FORD EXPLORER 1996 2.G Owners Manual

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[FV11000( X)05/95]
Cargo Area Shade (If equipped)
[FV11201( X)03/91]
This removable shade hides cargo and also secures lightweight
objects in the cargo area of your vehicle.
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[FV11401( X)03/91]
To install the shade:
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[FV11601( X)05/90]1.
Position the shade in the mounting brackets located behind
the rear seat on each rear trim panel.
[FV11700( X)05/95]
The tongue end of the shade should face the rear of your
vehicle.
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[FV11801( X)03/93]2.
Grasp the end of the shade and pull it toward you.
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[FV12001( X)05/90]3.
Hook the sides of the outstretched shade to notch in the rear
trim panels near the liftgate opening.
[FV12200( X)05/95]
RWARNING
To avoid possible injury during a sudden stop or a
collision, the cover should be attached to the brackets,
when not in use.
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[FV12400( X)10/94]
17-1/2 pica art:0020547-F
The cargo shade
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[FV12600( X)05/91]
The shade is a wind-up type, just like a window shade. Over
time the shade may lose its spring tension. If this happens, you
can easily rewind the shade with the help of another person.
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[FV12700( X)05/91]
To rewind the shade:
[FV12800( X)06/94]1.
Remove the shade from its side anchor slots by compressing
telescoping tube.
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[FV12900( X)05/91]2.
Extend the shade fully. Make sure the smooth grain side is
facing you (see Figure 1).
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[FV13000( X)05/91]3.
Wrap the vinyl around the roller tube two times in the
direction shown in Figure 1.
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[FV13100( X)05/91]4.
Tuck the edges of the vinyl inside the end cap with each
wrap.
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[FV13200( X)05/91]5.
Fold the edges of the vinyl toward the center. Make sure the
edges of the vinyl clear the end cap slots (see Figure 2). Use
masking tape or a rubber band to hold the vinyl on the left
side of the roller tube.
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[FV13300( X)05/91]6.
While holding the vinyl and roller tube as shown in Figure
2, push the right end cap (marked with an ªRº) about 1/4
inch to disengage the clutch.
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[FV13400( X)05/91]7.
Wind the shade 14 revolutions in the direction shown in
Figure 2. (The wind direction is also marked on the end
cap.)
[FV13500( X)05/94]
10-1/2 pica
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Figure 1
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[FV13600( X)05/94]
10-1/2 pica
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Figure 2
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[FV13700( X)05/91]8.
Let go of the right end cap. The clutch should now engage
and stop the shade from losing its spring tension.
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[FV13800( X)05/91]9.
Unfold the vinyl and place it into the end cap slots.
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[FV13900( X)05/91]10.
With the vinyl fully wound around the roller tube, insert the
shade into the side mounting brackets.NOTE:The opening
for the right mounting bracket is narrower than the left.
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[FV14000( X)05/91]11.
Check to see that the shade operates properly.
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[FV14100(ALL)04/95]
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[FV14500( X)05/95]
The power door lock switches are located in the front doors and
in the driver side trim panel of the cargo area. To lock all doors
push the switch button marked L. To unlock all doors push the
switch button marked U.
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[FV14701(ALL)03/91]
The manual door locks will override the power door lock
controls.
[FV15201( X)04/94]
24 pica art:0020553-C
Power door lock controls
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[FV15203( X)09/95]
Using the Keyless Entry System (If equipped)
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[FV15205( X)02/95]
If your vehicle has the keyless entry system, you can lock or
unlock the vehicle doors without using a key. The buttons for
the system are near the outside door handle on the driver's
side. See alsoRemote Entry Systemwhich follows this
description.
[FV15207( X)02/95]
10-1/2 pica
art:0021158-A
Keyless entry buttons
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[FV15209( X)02/95]
When you bought your vehicle, you were given a computer
code that operates the system for your vehicle. For your
convenience, we have duplicated this code in two places.
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[FV15211( X)09/95]
The code is:
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[FV15213( X)09/95]
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on your owner's wallet card found in the glove compartment
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[FV15217( X)02/95]
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taped to the computer module
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[FV15219( X)05/95]
When you use this entry system, the illuminated entry system
turns on the interior lights for 25 seconds and the buttons on
the keypad light up for 5 seconds. Do not push the buttons
with a key, ballpoint pen, pencil or any other hard object. These
objects could damage the buttons.
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[FV15273( X)09/95]
Programming your own entry code
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[FV15275( X)02/95]
You can program a personal code to unlock your vehicle with
the keypad. This code does not replace the permanent code that
the dealership gave you. Use your personal code in the same
manner as you would your original code.
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[FV15277( X)09/95]
To program your own code:
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[FV15279( X)09/95]1.
Select five digits for your personal code.
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[FV15281( X)09/95]2.
Enter the permanent code that the dealership gave you.
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[FV15283( X)09/95]3.
Within five seconds, press 1/2.
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[FV15285( X)09/95]4.
Within five seconds of pressing 1/2, enter your personal
code, pressing each digit within five seconds of the previous
digit.
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[FV15287( X)09/95]
The keyless entry system registers this second code. To open
your vehicle, you can now use either code. The module
remembers only one personal code at a time. Entering a
second personal code will erase the first, replacing it with
the new second one.
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[FV15289( X)09/95]
To erase your personal code:
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[FV15291( X)09/95]1.
Enter the original permanent code.
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[FV15293( X)09/95]2.
