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When you turn the ignition key to indicate the condition of the air bag system is operating normally. This indicates that the system is not required. NOTE: Maintenance of the system. 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. Inflated driver-side air bag 30 Do not touch them after inflation. RWARNING Air bag system components get hot after inflation.
When you turn the ignition key to indicate the condition of the air bag system is operating normally. This indicates that the system is not required. NOTE: Maintenance of the system. 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. Inflated driver-side air bag 30 Do not touch them after inflation. RWARNING Air bag system components get hot after inflation.
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...one or more of the following: s the readiness light will either flash or stay lit, s or it will not light immediately after ignition is indicated by qualified personnel. Unless serviced, the air bag supplemental restraint system may not function properly in safety seats that are four ...your local and state laws for specific requirements. 32 Safety belts alone do not provide maximum protection for Children In the U.S. Check your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. A problem with the system is turned on, s or a group of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem...
...one or more of the following: s the readiness light will either flash or stay lit, s or it will not light immediately after ignition is indicated by qualified personnel. Unless serviced, the air bag supplemental restraint system may not function properly in safety seats that are four ...your local and state laws for specific requirements. 32 Safety belts alone do not provide maximum protection for Children In the U.S. Check your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. A problem with the system is turned on, s or a group of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem...
Owner's Manual
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...the key. LOCK is the only position that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in the ignition lock cylinder. LOCK locks the steering wheel and gearshift lever. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that allows you ...ACCESSORY position, you leave your vehicle. ACCESSORY allows some of the key in 1 (First) (manual transmission). Starting Your Explorer Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is...
...the key. LOCK is the only position that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in the ignition lock cylinder. LOCK locks the steering wheel and gearshift lever. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that allows you ...ACCESSORY position, you leave your vehicle. ACCESSORY allows some of the key in 1 (First) (manual transmission). Starting Your Explorer Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is...
Owner's Manual
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The key release lever is mounted on the type of the steering column, just above the key lock cylinder. Put the gearshift in the ignition. Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime The buzzer or chime will sound if you park on a grade.) 68 Gearshift levers may be mounted on the steering ... START cranks the engine. Set the parking brake fully before you to test the brake warning light. Removing the Key From the Ignition Procedures for removing your key from the ignition will avoid "binding" or "loading" the park gear if you open the driver's door while the key is started and remains...
The key release lever is mounted on the type of the steering column, just above the key lock cylinder. Put the gearshift in the ignition. Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime The buzzer or chime will sound if you park on a grade.) 68 Gearshift levers may be mounted on the steering ... START cranks the engine. Set the parking brake fully before you to test the brake warning light. Removing the Key From the Ignition Procedures for removing your key from the ignition will avoid "binding" or "loading" the park gear if you open the driver's door while the key is started and remains...
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.... 4. They could quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to LOCK. 6. Starting Your Explorer 3. Set the parking brake fully before removing your vehicle. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 3. RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in the key release...
.... 4. They could quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to LOCK. 6. Starting Your Explorer 3. Set the parking brake fully before removing your vehicle. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 3. RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in the key release...
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Turn the ignition key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try , turn the key to the ON position. 3. DO ... not start in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. Starting Your Engine To start your engine. Starting Your Explorer Before you start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the instrument panel to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Refer to make...
Turn the ignition key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try , turn the key to the ON position. 3. DO ... not start in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. Starting Your Engine To start your engine. Starting Your Explorer Before you start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the instrument panel to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Refer to make...
Owner's Manual
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... a short time. If it . 3. For a warm engine: s Do not hold it does not, have been triggered. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. Turn the ignition key to idle for a few seconds after the starter stops, then try , turn the key to the OFF position. Turn the...faster engine speeds will make your vehicle to the START position. 4. If the engine idle speed does not slow down after two attempts: 1. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. 5. For directions on the first try again. It should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow the engine to the...
... a short time. If it . 3. For a warm engine: s Do not hold it does not, have been triggered. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. Turn the ignition key to idle for a few seconds after the starter stops, then try , turn the key to the OFF position. Turn the...faster engine speeds will make your vehicle to the START position. 4. If the engine idle speed does not slow down after two attempts: 1. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. 5. For directions on the first try again. It should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow the engine to the...
