light FORD EXPLORER 1997 2.G Owners Manual

ICONS
Indicates a warning. Read the
following section onWarningsfor
a full explanation of them.
Indicates that vehicle information
related to recycling and other
environmental concerns will follow.
We must all play our part in
protecting the environment.
Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste
cleaning and lubrication materials
are significant steps towards this
aim.
WARNINGS
How can you reduce the risk of
personal injury and prevent
possible damage to others, your
vehicle and its equipment?
In this owner's guide, answers to
such questions are contained in
comments highlighted by the
warning triangle symbol.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in
rules for your vehicle. Simply avoid
driving too briskly during the first
1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving.
Vary speeds frequently. This is
necessary to give the moving parts
a chance to break in.
If possible, you should avoid full
use of the brakes for the first
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Introduction
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Speed control (if equipped)
Illuminates when either the SET
ACC or RSM switches are pressed
and remains illuminated until the
speed control is either disengaged
or turned off.
O/D off indicator
O/D
OFFilluminates when the
Transmission Control Button on
the end of the gearshift lever is
pressed and the
D(Overdrive)
mode is turned off.
O/D
OFFindicates the status of the
transmission and may flash steadily
if a malfunction is detected. If the
flashing persists, have your
transmission serviced by your
dealer or qualified service
technician as soon as possible.
If the condition persists, your
transmission may be damaged.
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Check engine
Illuminates when the engine's
Emission Control System requires
service. It will also illuminate when
the ignition key is in the On
position and the engine is Off.
Anti-theft system (if equipped)
Illuminates when the anti-theft
system is arming and flashes when
the anti-theft system is armed.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on.
Four wheel drive indicator
(if equipped)
Illuminates when four wheel drive
is activated in the high range
mode.
Four wheel drive Ð low
(if equipped)
Illuminates when four wheel drive
is activated in the low range mode.
CHECK
ENGINE
THEFT
4WD
4WD
LOW
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Instrumentation
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Door ajar
Illuminates when the ignition
switch is in the ON or START
position and any door or the
liftgate is open.
Check gage
Illuminates when the key is in the
ON position and the engine coolant
temperature gauge, the engine oil
pressure gauge and the fuel level
gauge need to be checked. Refer
toEngine coolant temperature
gauge, Engine oil pressure gauge
orFuel gaugein the
Instrumentationchapter for more
information.
Charging system
Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
Fuel reset
Illuminates when the ignition key
is turned to the ON position and
the fuel pump shut-off switch has
been triggered. For more
information, refer toFuel pump
shut-off switchin theRoadside
emergencieschapter.
DOOR
AJAR
CHECK
GAGE
FUEL
RESET
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Safety belt
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on to remind you to
fasten your safety belts. For more
information, refer toUsing the
safety restraints properlyin the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Brake system warning
Extinguishes when the parking
brake is released. Illumination after
releasing the parking brake
indicates low brake fluid level.
High beams
Illuminates when the headlamp
high beams are on.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off. If the light stays on
or continues to flash, the ABS
needs to be serviced.
Air bag readiness
Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned on. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to
flash or remains on, have the
system serviced immediately.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps are
on, the ignition is off (and the key
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BRAKE
ABS
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2. With the brake lamps, parking
lamps and headlamps off, turn the
ignition switch to ON or ACC.
3. After M/C briefly illuminates
(about two seconds), press the
brake pedal. If ªCHECK
EXTERIOR LAMPSº is displayed,
then a brake lamp is burned out. If
this message is not displayed,
proceed to the next step.
4. Turn the light switch to the
parking lamp positions. If ªCHECK
EXTERIOR LAMPSº is displayed,
then a rear side marker is burned
out. If this message is not
displayed, proceed to the next
step.
5. Turn the light switch to the
headlamp position. If ªCHECK
EXTERIOR LAMPSº is displayed,
then a low beam headlamp is
burned out.
If you use additional lights, such as
trailer lights, or replace bulbs with
equipment that is not equal to the
original Ford equipment, you may
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Instrument panel dimmer
control
To adjust the instrument panel
dimmer control:
²Rotate the control up to
brighten the instrument panel
lighting.
²Rotate the control down to dim
the instrument panel lighting.
Daytime running light (DRL)
system (if equipped)
The DRL system turns on the
highbeam headlamps, with a
reduced light output, when:
²the vehicle is running and the
ignition is in the On position
²the vehicle has a fully released
parking brake
²the headlamp system is in the
position
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The Daytime Running
Light (DRL) system will
not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your
headlamps at dusk. Failure to do
so may result in a collision.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
Press the foglamp control to
activate the foglamps.
Press the foglamp control a second
time to deactivate the foglamps.
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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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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.
RSM
SET
ACC
COAST
SPEED
CONT
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