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Index ...Service Station Information ... Starting Your Explorer ...67 Warning Lights and Gauges ...79 Instrument Panel Controls ...Steering Column Controls ...Features ...Electronic Sound Systems ...109 135 147 207 245 295 317 323 327 333 411 421 444 Driving Your Explorer ...Roadside Emergencies ...Customer Assistance ... Reporting Safety Defects Accessories ...Servicing Your Explorer ...Quick Index ... Table of Contents Introductory Information Safety Restraints ...1 9 ...
Index ...Service Station Information ... Starting Your Explorer ...67 Warning Lights and Gauges ...79 Instrument Panel Controls ...Steering Column Controls ...Features ...Electronic Sound Systems ...109 135 147 207 245 295 317 323 327 333 411 421 444 Driving Your Explorer ...Roadside Emergencies ...Customer Assistance ... Reporting Safety Defects Accessories ...Servicing Your Explorer ...Quick Index ... Table of Contents Introductory Information Safety Restraints ...1 9 ...
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... that you and your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. See the following sections in the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter.
... that you and your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. See the following sections in the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter.
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DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked. 4. Allow the key to return to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Refer to the ON position after the engine has started. If you have difficulty in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key ...˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not start in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. Starting Your Explorer Before you start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the instrument panel to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do...
DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked. 4. Allow the key to return to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Refer to the ON position after the engine has started. If you have difficulty in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key ...˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not start in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. Starting Your Explorer Before you start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the instrument panel to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do...
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Some items shown may not be 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. Warning Lights and Gauges The instrument panel (dashboard) on the following pages show the major parts of the instrument panel that are grouped together on all vehicles. The illustrations on your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges are described in this grouping a cluster.
Some items shown may not be 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. Warning Lights and Gauges The instrument panel (dashboard) on the following pages show the major parts of the instrument panel that are grouped together on all vehicles. The illustrations on your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges are described in this grouping a cluster.
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... brake system serviced. If the fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. Brake warning light symbols 81 Warning Lights and Gauges The Mechanical Cluster The following sections detail what each of the lights listed are on when you turn the ignition key to START to... possible problems with your dealer or a qualified service technician. This light comes on the mechanical cluster. The following warning lights and gauges are optional. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the indicator bulb is working properly. If the light stays on or comes on after ...
... brake system serviced. If the fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. Brake warning light symbols 81 Warning Lights and Gauges The Mechanical Cluster The following sections detail what each of the lights listed are on when you turn the ignition key to START to... possible problems with your dealer or a qualified service technician. This light comes on the mechanical cluster. The following warning lights and gauges are optional. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the indicator bulb is working properly. If the light stays on or comes on after ...
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... these things happen, even intermittently, have the air bag system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Air bag readiness light symbol 83 RWARNING A problem with the air bag system is operating normally. Warning Lights and Gauges Safety belt warning light symbol Air Bag Readiness Light This light illuminates for...
... these things happen, even intermittently, have the air bag system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Air bag readiness light symbol 83 RWARNING A problem with the air bag system is operating normally. Warning Lights and Gauges Safety belt warning light symbol Air Bag Readiness Light This light illuminates for...
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Warning Lights and Gauges If the light turns on and off at the first opportunity. Remove and replace the fuel cap, making sure it is not properly installed. On ...
Warning Lights and Gauges If the light turns on and off at the first opportunity. Remove and replace the fuel cap, making sure it is not properly installed. On ...
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Warning Lights and Gauges Speed control light Charging System Light This light, shown as possible. 87 If the light stays on or comes on every time you need to charge. The light should go off ). Charging system light symbol This light 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 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 If the light stays on or comes on every time you need to charge. The light should go off ). Charging system light symbol This light 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 your cluster, indicates that your battery is running, have the electrical system checked.
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... off when the ignition switch is OFF and any door is opened. Check gage light 88 Please see Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge, Engine Oil Pressure Gauge, or Fuel Gauge in the ON position and the: s engine coolant temperature is high s engine oil pressure is low s fuel level ...that the alarm system is armed. This indicates that a system needs your attention and to check the engine coolant temperature gauge, the engine oil pressure gauge, and the fuel level gauge. Within 30 seconds of closing all the doors, the light flashes intermittently (every 2 seconds). Anti-Theft Alarm Light (...
... off when the ignition switch is OFF and any door is opened. Check gage light 88 Please see Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge, Engine Oil Pressure Gauge, or Fuel Gauge in the ON position and the: s engine coolant temperature is high s engine oil pressure is low s fuel level ...that the alarm system is armed. This indicates that a system needs your attention and to check the engine coolant temperature gauge, the engine oil pressure gauge, and the fuel level gauge. Within 30 seconds of closing all the doors, the light flashes intermittently (every 2 seconds). Anti-Theft Alarm Light (...
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... Reset Light (If Equipped) Your vehicle may indicate in the upper range of the NORMAL band. Fuel reset light Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter) This gauge shows you turn the ignition key to ON and the fuel pump shut-off switch in the ON position. If you are running electrical accessories ...with tachometer 89 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...
... Reset Light (If Equipped) Your vehicle may indicate in the upper range of the NORMAL band. Fuel reset light Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter) This gauge shows you turn the ignition key to ON and the fuel pump shut-off switch in the ON position. If you are running electrical accessories ...with tachometer 89 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...
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... operate the engine if the pointer is below the NORMAL band while the engine is running , the pointer should be injured. Engine oil pressure gauge - mechanical cluster with tachometer 90 With the engine running , you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be on checking and ...the level is low, it could result. 3. If you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge This gauge indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level. However, if your engine's oil level is low, add only as much oil as ...
