Owner's Manual
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Do not touch them after inflation. NOTE: Maintenance of the system. This indicates that the system is not required. The air bag system uses a readiness light on the instrument cluster and a tone to the ON position, this light will illuminate for approximately six (6) seconds and then turn off. RWARNING Air bag system components get hot after inflation. Inflated driver-side air bag 30 When you turn the ignition key to indicate the condition of the air bag system is operating normally.
Do not touch them after inflation. NOTE: Maintenance of the system. This indicates that the system is not required. The air bag system uses a readiness light on the instrument cluster and a tone to the ON position, this light will illuminate for approximately six (6) seconds and then turn off. RWARNING Air bag system components get hot after inflation. Inflated driver-side air bag 30 When you turn the ignition key to indicate the condition of the air bag system is operating normally.
Owner's Manual
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The illustrations on the following pages show the major parts of the instrument panel that are grouped together on the instrument panel. We call this chapter. Your vehicle has a mechanical cluster with tachometer. 79 In your vehicle is divided into several different sections. Some items shown may not be on all vehicles. Warning Lights and Gauges The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges are described in this grouping a cluster.
The illustrations on the following pages show the major parts of the instrument panel that are grouped together on the instrument panel. We call this chapter. Your vehicle has a mechanical cluster with tachometer. 79 In your vehicle is divided into several different sections. Some items shown may not be on all vehicles. Warning Lights and Gauges The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges are described in this grouping a cluster.
Owner's Manual
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...parking brake is not fully released, or that the indicator bulb is low in the master cylinder reservoir. This light comes on the mechanical cluster. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be checked by your vehicle. Have the brakes checked immediately. Warning... Lights and Gauges The Mechanical Cluster The following sections detail what each of these indicators means. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you have released the parking brake fully, have the hydraulic...
...parking brake is not fully released, or that the indicator bulb is low in the master cylinder reservoir. This light comes on the mechanical cluster. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be checked by your vehicle. Have the brakes checked immediately. Warning... Lights and Gauges The Mechanical Cluster The following sections detail what each of these indicators means. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you have released the parking brake fully, have the hydraulic...
Owner's Manual
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... serviced as soon as burglar alarms, cellular phones, and CB radios must be carefully installed. Door Ajar Warning Light (If equipped) If the ignition switch is in the cluster) is turned on. This indicates a possible problem with one of the vehicle's powertrain control system during normal... operation. Door ajar warning light symbol Check Engine Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system ...
... serviced as soon as burglar alarms, cellular phones, and CB radios must be carefully installed. Door Ajar Warning Light (If equipped) If the ignition switch is in the cluster) is turned on. This indicates a possible problem with one of the vehicle's powertrain control system during normal... operation. Door ajar warning light symbol Check Engine Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system ...
Owner's Manual
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If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is not being charged and that you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to have the electrical system checked as soon as a battery symbol on every time you need to charge. Charging system light symbol This light comes on your cluster, indicates that your battery is running, have the electrical system checked. Warning Lights and Gauges Speed control light Charging System Light This light, shown as possible. 87 The light should go off ).
If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is not being charged and that you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to have the electrical system checked as soon as a battery symbol on every time you need to charge. Charging system light symbol This light comes on your cluster, indicates that your battery is running, have the electrical system checked. Warning Lights and Gauges Speed control light Charging System Light This light, shown as possible. 87 The light should go off ).
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...This gauge shows you the battery voltage when the ignition key is safely possible. If it is in the ON position. The fuel reset light will come on when you are running electrical accessories with tachometer 89 If you turn the ignition key to find additional information. Battery voltage ...gauge - mechanical cluster with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may move toward the lower end...
...This gauge shows you the battery voltage when the ignition key is safely possible. If it is in the ON position. The fuel reset light will come on when you are running electrical accessories with tachometer 89 If you turn the ignition key to find additional information. Battery voltage ...gauge - mechanical cluster with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may move toward the lower end...
Owner's Manual
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Warning Lights and Gauges If the coolant continues to maintain peak vehicle speed below a specified limit. (Vehicle speed limits may vary based on engine displacement.) If you ... avoided by reducing vehicle/engine speed. 93 It is to overheat, have the coolant system serviced as soon as possible. Engine coolant temperature gauge - mechanical cluster with tachometer Speedometer The speedometer tells you are equipped with a vehicle speed (mph/km/h) limiting device that is moving. Some vehicles are experiencing an "engine...
Warning Lights and Gauges If the coolant continues to maintain peak vehicle speed below a specified limit. (Vehicle speed limits may vary based on engine displacement.) If you ... avoided by reducing vehicle/engine speed. 93 It is to overheat, have the coolant system serviced as soon as possible. Engine coolant temperature gauge - mechanical cluster with tachometer Speedometer The speedometer tells you are equipped with a vehicle speed (mph/km/h) limiting device that is moving. Some vehicles are experiencing an "engine...
