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Question posted by wmmario on December 29th, 2013

How To Turn Off The Center Console Light In A 1996 Ford Explorer Xlt

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Owner's Manual - Page 28

... provide additional protection for the front seat passengers' safety that small children should sit upright, with their backs against the vehicle seatback or center armrests (if so equipped), or center console (if so equipped). The force of the rear-facing seat against the seatback, and restrained by lap and shoulder belts. This means...

Owner's Manual - Page 30

...System consists of the driver and passenger air bags, impact sensors, a system diagnostic module, a readiness light and tone, and the electrical wiring which can be obtained by calling Helm Inc. Ask for brochure ... ledge above the glove compartment. 28 The driver air bag is in the center of the steering wheel. For further information about the proper mounting of equipment in the front...

Owner's Manual - Page 34

... children. RWARNING Do not attempt to use safety restraints for children. A problem with the system is turned on, s or a group of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local and ... local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. The tone pattern will be disposed of by one or more of the following: s the readiness light will either flash or stay lit, s or it will not light immediately...

Owner's Manual - Page 73

...the instrument panel to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Starting Your Engine To start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait...If the engine does not start in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. Starting Your Explorer Before you start your engine: 1. Turn the ignition key to the START ...

Owner's Manual - Page 77

... to OFF. 2. If you do not start your vehicle again. Starting Your Explorer If your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again. 6. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving your vehicle. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel. Turn the key in the ignition to start after a collision or major jolt...

Owner's Manual - Page 84

... Air bag readiness light symbol 83 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... readiness light will either 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...

Owner's Manual - Page 87

... transmission. Depressing the button on , the transmission does not shift into overdrive. Overdrive Off Indicator (If equipped) This light tells you turn on the speed control system and set the speed. NOTE: If the light does not come on when the TCS is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the...

Owner's Manual - Page 98

... The displays remain in the units you have chosen until you change from English to metric units. Warning Lights and Gauges Electronic message center English/Metric A press of the ENGLISH/METRIC switch allows you to change the M/C and electronic climate control...(Distance to display approximately how many miles or kilometers you can drive before you turn off the vehicle and start it again.

Owner's Manual - Page 106

... these warning messages is displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5% or less. Warning Lights and Gauges Check Brake Lamps This warning message is displayed when you may be displayed. Turn the ignition switch from Ford, you turn the air suspension switch (located in the rear jack stowage area on the left side...

Owner's Manual - Page 110

...air conditioner and heater will operate only when the ignition key is located at the center of these registers contains a louver assembly which can be avoided. Each of the ...system is turned to direct airflow up, down, left and right. Instrument panel registers Air Conditioning (A/C) Controls (Manual Air Conditioning) The control for the climate control system, lights, message center, lamps...

Owner's Manual - Page 130

...left . 5. Slide the knob all the way to the center of the mirror. 4. To turn your vehicle. 3. The autolamp automatically turns the lamps ON and OFF. You can set the autolamp ... OFF position. An indicator light will turn the autolamp off . Press the autolamp "On/Off" button. The autolamp automatically turns the lamps on . 6. The indicator light will glow when the autolamp...

Owner's Manual - Page 143

...Control Switch (TCS) on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. The indicator light will cancel "Overdrive." You can fully return to turn on and illuminate the words "O/D OFF." This will turn off at high altitudes, to disengage the speed control. To maintain a preset speed .... Steering Column Controls RWARNING Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on or off the light.

Owner's Manual - Page 166

... System (If equipped) This system will automatically turn off after 40 minutes: glove box, engine compartment, overhead console, mirror, courtesy and interior (including cargo) lamps... transmitter. This is necessary to prevent further unauthorized use of these lights after approximately 25 seconds or when the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will need to all of the lost transmitter...

Owner's Manual - Page 170

...hear a buzz or clicking from the vehicle even when the ignition is turned off -road safety and performance. Refer to Message Center in the jack storage area. The combination of firm dampening and the height...170 Service Switch The automatic ride control service switch is mounted in the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter for improved off . The system will drop to its lowest height. The...

Owner's Manual - Page 190

... visor is pivoted to the door window. Auxiliary sun visor (right side shown) 190 Visor vanity mirror Visors that are equipped with the lighted vanity mirror also have an auxiliary visor. You can turn on the sun visors. Illuminated Vanity Mirror (If equipped) Your vehicle may feature illuminated vanity mirrors on the...

Owner's Manual - Page 197

The console includes: s Compass/temperature display s Map lamps s Storage compartment Compass/Temperature display This display provides the ...39˚F (4˚C), the word "ICE" will flash in the display alternately with an overhead console located between the sun visors. Features Overhead Console (If equipped) Your Explorer comes with the outside temperature for about one of the vehicle.

Owner's Manual - Page 203

Features Rear Console (If equipped) Your Explorer comes with rear seat controls s Radio controls s Beverage holder Rear console 203 The console includes: s Air vents, with a rear console that is located between the bucket seats.

Owner's Manual - Page 216

... button to eject tape. Push "EJECT" and try another tape. When activated, the light above the k button illuminates. Error codes are located on vehicles equipped with Premium and Luxury... These controls duplicate several radio functions of the radio and allow the use of the center console. Using the Dolby B noise reduction feature NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured under license ...

Owner's Manual - Page 230

Figure 1 230 Unit Loading Instructions 1. Open Compact Disc Changer unit by using buttons on the Audio System. Ford 6-CD Changer (If equipped) The Ford Explorer 6-CD Changer is mounted in your center console and holds 6 CDs, all controlled by sliding door rearward (Figure 1).

Owner's Manual - Page 441

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