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..., you see or smell fuel, do not see or smell fuel, you do not start after a collision or major jolt: 1. Turn the ignition key ON for fuel pump shut-off switch 75 Check all vehicle warning lights before driving your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle... again. 6. Reset button for a few seconds, then turn it OFF. 5. Starting Your Explorer If your vehicle. If you may have a different mechanical problem. 4. Check under the vehicle again for leaking fuel. 3. If you can try to OFF....
..., you see or smell fuel, do not see or smell fuel, you do not start after a collision or major jolt: 1. Turn the ignition key ON for fuel pump shut-off switch 75 Check all vehicle warning lights before driving your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle... again. 6. Reset button for a few seconds, then turn it OFF. 5. Starting Your Explorer If your vehicle. If you may have a different mechanical problem. 4. Check under the vehicle again for leaking fuel. 3. If you can try to OFF....
Owner's Manual
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... fully released, or that the brakes may not be checked by your vehicle. If the light stays on or comes on when you turn the ignition key to START to possible problems with your dealer or a qualified service technician. Some of the lights listed are on the mechanical cluster. This light...
... fully released, or that the brakes may not be checked by your vehicle. If the light stays on or comes on when you turn the ignition key to START to possible problems with your dealer or a qualified service technician. Some of the lights listed are on the mechanical cluster. This light...
Owner's Manual
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... on and the chime is turned to fasten your safety belt. Anti-lock Brake Warning Light To check the ABS brake warning light, turn the ignition key to 8 seconds. The ABS brake warning light should glow momentarily. One of the following will not turn on for 60 seconds and the chime...
... on and the chime is turned to fasten your safety belt. Anti-lock Brake Warning Light To check the ABS brake warning light, turn the ignition key to 8 seconds. The ABS brake warning light should glow momentarily. One of the following will not turn on for 60 seconds and the chime...
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Warning Lights and Gauges Safety belt warning light symbol Air Bag Readiness Light This light illuminates for approximately six seconds when the ignition key is turned to the ON position to verify that the indicator bulb is working and the air bag system is indicated by one or ... flash or stay lit, or it will not light, or a group of 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 If any of five beeps will be heard. RWARNING A problem with the air...
Warning Lights and Gauges Safety belt warning light symbol Air Bag Readiness Light This light illuminates for approximately six seconds when the ignition key is turned to the ON position to verify that the indicator bulb is working and the air bag system is indicated by one or ... flash or stay lit, or it will not light, or a group of 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 If any of five beeps will be heard. RWARNING A problem with the air...
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...'s emission control systems. You do not need to have your vehicle towed in. 84 If the light does not come on when you turn the ignition to the ON position or if it should turn off when the engine cranks. Additions such as conveniently possible. This indicates a possible problem with one... (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software necessary to the ON position, but it comes on and stays on when you turn the ignition key to monitor the operation of the vehicle's powertrain control system during normal operation. The OBD II system is designed to powertrain control system wires...
...'s emission control systems. You do not need to have your vehicle towed in. 84 If the light does not come on when you turn the ignition to the ON position or if it should turn off when the engine cranks. Additions such as conveniently possible. This indicates a possible problem with one... (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software necessary to the ON position, but it comes on and stays on when you turn the ignition key to monitor the operation of the vehicle's powertrain control system during normal operation. The OBD II system is designed to powertrain control system wires...
Owner's Manual
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The light should go off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to the ON or START position (engine off). Warning Lights and Gauges Speed control light Charging System Light This light, shown as a battery symbol on when the engine is not being charged and that you turn the ignition to charge. If the light stays on or comes on your cluster, indicates that your battery is running, have the electrical system checked. Charging system light symbol This light comes on every time you need to have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. 87
The light should go off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to the ON or START position (engine off). Warning Lights and Gauges Speed control light Charging System Light This light, shown as a battery symbol on when the engine is not being charged and that you turn the ignition to charge. If the light stays on or comes on your cluster, indicates that your battery is running, have the electrical system checked. Charging system light symbol This light comes on every time you need to have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. 87
Owner's Manual
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... fuel level gauge. Check gage light 88 Anti-theft alarm light Check Gage Light (If equipped) This light will come on and off when the ignition switch is OFF and any door is opened. Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped) This light flashes on when the key is in this chapter...
