2023 FORD EXPEDITION windshield wipers

WIPERS
WIPER PRECAUTIONS
Do not operate the wipers on a drywindshield. This could scratch the glass ordamage the wiper blades. Use thewindshield washers before wiping a drywindshield.
Fully defrost the windshield before youswitch the windshield wipers on.
Switch the windshield wipers off beforeentering a car wash.
SWITCHING WINDSHIELD WIPERSON AND OFF
High-speed wipe.A
Low-speed wipe.B
Auto Wipe/Intermittent wipe.C
Off.D
Use the rotary control.
AUTOWIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT ARE AUTOWIPERS
Autowipers turns on and controls thespeed and frequency of the windshieldwipers.
AUTOWIPERS SETTINGS -VEHICLES WITH: 12 INCH SCREEN
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle Settings.
3.Press Wipers.
4.Switch Rain Sensing on or off.
Note:When you switch the feature off, thewipers do not operate based on the rainsensor. When you switch on the windshieldwipers to the intermittent wipe position withthe feature off, the wipers use the wipespeed set by the rotary control.
AUTOWIPERS SETTINGS -VEHICLES WITH: 15 INCH SCREEN
1.Access the vehicle drawer on thetouchscreen.
2.Press SETTINGS.
3.Press Vehicle.
4.Press Wipers.
5.Switch Rain Sensing on or off.
Note:When you switch the feature off, thewipers do not operate based on the rainsensor. When you switch on the windshieldwipers to the intermittent wipe position withthe feature off, the wipers use the wipespeed set by the rotary control.
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ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OFTHE RAIN SENSOR
Low sensitivity.A
High sensitivity.B
Use the rotary control to set the rain sensorsensitivity.
Note:Use intermittent wipe positions toadjust the rain sensor sensitivity.
When you select low sensitivity, the wipersoperate when the sensor detects a largeamount of water on the windshield.
When you select high sensitivity, the wipersoperate when the sensor detects a smallamount of water on the windshield.
SWITCHING THE REAR
WINDOW WIPER ON AND OFF
Rotate the control away from you for along wipe interval.
Rotate the control toward you for a shortwipe interval.
REVERSE WIPE
WHAT IS REVERSE WIPE
Reverse wipe turns on the rear windowwiper when you shift into reverse (R) andthe windshield wipers are on.
REVERSE WIPE SETTINGS -VEHICLES WITH: 12 INCH SCREEN
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle Settings.
3.Press Wipers.
4.Switch Rear Wiper On (when inReverse) on or off.
REVERSE WIPE SETTINGS -VEHICLES WITH: 15 INCH SCREEN
1.Access the vehicle drawer on thetouchscreen.
2.Press SETTINGS.
3.Press Vehicle.
4.Press Wipers.
5.Switch Reverse Wiper on or off.
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REPLACING THE REAR WIPER
BLADES
1.Lift the wiper arm.
Note:Do not hold the wiper blade to lift thewiper arm.
2.Remove the wiper blade.
Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
3.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
WASHERS
WASHER PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: If you operate yourvehicle in temperatures below 41°F(5°C), use washer fluid with antifreezeprotection. Failure to use washer fluidwith antifreeze protection in coldweather could result in impairedwindshield vision and increase the riskof injury or accident.
Do not operate the washers when thewasher reservoir is empty. This could causethe washer pump to overheat.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean.The rain sensor is very sensitive and thewipers may operate if dirt, mist or insectshit the windshield.
USING THE WINDSHIELD WASHER
Press and hold the button at theend of the lever to operate thewindshield washer.
Note:A courtesy wipe occurs a short timeafter the wipers stop to clear any remainingwasher fluid when switched on. SeeSwitching the Courtesy Wipe On and Off(page 113).
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SWITCHING THE COURTESY WIPEON AND OFF - VEHICLES WITH: 12INCH SCREEN
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle Settings.
3.Press Wipers.
4.Switch Courtesy Wipe on or off.
SWITCHING THE COURTESY WIPEON AND OFF - VEHICLES WITH: 15INCH SCREEN
1.Access the vehicle drawer on thetouchscreen.
2.Press SETTINGS.
3.Press Vehicle.
4.Press Wipers.
5.Switch Courtesy Wipe on or off.
USING THE REAR WINDOWWASHER
Rotate the control to the top or bottomposition and hold it to operate the rearwindow washer.
Note:A courtesy wipe occurs a short timeafter the wipers stop to clear any remainingwasher fluid when switched on. SeeSwitching the Courtesy Wipe On and Off(page 113).
ADDING WASHER FLUID
WASHER FLUID SPECIFICATION
See Washer Fluid Specification (page468).
WIPERS AND WASHERS –
TROUBLESHOOTING
WIPERS AND WASHERS –WARNING LAMPS
Illuminates when the windshieldwasher fluid is low.
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WIPERS AND WASHERS –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why are there streaks and smears onthe windshield?
