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Starting Your Explorer
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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The positions of the key in the ignition lock cylinder.
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ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's electrical accessories
such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while
the engine is not running.
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In order to turn the key from the ON or OFF position to the
ACCESSORY position, you must push the key release button if
your vehicle's manual transmission gearshift is mounted on the
floor.
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LOCK locks the steering wheel and gearshift lever.
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Turn the key to LOCK whenever you leave your vehicle.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that
the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission). Never
leave your vehicle unattended while it is running.
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LOCK is the only position that allows you to remove the key.
The LOCK feature helps to protect your vehicle from theft.
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If your key is stuck in the LOCK position and will not turn,
move your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely.
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OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories
without locking the steering wheel or the automatic
transmission gearshift lever.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the
brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you
start the engine. The key returns to the ON position once the
engine is started and remains in this position while the engine
runs.
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts
so that you do not damage the starter. The key should return to
ON when you release it. The START position also allows you to
test the brake warning light.
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Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime
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The buzzer or chime will sound if you open the driver's door
while the key is in the ignition. Never leave your vehicle
unattended with the key in the ignition.
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Removing the Key From the Ignition
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Procedures for removing your key from the ignition will vary,
depending on the type of gearshift your vehicle has. Gearshift
levers may be mounted on the steering column or on the floor
or console.
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If you have a manual transmission, you have a key release lever
which allows you to remove your key from the ignition. The
key release lever is on the upper right of the steering column,
just above the key lock cylinder.
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If your vehicle's gearshift lever is mounted on the
column:
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Put the gearshift in P (Park).
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Set the parking brake fully before removing your foot from
the service brake. (This will avoid ªbindingº or ªloadingº the
park gear if you park on a grade.)
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Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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Remove the key.
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If your vehicle's gearshift lever is mounted on the
floor:
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Put the gearshift in 1 (First).
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Turn the ignition key to OFF.
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Set the parking brake fully before removing your foot from
the service brake.
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Push and hold in the key release button.
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Turn the key to LOCK.
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Remove the key.
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Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that
the gearshift is latched in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission).
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RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in
your vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle.
Further, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause
severe and possibly fatal injuries to people as well as
animals.
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Fuel-Injected Engines
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When starting a fuel-injected engine,the most important thing
to remember is to avoid pressing down on the accelerator
before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you
have problems getting your vehicle started. SeeStarting Your
Enginein this chapter for details about when to use the
accelerator while you start your vehicle.
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Starting Your Vehicle
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Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
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RWARNING
Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or other
enclosed area. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for more
than a short period of time with the engine running.
Exhaust fumes are toxic. SeeGuarding Against Exhaust
Fumesin this chapter for more instructions.
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Before you start your vehicle, do the following:
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Make sure all occupants in the vehicle buckle their safety
belts. SeeSafety Restraintsin the Index for more details.
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Make sure the headlamps and other accessories are turned
off when starting.
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If you have an automatic transmission,make sure that the
gearshift lever is in P (Park) and the parking brake is set
before you turn the key.
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If you have a manual transmission,make sure that the
parking brake is fully set, push the clutch pedal to the floor,
and put the gearshift into Neutral before you turn the key.
(Remember, the starter will operate only if the clutch pedal
is pushed in all the way).
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Overdrive Off Indicator (If equipped)
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This light tells you that the Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
on the gearshift lever has been pushed. When the light is on,
the transmission does not shift into overdrive. Depressing the
button on the shifter once more returns the vehicle to overdrive
mode. The transmission will be in the overdrive mode when the
vehicle is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when
the vehicle was last shut off.
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NOTE: If the light does not come on when the TCS is
depressed or if the light flashes when you are driving,
have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. If
this condition persists, damage could occur to the
transmission.
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Overdrive off light (if equipped)
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Speed Control Light (If equipped)
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This light comes on when you turn on the speed control system
and set the speed. The light will be on whenever the speed
control is set, even if you override the set speed by pressing the
accelerator pedal or by pressing the coast button. The light will
go off when the brakes are used or the speed control system is
turned off.
