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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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... press SEEK or SCAN to manually increase ( ) the hours/minutes. Use SEL to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it is broadcasting RDS data).Traffic information is displayed. Autostore: Allows you to increase or decrease volume levels. 19 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ..., R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40. Press MENU again to turn to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; Press and momentarily hold a preset button until SELECT HOUR or SELECT ) or decrease MINUTE...
... press SEEK or SCAN to manually increase ( ) the hours/minutes. Use SEL to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it is broadcasting RDS data).Traffic information is displayed. Autostore: Allows you to increase or decrease volume levels. 19 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ..., R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40. Press MENU again to turn to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; Press and momentarily hold a preset button until SELECT HOUR or SELECT ) or decrease MINUTE...
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Press and hold the volume control for five seconds. Disc tune: Radio: Press or to manually tune down or up to six discs. 15. Entertainment Systems Automatic Volume Control (if equipped): Changes the volume automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to ... appear in random order. 16. Scan: Press for road and wind noise. to increase/decrease volume levels. Press SEL to select the next track 20 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) to load a CD. Press and hold to load up the radio frequency band. Level 0 turns the speed...
Press and hold the volume control for five seconds. Disc tune: Radio: Press or to manually tune down or up to six discs. 15. Entertainment Systems Automatic Volume Control (if equipped): Changes the volume automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to ... appear in random order. 16. Scan: Press for road and wind noise. to increase/decrease volume levels. Press SEL to select the next track 20 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) to load a CD. Press and hold to load up the radio frequency band. Level 0 turns the speed...
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... flows from the rear windshield. 5. Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on each control. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the windshield. 31 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) O (OFF): Outside air is parked. Rear Defrost: Clears ice and fog from the instrument panel register vents...
... flows from the rear windshield. 5. Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on each control. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the windshield. 31 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) O (OFF): Outside air is parked. Rear Defrost: Clears ice and fog from the instrument panel register vents...
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... dual zone mode. The passenger temperature will automatically determine the fan speed, airflow location, outside air through the instrument panel vents. Manual override controls: OFF Allows you to enable turn on dual zone mode, press again to return to the selected temperature. 13. ...floor vents. : Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and 9. AUTO: Press to fully automatic control, press AUTO. 33 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Climate Controls 3. To return to select the AUTO desired temperature shown in the display...
... dual zone mode. The passenger temperature will automatically determine the fan speed, airflow location, outside air through the instrument panel vents. Manual override controls: OFF Allows you to enable turn on dual zone mode, press again to return to the selected temperature. 13. ...floor vents. : Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and 9. AUTO: Press to fully automatic control, press AUTO. 33 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Climate Controls 3. To return to select the AUTO desired temperature shown in the display...
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It 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 remain displayed until the EXT control is parked. Fan Speed... or MAX A/C position. • Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in the middle of time. Temperature conversion: Press to manually enable or disable the fan speed. Select 2. Modulate the temperature control to HI 5. EXT: Displays the outside air inlet vents. • Do not put...
It 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 remain displayed until the EXT control is parked. Fan Speed... or MAX A/C position. • Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in the middle of time. Temperature conversion: Press to manually enable or disable the fan speed. Select 2. Modulate the temperature control to HI 5. EXT: Displays the outside air inlet vents. • Do not put...
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selects air flow from the floor console registers. To manually turn off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to clear the rear window of the second and third row seating. Mode ... control is activated. Fan control: Determines fan speed levels. 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) Press the rear defroster control to the OFF position. Climate Controls 1. R The ignition must be in MAX...
selects air flow from the floor console registers. To manually turn off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to clear the rear window of the second and third row seating. Mode ... control is activated. Fan control: Determines fan speed levels. 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) Press the rear defroster control to the OFF position. Climate Controls 1. R The ignition must be in MAX...
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... place until a click is heard. 3. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down to its original position to the wiper arm and press it from the arm. 2. While the lever is moving. 47 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Replace wiper blades...
... place until a click is heard. 3. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down to its original position to the wiper arm and press it from the arm. 2. While the lever is moving. 47 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Replace wiper blades...
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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) If equipped with the DEATC climate control system, the outside temperature display is four degrees between adjacent... zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may also affect compass ...
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) If equipped with the DEATC climate control system, the outside temperature display is four degrees between adjacent... zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may also affect compass ...
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...the engine. 3. Determine your vehicle in normal conditions. The 13 top of operating your magnetic zone by referring to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be affected when you drive near the vehicle may be necessary. Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point ... affects the compass readings, the compass will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. Refer to show the current zone setting. 67 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) From Info menu, select the Compass/Odometer function. (Do 4 14 not select Trip,...
