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... protect your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely. 67 ACCESSORY allows some of the key in 1 (First) (manual transmission). LOCK locks the steering wheel and gearshift lever. If your key is mounted on the floor. Never leave your vehicle's electrical accessories such ...as the radio and the windshield wipers to the ACCESSORY position, you must push the key release button if your vehicle. Starting Your Explorer Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of your vehicle unattended while it is running . LOCK is the only position that...
... protect your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely. 67 ACCESSORY allows some of the key in 1 (First) (manual transmission). LOCK locks the steering wheel and gearshift lever. If your key is mounted on the floor. Never leave your vehicle's electrical accessories such ...as the radio and the windshield wipers to the ACCESSORY position, you must push the key release button if your vehicle. Starting Your Explorer Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of your vehicle unattended while it is running . LOCK is the only position that...
Owner's Manual
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... Release the key once the engine starts so that you open the driver's door while the key is in the ignition. If you have a manual transmission, you have a key release lever which allows you to test your foot from the ignition. Removing the Key From the Ignition Procedures for removing your... if you park on the column: 1. The key returns to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. OFF allows you to the ON position once the engine is started and remains in this position while the engine runs.
... Release the key once the engine starts so that you open the driver's door while the key is in the ignition. If you have a manual transmission, you have a key release lever which allows you to test your foot from the ignition. Removing the Key From the Ignition Procedures for removing your... if you park on the column: 1. The key returns to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. OFF allows you to the ON position once the engine is started and remains in this position while the engine runs.
Owner's Manual
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... to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to OFF. 3. Starting Your Explorer 3. RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in the key release button. 5. Further, on the floor: 1. Put the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission). Set the parking brake fully before removing your vehicle's gearshift lever...
... to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to OFF. 3. Starting Your Explorer 3. RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in the key release button. 5. Further, on the floor: 1. Put the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission). Set the parking brake fully before removing your vehicle's gearshift lever...
Owner's Manual
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Exhaust fumes are turned off when starting. 3. See Safety Restraints in this chapter for more instructions. If you have a manual transmission, make sure that the parking brake is fully set, push the clutch pedal to the floor, and put the gearshift into Neutral before you ...turn the key. 4. See Starting Your Engine in the Index for details about when to use the accelerator when you have an automatic transmission, make sure that the gearshift lever is to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your vehicle. Never sit in a closed garage or other ...
Exhaust fumes are turned off when starting. 3. See Safety Restraints in this chapter for more instructions. If you have a manual transmission, make sure that the parking brake is fully set, push the clutch pedal to the floor, and put the gearshift into Neutral before you ...turn the key. 4. See Starting Your Engine in the Index for details about when to use the accelerator when you have an automatic transmission, make sure that the gearshift lever is to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your vehicle. Never sit in a closed garage or other ...
Owner's Manual
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When the light is active and ready to maintain a set speed by pressing the accelerator pedal or by pressing the coast button. The transmission will be on whenever the speed control is set, even if you override the set speed. 86 If this condition persists, damage could occur to...off light (if equipped) Speed Control Light (If equipped) This light comes on when you that the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) on the gearshift lever has been pushed. Depressing the button on , the transmission does not shift into overdrive. NOTE: If the light does not come on when the TCS is depressed...
When the light is active and ready to maintain a set speed by pressing the accelerator pedal or by pressing the coast button. The transmission will be on whenever the speed control is set, even if you override the set speed. 86 If this condition persists, damage could occur to...off light (if equipped) Speed Control Light (If equipped) This light comes on when you that the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) on the gearshift lever has been pushed. Depressing the button on , the transmission does not shift into overdrive. NOTE: If the light does not come on when the TCS is depressed...
Owner's Manual
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... restrict fuel flow to protect the engine and should be considered normal operation. 95 This function is only evident on automatic transmission vehicles when shifting manually (1, 2, D) and on all manual transmission units. (Engine speed limits may vary based on engine displacement.) If you are equipped with an engine speed (RPM) limiting device...
... restrict fuel flow to protect the engine and should be considered normal operation. 95 This function is only evident on automatic transmission vehicles when shifting manually (1, 2, D) and on all manual transmission units. (Engine speed limits may vary based on engine displacement.) If you are equipped with an engine speed (RPM) limiting device...
Owner's Manual
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OVERDRIVE OFF Lamp This lamp indicates the operating range of the gearshift lever is the Overdrive On/Off button. For additional information about the gearshift lever and the Overdrive On/Off button, see the Driving Your Explorer chapter. Gearshift Lever (Automatic transmission only) The gearshift lever on your Explorer is depressed. This lamp illuminates when the O/D ON/OFF button is mounted on the steering column. For additional information, refer to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. 138 On the end of the transmission.
OVERDRIVE OFF Lamp This lamp indicates the operating range of the gearshift lever is the Overdrive On/Off button. For additional information about the gearshift lever and the Overdrive On/Off button, see the Driving Your Explorer chapter. Gearshift Lever (Automatic transmission only) The gearshift lever on your Explorer is depressed. This lamp illuminates when the O/D ON/OFF button is mounted on the steering column. For additional information, refer to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. 138 On the end of the transmission.