... operate the engine if the pointer is below the NORMAL band while the engine is running , the pointer should be injured. Engine oil pressure gauge - mechanical cluster with tachometer 90 With the engine running , you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be on checking and ...the level is low, it could result. 3. If you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge This gauge indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level. However, if your engine's oil level is low, add only as much oil as ...
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... fuel is in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. For a proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, the ignition switch should be in the fuel tank only when the ignition switch is ON. The fuel gauge indicator may drift from the ignition. With ignition switch OFF, the fuel... gauge indicator may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. Warning Lights and Gauges High Beam Light This light comes on when the headlamps are on high...
... fuel is in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. For a proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, the ignition switch should be in the fuel tank only when the ignition switch is ON. The fuel gauge indicator may drift from the ignition. With ignition switch OFF, the fuel... gauge indicator may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. Warning Lights and Gauges High Beam Light This light comes on when the headlamps are on high...
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... the Normal band under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the NORMAL band, the engine coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indicator will not be injured. 92 Refer to your engine coolant overheats: 1. Let the engine cool. It is safely possible. 2. Fuel...
... the Normal band under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the NORMAL band, the engine coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indicator will not be injured. 92 Refer to your engine coolant overheats: 1. Let the engine cool. It is safely possible. 2. Fuel...
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... engine displacement.) If you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your vehicle is contained within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Engine coolant temperature gauge - mechanical cluster with a vehicle speed (mph/km/h) limiting device that is moving. It is to overheat, have the coolant system serviced as... The purpose of this device is a normal condition and can be avoided by reducing vehicle/engine speed. 93 Warning Lights and Gauges If the coolant continues to maintain peak vehicle speed below a specified limit. (Vehicle speed limits may be the result of this limiting device...
... engine displacement.) If you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your vehicle is contained within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Engine coolant temperature gauge - mechanical cluster with a vehicle speed (mph/km/h) limiting device that is moving. It is to overheat, have the coolant system serviced as... The purpose of this device is a normal condition and can be avoided by reducing vehicle/engine speed. 93 Warning Lights and Gauges If the coolant continues to maintain peak vehicle speed below a specified limit. (Vehicle speed limits may be the result of this limiting device...
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...: If the 4.0L engine exceeds 5200 RPM, the PCM will restrict fuel flow to maintain peak engine speed (RPM) below 5200 RPM. Warning Lights and Gauges Some vehicles are experiencing an "engine cut-out" condition at or below a specified limit. This feature is a normal condition and can be considered normal operation...
...: If the 4.0L engine exceeds 5200 RPM, the PCM will restrict fuel flow to maintain peak engine speed (RPM) below 5200 RPM. Warning Lights and Gauges Some vehicles are experiencing an "engine cut-out" condition at or below a specified limit. This feature is a normal condition and can be considered normal operation...
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... can drive before you run out of fuel. 97 The first press of the FUEL RANGE switch allows you to metric units. Warning Lights and Gauges Electronic message center English/Metric A press of the ENGLISH/METRIC switch allows you to change the M/C and electronic climate control displays from English to metric...
... can drive before you run out of fuel. 97 The first press of the FUEL RANGE switch allows you to metric units. Warning Lights and Gauges Electronic message center English/Metric A press of the ENGLISH/METRIC switch allows you to change the M/C and electronic climate control displays from English to metric...
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.... Your average fuel economy will be moving for the M/C to display one of two features (Average Fuel Economy or Instantaneous Fuel Economy). Warning Lights and Gauges Because of factors like rounding of numbers and fuel movement in heavy traffic or on .
.... Your average fuel economy will be moving for the M/C to display one of two features (Average Fuel Economy or Instantaneous Fuel Economy). Warning Lights and Gauges Because of factors like rounding of numbers and fuel movement in heavy traffic or on .
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... M/C switches will appear at a brighter level if the instrument panel is displayed and a tone sounds. The warning message will operate as possible. Warning Lights and Gauges for service as soon as follows during the System Check sequence: 1. A press of the RESET switch anytime during this sequence will cause the SYSTEM CHECK...
... M/C switches will appear at a brighter level if the instrument panel is displayed and a tone sounds. The warning message will operate as possible. Warning Lights and Gauges for service as soon as follows during the System Check sequence: 1. A press of the RESET switch anytime during this sequence will cause the SYSTEM CHECK...
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... the engine coolant is not maintaining a proper voltage. Check Charging System This warning message is displayed when the electrical system is overheating. Warning Lights and Gauges The following the instructions in the Servicing Your Vehicle chapter. If you or others could be injured. If this warning stays on or comes on...
... the engine coolant is not maintaining a proper voltage. Check Charging System This warning message is displayed when the electrical system is overheating. Warning Lights and Gauges The following the instructions in the Servicing Your Vehicle chapter. If you or others could be injured. If this warning stays on or comes on...
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... Oil Soon or Oil Change Required One of these warning messages is displayed when the engine oil life remaining is burned out. Warning Lights and Gauges Check Brake Lamps This warning message is displayed when you turn the air suspension switch (located in the rear jack stowage area on the left... this warning message is displayed when an air suspension system fault has been detected. Turn the ignition switch from ON to the original equipment from Ford, you replace the headlamps or bulbs with equipment that is not equal to OFF and ON again. If the warning message reappears, turn on ...
... Oil Soon or Oil Change Required One of these warning messages is displayed when the engine oil life remaining is burned out. Warning Lights and Gauges Check Brake Lamps This warning message is displayed when you turn the air suspension switch (located in the rear jack stowage area on the left... this warning message is displayed when an air suspension system fault has been detected. Turn the ignition switch from ON to the original equipment from Ford, you replace the headlamps or bulbs with equipment that is not equal to OFF and ON again. If the warning message reappears, turn on ...