FORD EXPLORER 1997 2.G Workshop Manual

until CAL indicator turns off in
about 2±3 complete circles.
MESSAGE CENTER
(IF EQUIPPED)
This feature displays a variety of
system display features. Refer to
Message centerin the
Instrumentationchapter.
Storage compartment
(if equipped)
Press the OPEN control to open
the storage compartment. The
door will open slightly and can be
moved to full open.
Installing a garage door opener
(if equipped)
The storage compartment can be
converted to accommodate a
OPEN
GARAGE
LAMPMODELAMP
MODELAMP
LAMP
OPEN
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variety of aftermarket garage door
openers:
²Remove the storage clip from
the door.
²Place Velcroyhook onto side of
aftermarket transmitter opposite
of actuator control.
²Place transmitter into storage
compartment, control down.
²Place the provided height
adaptors onto the back of the
GARAGE control as needed.
²Press the GARAGE control to
activate the transmitter.
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MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
Press and hold the rear portion of
the moon roof control to open.
Press and hold the front portion of
the moon roof control to close.
The moon roof has a sliding shade
that can be manually opened or
closed when the glass panel is
shut.
To close the shade, pull it toward
the front of the vehicle.
Do not let children play
with the moon roof. They
may seriously hurt themselves.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
(IF EQUIPPED)
Press U to unlock all doors and L
to lock all doors.
Two-step unlock (if equipped)
This feature allows you to unlock
all doors of the vehicle with the
key.
1. Unlock the driver door.
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2. Repeat unlock procedure within
four seconds. All doors will unlock
when the key is returned to the
vertical position.
Two-step unlock can be activated
by all outside locks on vehicles
with keyless entry and anti-theft
(if equipped).
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
When these locks are set, the rear
doors cannot be opened from the
inside. The rear doors can be
opened from the outside when the
doors are unlocked.
Move lock control up to engage the
lock. Move control down to
disengage childproof locks.
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POWER WINDOWS
Press and hold the rocker switches
to open and close windows. When
AUTO is pressed and released
quickly, the driver's window will
open completely without holding
the switch down. Each passenger
has window controls.
²Press the top portion of the
rocker switch to close.
²Press the bottom portion of the
rocker switch to open.
²Press AUTO and release quickly.
The window will open fully.
Depress again to stop window
operation.
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
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²Press the left side of the button
to lock. Press the right side to
unlock.
REAR LIFTGATE
The liftgate area is only intended
for cargo, not passengers. You can
open and close the liftgate from
outside the vehicle. It cannot be
opened from inside the cargo area.
To open the liftgate turn the
handle to the right.
To open the liftgate window turn
the handle to the left.
To lock the liftgate you can use the
key, the power door locks, or
depress the key lock cylinder
before closing the liftgate.
The liftgate door and window
should be closed before driving
your vehicle. If not, possible
damage may occur to the liftgate
door lift cylinders and attaching
hardware.
Make sure that the liftgate
door and/or window are
closed to prevent exhaust fumes
from being drawn into the
vehicle. This will also prevent
passengers and cargo from falling
out. If you must drive with the
liftgate door or window open,
keep the vents open so outside
air comes into the vehicle.
WINDOW LOCK
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Power mirrors (if equipped)
To adjust the power outside
mirrors:
1. Select the mirror you want to
adjust:
LeftDriver side mirror
RightPassenger side mirror
2. Move the mirror control in the
desired direction.
3. Lock the mirror by moving the
selector to the center position.
Heated outside mirrors
(if equipped)
Both mirrors are heated
automatically to remove ice, mist
and fog when the rear window
defrost is activated.
Do not remove ice from the
mirrors with a scraper or attempt
to readjust the mirror glass if it is
frozen in place. These actions
could cause damage to the glass
and mirrors.
CONSOLES
Center console features
Your vehicle may be equipped with
a variety of console features. These
include:
²auxiliary power point
²utility compartment
²ashtray
²cupholders
²tissue box
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²utility compartment with
cassette/compact disc storage
and coinholder
²compact disc changer
²cellular phone
Use only soft cups in the
cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.
Auxiliary power point
The power point is an additional
power source for electrical
accessories.
Replacing the tissue box
To replace the center console
tissue box:
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1. Lift the armrest and slide
coinholder/tissue tray out of the
console in an upward motion.
2. Replace the tissue box.
3. Slide coinholder/tissue tray into
console locating pins at bottom of
tray. Fit into slots in console
bracket.
Cellular phone (if equipped)
Your cellular phone is equipped
with a number of features
including voice activation,
hands-free operation, speed dialing
and radio program muting during
phone operation. For detailed
information on the operation of
your phone, refer to the
manufacturer's instructions
contained with the phone.
Compact disc changer
(if equipped)
The compact disc changer is
located inside the center console.
For information on the compact
disc changer, refer to the ``Audio
Guide''.
OPEN
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Rear console features
The rear console incorporates the
following features:
²air vents
²audio system controls
²rear seat climate controls
²cupholders
Refer to the ªAudio Guideº for
more information on the rear
console audio system controls.
Rear console climate controls
Turn the air distribution control to
the desired airflow position.
Turn the fan speed dial to the
desired position.
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– VOLUME + BAND
MEMORY
SEEK
– VOLUME + BAND
MEMORY
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