...the engine. 3. Determine your vehicle in normal conditions. The 13 top of operating your magnetic zone by referring to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be affected when you drive near the vehicle may be necessary. Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point ... affects the compass readings, the compass will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. Refer to show the current zone setting. 67 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) From Info menu, select the Compass/Odometer function. (Do 4 14 not select Trip,...
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... lamp shield. REAR LIFTGATE The liftgate area is over the pointed end 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) It cannot be opened from outside the vehicle. You...
... lamp shield. REAR LIFTGATE The liftgate area is over the pointed end 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) It cannot be opened from outside the vehicle. You...
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Lift handle to adjust seatback. 95 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Pull lever up to move seat forward or backward. Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Seating and Safety Restraints Push control to lower head restraint. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
Lift handle to adjust seatback. 95 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Pull lever up to move seat forward or backward. Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Seating and Safety Restraints Push control to lower head restraint. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
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The heated seat icon in the full down position before folding the seat back down. 98 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) REAR SEATS Folding down the 60/40 rear seats (if equipped) If the rear seat is equipped with ... (DEATC) will illuminate when activated. For less lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle. Seating and Safety Restraints Using the manual lumbar support For more lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the front of vehicle. Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats...
The heated seat icon in the full down position before folding the seat back down. 98 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) REAR SEATS Folding down the 60/40 rear seats (if equipped) If the rear seat is equipped with ... (DEATC) will illuminate when activated. For less lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle. Seating and Safety Restraints Using the manual lumbar support For more lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the front of vehicle. Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats...
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... seats 2. Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the procedures in Workshop Manual. This helps reduce the belt force acting on the user's chest. BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the safety belt assembly ... is not operating properly when checked according 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) Failure to extend the seat belt webbing in a controlled manner. To unfasten, push the...
... seats 2. Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the procedures in Workshop Manual. This helps reduce the belt force acting on the user's chest. BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the safety belt assembly ... is not operating properly when checked according 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) Failure to extend the seat belt webbing in a controlled manner. To unfasten, push the...
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...people I'm with don't wear often in OFF position (If vehicle is equipped with Autolamps, the Autolamps feature MUST be turned off.) 114 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) "I have an air bag" Air bags offer greater protection when used with TWO or MORE...be disabled for 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 ...
...people I'm with don't wear often in OFF position (If vehicle is equipped with Autolamps, the Autolamps feature MUST be turned off.) 114 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) "I have an air bag" Air bags offer greater protection when used with TWO or MORE...be disabled for 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 ...
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...of the following: • The readiness light (same light as for front air bag system) will either flash or stay lit. 123 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to cause activation. If the Safety Canopy system has deployed, the Safety... or a tone to further enhance protection provided in accordance with the system is not required. Any difficulty with the vehicle service manual. Routine maintenance of injury in rear impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration or rollover likelihood...
...of the following: • The readiness light (same light as for front air bag system) will either flash or stay lit. 123 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to cause activation. If the Safety Canopy system has deployed, the Safety... or a tone to further enhance protection provided in accordance with the system is not required. Any difficulty with the vehicle service manual. Routine maintenance of injury in rear impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration or rollover likelihood...
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...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 takes more than a person wearing a safety belt. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is running.... • Never hold the steering wheel at least some 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) If the steering wanders or pulls, check for more effort. Your vehicle has larger tires...
...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 takes more than a person wearing a safety belt. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is running.... • Never hold the steering wheel at least some 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) If the steering wanders or pulls, check for more effort. Your vehicle has larger tires...
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..."over 56 km/h (35 mph). Therefore, the vehicle is 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 disconnected from one type of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should... turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to perform satisfactorily under off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 157 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Parking On some 4WD vehicles, when the transfer case is in the N (Neutral) position...
..."over 56 km/h (35 mph). Therefore, the vehicle is 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 disconnected from one type of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should... turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to perform satisfactorily under off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 157 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Parking On some 4WD vehicles, when the transfer case is in the N (Neutral) position...
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... ascent has started. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear. instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. Rapid pumping of the slide until you regain control. 160 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Should you start in neutral; It is better to back...
... ascent has started. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear. instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. Rapid pumping of the slide until you regain control. 160 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Should you start in neutral; It is better to back...
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.... If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to turnaround because you would use . When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you regain control. 168 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not "pump" the brakes. If you...
.... If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to turnaround because you would use . When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you regain control. 168 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not "pump" the brakes. If you...