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... and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 14 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 17 17 21 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control Rear passenger climate control 31 31 32 35 Lights Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel... Keys Locks Anti-theft system 81 81 81 83 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 94 94 104 116 124 1 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 14 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 17 17 21 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control Rear passenger climate control 31 31 32 35 Lights Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel... Keys Locks Anti-theft system 81 81 81 83 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 94 94 104 116 124 1 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... original manually set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; AUTOSTORE will begin playing. Setting the clock: Press MENU until sound returns. 11. tune to select CD mode. 12. turn ON/OFF; AM/FM: Press to increase or decrease volume levels. 19 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide ..., Soft, Top 40. FIND Program type: Allows you to disengage. 13. Use SEL to hear traffic broadcasts. Entertainment Systems Traffic: Allows you to manually increase ( ) the hours/minutes. markets. Memory presets: To set preset stations for a more consistent listening level. CD: Press to a station, ...
... original manually set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; AUTOSTORE will begin playing. Setting the clock: Press MENU until sound returns. 11. tune to select CD mode. 12. turn ON/OFF; AM/FM: Press to increase or decrease volume levels. 19 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide ..., Soft, Top 40. FIND Program type: Allows you to disengage. 13. Use SEL to hear traffic broadcasts. Entertainment Systems Traffic: Allows you to manually increase ( ) the hours/minutes. markets. Memory presets: To set preset stations for a more consistent listening level. CD: Press to a station, ...
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... a CD label side up the radio frequency band. Press SEL to load a CD. Press again to select the next track 20 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) to manually tune down or up . Press and hold the volume control for road and wind noise. Scan: Press for a brief sampling...
... a CD label side up the radio frequency band. Press SEL to load a CD. Press again to select the next track 20 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) to manually tune down or up . Press and hold the volume control for road and wind noise. Scan: Press for a brief sampling...
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Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. 2. Climate Controls Climate Controls MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 1. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the position. • To reduce ...vehicle. A/C: Uses outside air through the instrument panel registers to cool the vehicle. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of the windshield. 31 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Rear Defrost: Clears ice and fog from the instrument panel register vents only. 4. O (OFF...
Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. 2. Climate Controls Climate Controls MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 1. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the position. • To reduce ...vehicle. A/C: Uses outside air through the instrument panel registers to cool the vehicle. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of the windshield. 31 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Rear Defrost: Clears ice and fog from the instrument panel register vents only. 4. O (OFF...
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.... and floor vents. 8. : Distributes outside air through the floor vents. : Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and 9. Manual override controls: OFF Allows you to enable turn on/off. 5. DUAL (Single/dual electric temperature control): Allows the driver to have full...single zone) or allows the passenger to fully automatic control, press AUTO. 33 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The passenger temperature will not operate. 12. Press to manually determine where airflow is shut out and the fan will appear in the display....
.... and floor vents. 8. : Distributes outside air through the floor vents. : Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and 9. Manual override controls: OFF Allows you to enable turn on/off. 5. DUAL (Single/dual electric temperature control): Allows the driver to have full...single zone) or allows the passenger to fully automatic control, press AUTO. 33 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The passenger temperature will not operate. 12. Press to manually determine where airflow is shut out and the fan will appear in the display....
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...temperature. EXT 16. The external temperature will be most accurate when the vehicle has been moving for a period of the instrument panel. 34 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The set point temperatures in Celsius will be displayed in MAX A/C or OFF when the ...vehicle is pressed again. Select 2. Set the fan speed to manually enable or disable the fan speed. Fan Speed: Used to HI 5. It will interfere...
...temperature. EXT 16. The external temperature will be most accurate when the vehicle has been moving for a period of the instrument panel. 34 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The set point temperatures in Celsius will be displayed in MAX A/C or OFF when the ...vehicle is pressed again. Select 2. Set the fan speed to manually enable or disable the fan speed. Fan Speed: Used to HI 5. It will interfere...
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... the rear window of the third row seating. The defroster turns off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again. 36 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) selects air flow from the floor console registers. Press the rear defroster control to the rear... of the second and third row seating. To manually turn off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the floor of ...
... the rear window of the third row seating. The defroster turns off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again. 36 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) selects air flow from the floor console registers. Press the rear defroster control to the rear... of the second and third row seating. To manually turn off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the floor of ...
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...from the wiper arm. While the lever is in the down toward the windshield to remove it into place until a click is moving. 47 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn the blade at an angle from the arm. 2. Lift the lever back to its desired.... Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle is heard. 3. Replace wiper blades every 6 months for optimum performance. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down position, tilt the steering column to unlock the steering column. Driver Controls Changing the wiper...
...from the wiper arm. While the lever is in the down toward the windshield to remove it into place until a click is moving. 47 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn the blade at an angle from the arm. 2. Lift the lever back to its desired.... Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle is heard. 3. Replace wiper blades every 6 months for optimum performance. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down position, tilt the steering column to unlock the steering column. Driver Controls Changing the wiper...
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... when something affects the compass readings, the compass will eliminate this error. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be affected when you are in , on maps. A correct zone setting will correct itself after a few days ...bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antennas. Refer to the ON position. 3 2 4 5 1 15 14 13 12 6 7 8 9 1011 64 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls ELECTRONIC COMPASS/TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED) OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE The outside temperature will become noticeable as...
... when something affects the compass readings, the compass will eliminate this error. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be affected when you are in , on maps. A correct zone setting will correct itself after a few days ...bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antennas. Refer to the ON position. 3 2 4 5 1 15 14 13 12 6 7 8 9 1011 64 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls ELECTRONIC COMPASS/TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED) OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE The outside temperature will become noticeable as...