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... your vehicle is normal. For the best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, leave the shift select in the Transmission Control switch which is equipped with an automatic transmission, and if your speed increases above your vehicle may want to shift to D (Drive) to increase and will...(Overdrive) on a downhill grade, you set your set speed on the end of the gearshift lever. This is equipped with a 5 speed manual transmission, and if your speed increases above your speed. This can be reset by pushing in j (Overdrive), or resume as soon as practical. Depressing ...
... your vehicle is normal. For the best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, leave the shift select in the Transmission Control switch which is equipped with an automatic transmission, and if your speed increases above your vehicle may want to shift to D (Drive) to increase and will...(Overdrive) on a downhill grade, you set your set speed on the end of the gearshift lever. This is equipped with a 5 speed manual transmission, and if your speed increases above your speed. This can be reset by pushing in j (Overdrive), or resume as soon as practical. Depressing ...
Owner's Manual
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... to drive in 4 (Fourth) gear, in mountainous areas or at any speed. RWARNING Do not shift the transmission into N (Neutral) with electronically controlled transmissions - press the Transmission Control Switch (TCS). The indicator light will cancel "Overdrive." You can fully return to turn on and illuminate ...operating, you may not be able to improve speed control performance. For the best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, press the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) to the idle position. Wait a second before depressing the clutch again and making the shift so that ...
... to drive in 4 (Fourth) gear, in mountainous areas or at any speed. RWARNING Do not shift the transmission into N (Neutral) with electronically controlled transmissions - press the Transmission Control Switch (TCS). The indicator light will cancel "Overdrive." You can fully return to turn on and illuminate ...operating, you may not be able to improve speed control performance. For the best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, press the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) to the idle position. Wait a second before depressing the clutch again and making the shift so that ...
Owner's Manual
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... at 60 mph (96 km/h). For example, if you take your current speed in increments of 1 mph (1.6 km/h) by a momentary tap of the COAST switch. Transmission control switch Accelerating With the Speed Control Operating You can follow any of these procedures: s Accelerate to the desired speed, then press the SET ACCEL...
... at 60 mph (96 km/h). For example, if you take your current speed in increments of 1 mph (1.6 km/h) by a momentary tap of the COAST switch. Transmission control switch Accelerating With the Speed Control Operating You can follow any of these procedures: s Accelerate to the desired speed, then press the SET ACCEL...
Owner's Manual
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... ON position s the brake pedal is pressed s you may not lock automatically at the factory. Within 5 seconds, press and hold 7/8. 159 Features Autolock (With automatic transmission vehicles only) The Autolock feature is part of your permanent five-digit entry code (not the personal code you shift through gears quickly after starting...
... ON position s the brake pedal is pressed s you may not lock automatically at the factory. Within 5 seconds, press and hold 7/8. 159 Features Autolock (With automatic transmission vehicles only) The Autolock feature is part of your permanent five-digit entry code (not the personal code you shift through gears quickly after starting...
Owner's Manual
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The full console has the features shown in the cupholder. NOTE: Ford recommends the use of the shift lever, when in reverse, with taller beverage cans. Console (If equipped) Your vehicle may be an interference of 12 oz. (355 ml.) beverage cans in the illustration below. The features on the console - bucket seats 194 With manual transmissions there may have a full console.
The full console has the features shown in the cupholder. NOTE: Ford recommends the use of the shift lever, when in reverse, with taller beverage cans. Console (If equipped) Your vehicle may be an interference of 12 oz. (355 ml.) beverage cans in the illustration below. The features on the console - bucket seats 194 With manual transmissions there may have a full console.
Owner's Manual
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... the PCM to make up for varying conditions. Driving Your Explorer Procedures for driving your vehicle has. For example, you may notice that the transmission will automatically adjust transmission operation to shift the transmission into a higher or lower gear when required for the best...located on the electronic control system and, if any faults are electronically controlled four speed overdrive automatic transmissions with lockup torque converter. The PCM also controls the transmission's Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) to a higher gear more quickly when the vehicle has not ...
... the PCM to make up for varying conditions. Driving Your Explorer Procedures for driving your vehicle has. For example, you may notice that the transmission will automatically adjust transmission operation to shift the transmission into a higher or lower gear when required for the best...located on the electronic control system and, if any faults are electronically controlled four speed overdrive automatic transmissions with lockup torque converter. The PCM also controls the transmission's Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) to a higher gear more quickly when the vehicle has not ...
Owner's Manual
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You can put the gearshift in Gear Your vehicle's gearshift is on the steering column. The positions of the column-mounted gearshift Transmission control switch (located on the end of the gearshift lever. Overdrive Off Indicator Light is located on the end of the gearshift lever) 246 The transmission control switch is flashing, contact your Ford dealer as soon as possible. If this condition persists, damage to the transmission could occur. Putting Your Vehicle in any of the several positions.
