1996 Ford Explorer Support Question
1996 Ford Explorer Support Question
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Question posted by maclancorp on December 16th, 2012
Steering Wheel
want to know how those bottons on the steering wheel function?
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Owner's Manual - Page 29
... against the seatback, move the passenger seat as far back from the instrument panel as possible. Rear-facing infant seats must never sit on the steering wheel or in front seat areas that may increase the risk of personal injury in the rear seat. The force of the rapidly inflating passenger air...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
The driver air bag is in the center of the steering wheel. Ask for brochure FPS-8602.
The right front passenger seat air bag (if equipped) is in the upper right hand section of the instrument panel ...
Owner's Manual - Page 69
... turn the key from theft. RWARNING Turn the key to LOCK whenever you leave your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely. 67 Starting Your Explorer
Ignition
Understanding the ...gearshift is running . Never leave your key is mounted on the floor. LOCK locks the steering wheel and gearshift lever.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that allows you must...
Owner's Manual - Page 70
...gear if you start the engine. Gearshift levers may be mounted on the steering column or on the type of the steering column, just above the key lock cylinder. The key release lever is mounted...the brake system warning light) to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. If you have a manual transmission, you have a ...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
....
71 Turn the key to Start Your Vehicle at the
beginning of this section.
2. Starting Your Engine
To start in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. Turn the ignition key to make sure that they work. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your...
Owner's Manual - Page 135
...the accepted hand signals in the instrument panel does not illuminate or remains on the steering column and wheel are designed to give you easy access to the controls while you use the turn...steering column to:
s operate the turn signals and cornering lamps s turn the high beams on/off s flash the lamps s turn the windshield wipers and washer on/off Turn Signals
Turn signal lever and functions...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
Horn location
Tilt Steering (If equipped)
RWARNING Never adjust the steering column/wheel when the vehicle is moving. Tilt steering wheel lever
140 Horn
To sound the horn, press the center of the vehicle and injure someone. You could lose control of the horn pad.
Check the horn regularly to make sure it operates properly.
Owner's Manual - Page 141
... may cause the speed control to malfunction.
The speed control switches
To set the speed control:
1. Press and release the ON switch. 2. Tip the steering wheel to lock the steering wheel. Therefore, use only properly installed FCC (CRTC in Canada) approved radio transmitting equipment in your vehicle has speed control, you . Speed Control (If...
Owner's Manual - Page 255
... Explorer
RWARNING Do not park your vehicle in a different position while going straight down (or if the engine is running. If the amount of the steering wheel seem to the extreme right or left for possible damage.
255 NOTE: After any severe impact such as striking large potholes, sliding into curbs on...
Owner's Manual - Page 259
..., or rough terrain and have all times, especially in rough terrain.
Know the terrain or examine maps of your vehicle, you grip the steering wheel rim from the outside. This condition is normal.
259 When using four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, maintain steering wheel control at all four tires on dry, hard-surfaced roads. Since...
Owner's Manual - Page 261
...wheel drive vehicles are NOT designed for pad wear. 261
If so equipped, keep the vehicle in these vehicles. All utility-type and Four-Wheel...passenger cars. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in four-wheel drive if icy or slippery conditions exist. Rapid pumping ... on Snow or Ice
A four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicle has advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in a wide variety ...
Owner's Manual - Page 265
...gradually. RWARNING If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to roll while you steer properly. s If pull occurs during the first 500 miles (800 km), make 10
moderatley fast stops...from 40 mph (65 km/h) and then perform the self-adjustment procedure above.
This allows the wheels to continue to a lower gear. It may be necessary to repeat this operation to properly seat...
Owner's Manual - Page 269
...Weather
Slippery roads
Drive cautiously on wet or snowy roads:
s Do not quickly move the steering wheel unless necessary. s Pump the brake pedal steadily and evenly to stop on slippery surfaces,...affect normal driving and should not be noticeable to drive slowly away. s Give your front wheels (except with poor traction. RWARNING To avoid losing control on a surface with 4WABS). Traction...
Owner's Manual - Page 292
...the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet for stopping with someone outside at the bottom of the steering wheel and move it in the direction you have traveled about 50 miles (80 km) stop ... you want the rear of the trailer. When turning, drive slightly beyond the normal turning point so the trailer wheels will need to stop . If the engine overheats, rotate the function selector control...
Owner's Manual - Page 299
...engine "relearn" its idle conditions. Remove the other tires that you can use only. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to fully recharge the battery. Park on a level spot, turn on ... a while to let the battery recharge. After the vehicle is designed for a while with one wheel off the ignition, set the parking brake, and turn off the ground, such as a regular ...
Owner's Manual - Page 379
... fluid level should be at the right temperature when the engine coolant temperature gauge in your vehicle). Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
1. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel back and
forth several times.
Make sure that the cap assembly is within the FULL HOT range.
379 Do not add fluid...
Owner's Manual - Page 381
.... If you have been overloaded and blown a fuse. The reading will not work. Before you which fuses to 30˚C). NOTE: Do not turn the steering wheel of your vehicle are not working, the system may have determined which fuses protect each electrical part of your vehicle. The following charts tell you...
Owner's Manual - Page 440
...steering wheel...Tires changing ...checking the pressure ...cleaning ...inspection and maintenance ...replacing ...rotating ...snow tires and chains ...spare tire...storing your vehicle ...tire grades ...treadwear ...wear bands...wheel...:unixx.ex Update:Thu Feb 29 09:21:09 1996
Storing your vehicle using wheel dollies ...with a tow truck ...Traction control ...Traction-lok rear axle ...Trailer ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 52
... fumes in the vehicle. While Operating Your Vehicle:
u Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust
or any increased steering effort or looseness in the steering wheel, or change in the steering wheel.
Any adverse conditions should be performed by warranties and you may be charged for low or under-inflated tires. Owner Maintenance...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 54
... dampened with washer fluid.
u Check lap and shoulder belts for worn tires and loose wheel lug u Clean body and door drain holes. At least twice a year: (i.e., every Spring and Fall)
u Check power steering fluid level. u Check for wear and
function. u Check fluid level in spare tire.
54 Owner Maintenance Checks u Check headlamp alignment...
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