brake FORD EXPLORER 1997 2.G User Guide

To return to a set speed
²Press RSM. For RSM to operate,
the vehicle speed must be faster
than 48 km/h (30 mph).
To disengage speed control
²Depress the brake pedal or
²Depress the clutch pedal (if
equipped)
Disengaging the speed control will
not erase the previously
programmed set speed.
Pressing OFF will erase the
previously programmed set speed.
Indicator light
Lights when the speed control is
turned on and remains lit until
either the speed control or the
ignition is turned off.
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1. Enter the original permanent
code.
2. Press 1/2 within five seconds of
step one.
3. Wait six seconds.
For maximum security, do not set
a code that presents the numbers
in sequential order or uses the
same button five times.
Operating your perimeter
anti-theft system (if equipped)
from the keyless entry pad
The keyless entry system arms by
pressing 7/8 and 9/0.
To disarm or reset a triggered
anti-theft alarm, enter the five digit
code.
All doors must be fully closed for
the anti-theft system to arm. Refer
to theAnti-theft systemsection, if
equipped, in this chapter for more
details.
Autolock (if equipped)
The autolock feature is part of
your remote keyless entry system
which locks all of the doors when:
²all vehicle doors are closed
²the ignition key is turned to the
ON position
²the brake pedal is pressed
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²you shift through R (reverse)
²one second has elapsed after the
brake pedal is released.
The autolock feature repeats when:
²a door is opened and then all
doors are closed
²the brake pedal is released.
The autolock feature can be
disabled (or reenabled) by using
the keyless entry system:
1. Enter your permanent five-digit
entry code (not the user code you
may have set).
2. Within five seconds, press and
hold 7/8.
3. Within five more seconds, press
and release 3/4.
4. Release 7/8.
To reactivate the system, repeat
the system deactivating
instructions.
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Using safety restraints properly
Combination lap and shoulder
belts
Insert the tongue into the slot in
the buckle fasten.
Push the red release button and
remove the tongue from the slot to
unfasten.
The outboard safety restraints in
the vehicle are combination lap
and shoulder belts. The front and
rear seat passenger outboard
safety belts have two types of
locking modes.
Vehicle sensitive (emergency)
locking mode
The vehicle sensitive mode is the
normal retractor mode which locks
the belts in response to vehicle
movement. For example, if the
driver brakes suddenly, turns a
corner sharply or your vehicle
receives an impact of 8 km/h (5
mph) or more the combination
safety belts will lock to help
reduce the forward movement of
the driver and passengers.
The retractor can be made to lock
by pulling sharply on the belt.
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If starting a vehicle with an
automatic transmission:
²Make sure the parking brake is
set.
²Make sure the gearshift is in P
(Park).
If starting a vehicle with a manual
transmission:
²Make sure the parking brake is
set.
²Push the clutch pedal to the
floor.
3. Turn the key to the ON position
(without turning the key to
START).
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Make sure the following lights
illuminate briefly. If a light fails to
illuminate, have the vehicle
serviced.
²If the driver's safety belt is
fastened, the
light does not
illuminate.
STARTING
Special conditions when
starting
Starting the engine
1. Turn the key to 5 (Start)
without pressing the accelerator
and release as soon as the engine
starts. The key will return to 4
(On).
2. If the engine does not start
within five seconds, wait ten
seconds and try again.
3. If the engine does not start in
two attempts OR the temperature
is below Ð12ÉC (10ÉF), depress
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accelerator and start the engine
while holding the accelerator
down. Release accelerator when
engine starts.
4. After idling for a few seconds,
apply the brake and release the
parking brake.
Using the engine block heater
(if equipped)
An engine block heater warms the
engine coolant, which improves
starting, warms up the engine
faster and allows the
heater-defroster system to respond
quickly. They are strongly
recommended if you live in a
region where temperatures reach
Ð23ÉC (±10ÉF) or below.
For best results, plug the heater in
at least three hours before starting
the vehicle. Using the heater for
longer than three hours will not
harm the engine, so the heater can
be plugged in the night before
starting the vehicle.
To prevent electrical
shock, do not use your
heater with ungrounded
electrical systems or
two-pronged (cheater) adapters.
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BRAKES
Your brakes are self-adjusting.
Refer to the ªService Guideº for
maintenance scheduling.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
(if equipped)
The ABS operates by detecting the
onset of wheel lock up during
brake applications and
compensating for this tendency.
The front wheels are prevented
from locking even when the brakes
are firmly applied. The
accompanying illustration depicts
the advantage of an ABS equipped
vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS
equipped vehicle (on top) during
hard braking.
Using ABS
²In an emergency, apply full force
on the brake. The ABS will be
activated immediately, thus
allowing you to retain full
steering control of your vehicle
and, providing there is sufficient
space, will enable you to avoid
obstacles and bring the vehicle
to a quiet stop.
²We recommend that you
familiarize yourself with this
braking technique. However,
avoid taking any unnecessary
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Parking brakes
To engage the parking brake:
To disengage the parking brake:
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).
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Ride control switch (All wheel
drive vehicles with Automatic
Ride Control only)
The Ride Control switch provides
direct control of the Automatic
Ride Control system. The switch
doesnotcontrol or change the
performance of the All Wheel
Drive system.
The switch should be placed in the
Normal position for all on road and
most dirt, gravel or snow covered
roads. For severe off-road
conditions where additional body
ground clearance is desired and
vehicle speeds are below 30 mph,
the Off-road position should be
selected.
Service switch
The Automatic Ride Control
service switch is mounted in the
jack storage area. The switch
should be turned off to deactivate
the system during jacking, hoisting,
towing or transport of the vehicle
to avoid unexpected vehicle
movement.
TRANSMISSION OPERATION
Driving an automatic
transmission (if equipped)
Brake-shift interlock
Vehicles equipped with an
automatic transmission are
equipped with a brake-shift
interlock feature that prevents the
gearshift lever from being moved
from the P (Park) position unless
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