Driver Controls -> MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER for Your Ford Explorer SUV Third Generation (2002-2005)

Driver Controls  
Driver Controls  
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER  
Windshield wiper: Rotate the end  
of the control away from you to  
increase the speed of the wipers;  
rotate towards you to decrease the  
speed of the wipers.  
INT2  
INT1  
OFF  
OFF  
Speed dependent wipers: When  
the wiper control is on, the speed of  
the wipers will automatically adjust  
with the vehicle speed. The faster your vehicle is travelling the faster the  
wipers will go.  
Windshield washer: Push the end  
of the stalk:  
INT2  
INT1  
F
OF  
OFF  
briefly: causes a single swipe of  
the wipers without washer fluid.  
a quick push and hold: the wipers will swipe three times with washer  
fluid.  
a long push and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for  
up to ten seconds.  
Rear window wiper/washer controls  
For rear wiper operation, rotate the  
rear window wiper and washer  
control to the desired position.  
Select:  
INT2  
INT1  
OFF  
OFF  
INT 1 — 3–4 second interval rear  
wiper.  
INT 2 — 8–10 second interval rear  
wiper.  
OFF — Rear wiper and washer off.  
For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer  
control to either  
position.  
From either position, the control will automatically return to the INT 2  
or OFF position.  
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2003 Explorer (exp)  
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)  
USA English (fus)  
Driver Controls  
Changing the wiper blades  
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the  
vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle  
from the wiper arm. Push the lock  
pin manually to release the blade  
and pull the wiper blade down  
toward the windshield to remove it  
from the arm.  
2. Attach the new wiper to the  
wiper arm and press it into place  
until a click is heard.  
3. Replace wiper blades every 6  
months for optimum performance.  
TILT STEERING COLUMN  
Pull the lever down to unlock the  
steering column. While the lever is  
in the down position, tilt the  
steering column to its desired  
orientation.  
Lift the lever back to its original  
position to lock the steering column.  
Never adjust the steering  
column when the vehicle is  
moving.  
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2003 Explorer (exp)  
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)  
USA English (fus)