1997 Ford F150 Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 165

1997 Ford F150 Manual

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Maintenance and care CHECKING AND ADDING WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID 1. Lift the washer fluid reservoir cover. 2. Add washer fluid intil the level reaches the FULL line. Use only fluid that meets Ford Specifications. Refer to Capacities and specifications. The addition of a bug shield to the front of the vehicle may adversely affect the washer system from delivering fluid to the windshield. Devices such as bug shields are not recommended. Windshield washer fluid contains methanol and it is poisonous. Follow all instructions on the bottle of washer fluid. What you should know about washer fluid In freezing weather [temperatures below 0°C (32°F)], use washer fluid containing a small amount of antifreeze, such as methanol. State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) may restrict the use of methanol, a common type of antifreeze. Use a non-methanol antifreeze in freezing weather only if the fluid does not damage the paint finish, wiper blades and washer system. WASHER FLUID ONLY 166

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CHECKING AND ADDING
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
1. Lift the washer fluid reservoir
cover.
2. Add washer fluid intil the level
reaches the FULL line.
Use only fluid that meets Ford
Specifications. Refer to
Capacities
and specifications.
The addition of a bug shield to the
front of the vehicle may adversely
affect the washer system from
delivering fluid to the windshield.
Devices such as bug shields are
not recommended.
Windshield washer fluid
contains methanol and it is
poisonous. Follow all instructions
on the bottle of washer fluid.
What you should know about
washer fluid
In freezing weather [temperatures
below 0°C (32°F)], use washer
fluid containing a small amount of
antifreeze, such as methanol. State
or local regulations on volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) may
restrict the use of methanol, a
common type of antifreeze.
Use a non-methanol antifreeze in
freezing weather only if the fluid
does not damage the paint finish,
wiper blades and washer system.
WASHER FLUID
ONLY
Maintenance and care
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