation.
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Connect:
Secondary positive cable
remains energized after
disconnection. make sure the
tool does not contact any ground
surface.
1. Reconnect the primary battery
positive cable.
2. Reconnect the primary battery
ground cable.
3. Unwrap the secondary positive
cable and reconnect to the primary
battery terminal.
WIPER BLADES
Check the windshield wiper blades
at least twice a year or whenever
the wipers seem less effective than
usual. Substances such as tree sap
and some hot wax treatments used
by commercial car washes can
reduce the effectiveness of wiper
blades.
To make reaching the wiper blades
easy, simply turn the ignition to
the ON position and turn the
wipers on. Wait for the wipers to
reach a vertical position and turn
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the ignition to the LOCK position.
Do not move the wipers manually
across the windshield as this may
cause damage to the wiper system.
Inspect the wiper arm pivots on a
regular basis to ensure the wiper
arms move freely. Lubricate the
pivot points as necessary.
Replacing wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not work
properly after cleaning,
replacement of the blade assembly
or the blade element may be
necessary.
To replace the wiper blades:
1. Pull the wiper arm away from
the windshield and lock it into the
service position.
2. Turn the blade at an angle from
the wiper arm. Depress the lock
tab to release the wiper blade and
pull the wiper blade down toward
the windshield to remove it from
the arm.
3. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
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checking the pressure ............153
replacing ...........................116,155
rotating ....................................155
snow tires and chains ............156
spare tire .................................112
tire grades ...............................151
treadwear ................................151
Towing your vehicle .................123
Trailer towing ..............................94
safety chains .............................96
tips .............................................97
trailer brakes .............................96
trailer lamps ..............................96
Transmission
automatic operation .................83
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................141
Trip odometer .............................14Turn signal
indicator lights ..........................10
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................181
Ventilating your vehicle .............79
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage
gauge) ..........................................13
Warning chimes ...........................11
headlamps on ............................11
key in ignition ...........................11
safety belt .................................11
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................135
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................149
checking and replacing wiper
blades ......................................150
operation ...................................27
Index
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