1997 FORD EXPLORER windshield wipers

Deactivating overdrive
To deactivate overdrive, press the
control at the end of the gearshift
lever. The
O/D
OFFwill illuminate.
Deactivate overdrive when:
²driving with a heavy load
²driving in hilly terrain
²additional engine braking is
desired
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND
WASHER
Wipers
Rotate the windshield wiper
control to the desired interval
speed.
Washer
²Press the windshield wiper
control for washer fluid
operation.
²Press once for a single wipe.
²Press and hold for a constant
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Speed dependent wipers
(if equipped)
This feature operates only in the
intermittent wiping mode. In
position one (slowest delay) this
feature will not function. At higher
speeds, the Speed Dependent
feature shortens the delay between
wipes when you use the variable
interval wipers. Delay will
automatically adjust at speeds
between 16 and 105 km/h (10 and
65 mph. This will help compensate
for the extra moisture that
accumulates on your windshield at
higher speeds.
Map lamps
Press the left or right control to
turn the lamp on.
Press again to turn the lamp off.
AUTOLAMP DELAY SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
The autolamp sets the headlamps
to turn on and off automatically.
The autolamp may be set to:
²turn on the lamps automatically
at night
²turn off the lamps automatically
during daylight
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AUTO
MIRROR ON
DIMON AUTOLAMP
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Changing your air cleaner filter
To change your air cleaner filter,
follow these steps:
1. Release the clamp locking clip
on the front portion of the
assembly.
2. Swing the left side of the
assembly open.
3. Remove the air cleaner filter
element from the open end of the
engine air cleaner assembly and
replace it with a new element.
4. Close the assembly and secure
the locking clamp.
The air cleaner filter shown is
typical of 4.0 L OHV and 5.0 L
engines. The 4.0 L SOHC is
comparable.
CHECKING AND REPLACING
WIPER BLADES
Checking wiper blades
Check the windshield wiper blades
at least twice a year or whenever
they seem to work less effectively
than usual. Substances such as
tree sap and some hot wax
treatments used by commercial car
washes can reduce the
effectiveness of wiper blades.
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To make reaching the wiper blades
easier, simply:
1. Turn the ignition to the ON
position and turn the wipers on.
2. Wait for the wipers to reach a
vertical position and turn the
ignition to LOCK.
²Do not move the wipers
manually across the windshield,
this may cause damage to both
wipers and windshield.
Inspect the wiper pivot arms on a
regular basis to ensure that they
move freely. Lubricate the pivot
points as necessary.
Replacing wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not function
properly after cleaning,
replacement of the blade assembly
or the blade element may be
necessary.
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Voltmeter (see Battery voltage
gauge) ..........................................15
Warning chimes
headlamps on ............................11
key in ignition ...........................12
safety belt .................................12
Washer fluid
reservoir ..................................179
Windows
power windows, operating .......56Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................193
checking and adding fluid .....178
checking and replacing wiper
blades ...............................193,194
liftgate reservoir .....................179
operation ...................................46
specifications ..........................178
Wrecker towing .........................163
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