light FORD EXPLORER 1996 2.G Owner's Guide

Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG39200( X)04/94]
Check Brake Lamps
[LG39250( X)03/95]
This warning message is displayed when you turn on your
brakelamps by pressing the brake pedal and at least one of the
lamps is burned out.
[LG39300( X)04/94]
If you use additional lights, such as trailer lights, or if you
replace the headlamps or bulbs with equipment that is not equal
to the original equipment from Ford, you may get a false
ªCHECK LAMPSº warning or no warning at all.
[LG39350( X)06/94]
Air Ride Switch Off (If equipped)
[LG39400( X)03/95]
This warning message is displayed when the air suspension
switch, located in the rear jack stowage area on the left side, is
off. For information about the operation of the air suspension
switch, seeAutomatic ride control systemin the Index.
[LG39450( X)06/94]
Check Air Ride System (If equipped)
[LG39500( X)03/95]
This warning message is displayed when an air suspension
system fault has been detected. If this warning message is
displayed while driving, safely pull off the road at your earliest
convenience. If the vehicle is loaded beyond the recommended
maximum payload, the CHECK AIR RIDE SYSTEM message
may be displayed. This is a normal condition if the vehicle is
overloaded. To correct this condition, remove or redistribute the
payload per the recommended maximum requirements. Turn the
ignition switch from ON to OFF and ON again. If the warning
message reappears, turn the air suspension switch (located in
the rear jack stowage area on the left side) OFF and take your
vehicle to a dealership for service as soon as possible.
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[LG39550( X)01/95]
Change Oil Soon or Oil Change Required
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[LG39600( X)01/95]
One of these warning messages is displayed when the engine oil
life remaining is 5% or less. When Oil Life Left is between 5%
and 0%, the ªCHANGE OIL SOONº message will be displayed.
When Oil Life Left reaches 0%, the ªOIL CHANGE REQUIREDº
message will be displayed.
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[LG40301( X)08/94]3.
Press the RESET switch to complete the procedure. A press
of any switch besides RESET or OIL CHANGE RESET will
abort this procedure and will not establish your new
Personalized Oil Reset Percentage.
[LG40401( X)08/94]
When your Personalized Oil Reset Percentage has been
established, it will be used beginning with the completion of
your next OIL CHANGE RESET procedure.
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[IP00400( X)03/95]
The main controls for the climate control system, lights, message
center, lamps, clocks and radio are on the instrument panel.
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[IP00475(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the gloss (shine)
of the upper part of the instrument panel should be
avoided. The dull finish in this area is to help protect
the driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
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[IP00500(ALL)06/95]
The Climate Control Systems
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[IP00601(ALL)12/91]
Your vehicle is equipped with a control assembly designed to
handle either a combination A/C-Heater System or a
Heater-Only System.
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[IP00801(ALL)10/93]
Instrument Panel Registers
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[IP00901(ALL)02/95]
There are four registers in the instrument panel. Each of these
registers contains a louver assembly which can be manually
adjusted to direct airflow up, down, left and right. An
illustration of the register locations follows.
[IP01201(ALL)04/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0020099-D
Instrument panel registers
[IP01400(ALL)12/91]
Air Conditioning (A/C) Controls (Manual Air
Conditioning)
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[IP01450(ALL)02/95]
The control for your air conditioning and heater system is
located at the center of the instrument panel below the radio
and will operate only when the ignition key is turned to the
ON position. Your air conditioner and heater will heat and/or
cool your vehicle interior depending on the function position
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[IP12300( X)06/95]
Rear Window Defroster (If equipped)
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[IP12400( X)12/91]
The defroster for the rear window clears frost, fog, or thin ice
from both the inside and outside of the rear window.
[IP12500( X)10/94]
The control switch is located on the instrument panel to the
right of the radio.
[IP12700( X)08/94]
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Rear window defroster switch
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[IP12800( X)02/95]
To defrost the rear window:
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[IP12900( X)02/95]1.
Clear any snow from the rear window.
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[IP13000( X)09/93]2.
Get in your vehicle and start the engine.
[IP13200( X)06/94]3.
Push the switch and release. The indicator light turns on.
Push switch again to turn off.
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[IP13300( X)02/05]
The defroster turns off automatically after approximately 10
minutes. If the window is not clear, turn on the defroster again.
It will also automatically shut off any time the engine is shut
off.
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[IP13400( X)09/95]
NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or window cleaners with
abrasives to clean the inside of your rear window. If
you do, you may damage the heating elements that
are bonded to the inside of the rear window and
cause damage to the rear window defroster.
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[IP15800( X)10/94]
Liftgate Wiper and Washer (If equipped)
[IP15901( X)10/94]
The wiper/washer switch is to the right of the radio. To turn on
the wiper, rotate the wiper/washer switch to the WIPE position.
To select an interval wipe rotate switch between OFF and HI.
To turn on the washer, push the switch all the way in and hold
for spray. Release the button and the spray stops, but the wiper
continues to operate. To turn off the wiper, rotate the switch to
the OFF position.
[IP15950( X)12/92]
For information about refilling the liftgate washer fluid or
replacing your liftgate wiper blade, seeWindshield washer fluid
andWindshield wipersin the Index.
[IP16000( X)05/95]
7-1/2 pica art:0090189-A
Liftgate wiper/washer button
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[IP16800(ALL)01/95]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[IP16900(ALL)01/95]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
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[IP17000(ALL)09/95]
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps, marker lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps, use the headlamp control
knob to the left of the steering column.
[IP17100(ALL)09/95]1.
Rotate the headlamp control knob to the first position.
Parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps and marker
lamps are now on.
[IP17200(ALL)06/94]2.
Rotate the headlamp control knob to the next position.
Headlamps are now on in addition to the above.
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[IP17250(ALL)09/95]3.
Rotate the thumb wheel when the headlamp control knob is
in an ªONº position to brighten or dim the instrument panel
lamps. Rotate fully upward to operate courtesy and cargo
lamps.
[IP17260(ALL)09/95]
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Headlamp control knob
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[IP17301( X)02/95]
Setting the Autolamp Delay System (If equipped)
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[IP17320( X)02/95]
The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and off
automatically. You can use the autolamp to:
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[IP17340( X)01/95]
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turn on the lamps automatically at night
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[IP17360( X)01/95]
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turn off the lamps automatically during daylight
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[IP17380( X)01/95]
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keep the lamps on for up to three minutes after you turn the
key to OFF.
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[IP17460( X)01/95]2.
Turn the ignition key to ON or start your vehicle.
[IP17490( X)12/92]3.
Find the autolamp delay slide knob on the right hand side of
the mirror.
[IP17510( X)12/92]4.
Slide the knob all the way to the left.
[IP17528( X)03/93]5.
Press the autolamp ªOn/Offº button. An indicator light will
glow when the autolamp is on.
[IP17530( X)06/93]6.
The autolamp automatically turns the lamps on and off.
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[IP17570( X)03/93]
To turn the autolamp off, press the On/Off button. The
indicator light will turn off.
[IP17572( X)12/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with the second autolamp (without
the ON/OFF button) use the following directions:
[IP17574( X)12/95]1.
Make sure the headlamp is in the OFF position. If the switch
for the headlamps is ON, you will override the autolamp.
[IP17576( X)12/95]2.
Turn the ignition key to ON or start your vehicle.
[IP17578( X)12/95]3.
Find the autolamp delay slide knob in the center of the
mirror.
[IP17580( X)12/95]4.
Slide the knob to the center of travel.
[IP17582( X)12/95]5.
The autolamp automatically turns the lamps ON and OFF.
[IP17584( X)12/95]
To turn the autolamp OFF, slide the knob all the way to the
left.
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[IP17600( X)12/92]
You can set the autolamp so the lamps stay on for up to three
minutes after you turn your vehicle off.
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[IP17601( X)01/95]
To keep the lamps on after you leave your vehicle:
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[IP17630( X)10/94]
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Move the slider knob to the right. Once the slider knob is to
the right, it controls how long the lamps stay on.
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[IP17660( X)12/93]
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The further you move the slide knob toward the right, the
longer the headlamps stay on after you leave your vehicle.
Similarly, if you move the slide knob only slightly toward
the left, the headlamps stay on for only a moment after you
turn your vehicle off.
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[IP17715(ALL)04/95]
Fog Lamps (If equipped)
[IP17725(ALL)03/95]
The fog lamps switch is located on the instrument panel to the
right of the radio and climate control.
[IP17730(ALL)05/95]
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To turn the fog lamps on, turn on the low-beam headlamps,
then push the fog lamp switch. An indicator light will glow
when the lamps are on.
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[IP17735(ALL)10/94]
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To turn off, push the switch again.
[IP17750(ALL)05/95]
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Fog lamp switch
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[IP17760(ALL)02/93]
The fog lamps act as a supplement to the low beam headlamps
under limited visibility conditions such as rain, snow, dust or
fog and operate only when the low beam headlamps are on.
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[IP17770(ALL)02/93]
To maximize fog lamp bulb life it is recommended that the fog
lamp switch be turned off after each use prior to turning off the
headlamps.
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[IP17780(ALL)08/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP17785(ALL)08/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches or
crack the lamps.
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[IP17815(ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
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[IP17820(ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP17830(ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns the high beam
headlamps on, with a reduced light output, when:
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[IP17840(ALL)03/95]
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position, and
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[IP17850(ALL)01/95]
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The vehicle has a fully released parking brake.
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[IP17860(ALL)05/95]
The high beam indicator light on the instrument cluster will not
be on.
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[IP17890(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not
illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on
your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[IP17900(ALL)03/95]
Lighting Up the Instrument Panel and the Interior of
Your Vehicle
[IP18000(ALL)10/94]
The instrument panel lights can be turned on by turning the
headlamp knob toward either the first or second position. You
can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by rotating the
thumb wheel.
[IP18200(ALL)03/95]
The interior lights will shut off after 25 seconds with all the
doors closed, or immediately when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position, or if the vehicle speed is above five MPH
(8 km/h). The interior lights will turn off after 40 minutes if
any of the doors are left open. Refer toBattery Saverin the
Featuressection for more details.
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Steering Column Controls
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[SC00400(ALL)01/95]
The controls on the steering column and wheel are designed to
give you easy access to the controls while you are driving.
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[SC00500(ALL)01/95]
The Turn Signal Lever
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[SC00600(ALL)01/95]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering
column to:
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[SC00700(ALL)03/95]
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operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
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[SC00800(ALL)01/95]
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turn the high beams on/off
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[SC00900(ALL)05/95]
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flash the lamps
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[SC01000(ALL)01/95]
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turn the windshield wipers and washer on/off
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[SC01100(ALL)01/95]
Turn Signals
[SC01600(ALL)07/95]
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Turn signal lever and functions
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[SC01800(ALL)11/89]
If the turn indicator light in the instrument panel does not
illuminate or remains on (doesn't flash) when you signal a turn,
the turn signaling system is malfunctioning. Have this condition
corrected as soon as possible, but make sure that you use the
accepted hand signals in the meantime.
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