fuel FORD EXPLORER 1997 2.G User Guide

get a false warning or no warning
at all.
Door ajar
The ignition switch is in the On or
Start position and a door is open.
Low fuel level
The fuel level is low.
Low oil level
The oil level is low. Refer to
Checking and adding engine oil
in theMaintenance and
carechapter for more information.
Low washer fluid
The washer fluid reservoir is less
than one quarter full.
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Wipers
For rear wiper operation, rotate
the rear window wiper and washer
control to the desired interval
position.
Automatic ride control
(if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic ride control system. This
system is designed to level your
vehicle when towing or carrying a
heavy load.
To prevent sudden vehicle
movement, turn off the air
suspension switch prior to jacking,
towing or hoisting the vehicle.
4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
This control operates the Control
Trac 4WD. Refer toControl trac
systemin theDrivingchapter for
more information.
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FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
For information on the fuel pump
shut-off switch, refer toFuel
pump shut-off switchin the
Roadside emergencieschapter.
POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
1. ACCESSORY allows the
electrical accessories such as the
radio and wipers/washer to operate
while the engine is not running.
2. LOCK locks the steering wheel
and gearshift lever and allows key
removal.
3. OFF shuts off the ignition and
accessories and allows the
gearshift and steering wheel to
move.
4. ON tests the warning lights. The
key must remain here when the
engine is running.
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TILT STEERING
Pull the lever to adjust the
steering column angle. Push the
lever back up to lock the steering
wheel into position.
Never adjust the steering
wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH
For more information on the
hazard flasher control, refer to the
Roadside emergencieschapter.
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FLASH-TO-PASS
Pull toward you and release
quickly for ªflash-to-passº
operation.
USING OVERDRIVE
Overdrive is the normal drive
position and will stay on
automatically until deactivated.
The overdrive function allows
automatic upshift to second, third
and fourth gear.
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standard requirements regulating
the impulse electrical field strength
of radio noise.
When starting a fuel-injected
engine, avoid pressing the
accelerator before or during
starting. Only use the accelerator
when you have difficulty starting
the engine. For more information
on starting the vehicle, refer to
Starting the vehiclein this
chapter.
Before starting the vehicle:
1. Make sure all vehicle occupants
have buckled their safety belts. For
more information on safety belts
and their proper usage, refer to
theSeating and safety restraints
chapter.
2. Make sure the headlamps and
vehicle accessories are off.
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the brake pedal is depressed. If
you cannot move the gearshift
lever from P (Park) with the brake
pedal depressed:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition key to Lock,
then remove the key.
3. Insert the key and turn the
ignition off.
4. Apply the brake pedal and shift
into N (Neutral).
5. Start the vehicle.
If it is necessary to use this
procedure to move the gearshift
lever , it is possible that a fuse
may have blown and the vehicle's
brakelamps may not be working.
Refer toFuses and relaysin the
Roadside emergencieschapter.
Driving (4R70W
transmission-5.0L engines only)
DOverdriveThe normal driving
position for the best fuel economy.
Transmission operates in gears one
through four.
Dcan be deactivated by pressing
the switch selector lever. The
O/D
OFFlight will illuminate.
D DriveNot shown on the display.
Activate by pressing the
transmission control switch.
O/D
OFFwill illuminate in the
instrument cluster. Transmission
operates in gears one through
three. D (Drive) provides more
engine braking than
D(Overdrive) and is useful when
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towing a trailer or heavy loads
through heavy terrain.
To return to
D(Overdrive)
mode, press the transmission
control switch.
O/D
OFFwill remain off.
When starting your vehicle, the
transmission will automatically
return to normal
D(Overdrive)
mode.
2 SecondUse the 2 (Second)
position to start-up on slippery
roads or to provide additional
braking on downgrades.
Transmission operates in gears one
and two.
1 LowUse the 1 (Low) position to
provide maximum engine braking
on steep downgrades. Upshifts may
be made by shifting to the 2
(Second) position or to
D(Overdrive). Selecting the 1
(Low) position at higher speeds
causes the transmission to
downshift through the gears and
will shift to 1 (Low) after the
vehicle decelerates to the proper
speed.
Driving (5R55E
transmission-4.0L engines only)
DOverdriveThe normal driving
position for the best fuel economy.
Transmission operates in gears one
through five.
Dcan be deactivated by pressing
the transmission control switch on
the selector lever. The
O/D
OFFwill
illuminate.
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Driving a manual transmission
(if equipped)
Using the clutch
Vehicles equipped with a manual
transmission have a starter
interlock that prevents cranking
the engine unless the clutch pedal
is fully depressed.
When starting a vehicle with a
manual transmission:
1. Put the gearshift lever in N
(Neutral).
2. Hold down the brake pedal.
3. Depress the clutch pedal.
4. Crank the engine and let it idle
for a few seconds.
²Put the gearshift in 1 (First) or
R (Reverse).
5. Release the clutch slowly while
pressing gradually down on the
accelerator pedal.
²Do not drive with your foot
resting on the clutch pedal. Do
not use the clutch to hold your
vehicle at a standstill while
waiting on a hill. These actions
may reduce clutch life.
Recommended shift speeds
Upshifts when accelerating (for best fuel economy)
Shift from:Transfer case position
4AUTO or 4H 4L
1-214 km/h (10
mph)5 km/h (4 mph)
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Upshifts when accelerating (for best fuel economy)
2-332 km/h (22
mph)11 km/h (9
mph)
3-450 km/h (33
mph)19 km/h (13
mph)
4 - 5 (Overdrive) 71 km/h (41
mph)27 km/h (17
mph)
Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy)
Shift from:Transfer case position
4AUTO or 4H 4L
1-216 km/h (10
mph)6 km/h (4 mph)
2-326 km/h (19
mph)10 km/h (8
mph)
3-443 km/h (28
mph)16 km/h (12
mph)
4 - 5 (Overdrive)68 km/h (40
mph)26 km/h (16
mph)
Maximum downshift speeds
Shift from:Transfer case position
4AUTO or 4H 4L
5 (Overdrive) - 488 km/h (55
mph)34 km/h (22
mph)
4-372 km/h (45
mph)34 km/h (18
mph)
3-256 km/h (35
mph)21 km/h (14
mph)
2-132 km/h (20
mph)11 km/h (8
mph)
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