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Rear window defroster, Heated windshield control (if equipped), Climate controls – FORD 2008 Explorer v.1 User Manual

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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

The rear defroster control is located
on the instrument panel.

Press the rear defroster control to
clear the rear window of thin ice
and fog.
• A small LED will illuminate when

the rear defroster is activated.

The ignition must be in the 3 (ON) position to operate the rear window
defroster.

The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position. To manually
turn off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control
again.

Heated Windshield Control (if equipped)

The heated windshield control is located on the instrument panel just
under the climate controls.

To activate the heated windshield, the engine must be running while the
heated windshield control is pushed. Once activated, a small light on the
button will illuminate.

Note: During initial start-up, the windshield may have a shimmering
appearance. This is normal operation and will only last for approximately
1 minute.

The heated windshield will turn off automatically after:
• a period of up to 8 minutes, when

the outside air temperature is
below 40°F (4°C),

• a period of up to 4 minutes when

the outside air temperature is
40°F (4°C) or above, or

• when the engine is turned off.

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2008 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Climate Controls

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