seats FORD EXPLORER 1996 2.G Owner's Guide

Index
421
A
Accessory position on the ignition............. 67
Accessory power source, power point outlet....... 204
Additives, engine oil.................. 348
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats..............26±27, 52
description.................... 24,28
disposal....................... 32
driver air bag................... 24,28
indicator light..................... 83
operation....................... 28
passenger air bag................. 26,28
proper seating.................... 26
service and information labels............. 28
tone generator.................. 30,32
wearing safety belts.................. 25
Air cleaner filter
location...................... 336
specifications.................... 405
Air suspension, check air ride system warning,
message center................. 100
Alarm, activating remote personal............ 162
All wheel drive.................... 258
Ambulance packages................... 5
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system). . . 207, 213, 241
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 352
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 352
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 261
noise........................ 263
see also Brake.................... 261
Anti-theft system
arming the system.................. 167
description..................... 167
disarming an untriggered system........... 168
disarming a triggered system............. 168
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C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 324
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Carbon monoxide in exhaust............... 76
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)....... 52
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound system) . . 214, 226
Catalytic converter.................. 399
Chains, tires..................... 369
Changing a tire.................... 299
Charging system gauge................. 89
Charging system warning light.............. 87
Child safety restraints
built-in child seat................... 34
child safety belts................... 65
child safety seats................... 52
Child safety seats
and air bags................... 27,52
attaching with tether straps.............. 64
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 13,52
built-in child seat................... 34
in front seat................... 27,52
in rear outboard seat................. 52
in rear seat...................... 52
tether anchorage hardware............... 64
Chime
headlamps on.................... 91
key in ignition.................... 68
safety belt...................... 82
Circuit breakers, see also fuses............. 381
Cleaning your vehicle
built-in child seat................... 52
chrome and aluminum parts.............. 7
engine compartment................. 339
exterior....................... 6
exterior lamps................... 132
fabric....................... 186
headlamps..................... 132
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Index
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
instrument panel................. 7,110
interior....................... 186
interior lamps.................... 133
leather seats.................... 186
mirrors....................... 191
plastic parts..................... 7
polishing....................... 6
rear windows.................... 126
rustproofing..................... 7
safety belts...................... 24
tail lamps..................... 132
upholstery and interior trim............. 186
washing....................... 6
waxing........................ 6
wheels....................... 370
windows...................... 126
Climate control system................. 110
Clock.....................219, 229, 241
Clutch
adjusting...................... 376
fluid........................ 376
fluid reservoir................... 376
operation while driving............... 251
recommended shift speeds.............. 253
shifting the gears.................. 251
specifications.................... 406
Cold engine starting................... 71
Combination lap and shoulder belts...........9,11
Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound system).... 209
Compass, electronic.................. 197
Compass/temperature display............. 197
Controls
instrument panel.................. 109
mirrors.....................188, 191
power seat..................... 183
steering column................... 135
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High beams
indicator light.................... 91
operation....................127, 136
High-mount brakelamp, description........... 134
High-mount brakelamp:location............. 134
Hitch......................... 289
Hood
latch location.................... 335
lubrication specifications............... 406
release lever.................... 335
working under the hood............... 334
Horn......................... 140
Hoses, checking.................... 355
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).......... 318
Idle
relearning.................298, 334, 372
speed........................ 72
Ignition
chime........................ 68
positions of the ignition................ 67
removing the key................... 68
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights).......... 79
Infant seats (see Safety seats)............. 32,52
Instrument cluster.................... 79
mechanical...................... 81
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior............ 132
location of components............... 109
registers...................... 110
Integrated child seat (see Built-in child seat)........ 34
Interval wipers.................... 136
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Overdrive...................... 248
Overhead console
compass/temperature display............ 197
map lamps..................... 200
storage compartment................ 201
Overseas offices.................... 325
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system........ 162
Parking brake
operation...................... 266
warning light..................... 81
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 405
PCV valve, specifications................ 405
Power distribution box (see Fuses)........... 386
Power door locks................... 155
Power features
door locks..................... 155
mirrors.....................188, 191
moon roof..................... 192
seats........................ 183
windows....................171±172
Power point electrical outlet.............. 204
Power steering
dipstick...................... 379
driving with power steering............. 255
fluid, checking and adding.............. 379
fluid, specifications................. 406
servicing...................... 255
Prop rod, hood.................... 335
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).......... 207
Rear axle
lubricant specification................ 406
traction lok...................269, 363
Rearview mirror.................... 188
Rear window..................... 171
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Safety restraints (continued)
for infants.................... 32,52
for pregnant women................. 9
lap and shoulder belts................ 9,11
maintenance..................... 22
proper use...................... 9
replacement................... 22,24
warning light and chime................ 82
Safety seats for children
and air bags.................. 27,52±53
attaching with tether straps.............. 64
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 13,52
built-in child seat................... 34
in front seat..................... 52
in rear outboard................... 52
in rear seat...................... 52
tether anchorage hardware............... 64
Seat belts (see Safety restraints).............. 9
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual.............. 174
adjusting the seats, power.............. 183
child safety seats................... 52
cleaning upholstery................. 186
reclining the seat.................. 174
seatback release................... 174
Serial number (VIN).................. 318
Service concerns.................... 318
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing............. 334
servicing when you tow............... 311
Shift-lock system................... 247
Shift positions (see Gearshift)............246, 251
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)....... 9,11
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)......... 11,14
Side mirrors
adjusting...................... 191
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof)........... 192
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