air condition FORD EXPLORER 1997 2.G Owners Manual

Engine oil life left
The engine oil left has two phases.
The first display will indicate the
percentage the oil change status
(OK, SOON, REQUIRED). The
second display will indicate the
percentage of oil life remaining.
The display OIL TEMP SIGNAL
ERROR indicates a problem with
the system. Following this display,
contact your dealer or qualified
service technician for system
maintenance.
Message center warnings
Check air ride system
This warning message is displayed
when an air suspension system
fault has been detected. If this
warning message is displayed while
driving, safety pull off the road. If
the vehicle is loaded beyond the
recommended payload, the CHECK
AIR RIDE SYSTEM message will be
displayed. This is a normal
condition if the vehicle is
overloaded. To correct this
condition:
1. Remove or redistribute the load
according to the recommended
maximum requirements.
2. Turn the ignition from On to Off
and back On again.
3. If the warning message
reappears, turn the airsuspension
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METRICRANGESTATUS
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CHECKOIL CHANGE
RESET
FUEL
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PARKING BRAKE
For information on the parking
brake, refer toPreparing to start
the vehiclein theDrivingchapter.
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Manual heating and air
conditioning system
BRAKE
OFFA/CMAX
A/C
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Using MAX A/C mode
The MAX A/C mode recirculates
the air and directs it to flow
through the instrument panel
vents.
This mode is noisier, but provides
quicker cooling than A/C mode.
The compressor only functions if
the outside temperature is above
10ÉC (50ÉF).
Select MAX A/C for airflow
through these vents:
Off mode
Select the OFF position for all
climate control functions to cease.
The outside inlet door will close
and the fan is shut off.
Drive with the climate control
system on (either in heating or
A/C mode) to reduce humidity in
your vehicle.
Using A/C mode
The A/C mode directs outside
conditioned air to flow through the
instrument panel vents. The A/C
mode can be used for heating,
ventilating or air conditioning. The
A/C compressor only functions in
the A/C mode if the outside
temperature is above 10ÉC (50ÉF).
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Select A/C for air to flow through
these vents:
Using the panel mode
Selectfor air to flow through
these vents:
Using the panel/floor mode
Themode directs outside air
to flow between the panel and
floor vents. The air conditioning
compressor will function provided
the outside temperature is above
10ÉC (50ÉF).
Select the
for air to flow
through these vents:
Using the floor mode
Select thefor air to flow
through these vents:
Using the defrost/floor mode
Thedirects outside air to flow
through the floor vents and
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windshield defroster vents. The air
conditioning compressor will
function to dehumidify the
windows provided the outside
temperature is above 10ÉC (50ÉF).
Select the
for air to flow
through these vents:
Using the defrost mode
In addition to defogging and
demisting, in defrost mode your
vehicle has the capability to demist
the front side windows. The air
conditioning compressor will
function to dehumidify the
windows provided the outside
temperature is above 10ÉC (50ÉF).
Select the
mode for air to
flow through these vents:
Electronic automatic
temperature control (EATC)
system (if equipped)
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The EATC feature will maintain a
selected temperature and
automatically control airflow. You
may manually override the EATC
operation. The EATC will only
operate with the ignition in the On
position.
To maximize system efficiency:
²Do not put items under the
front seats that will interfere
with the air flow to the rear
seats.
²Keep the air intake vents clear
of any snow, ice or leaves.
Automatic operation
To turn on the EATC:
²Press AUTO or any the six
override controls.
²Select the desired temperature.
To turn off the EATC:
²Press the OFF control.
²When the system is off, the
display window will be blank.
When AUTO is selected, the
system will automatically
determine fan speed and airflow
location and under normal
conditions should need no
additional adjustment.
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Fan speed
Once AUTO is selected, fan speed
is adjusted automatically for
selected temperature conditions.
Override automatic fan speed at
any time by turning the FAN
control up for HI and down for LO
fan speeds. To return to automatic
fan control, press AUTO.
Manual override
If an override control is pressed,
your EATC selection determines
airflow location only. Fan speed
will remain automatic unless the
FAN control is adjusted.
The override controls are located
on the bottom portion of the
EATC.
²MAX A/C ÐUses recirculated
air to cool the vehicle. The A/C
compressor is optional.
²VENT ÐBrings in outside air
through the instrument panel
vents. The A/C compressor is
not optional.
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The diagnostic module monitors its
own internal circuits and the
supplemental air bag electrical
system readiness (including the
impact sensors), the system wiring,
the air bag system readiness light,
the air bag back up power and the
air bag ignitors.
Determining if the system is
operational
The SRS uses a readiness light in
the instrument cluster or a tone to
indicate the condition of the
system. Refer to theAir bag
readinesssection in the
Instrumentationchapter. Routine
maintenance of the air bag is not
required.
A difficulty with the system is
indicated by one or more of the
following:
²The readiness light will either
flash or stay lit.
²The readiness light will not
illuminate immediately after
ignition is turned on.
²A group of five beeps will be
heard. The tone pattern will
repeat periodically until the
problem and light are repaired.
If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the SRS
serviced at your dealership or by a
qualified technician immediately.
Unless serviced, the system may
not function properly in the event
of a collision.
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If you smell exhaust fumes
inside your vehicle, have
your dealer inspect your vehicle
immediately. Do not drive if you
smell exhaust fumes.
Important ventilating
information
If the engine is idling while the
vehicle is stopped in an open area
for long periods of time, open the
windows at least 2.5 cm (one
inch).
Adjust the heating or air
conditioning to bring in fresh air.
OFF
A/C
MAX
A/C
UL DOOR LOCK
WINDOW LOCK
AUTO
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Driving Through Water
Do not drive quickly through
standing water, especially if the
depth is unknown. Traction or
brake capability may be limited
and if the ignition system gets wet,
your engine may stall. Water may
also enter your engine's air intake
and severely damage your engine.
If driving through deep or standing
water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of
the hubs (truck) / wheel rims
(car).
Once through the water, always try
the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop
the vehicle as effectively as dry
brakes. Drying can be improved by
moving your vehicle slowly while
applying light pressure on the
brake pedal.
Driving on hill or slope terrain
When driving on a hill, avoid
driving crosswise or turning on
steep slopes. You could lose
traction and slip sideways. Drive
straight up, straight down or avoid
the hill completely. Know the
conditions on the other side of a
hill before driving over the crest.
When climbing a steep hill, start in
a lower gear rather than
downshifting to a lower gear from
a higher gear once the ascent has
started. This reduces strain on the
engine and the possibility of
stalling.
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