Press 1/2 within five seconds of Step 1.
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[FV15295( X)09/95]3.
Wait six seconds.
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[FV15297( X)09/95]
The keyless entry system automatically erases your personal
code. The system will now only respond to the permanent
code.
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[FV15299( X)09/95]
Do not set a code that presents the numbers in sequential order,
such as 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/0. Studies show that people who
idly press the buttons usually press a sequential pattern. Also,
do not select a code that uses the same button five times.
Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes.
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[FV15301( X)09/95]
Unlocking the doors with the keyless entry system
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[FV15303( X)02/95]
You must unlock the driver's door before you unlock any of the
other doors. If you let more than five seconds pass between
pressing numbers, the system shuts down, and you have to
enter the code again. The system has shut down if the keypad
light is out. If the keyless entry system does not work properly,
use the key or transmitter(s) to lock and unlock the doors.
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[FV15305( X)09/95]1.
To unlock the driver's door, enter the factory code or your
personal code. All codes have five numbers. After you press
the fifth number, the driver's door unlocks.
[FV15307( X)04/95]2.
To unlock the passenger's door(s), press the 3/4 button
within five seconds of unlocking the driver's door or re-enter
the code to open the driver's door, then press 3/4.
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[FV15309( X)09/95]
Locking the doors with the keyless entry system
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[FV15311( X)09/95]
Along with unlocking your doors, you can use the keyless entry
system to lock the doors. You can also use the Autolock feature
to automatically lock the doors after you get in the vehicle.
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[FV15313( X)02/95]
To lock all of the doors, press 7/8 and 9/0 at the same time. It
is not necessary to first enter the keypad code. This will arm
your factory installed anti-theft system, if so equipped.
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[FV15320( X)05/95]
Arming, disarming and resetting your anti-theft
system (If equipped) from the keyless entry pad
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[FV15330( X)05/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with the optional factory installed
anti-theft system, the keyless entry system will arm it when you
use the 7/8 and 9/0 keys to lock the doors, and will disarm or
reset a triggered anti-theft alarm when you enter in the five
digit code to unlock the driver's door.
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[FV15340( X)09/95]
NOTE: Doors and the liftgate must be fully closed for the
anti-theft system to arm. Refer to theAnti-Theft
Systemsection in this chapter for more details.
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Autolock (With automatic transmission vehicles only)
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[FV15351( X)02/95]
The Autolock feature is part of your remote keyless entry
system and is enabled at the factory. With the Autolock feature
enabled, all of the doors will automatically lock when:
[FV15353( X)02/95]
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the vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are fully
closed
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[FV15355( X)09/95]
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the ignition key is turned to the ON position
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[FV15356( X)02/95]
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the brake pedal is pressed
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[FV15358( X)02/95]
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you shift through (Reverse)
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[FV15359( X)02/95]
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the brake pedal is released
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[FV15360( X)09/95]
The Autolock feature will repeat when:
[FV15361( X)02/95]
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a door is opened and then all doors, liftgate and liftgate
window are closed
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[FV15362( X)02/95]
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the brake pedal is released
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[FV15363( X)04/95]
You can deactivate the system by using the buttons for the
keyless entry system if you don't want to use the Autolock
feature.
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[FV15364( X)02/95]
The doors may not lock automatically at the correct time if the
driver:
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[FV15365( X)02/95]
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shifts through gears without pressing the brake
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[FV15366( X)02/95]
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shifts through gears quickly after starting the vehicle
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[FV15367( X)02/95]
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releases their foot from the brake while someone has stepped
out of the vehicle for a moment
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[FV15368( X)05/95]
To deactivate the Autolock system:
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[FV15369( X)06/95]1.
Enter your permanent five-digit entry code (not the personal
code you may have set).
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[FV15370( X)09/95]2.
Within 5 seconds, press and hold 7/8.
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[FV15371( X)09/95]3.
Within 5 more seconds, press and release 3/4.
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[FV15373( X)09/95]4.
Release 7/8.
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[FV15375( X)02/95]
To reactivate the Autolock system, simply repeat the instructions
for deactivating the system. By re-entering the code that
deactivates the Autolock, the keyless entry system reinstates the
Autolock feature.
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[FV15377( X)04/95]
You can also deactivate or reactivate the Autolock feature by
this method:
[FV15379( X)02/95]1.
Make sure the anti-theft system is not armed or triggered,
ignition is off, and all doors and liftgate window are closed.
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[FV15381( X)02/95]2.
Turn the ignition key from OFF to RUN.
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[FV15383( X)02/95]3.
Press the door power unlock button 3 times.
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[FV15385( X)02/95]4.
Turn the ignition key from RUN to OFF.
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[FV15387( X)02/95]5.
Press the door power unlock button 3 times.
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[FV15389( X)02/95]6.
Turn the ignition key back to RUN within 30 seconds of step
2.
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[FV15391( X)02/95]7.
The horn should chirp once. If not, wait 30 seconds and
repeat steps 1 through 6.
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[FV15393( X)02/95]8.
Press the door power unlock button.
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[FV15395( X)02/95]9.
Press the door power lock button.
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[FV15397( X)02/95]10.
The horn will chirp once if the Autolock feature was
deactivated, twice (one short chirp followed by a long chirp)
if the Autolock feature was activated.
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[FV15399( X)02/95]11.
Turn the ignition OFF.
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[FV15401( X)02/95]12.
The horn will chirp once to confirm that you activated or
deactivated the Autolock feature.
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