FORD EXPLORER 1996 2.G Owners Manual

Features
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[FV15425(ALL)05/95]
Remote Entry System (If equipped)
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[FV15500( X)02/95]
If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you can lock or
unlock the vehicle doors and liftgate without using a key. The
remote also has a personal alarm feature. The buttons for the
system are located on the two hand held transmitters that came
with your vehicle.
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[FV15600( X)06/95]
The system will work with up to four transmitters. Your vehicle
came with two transmitters. Additional transmitters can be
ordered from your dealer.
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[FV15700(ALL)02/95]
The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the
OFF position.
[FV15800(ALL)04/94]
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The remote entry transmitter
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Unlocking the doors with the remote entry system
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[FV16001(ALL)02/95]
To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK button.
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[FV16201( X)02/95]
To unlock the other doors and liftgate, press the UNLOCK
button a second time, within five seconds after the first
UNLOCK.
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[FV16300(ALL)02/95]
Locking the doors with the remote entry system
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[FV16450( X)02/95]
To lock all the doors and liftgate, press the LOCK button. This
will also arm the factory installed Anti-Theft system.
[FV16490( X)02/95]
If you would like a signal that the doors are being locked, press
the LOCK button again within five seconds. If all doors, liftgate
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liftgate will lock again, the horn will chirp and the external
lamps will flash. If a door, liftgate or the liftgate window is
open or ajar, the horn will give two short chirps warning you
that a door or the liftgate is open.
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Remote entry personal alarm
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[FV16900(ALL)02/95]
If you wish to activate the remote entry system personal alarm,
press the PANIC button. This will honk the horn and flash the
lights for approximately 2 minutes 45 seconds. You can turn it
off by pressing the PANIC button again from the transmitter or
by turning the ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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[FV17000(ALL)02/95]
When you use the remote entry UNLOCK or PANIC buttons,
the illuminated entry system turns on the vehicle's interior
lights for 25 seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
remote entry LOCK button or by turning the ignition to the ON
or ACCESSORY position.
[FV17100(ALL)03/95]
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Arming and Disarming the Alarm System with Remote
Entry
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[FV17350(ALL)04/95]
Your Remote Entry System will automatically arm the factory
installed Anti-Theft System when the doors are locked, and
automatically disarm it when the doors are unlocked. The
remote will also reset the anti-theft alarm (when the driver's
door is unlocked or the PANIC button is pressed on a
programmed remote entry transmitter) if it was triggered.
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The remote entry system may not arm and disarm non-factory
installed anti-theft systems.
[FV17425( X)03/95]
Remote Memory Seat Feature (If equipped)
[FV17452( X)03/95]
Your vehicle allows the remote keyless entry system to control
theMemory Seatsystem (see Memory Seat section of this Owner
Guide). With this feature, each of the first three transmitters
programmed will recall a different seat position.
[FV17453( X)03/95]
The feature is turned on at the factory for your convenience.
[FV17454( X)05/93]
Pressing the transmitter UNLOCK button once will unlock the
driver's door and move the seat to its corresponding memory
seat position, just as if you had pressed the memory seat button
in the vehicle.
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[FV17456( X)01/95]
When your dealer programs new transmitters, the order of
programming controls seat recall as follows:
[FV17458( X)03/95]
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First transmitter programmed Ð recall seat position #1
[FV17460( X)03/95]
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Second transmitter programmed Ð recall seat position #2
[FV17462( X)03/95]
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Third transmitter programmed Ð recall seat position #3
[FV17464( X)03/95]
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Fourth transmitter programmed Ð NO recall (Memory Seat
allows only three memory positions)
[FV17466( X)05/03]
You may change seat positions at any time. Once programmed,
Transmitter #1 will always move the seat to position #1.
[FV17483( X)03/95]
You can deactivate or reactivate the remote Memory Seat
feature:
[FV17485( 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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[FV17490( X)02/95]2.
Turn the ignition key from OFF to RUN.
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[FV17495( X)02/95]3.
Press the door power unlock button 3 times.
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[FV17500( X)02/95]4.
Turn the ignition key from RUN to OFF.
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Press the door power unlock button 3 times.
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[FV17510( X)02/95]6.
Turn the ignition key back to RUN within 30 seconds of
step 2.
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[FV17515( X)02/95]7.
The horn should chirp once. If not, wait 30 seconds and
repeat steps 1 through 6.
[FV17520( X)06/04]8.