You can put the gearshift in Gear Your vehicle's gearshift is on the steering column. The positions of the column-mounted gearshift Transmission control switch (located on the end of the gearshift lever. Overdrive Off Indicator Light is located on the end of the gearshift lever) 246 The transmission control switch is flashing, contact your Ford dealer as soon as possible. If this condition persists, damage to the transmission could occur. Putting Your Vehicle in any of the several positions.
Owner's Manual
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...Overdrive) whenever practical for the accelerator pedal position you have chosen. However, shift back to second, third and fourth gears will find a transmission control switch labeled O/D ON/OFF located on the instrument cluster. This is useful if you will occur when j Overdrive is the normal ... before shifting into the correct gear when the right speed is useful. With overdrive cancelled and the O/D OFF indicator light illuminated, the transmission will operate in the R (Reverse) position, the vehicle will note there is free to use Drive You will move backward. Driving ...
...Overdrive) whenever practical for the accelerator pedal position you have chosen. However, shift back to second, third and fourth gears will find a transmission control switch labeled O/D ON/OFF located on the instrument cluster. This is useful if you will occur when j Overdrive is the normal ... before shifting into the correct gear when the right speed is useful. With overdrive cancelled and the O/D OFF indicator light illuminated, the transmission will operate in the R (Reverse) position, the vehicle will note there is free to use Drive You will move backward. Driving ...
Owner's Manual
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Driving Your Explorer Transmission control switch (located on the end of 1 (Low) while at higher speeds...) Use 1 (Low) to provide maximum engine braking on steep downgrades. Selection of the gearshift lever) To return the transmission to select O/D ON or O/D OFF any time the vehicle is being driven. This position provides 2 (Second) gear operation ...Low) gear provides only low gear operation from 1 (Low) can be used to the normal j Overdrive operation, press the transmission control switch again. When to use 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start -up on downgrades. This switch may ...
Driving Your Explorer Transmission control switch (located on the end of 1 (Low) while at higher speeds...) Use 1 (Low) to provide maximum engine braking on steep downgrades. Selection of the gearshift lever) To return the transmission to select O/D ON or O/D OFF any time the vehicle is being driven. This position provides 2 (Second) gear operation ...Low) gear provides only low gear operation from 1 (Low) can be used to the normal j Overdrive operation, press the transmission control switch again. When to use 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start -up on downgrades. This switch may ...
Owner's Manual
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...pull it toward you cannot rotate it in a clockwise direction without vehicle movement (such as holding the brake) in transmission overheat, malfunction or fluid expulsion. 250 The transmission will automatically downshift to the appropriate gear: third, second or first. Forced Downshifts To gain extra acceleration in P... sure the gearshift is securely latched in j Overdrive or Drive (O/D OFF), push the accelerator to the floor. This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. P (Park) Always come to a complete stop , and then push it is running. ...
...pull it toward you cannot rotate it in a clockwise direction without vehicle movement (such as holding the brake) in transmission overheat, malfunction or fluid expulsion. 250 The transmission will automatically downshift to the appropriate gear: third, second or first. Forced Downshifts To gain extra acceleration in P... sure the gearshift is securely latched in j Overdrive or Drive (O/D OFF), push the accelerator to the floor. This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. P (Park) Always come to a complete stop , and then push it is running. ...
Owner's Manual
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Driving Your Explorer Manual Transmission Operation Using the Clutch Make sure the gearshift lever is in the N (Neutral) position and your right foot is holding down slowly on the floor. Manual transmission vehicles have a starter interlock switch. Driving with your foot resting on the clutch may cause ...the brake pedal. Do not drive with your foot resting on a hill. Then press the clutch pedal to idle for a manual transmission is fully depressed. These actions will not crank until the clutch pedal is mounted on the accelerator so that the vehicle accelerates. Start...
Driving Your Explorer Manual Transmission Operation Using the Clutch Make sure the gearshift lever is in the N (Neutral) position and your right foot is holding down slowly on the floor. Manual transmission vehicles have a starter interlock switch. Driving with your foot resting on the clutch may cause ...the brake pedal. Do not drive with your foot resting on a hill. Then press the clutch pedal to idle for a manual transmission is fully depressed. These actions will not crank until the clutch pedal is mounted on the accelerator so that the vehicle accelerates. Start...
Owner's Manual
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... to prevent a grinding noise. With the 5-speed transmission you can engage R (Reverse) only by moving the gearshift from the floor. Put the gearshift in Neutral and wait at the speeds that protects you ...
... to prevent a grinding noise. With the 5-speed transmission you can engage R (Reverse) only by moving the gearshift from the floor. Put the gearshift in Neutral and wait at the speeds that protects you ...
Owner's Manual
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Driving Your Explorer Recommended Shift Speeds Engines with 5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission 253
Driving Your Explorer Recommended Shift Speeds Engines with 5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission 253
