2012 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 87

Driver Controls Windshield washer: Press the end of the stalk: 2 • briefly: causes the wipers to 1 0 swipe three times with washer fluid. • a long press and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds. Mist wipe: Press the stalk down and release for a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid. Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty. This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield, always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers. Courtesy wipe feature: One extra wipe will occur a few seconds after washing the front window to clear any excess washer fluid remaining on the windshield. This feature can be enabled/disabled through the message center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp) When the windshield wipers are turned on during daylight, and the headlamp control is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turn on after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off. Rear window wiper/washer controls For rear wiper operation, rotate the rear window wiper and washer control to the desired position. Select: 2 - Intermittent operation (shortest pause between wipes). 1 - Intermittent operation (longest pause between wipes). O (off) - Rear wiper and washer off. 2 1 0 87 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)