FORD EXPLORER 1996 2.G Owners Manual

Features
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[FV64100( X)09/95]
Storage Compartment (If equipped)
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[FV64200( X)03/93]
The storage compartment can be accessed by pushing the
ªOPENº button. The door will open approximately one inch
then it can be manually moved to the full open position.
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[FV64300( X)03/93]
The compartment can be used to store a variety of items such
as: tissues, parking pass, cigarettes or sunglasses.
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[FV64400( X)03/93]
Use as Garage Door Opener
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[FV64500( X)03/93]
The door can be converted from ªUtilityº storage to a housing
and means of actuating a variety of ªaftermarketº garage door
opener transmitters.
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[FV64600( X)03/93]
Removal of storage clip
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[FV64700( X)03/93]
In order to convert the door, simply remove the utility storage
clip from the back side of the door as shown in the following
illustration.
[FV64800( X)04/94]
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[FV64900( X)03/93]
Installing ªaftermarketº transmitter
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[FV65000( X)03/93]
Place the piece of Velcro hook onto your aftermarket
transmitter, opposite side as that of the actuator button.
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[FV65100( X)03/93]
Place the transmitter into the console housing, button down, as
shown. Place the height adapters provided into the back side of
the ªGARAGEº button as needed. Some larger transmitters will
not need the adapters, and some smaller ones may need two
adapters.
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[FV65200( X)03/93]
The transmitter can now be activated without opening the door.
Simply depress the ªGARAGEº button.
[FV65300( X)04/94]
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Features
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[FV65400( X)03/95]
Rear Console (If equipped)
[FV65500( X)03/95]
Your Explorer comes with a rear console that is located between
the bucket seats. The console includes:
[FV65600( X)08/94]
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Air vents, with rear seat controls
[FV65700( X)08/94]
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Radio controls
[FV65800( X)10/94]
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Beverage holder
[FV65900( X)05/95]
17-1/2 pica
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Rear console
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[FV69900(ALL)03/95]
Power Point Electrical Outlet
[FV70000(ALL)08/94]
The power point outlet should be used in place of the cigarette
lighter for optional electrical accessories.
[FV70100(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the
cigarette lighter. Use the power point.
[FV70200(ALL)10/94]
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Power point electrical outlet
[FV70300( X)10/94]
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Power point electrical outlet (high series console)
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Features
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[FV72500( X)08/94]
Luggage Rack (If equipped)
[FV72600( X)12/92]
Loading the Luggage Rack
[FV72700( X)10/94]
If your vehicle is equipped with the luggage rack, load your
luggage as far back as it will safely go on the rack. Do not
carry more than 100 pounds (45 kg) or cause the vehicle to
exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or its gross axle
weight rating (GAWR front and rear), which are shown on the
Safety Compliance Certification Label.
[FV72800( X)2/96]
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Luggage rack
[FV72900( X)07/92]
Luggage Rack Adjustment
[FV73000( X)08/94]
The rear crossbar of the luggage rack can be adjusted toward
the front or rear of your vehicle. To unlock the crossbar, slide
the locking switches at each end of the rear crossbar toward the
rear of the vehicle until the word ªUNLOCKEDº appears. The
crossbar is now free to slide forward or backward in the guide
rails.
[FV73100( X)10/94]
Adjust the crossbar to the desired position and lock into place
by pushing the locking switches on each end of the crossbar
toward the front of the vehicle.
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[FV73200( X)12/92]
The rear rack can be completely removed in the ªUNLOCKEDº
position by sliding the crossbar toward the rear of the vehicle
until it becomes free of the guide rails.
[FV73300( X)12/92]
ªDº Ring Adjustment
[FV73400( X)12/95]
The luggage rack has two ªDº rings (one on each side of the
luggage rack guide rails) that can be adjusted to secure cargo.
Turn the ªDº rings counterclockwise to loosen. Move the ªDº
rings to the desired positions and lock into place by turning the
ªDº ring clockwise. The ªDº rings should only be tightened by
hand.
[FV73500( X)06/94]
Items should be properly secured to the luggage rack to prevent
them from coming loose and creating a safety hazard on the
roadway.
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Electronic Sound Systems
[AS00500( X)03/95]
33-1/2 pica
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Luxury Audio System
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[AS00550( X)03/95]
33-1/2 pica
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Luxury Audio System with CD DJ
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Electronic Sound Systems
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[AS00600( X)06/95]
Luxury Audio System
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[AS00700( X)08/95]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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[AS00800( X)08/95]
How to turn the radio on and off
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[AS00900( X)01/95]
Press the “VOL/PUSH ON” knob to turn the radio on. Press
again to turn it off.
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[AS01000( X)08/95]
How to adjust the volume
[AS01100( X)06/95]
Turn the “VOL/PUSH ON” knob clockwise to increase the
volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
[AS01200( X)09/95]
NOTE: If the volume level is set above a certain listening
level when the ignition switch is turned off, when the
ignition switch is turned back on, the volume will
come back to a “nominal” listening level. However, if
the radio power is turned off (with the “VOL/PUSH
ON” button) and the volume is at a low level, the
volume will remain in the position it was set at when
radio power is switched back on.
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[AS01300( X)08/95]
Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
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[AS01400( X)04/95]
Push the “AM/FM” button to select the desired frequency band.
Pushing the “AM/FM” button causes the frequency band to
switch from “AM” to “FM1” to “FM2” to “AM”, changing one
band to the next each time the button is pressed. These
functions are used with the station memory buttons described
underHow to tune radio stations.
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[AS01500( X)08/95]
How to tune radio stations
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[AS01600( X)01/95]
There are four ways for you to tune in a particular station. You
can use the“TUNE”,“SEEK”,“SCAN”or memory buttons.
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[AS01700( X)09/95]


Using the“TUNE”function
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[AS01800( X)01/95]
You can change the frequency up or down one increment at
a time by pressing and releasing either the left (
b) or right
(
a) side of the“TUNE”or“TUNE DISCS”button. To
change frequencies quickly, press and hold down either the
right or left side of the button.
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[AS01900( X)08/95]
Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any allowable broadcast
frequency, whether or not a station is present on that
frequency. (SeeAll About Radio Frequenciesin this section.)
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[AS02000( X)08/95]


Using the“SEEK”function
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[AS02100( X)05/95]
Press the right (
a) side of the“SEEK”button to select the
next listenable station up the frequency band. Press the left
(
b) side of the button to select the next listenable station
down the frequency band. By holding the button down,
listenable stations can be passed over to reach the desired
station.
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[AS02200( X)01/95]


Using the“SCAN”function
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[AS02300( X)04/95]
Pressing the“SCAN”button will begin the scan mode up
the frequency band, stopping on each listenable station for
approximately five seconds.
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[AS02400( X)02/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled station,
press the“SCAN”button again.
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[AS02500( X)01/95]


Setting the station MEMORY PRESET buttons
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[AS02600( X)01/95]
Your radio is equipped with 6 station memory buttons.
These buttons can be used to select up to 6 preset AM
stations and 12 FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2)
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