2021 FORD F-53 windshield wipers

Introduction
About This Manual
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Symbols Glossary ............................................
5
Data Recording ..................................................
7
Perchlorate ........................................................
11
Ford Credit .........................................................
11
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
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12
Special Notices ...............................................
12
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
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13
Export Unique Options ................................
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Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
15
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...................
16
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control ..............................................
16
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control ...........................................................
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Information Display Control .......................
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Horn .....................................................................
17
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
18
Windshield Washers .....................................
18
Lighting
Lighting Control ..............................................
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Autolamps ........................................................
19
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................
20
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ..........
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Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
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Direction Indicators ........................................
21Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control
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Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off ...................................................
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Automatic High Beam Control Indicators ........................................................................\
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Overriding Automatic High Beam Control ........................................................................\
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Instrument Cluster
Gauges ..............................................................
24
Warning Lamps and Indicators ................
27
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
29
Information Displays
General Information ....................................
30
Information Messages .................................
34
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information .....................................
37
Ignition Switch ................................................
37
Starting a Gasoline Engine .........................
37
Engine Block Heater .....................................
39
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions ........................................
41
Fuel Quality ......................................................
41
Running Out of Fuel .....................................
42
Refueling ..........................................................
43
Fuel Consumption ........................................
44
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law .................................................
46
Catalytic Converter .......................................
47
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ............................
50
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Note:
Fully defrost the windshield before
you switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure you switch the windshield
wipers off before entering a car wash.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on the
windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. If that does not resolve the
issue, install new wiper blades.
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield. Use the rotary control to adjust the
intermittent wipe interval:
•
Rotate the control away from you for
a long wipe interval.
• Rotate the control toward you for a
short wipe interval.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washer before wiping a dry
windshield. Note:
Do not operate the washers when
the washer reservoir is empty. This may
cause the washer pump to overheat.
Press the end of the stalk to activate the
washer.
• A brief press causes a single wipe
without washer fluid.
• A quick press and hold causes the
wipers to swipe three times with
washer fluid.
• A long press and hold will activate the
wipers and washer fluid for up to 10
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Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps
When you switch the autolamps on, the
headlamps turn on within 10 seconds of
switching the wipers on. They turn off
approximately 60 seconds after you switch
the windshield wipers off.
The headlamps do not turn on with the
wipers:
•
During a single wipe.
• When using the windshield washers.
• If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note: If you switch the autolamps and the
autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when
the windshield wipers continuously operate.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
The instrument lighting dimmer buttons
are on the lighting control. Repeatedly press one of the
buttons to adjust the brightness.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS -
VEHICLES WITH: DAYTIME
RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) WARNING: The daytime running
lamps system does not activate the rear
lamps and may not provide adequate
lighting during low visibility driving
conditions. Make sure you switch the
headlamps on, as appropriate, during all
low visibility conditions. Failure to do so
may result in a crash. The system turns the lamps on in daylight
conditions.
To switch the system on, switch the
lighting control to any position except
headlamps.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS -
VEHICLES WITH:
CONFIGURABLE DAYTIME
RUNNING LAMPS
WARNING:
The daytime running
lamps system does not activate the rear
lamps and may not provide adequate
lighting during low visibility driving
conditions. Make sure you switch the
headlamps on, as appropriate, during all
low visibility conditions. Failure to do so
may result in a crash.
Switch the daytime running lamps on or
off using the information display. See
General Information
(page 30).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The lamps are on in the information display.
2. You switch the ignition on.
3. The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions
or you release the parking brake for
vehicles with manual transmissions.
4. The lighting control is in the autolamps
position.
5. The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positions
do not turn on the daytime running lamps.
If the daytime running lamps are off in the
information display, the lamps stay off in
all switch positions.
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Cooling system
•
Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if you disconnect the battery
cables.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion. Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
•
Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 130
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 18
What Is Automatic High Beam Control.............................................................22
What Is Cruise Control.................................60
Wheels and Tires..........................................134 Technical Specifications................................... 151
Wi Fi See: Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi
Network............................................................. 163
Windshield Washers......................................18
Windshield Wipers.........................................18
Wipers and Washers......................................18
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