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This light does not indicate any problems with the speed control
system, but is only a convenience to tell you when the speed
control system is active and ready to maintain a set speed.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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Some vehicles are equipped with an engine speed (RPM)
limiting device contained within the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM). The purpose of this device is to maintain peak engine
speed (RPM) below a specified limit. This feature is only
evident on automatic transmission vehicles when shifting
manually (1, 2, D) and on all manual transmission units. (Engine
speed limits may vary based on engine displacement.)
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If you are experiencing an ªengine cut-outº condition at high
speeds, it may be the result of this limiting device. It is a
normal condition and can be avoided by reducing
vehicle/engine speed.
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NOTE: If the 4.0L engine exceeds 5200 RPM, the PCM will
restrict fuel flow to maintain engine speed at or below
5200 RPM. This function is designed to protect the
engine and should be considered normal operation.
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Gearshift Lever (Automatic transmission
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The gearshift lever on your Explorer is mounted on the steering
column. On the end of the gearshift lever is the Overdrive
On/Off button. For additional information about the gearshift
lever and the Overdrive On/Off button, see theDriving Your
Explorerchapter.
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OVERDRIVE OFF Lamp
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This lamp indicates the operating range of the transmission.
This lamp illuminates when the O/D ON/OFF button is
depressed. For additional information, refer to theWarning
Lights and Gaugeschapter.
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Press SET ACCEL switch and release it immediately. This
will set your speed. If you keep this switch pressed, your
speed will continue to increase and will not be set until the
switch is released.
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Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will
maintain the speed you set.
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If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle may
momentarily slow down or speed up, even though the speed
control is on. This is normal.
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NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
transmission, and if your speed increases above your
set speed while driving in
j(Overdrive) on a
downhill grade, you may want to shift to D (Drive) to
reduce vehicle speed. This can be accomplished by
pushing in the Transmission Control switch which is
located on the end of the gearshift lever. The speed
control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it goes
above your set speed on a downhill grade. For the
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions,
leave the shift select in
j(Overdrive), or resume as
soon as practical.
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NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a 5 speed manual
transmission, and if your speed increases above your
set speed while driving in 5 (Fifth) gear on a downhill
grade, you may want to shift to 4 (Fourth) gear to
reduce vehicle speed. Depressing the clutch pedal
cancels speed control, therefore speed control must be
reset by pressing the SET ACCEL or RESUME
switches. Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle
speed if it goes above your set speed on a downhill
grade.
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Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads
that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
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In mountainous areas, at higher elevations, or when pulling a
trailer, the speed control may not be able to maintain the preset
speed with the transmission in
j(Overdrive).
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If your vehicle comes with a 5-speed manual transmission, you
may prefer to drive in 4 (Fourth) gear, in mountainous areas or
at high altitudes, to improve speed control performance.
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In order to downshift (with a manual transmission) with the
speed control operating, you must press either the brake or
clutch pedal long enough to disengage the speed control. Wait a
second before depressing the clutch again and making the shift
so that the speed control can fully return to the idle position.
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Do not shift the transmission into N (Neutral) with the
speed control on.
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To maintain a preset speed under the above conditions, with
electronically controlled transmissions Ð press the Transmission
Control Switch (TCS). The indicator light will turn on and
illuminate the words ªO/D OFF.º This will cancel ªOverdrive.º
You can press the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) on or off
at any speed. For the best fuel economy during normal driving
conditions, press the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) to turn
off the light. This allows overdrive operation.
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Accelerating With the Speed Control Operating
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You can use the accelerator pedal to speed up momentarily.
When you take your foot off the accelerator, the vehicle will
return to the set speed.
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Resetting the Speed Control
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To reset the speed control to alower speed, press and hold the
COAST switch. Let your vehicle slow down to the desired
speed and release the COAST switch.
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Your vehicle has a ªtap-downº feature that allows you to
decrease your current speed in increments of 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
by a momentary tap of the COAST switch. Multiple taps of the
COAST switch will decrease your vehicle speed 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) for each tap. For example, if you are currently set at
65 mph (104 km/h) and tap the COAST switch 5 times your
vehicle speed will decrease and set at 60 mph (96 km/h).
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To reset the speed control to ahigher speed, you can follow
any of these procedures:
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Accelerate to the desired speed, then press the SET ACCEL
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Press and hold the SET ACCEL switch, then accelerate to
your desired speed and release the switch.
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