Press the door power unlock button twice.
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[FV17525( X)02/95]9.
Press the door power lock button.
[FV17530( X)03/95]10.
The horn will chirp twice if the remote Memory Seat feature
was deactivated, three times (two short chirps followed by a
long chirp) if the remote Memory Seat feature was activated.
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[FV17535( X)02/95]11.
Turn the ignition OFF.
[FV17540( X)03/95]12.
The horn will chirp once to confirm that you activated or
deactivated the remote Memory Seat feature.
[FV17542( X)03/95]
To reactivate the remote Memory Seat system, simply repeat the
instructions for deactivating the system. By reentering the code
that deactivates the remote Memory Seat, the keyless entry
system reinstates the feature.
[FV17545( X)09/95]
NOTE: The Memory Seat function will continue to work from
the door switch even when deactivated at the remote
keyless entry module. Only remote Memory Seat
recall can be deactivated.
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Replacing the batteries
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[FV17601(ALL)02/95]
The remote entry transmitter is powered by two coin type
three-volt lithium 2016 batteries (included) that should last for
several years of normal use. If you notice a significant decrease
in operating range, the batteries should be replaced.
Replacement batteries can be purchased at most pharmacies,
watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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NOTE: The operating range of the remote entry system can
also be affected by weather conditions (such as very
cold temperatures) or structures around the vehicle
(buildings, other vehicles, radio and TV towers, etc.).
Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 33
feet (10 meters) away from your vehicle.
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Opening the remote transmitter
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The transmitter can be snapped apart to replace the batteries by
twisting a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter.
DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER
APART. When installing the new batteries, be sure to place the
positive (+) side down as marked. Snap the two halves back
together.
[FV18001(ALL)04/94]
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Replacing the batteries
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Replacing lost transmitters
[FV18200(ALL)07/95]
In the event a transmitter is lost, you should take your vehicle's
transmitters to your dealer to have the remote entry system
deprogrammed for the lost transmitter. This is necessary to
prevent further unauthorized use of the lost transmitter.
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[FV18301(ALL)02/95]
You can also purchase additional transmitters (up to 4
transmitters can be used) from your dealer. You will need to
take all your transmitters to the dealer so they can program
them to the remote entry system all at the same time.
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Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
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This system will provide illumination of the vehicle's interior
courtesy lamps when either outside front door handle is pulled
or when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door or
sound the personal alarm. The system will automatically turn
off after approximately 25 seconds or when the ignition is
turned to the RUN or ACC position.
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NOTE: The inside lights will not turn off if you have turned
them on with the dimmer thumbwheel or if any door
is open.
[FV18810( X)10/94]
Delayed Accessory
[FV18815( X)08/94]
This feature provides power to operate the power windows and
power moon roof for 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
turned from the RUN to the OFF position.
[FV18820( X)06/94]
If either front door is opened during the 10 minute period the
delayed accessory feature will be disabled.
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Battery Saver
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[FV19000(ALL)03/95]
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will turn off battery
voltage to all of these lights after 40 minutes: glove box, engine
compartment, overhead console, mirror, courtesy and
interior (including cargo) lamps.
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This will prevent draining of the battery if these lights have
been left on inadvertently or if a door or the liftgate is not
completely closed. Battery voltage to these lamps will be
restored when the remote entry transmitter is used, any door is
opened, the liftgate is opened, or the ignition key is turned ON
again.
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Anti-Theft Alarm System (If equipped)
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When armed, this system helps protect your vehicle against
break-ins or theft.
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When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system triggers and
will:
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flash the headlamps, parking lamps, and theft indicator lamp
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honk the horn
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disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being
started
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Arming the System
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The system is ready to arm any time the ignition switch is
turned OFF and the alarm is not triggered or sounding. Any of
the following events will prearm the anti-theft system:
[FV19130(ALL)04/95]
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Pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK button to lock
the doors (with the doors open or closed),
[FV19133( X)04/95]
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Pressing the 7/8 and 9/0 buttons on the keyless entry
keypad at the same time to lock the doors (with the doors
open or closed), or
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Opening a door and pressing the power door lock button to
lock the doors.
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[FV19140( X)04/95]
If a door, liftgate or liftgate window is open, the anti-theft
system is prearmed and waiting for all doors to close. The
THEFT indicator in the instrument panel will light continuously
while the system is prearmed.