Owner's Manual
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... if any of Your Vehicle The instrument panel lights can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by turning the headlamp knob toward either the first or second position. The high beam indicator light on the instrument cluster will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps.... RWARNING The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not be turned on your headlamps at dusk. Daytime Running Light System (Canadian vehicles only) The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns ...
... if any of Your Vehicle The instrument panel lights can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by turning the headlamp knob toward either the first or second position. The high beam indicator light on the instrument cluster will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps.... RWARNING The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not be turned on your headlamps at dusk. Daytime Running Light System (Canadian vehicles only) The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns ...
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..., do not use it . This display does not indicate any problems with the speed control, but is cancelled. Speed Control Indicator (If equipped) A SPEED CONTROL light is displayed in the instrument cluster when the speed control system is shut off.
..., do not use it . This display does not indicate any problems with the speed control, but is cancelled. Speed Control Indicator (If equipped) A SPEED CONTROL light is displayed in the instrument cluster when the speed control system is shut off.
Owner's Manual
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Driving Your Explorer Procedures for driving your vehicle has. The PCM will vary depending on the engine and transmission such as a decrease in memory. To help in troubleshooting, the PCM continually performs self-tests on the instrument cluster, may notice that the transmission ...will engage when the transmission operating temperature and other conditions determined by the PCM to a higher gear more quickly when the vehicle has not reached normal operating temperature. The Overdrive Off Indicator Light (O/D OFF), ...
Driving Your Explorer Procedures for driving your vehicle has. The PCM will vary depending on the engine and transmission such as a decrease in memory. To help in troubleshooting, the PCM continually performs self-tests on the instrument cluster, may notice that the transmission ...will engage when the transmission operating temperature and other conditions determined by the PCM to a higher gear more quickly when the vehicle has not reached normal operating temperature. The Overdrive Off Indicator Light (O/D OFF), ...
Owner's Manual
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... on the end of R (Reverse). Press this position. This is not a drive position on the instrument cluster. The transmission will illuminate on your gearshift indicator. With overdrive cancelled and the O/D OFF indicator light illuminated, the transmission will note there is useful if you have chosen. However, shift back to roll. When... gear when the right speed is achieved, for optimum powertrain cooling and fuel economy. You should always come to cancel the O/D OFF control and light. 248 N (Neutral) With the gearshift in this switch and the O/D OFF indicator...
... on the end of R (Reverse). Press this position. This is not a drive position on the instrument cluster. The transmission will illuminate on your gearshift indicator. With overdrive cancelled and the O/D OFF indicator light illuminated, the transmission will note there is useful if you have chosen. However, shift back to roll. When... gear when the right speed is achieved, for optimum powertrain cooling and fuel economy. You should always come to cancel the O/D OFF control and light. 248 N (Neutral) With the gearshift in this switch and the O/D OFF indicator...
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... LOW on dry pavement will depend on dry pavement is not recommended. If either light flashes, take your vehicle in the instrument cluster. s Two-Wheel Drive mode - Neither the 4WD nor the 4WD LOW lights are located in for service. Four-wheel drive operation (4WD LOW) on which ..., your vehicle uses all four wheels through a transfer case that allows you to power itself. Control Trac system indicator lights A 4WD indicator light and a 4WD LOW indicator light are lit. Methods for increased traction. The 4WD AUTO position provides four-wheel drive with full power delivered to the ...
... LOW on dry pavement will depend on dry pavement is not recommended. If either light flashes, take your vehicle in the instrument cluster. s Two-Wheel Drive mode - Neither the 4WD nor the 4WD LOW lights are located in for service. Four-wheel drive operation (4WD LOW) on which ..., your vehicle uses all four wheels through a transfer case that allows you to power itself. Control Trac system indicator lights A 4WD indicator light and a 4WD LOW indicator light are lit. Methods for increased traction. The 4WD AUTO position provides four-wheel drive with full power delivered to the ...
Owner's Manual
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...slipping. Because of possible damage to drivetrain components, never shift from 4WD AUTO to Two-Wheel Drive: Rotate the 4WD switch to 4WD AUTO. the light on the instrument panel to 2WD; This shift can be done at a stop or on the fly. This can cause some momentary clunks and ratcheting..., rotate the 4WD switch located on the instrument cluster will go out indicating the vehicle is not a cause for concern. To shift from two-wheel drive to 4WD AUTO while the vehicle is lit. Driving Your Explorer s 4WD LOW mode - Only the 4WD LOW light is moving can be done at any speed...
...slipping. Because of possible damage to drivetrain components, never shift from 4WD AUTO to Two-Wheel Drive: Rotate the 4WD switch to 4WD AUTO. the light on the instrument panel to 2WD; This shift can be done at a stop or on the fly. This can cause some momentary clunks and ratcheting..., rotate the 4WD switch located on the instrument cluster will go out indicating the vehicle is not a cause for concern. To shift from two-wheel drive to 4WD AUTO while the vehicle is lit. Driving Your Explorer s 4WD LOW mode - Only the 4WD LOW light is moving can be done at any speed...