The wiper blades could be dirty, wornor damaged. Check the wiper blades.See Checking the Wiper Blades(page 111). If the wiper blades are dirty,clean them with washer fluid or waterapplied with a soft sponge or cloth. Ifthe wiper blades are worn or damaged,install new ones. See Replacing theFront Wiper Blades (page 111).
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when the temperature is cold. Whennormal condensation occurs, a finemist can form on the interior of thelens. The fine mist eventually clearsand exits through the vents duringnormal operation.
How much condensation isacceptable?
•The presence of a fine mist, forexample no streaks, drip marks or largedroplets. A fine mist covers less than50% of the lens.
How long may it take for theacceptable condensation to becleared?
•Clearing time may take as long as 48hours under dry weather conditions.
How much condensation isunacceptable?
•A water puddle inside the lamp.Streaks, drip marks or large dropletspresent on the interior of the lens.
What should I do if unacceptablecondensation is present?
•Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Why do my headlamps turn offwhen I have them switched onwhen I switch my vehicle off?
•The battery saver turns the headlampsoff after a short period of time after youswitch your vehicle off.
AUTOLAMPS
WHAT ARE AUTOLAMPS
WARNING: The system does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drivewith due care and attention. You mayneed to override the system if it does notturn the headlamps on in low visibilityconditions, for example daytime fog.
Autolamps turn the headlamps on in lowlight situations or when the windshieldwipers operate.
AUTOLAMP SETTINGS - VEHICLESWITH: 12 INCH SCREEN
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle Settings.
3.Press Lighting.
4.Press Autolamp Delay.
5.Press a setting.
AUTOLAMP SETTINGS - VEHICLESWITH: 15 INCH SCREEN
1.Access the vehicle drawer on thetouchscreen.
2.Press SETTINGS.
3.Press Vehicle.
4.Press Lighting.
5.Press Autolamp Delay.
6.Press a setting.
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Tires
Maintain recommended air pressure.
Note:If you intend on parking your vehiclefor an extended period after cleaning thewheels with a wheel cleaner, drive yourvehicle for a few minutes before doing so.This reduces the risk of corrosion of thebrake discs, brake pads and linings.
REMOVING YOUR VEHICLE
FROM STORAGE
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirtor grease film build-up on windowsurfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check the underhood for any foreignmaterials such as mice or squirrelnests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterials.
•Check tire pressures and set tireinflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Corrodedbrake rotors could cause brake noise.Drive your vehicle and gently apply andrelease the brakes repeatedly over a10-minute drive to reduce the corrosionfrom the brakes.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant,oil and gas) to make sure there are noleaks, and fluids are at recommendedlevels.
•If you remove the battery, clean thebattery cable ends and check fordamage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you haveany concerns or issues.
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Using Keyless Entry.......................................85Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems...........................................................77Using Progressive Range Selection........217Using Snow Chains....................................446Using the Instrument Cluster DisplayControls........................................................140Using the Integrated Trailer BrakeController.....................................................365Using the Keyless Entry Keypad...............89Using the Remote Control..........................67Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceController - Vehicles With: 12 InchScreen...........................................................373Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceController - Vehicles With: 15 InchScreen...........................................................374Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceViews - Vehicles With: 12 InchScreen...........................................................375Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceViews - Vehicles With: 15 InchScreen...........................................................376Using This Publication..................................22Using Trailer Reverse GuidanceViews.............................................................385
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Vehicle Care...................................................429Cleaning the Exterior........................................430Cleaning the Interior..........................................431Vehicle Identification Number................474Locating the Vehicle IdentificationNumber.............................................................474Vehicle Identification NumberOverview...........................................................474Vehicle Identification..................................474Vehicle Identification Number......................474Vehicle Interior................................................34Vehicle Software Updates.......................532Vehicle System Reset................................535Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot –Troubleshooting.......................................480Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................480
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot................................478Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot –Troubleshooting...........................................480Ventilated Seats...........................................168Switching the Ventilated Seats On andOff.......................................................................168Ventilated Seat Precautions..........................168VentilationSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With: 12 InchScreen................................................................148See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: 15 InchScreen................................................................153Venting the Moonroof.................................133Viewing the Tire Pressures......................454Visual Search...................................................30Voice Interaction.........................................504Ford Assistant....................................................504
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Warranty Information................................623Washer Fluid Specification.....................468Washers.............................................................112Adding Washer Fluid...........................................113Switching the Courtesy Wipe On andOff.........................................................................113Using the Rear Window Washer....................113Using the Windshield Washer.........................112Washer Fluid Specification..............................113Washer Precautions............................................112WashersSee: Wipers and Washers...............................109Waxing Your Vehicle...................................434Waypoints.......................................................527Adding a Waypoint............................................527Editing Waypoints..............................................527What Are the Instrument ClusterIndicators......................................................138What Are the Instrument ClusterWarning Lamps..........................................136What Is 911 Assist...........................................65What Is a Connected Vehicle..................475What Is Active Park Assist........................273What is Alexa Built-In.................................507What Is Auto-Start-Stop..........................202What Is Blind Spot InformationSystem..........................................................320What Is BlueCruise......................................297
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