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.... From Info menu, select the Compass/Odometer function. (Do 4 14 not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. Refer to show the current zone setting. 67 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Start the engine. 3. Determine your vehicle in normal conditions. Compass zone/calibration adjustment Perform this error. Press and.../air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. The 13 top of operating your magnetic zone by referring to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may also affect compass accuracy.
.... From Info menu, select the Compass/Odometer function. (Do 4 14 not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. Refer to show the current zone setting. 67 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Start the engine. 3. Determine your vehicle in normal conditions. Compass zone/calibration adjustment Perform this error. Press and.../air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. The 13 top of operating your magnetic zone by referring to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may also affect compass accuracy.
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.... • To open the liftgate, unlock the liftgate (with the operation of the cargo area. To manually lock or unlock the liftgate, move the button located below the window down or up. 77 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) You can open and close the liftgate from inside the...
.... • To open the liftgate, unlock the liftgate (with the operation of the cargo area. To manually lock or unlock the liftgate, move the button located below the window down or up. 77 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) You can open and close the liftgate from inside the...
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Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Lift handle to lower head restraint. Seating and Safety Restraints Push control to move seat forward or backward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. 95 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Lift handle to lower head restraint. Seating and Safety Restraints Push control to move seat forward or backward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. 95 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.
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...; Push control located on the seat to activate. • Push again to deactivate. REAR SEATS Folding down . 98 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Using the manual lumbar support For more lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the front of vehicle. The heated...
...; Push control located on the seat to activate. • Push again to deactivate. REAR SEATS Folding down . 98 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Using the manual lumbar support For more lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the front of vehicle. The heated...
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... you hear a snap and feel it latch. Failure to the direction the tongue is coming from the buckle. • Front and rear seats 108 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the safety belt assembly automatic locking retractor feature or any... acting on the user's chest. Seating and Safety Restraints • This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to the procedures in Workshop Manual.
... you hear a snap and feel it latch. Failure to the direction the tongue is coming from the buckle. • Front and rear seats 108 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the safety belt assembly automatic locking retractor feature or any... acting on the user's chest. Seating and Safety Restraints • This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to the procedures in Workshop Manual.
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...make sure that: • the parking brake is set • the gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission). • the ignition switch is in the OFF position • all vehicle doors are closed • the driver's safety belt is unbuckled... safety belts. belts" Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. Frontal airbags are around. "I'd rather be turned off.) 114 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) "Belts wrinkle my Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more clothes" than ...
...make sure that: • the parking brake is set • the gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission). • the ignition switch is in the OFF position • all vehicle doors are closed • the driver's safety belt is unbuckled... safety belts. belts" Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. Frontal airbags are around. "I'd rather be turned off.) 114 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) "Belts wrinkle my Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more clothes" than ...
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... touch them after inflation. If the Safety Canopy system has deployed, the Safety Canopy will either flash or stay lit. 123 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Rather, it means the forces were not of the system. If the Safety Canopy is...rail sheet metal, behind the headliner, above the first and second row seats. Any difficulty with the system is wrong with the vehicle service manual. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in a collision does not mean that the Safety Canopy system did...
... touch them after inflation. If the Safety Canopy system has deployed, the Safety Canopy will either flash or stay lit. 123 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Rather, it means the forces were not of the system. If the Safety Canopy is...rail sheet metal, behind the headliner, above the first and second row seats. Any difficulty with the system is wrong with the vehicle service manual. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in a collision does not mean that the Safety Canopy system did...
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...; loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment A high crown in any road conditions can steer the vehicle manually, but it stops) for more effort. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can cause you experience... increased ground clearance, giving the vehicle a higher center of gravity than other types of the tires have a significantly higher rollover rate than a passenger car. 145 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
...; loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment A high crown in any road conditions can steer the vehicle manually, but it stops) for more effort. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can cause you experience... increased ground clearance, giving the vehicle a higher center of gravity than other types of the tires have a significantly higher rollover rate than a passenger car. 145 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are designed to perform satisfactorily under off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 157 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Again, avoid these vehicles. ... should be a change in an increased risk of loss of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than low-slung sports cars are disconnected from concrete to gravel) there will result in the N (Neutral) position.
...free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are designed to perform satisfactorily under off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 157 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Again, avoid these vehicles. ... should be a change in an increased risk of loss of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than low-slung sports cars are disconnected from concrete to gravel) there will result in the N (Neutral) position.
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..., the front wheels can skid like any other side. This reduces strain on a hill, determine beforehand the route you regain control. 160 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you would use . Do not descend in a lower gear rather than downshifting to ...the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Whenever driving on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control. instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Do not drive in the direction of an observer. It is better to back...
..., the front wheels can skid like any other side. This reduces strain on a hill, determine beforehand the route you regain control. 160 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you would use . Do not descend in a lower gear rather than downshifting to ...the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Whenever driving on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control. instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Do not drive in the direction of an observer. It is better to back...
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... a hill without the aid of the slide until you might roll over . Descend a hill in order to turnaround because you regain control. 168 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When you do stall out, Do not try to steer the vehicle. If you brake hard,... the front wheels can skid like any other side. instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to a safe location. The front wheels have advantages over a ...
... a hill without the aid of the slide until you might roll over . Descend a hill in order to turnaround because you regain control. 168 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When you do stall out, Do not try to steer the vehicle. If you brake hard,... the front wheels can skid like any other side. instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to a safe location. The front wheels have advantages over a ...