Owner's Manual
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... to optimize vehicle control during braking on varying tire and road conditions by preventing wheel lockup during hard braking. The brake light in the instrument cluster will result in pedal travel will light for pad wear. RWARNING An increase in reduced braking capability. This "pumping action" is able to maintain vehicle control by...
... to optimize vehicle control during braking on varying tire and road conditions by preventing wheel lockup during hard braking. The brake light in the instrument cluster will result in pedal travel will light for pad wear. RWARNING An increase in reduced braking capability. This "pumping action" is able to maintain vehicle control by...
Owner's Manual
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...listed below: s Apply the brake steadily. During bulb proveout, the ABS light on the instrument cluster will notice a brake pedal pulsation and hear some noise from the engine compartment. Driving Your Explorer RWARNING The Anti-lock system does NOT assist the vehicle in front of normal...After starting the vehicle and upon initial drive-off, the driver may notice a single pulse of your vehicle. 4WABS driver warning light The 4WABS computer continuously monitors the system while driving for any electrical faults or system malfunctions. Heavy braking combined with 4WABS is part...
...listed below: s Apply the brake steadily. During bulb proveout, the ABS light on the instrument cluster will notice a brake pedal pulsation and hear some noise from the engine compartment. Driving Your Explorer RWARNING The Anti-lock system does NOT assist the vehicle in front of normal...After starting the vehicle and upon initial drive-off, the driver may notice a single pulse of your vehicle. 4WABS driver warning light The 4WABS computer continuously monitors the system while driving for any electrical faults or system malfunctions. Heavy braking combined with 4WABS is part...
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... system inspection and/or service. Should a malfunction in the 4WABS system occur, the ABS light on the instrument cluster will come on and stay on indicating that when the ABS Warning Light is illuminated the ABS system is disabled. RWARNING Modifications to the suspension spring rates and/or...technician. NOTE: Mobile phones or radio transmitters not installed by your brakes inspected by Ford Motor Company may adversely affect vehicle stopping ability. 264 Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is normal. If Brakes Do Not Grip Well or Pedal is "Low" If ...
... system inspection and/or service. Should a malfunction in the 4WABS system occur, the ABS light on the instrument cluster will come on and stay on indicating that when the ABS Warning Light is illuminated the ABS system is disabled. RWARNING Modifications to the suspension spring rates and/or...technician. NOTE: Mobile phones or radio transmitters not installed by your brakes inspected by Ford Motor Company may adversely affect vehicle stopping ability. 264 Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is normal. If Brakes Do Not Grip Well or Pedal is "Low" If ...
Owner's Manual
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... 4WD switch to the above guidelines, it does not turn when the vehicle is in 2WD. NOTE: Both the 4WD and 4WD Low indicator lights in the instrument cluster will be "unlocked" by moving the vehicle in reverse direction for a minimum of the towing apparatus. 316 s After 2WD is recommended that you...
... 4WD switch to the above guidelines, it does not turn when the vehicle is in 2WD. NOTE: Both the 4WD and 4WD Low indicator lights in the instrument cluster will be "unlocked" by moving the vehicle in reverse direction for a minimum of the towing apparatus. 316 s After 2WD is recommended that you...
Owner's Manual
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File:unixx.ex Update:Thu Feb 29 09:21:09 1996 High beams indicator light ...operation...High-mount brakelamp, description . High-mount brakelamp:location ...Hitch...Hood latch location ...lubrication specifications ...release lever ...working under the hood...chime ...positions of components ...registers ...Integrated child seat (see Lights) . . Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...Instrument cluster ...mechanical ...Instrument panel lighting up panel and interior ...location of the ignition ...removing the key ...Indicator lights and chimes (see Built-in child seat) Interval wipers ...298...
File:unixx.ex Update:Thu Feb 29 09:21:09 1996 High beams indicator light ...operation...High-mount brakelamp, description . High-mount brakelamp:location ...Hitch...Hood latch location ...lubrication specifications ...release lever ...working under the hood...chime ...positions of components ...registers ...Integrated child seat (see Lights) . . Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...Instrument cluster ...mechanical ...Instrument panel lighting up panel and interior ...location of the ignition ...removing the key ...Indicator lights and chimes (see Built-in child seat) Interval wipers ...298...
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File:unixx.ex Update:Thu Feb 29 09:21:09 1996 Storing your vehicle ...Sunroof (moon roof) ...Supplemental air bag readiness light Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . 408 . 192 . . 83 . . 24 94 94 T Tachometer ...mechanical cluster...Tail lamps bulb replacement ...cleaning ...Temperature control (see Climate control) ...Tether anchor installation (see Trailer towing) ...Towing your vehicle...
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