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Close all doors, liftgate and liftgate window
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Once all doors, liftgate and liftgate window are closed, if any
were open, the system will begin a 30 second countdown to
become armed. The 30 second countdown allows people who
may still be in the vehicle time to exit without triggering the
alarm. The THEFT indicator will glow steadily until the system
is armed. When the system is armed, the THEFT indicator will
begin to flash with short flashes every 2 seconds until the
system is triggered or disarmed.
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[FV19153( X)02/95]
Remember, all doors, the liftgate and liftgate window must be
fully closed for the anti-theft system to arm. If a door, the
liftgate or liftgate window has been left open or ajar, and you
press the remote entry transmitter twice to confirm the doors
are locked, two short horn chirps will warn you that the
anti-theft system is not arming.
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[FV19155(ALL)02/95]
When you get a single horn chirp by pressing the LOCK button
twice within 5 seconds on your remote entry transmitter, you
can be assured that all doors are locked and the anti-theft
system is arming.
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Disarming the System
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An armed or activated system can be disarmed if you:
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Unlock the doors by pressing the remote entry transmitter
UNLOCK button.
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Unlock the doors by entering the unlock code on the keyless
entry keypad.
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Unlock any door or the liftgate with a key.
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Turn ignition to the ON or ACC position.
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Pressing the remote entry PANIC button will disarm the
anti-theft system only when the anti-theft alarm is triggered
and sounding.
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When unlocking the vehicle with a key, turn the key all the
way to the end of its travel or the system may not disarm.
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NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn will shut off
automatically within 2 minutes 45 seconds after the
system is triggered. It will trigger again if another
intrusion occurs. However, the starter circuit remains
disabled until the system is disarmed.
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[FV19205(ALL)05/95]
The anti-theft system is designed to work with the factory
installed remote entry system. It may not work with other
remote entry systems.
[FV19210( X)06/94]
Automatic Ride Control System
(If equipped)
[FV19213( X)03/95]
The automatic ride control system is designed to improve ride,
handling, and general vehicle performance for both on and
off-road conditions by adjusting vehicle ride height and shock
dampening (firm or soft).
[FV19216( X)08/94]
The system automatically controls the vehicle ride height over a
range of approximately two inches based on vehicle speed and
selection of two or four wheel drive modes. Also, the system
keeps the vehicle at a constant level if a load is added to or
removed from the vehicle.
[FV19218( X)03/95]
The automatic ride control system places the vehicle at its
lowest height when two wheel drive is selected. Shock
dampening is automatically set based on driver and road inputs
to optimize ride.
[FV19220( X)03/95]
The automatic ride control system raises the vehicle
approximately one inch when Auto 4WD is selected. However,
if vehicle speed exceeds 58 mph (93 km/h), the system will
lower the vehicle to its two wheel drive height to maximize ride
comfort. The vehicle will raise again if vehicle speed is less than
30 mph (48 km/h) for one minute. Like the two wheel drive
mode, shock dampening is automatically set based on driver
and road inputs.
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In 4WD Low, the automatic ride control system raises the
vehicle approximately two inches above its lowest height. Shock
dampening is locked in firm mode. The height change improves
body clearance. The combination of firm dampening and the
height change also provides maximum suspension feedback for
improved off-road safety and performance.
[FV19226( X)03/95]
The vehicle will drop to its lowest position when the ignition is
turned OFF to provide ease of entry and exit of the vehicle.
[FV19229( X)03/95]
As a safety consideration, whenever a door is opened, including
the liftgate and liftgate glass, the system memorizes and
maintains the height at the moment the door was opened. The
system will maintain this height until either the doors are all
closed or vehicle speed exceeds 10 mph (16 km/h).
[FV19234( X)03/95]
An on-board air compressor and solenoids are used to raise and
lower the vehicle. It is normal to occasionally hear a buzz or
clicking from the vehicle even when the ignition is turned off.
The system stays energized for forty minutes after ignition is
turned off to compensate for any load changes made after the
vehicle is parked.
[FV19237( X)05/95]
The automatic ride control system operation can be monitored
through the message center. Refer toMessage Centerin the
Warning Lights and Gaugeschapter for more details.
[FV19240( X)08/94]
Service Switch
[FV19243( X)08/94]
The automatic ride control service switch is mounted in the jack
storage area. The switch should be turned off to disable the
automatic ride control system during jacking, hoisting, towing,
or transport of the vehicle to avoid unexpected vehicle
movement.
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