Driver Controls -> MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER for Your Ford Explorer SUV Fifth Generation (2005-2011)

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.  
Windshield washer: Press the end  
of the stalk:  
briefly: causes a single swipe of  
the wipers without washer fluid.  
a quick press and hold: the  
wipers will swipe three times with  
washer fluid.  
a long press and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for  
up to ten seconds.  
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.  
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:  
INT 1 — 8–10 second interval rear  
wiper.  
INT 2 — 3–4 second interval rear  
wiper.  
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O (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 O (off) position.  
TILT STEERING COLUMN  
Pull the lever down and release, to  
unlock the steering column tilt lock.  
With the lever in the down position,  
tilt the steering column and wheel  
to its desired orientation. Do not  
push or pull the lever while tilting  
the wheel.  
Lift the lever back to its original  
position to lock the steering column.  
WARNING: Never adjust  
the steering column when  
the vehicle is moving.  
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)  
Lift the mirror cover to turn on the  
visor mirror lamp.  
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Slide-on-rod feature  
Rotate the visor towards the side  
window and extend it rearward for  
additional sunlight coverage.  
Note: To stow the visor back into  
the headliner, visor must be  
retracted before moving it back  
towards the windshield.  
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)  
The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to  
your option package.  
Storage compartment  
Press the latch to open the storage  
compartment.  
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Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)  
The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of  
aftermarket garage door openers:  
1. Place the VELCROhook onto  
the side of the aftermarket  
transmitter opposite of the button.  
2. Place the transmitter into storage  
compartment, button down.  
3. Place the provided height  
adaptors onto the back of the door  
as needed.  
4. Close the door.  
5. Press the depression in the door  
to activate the transmitter.  
CENTER CONSOLE  
1. Cupholders  
2. Tissue holder in lid  
3. Rear power point  
4. Large utility compartment has an  
exterior power point in front of the  
lid, and inside the compartment has  
coin holder slots, a power point, AIJ  
(Audio Input Jack), USB port and a  
business/credit card holder  
The rear side of the console may  
incorporate the following features:  
Air vents  
Cupholders  
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