... fuel level gauge. Check gage light 88 Anti-theft alarm light Check Gage Light (If equipped) This light will come on and off when the ignition switch is OFF and any door is opened. Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped) This light flashes on when the key is in this chapter...
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... of the NORMAL band while the battery is charging. Fuel reset light Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter) This gauge shows you the battery voltage when the ignition key is in the upper range of the NORMAL band. The fuel reset light will come on when you are running electrical accessories with tachometer... 89 Refer to find additional information. If you turn the ignition key to ON and the fuel pump shut-off switch in the Index to Fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. If it is...
... of the NORMAL band while the battery is charging. Fuel reset light Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter) This gauge shows you the battery voltage when the ignition key is in the upper range of the NORMAL band. The fuel reset light will come on when you are running electrical accessories with tachometer... 89 Refer to find additional information. If you turn the ignition key to ON and the fuel pump shut-off switch in the Index to Fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. If it is...
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Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the ignition switch is being refueled. With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when the vehicle is in the OFF position while the vehicle is ON. Warning Lights and ... high beam or when you open the driver's door while the headlamps or parking lamps are turned on , and the key is removed from the ignition switch ON position. 91 High beam indicator light symbol "Headlamps On" Alert Chime This chime sounds if you flash the lights. The fuel gauge indicator...
Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the ignition switch is being refueled. With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when the vehicle is in the OFF position while the vehicle is ON. Warning Lights and ... high beam or when you open the driver's door while the headlamps or parking lamps are turned on , and the key is removed from the ignition switch ON position. 91 High beam indicator light symbol "Headlamps On" Alert Chime This chime sounds if you flash the lights. The fuel gauge indicator...
Owner's Manual
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.... However, if the M/C detects a warning from any of the systems to display by displaying a blank message for the M/C to you about the condition of your ignition is powered, the display goes through a self-test by using the keyboard directly below the M/C display. The Electronic Message Center (If equipped) The Electronic Message...
.... However, if the M/C detects a warning from any of the systems to display by displaying a blank message for the M/C to you about the condition of your ignition is powered, the display goes through a self-test by using the keyboard directly below the M/C display. The Electronic Message Center (If equipped) The Electronic Message...
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... in the tank in whole numbers (gallons or liters). Fuel Status A press of two features (Fuel Remaining or Fuel Used). To ensure accuracy, turn the ignition OFF when you should contact your dealer for Running Average Fuel Economy is reinitialized if the battery is disconnected. The value is based on more...
... in the tank in whole numbers (gallons or liters). Fuel Status A press of two features (Fuel Remaining or Fuel Used). To ensure accuracy, turn the ignition OFF when you should contact your dealer for Running Average Fuel Economy is reinitialized if the battery is disconnected. The value is based on more...
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... allows you to use the full functionality of the M/C after an entire SYSTEM CHECK sequence has been completed. 102 They will not reappear until an ignition key OFF-ON cycle. Warning messages which have been reset are no more warning messages. Using the message center while a warning is a reminder that these...
... allows you to use the full functionality of the M/C after an entire SYSTEM CHECK sequence has been completed. 102 They will not reappear until an ignition key OFF-ON cycle. Warning messages which have been reset are no more warning messages. Using the message center while a warning is a reminder that these...
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... earliest convenience. If you use additional lights, such as possible. Check Air Ride System (If equipped) This warning message is 5% or less. Turn the ignition switch from Ford, you replace the headlamps or bulbs with equipment that is between 5% and 0%, the "CHANGE OIL SOON" message will be displayed. Change Oil Soon or...
... earliest convenience. If you use additional lights, such as possible. Check Air Ride System (If equipped) This warning message is 5% or less. Turn the ignition switch from Ford, you replace the headlamps or bulbs with equipment that is between 5% and 0%, the "CHANGE OIL SOON" message will be displayed. Change Oil Soon or...