heating FORD EXPLORER 1997 2.G Owners Manual
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
GAUGES
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal
operating temperature, the needle
remains within the ªNORMº area. If
it enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Switch off
the ignition and let it cool. Refer to
Checking and adding engine
coolantin theMaintenance and
carechapter.
Engine oil pressure gauge
This shows the engine oil pressure
in the system. Sufficient pressure
exists as long as the needle
remains in the ªNORMº range.
If the gauge indicates constantly
low pressure at normal engine
speed, refer toChecking and
adding engine oilin the
Maintenance and carechapter. If
the gauge indicates a low pressure
and the engine oil level is correct,
switch off the engine immediately
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Instrumentation
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change to ªSTART OIL LIFE AT
XXX%.º
3. Press the OIL CHANGE RESET
control until the displayed
percentage is the Personalized Oil
Reset Percentage you desire.
Check charging system
The electrical system is not
maintaining a proper voltage. Have
the electrical system checked as
soon as safely possible.
Check engine temp
The engine coolant is overheating.
Refer toEngine coolant
temperature gaugein the
Instrumentationchapter for more
information regarding the engine
coolant system.
Check exterior lamps
At least one brake lamp, rear side
marker or low beam headlamp is
burned out. To determine which
lamp is burned out:
1. Turn ignition switch to OFF to
reset M/C.
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Instrumentation
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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
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Controls and features
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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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Controls and features
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Temperature selection
For maximum continuous cooling,
press the blue portion of the
TEMP control until 16ÉC (60ÉF) is
displayed.
For maximum continuous heating,
press the red portion of the TEMP
control until 32ÉC (90ÉF) is
displayed.
The display window will indicate
the temperature and operating
mode that you have selected.
The TEMP control will increase or
decrease the set temperature in
one degree increments between
36ÉC (65 ÉF) and 47ÉC (85ÉF). To
scroll quickly through the
temperatures, until either
maximum continuous cooling or
maximum continuous heating is
reached, press and hold the TEMP
control.
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Controls and features
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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
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WINDOW LOCK
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Starting
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Air bag supplemental restraint
system
and child safety seats ..............90
description ................................89
disposal ......................................94
indicator light ...........................93
passenger air bag .....................91
Air cleaner filter .......................192
replacing ..................................193
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning
system ...................28,29,30,31,32
Air suspension ...........................119
All wheel drive (AWD) .............134
Anti-theft system ........................65
arming the system ....................66
disarming a triggered system ..68
disarming an untriggered
system .......................................68
warning light .............................67
Autolamp system (see
Headlamps) .................................49
Automatic dimming mirror ...47,48
Battery .......................................188
battery saver ...........................192
servicing ....................188,189,190
Brakes
adjustment ..............................117
anti-lock ...................................117
fluid, checking and adding ....177
parking ....................................118
Break-in period .............................2
Built-in child seat .......102,107,108
Bulbs,
replacing ........208,210,211,212,213
specifications ..........................213
Capacities for refilling fluids ....225
Cargo area shade ........................64
Childproof locks ..........................55
Cleaning your vehicle ...............215
built-in child seat ...................220engine compartment ..............216
fabric ........................................219
instrument panel ....................219
plastic parts ............................218
safety belts ..............................220
tail lamps .................................218
washing ....................................215
waxing .....................................215
wheels ......................................216
Climate control system ..............28
automatic temperature
control ...................32,33,34,35,36
defrosting .............................59,60
Clutch
fluid ..........................................177
Compass, electronic ....................50
calibration .................................51
set zone adjustment .................51
Console, description ..............58,61
Control trac 4WD system .........128
Controls ..................................58,59
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
proper solution .......................181
Daytime running light system ...26
Differential fluid ........................187
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke .............................176,187
Driving under special
conditions ..................................130
high water ...............................131
slippery roads ..................132,133
towing a trailer .......................144
Emission control system ..........206
Engine .................................228,231
service points ............170,171,172
Engine block heater .................116
Engine coolant
checking and adding .......180,183
checking hoses .......................184
disposal ....................................182
refill capacities ........................182
Index
233