light FORD EXPLORER 1998 2.G User Guide

Manual override controls
The override controls are located at
the bottom of the EATC and allow
you to determine where airflow is
directed. To return to full automatic
control, press AUTOMATIC.
The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except FLOOR
and VENT. It will also operate only when required when AUTOMATIC
has been selected. However, the air conditioning will only function if the
outside temperature is about 10ÉC (50ÉF) or above.
Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air
during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under
the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you
have stopped the vehicle.
Under normal conditions, your vehicle's climate control system should be
left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is
parked. This allows the vehicle to ``breathe'' through the outside air inlet
duct.
²MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. The temperature
will display 16ÉC (60ÉF). To exit, press AUTOMATIC or any other
override controls. MAX A/C is noisier than normal A/C but more
economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow is
from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to
prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
²VENT-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers.
However, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature
because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.
²PNL²FLR -Distributes outside air through the instrument panel
registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities
are provided in this mode. The air will be heated or cooled based on
the temperature selection. For added customer comfort, the air
distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air
sent to the instrument panel registers.
VENT PNL • FLR FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF
HI
LO
MAX A/C
REAR FAN OFF AUTOMATICOFF
˚FAUTO
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²FLOOR-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air
through the floor ducts. However, the air cannot be cooled below the
outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in
this mode.
²FLR²DEF-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are
provided in this mode. The air will be heated or cooled based on the
temperature selection. For added customer comfort, the air
distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air
sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If the temperature is about
10ÉC (50ÉF) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically
dehumidify the air to prevent fogging.
²DEF
-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the
outside air temperature is about 10ÉC (50ÉF) or higher, the air
conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging.
²OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short
periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from
entering the vehicle.
Rear fan off
Press REAR FAN OFF to turn off
the rear console fan. This overrides
the rear console fan speed control.
The EATC display window will indicate REAR FAN OFF.
The rear console fan will remain off until REAR FAN OFF is pressed
again.
VENTPNL • FLRMAX A/C
REAR FAN OFF
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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
²Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
²Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,
automatic transmission gearshift
lever and allows key removal.
3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all
accessories without locking the
steering wheel.
4. ON, all electrical circuits
operational. Warning lights
illuminated. Key position when driving.
5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
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Pressing OFF will erase the
previously programmed set speed.
To return to a previously set speed
²Press RES/RSM/RESUME. For
RES/RSM/RESUME to operate,
the vehicle speed must be faster
than 48 km/h (30 mph).
Indicator light
This light comes on when either the
SET ACC/SET ACCEL or
RES/RSM/RESUME controls are
pressed. It turns off when the speed
control OFF control is pressed, the
brake is applied or the ignition is
turned to the OFF position.
OFF ON
RSM
SET
ACC
COAST
SPEED
CONT
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TILT STEERING (IF EQUIPPED)
Pull the steering control toward you
to move the steering wheel up or
down. Hold the control while
adjusting the wheel to the desired
position, then release the control to
lock the steering wheel in position.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
HAZARD FLASHER
For information on the hazard flasher control, refer toHazard lights
controlin theRoadside emergencieschapter.
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
The appearance of your vehicle's overhead console will vary according to
your option package. All overhead consoles show the outside
temperature and compass display.
Storage compartment (if equipped)
Press the OPEN control to open the
storage compartment. The door will
open slightly and can be moved to
full open.
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)
The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of
aftermarket garage door openers:
²Remove the storage clip from the
door.
²Place Velcroyhook onto side of
aftermarket transmitter opposite
of actuator control.
²Place the transmitter into storage
compartment, control down.
²Place the provided height
adaptors onto the back of the
GARAGE control as needed.
MODELAMP
LAMP
OPEN
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Compass calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an open
area free from steel structures and
high voltage lines:
²Press and hold the MODE control
until CAL appears in the display
(approximately eight seconds)
and release.
²Drive the vehicle slowly (less
than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles
until CAL indicator turns off in
about 2±3 complete circles.
AUTOLAMP DELAY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and off automatically. The
autolamp may be set to:
²turn on the lamps automatically at night
²turn off the lamps automatically during daylight
²keep the lamps on for up to three minutes after the key is turned to
OFF
Setting autolamp
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position. Leaving the
headlamp control on will override
the autolamp.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON
position or start the vehicle.
LAMPMODELAMP
CAL
OFF
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3. Slide the delay control all the way
to the left.
The further you move the knob to
the right, the longer the headlamps
stay on after the ignition is turned
to the OFF position. The autolamp
will keep the headlamps on for a
maximum of three minutes after the
ignition is turned to OFF.
4. The autolamp automatically turns the lamps on and off. The indicator
light will illuminate when the headlamps turn on.
Automatic dimming rear view mirror
The autolamp/automatic dimming
mirror is equipped with an
automatic dimming feature. This
feature will change from the normal
state to the non-glare ``active'' state
when bright lights (glare) reach the
mirror. When the mirror detects
bright light from front or behind, it
will adjust automatically to minimize glare.
The mirror will automatically return to the normal position whenever the
vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) (when the mirror is in the ON position).
This helps to ensure a bright clear view in the mirror when backing up.
AUTOLAMP
OFFMAX.DELAY
AUTOLAMP
OFFMAX.DELAY
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Reprogramming transmitters
To reprogram all transmitters, place the key in the ignition and switch
from OFF to ON eight times in a row (within 10 seconds). After doors
lock/unlock, press any button on all transmitters (up to four). When
completed, switch the ignition to OFF.
All transmitters must be reprogrammed at the same time.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps and the puddle lamps (located on the bottom of the
exterior rear view mirrors) illuminate when the remote entry system is
used to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm.
The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ignition
is turned to the START or ACC position. The dome lamp switch (if
equipped) mustnotbe set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry
system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
²they have been turned on with the dimmer control or
²any door is open.
Battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 45 minutes after the last
door is closed.
Autolock
Autolock is a feature that will automatically lock all doors when:
²all vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are fully closed
²the ignition key is in the ON position
²you shift into or through R (Reverse)
²the brake pedal is released
The autolock feature repeats when:
²any door is opened and then closed
²the brake pedal is released
Deactivating autolock
Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure
that the anti-theft system is not armed, the ignition is OFF and all
vehicle doors and liftgate window are closed.
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special SecuriLockyelectronically coded keys provided with your
vehicle. Each time you start your vehicle, the SecuriLockykey is read
by the SecuriLockyanti-theft system. If the SecuriLockykey
identification code matches the code stored in the SecuriLocky
anti-theft system, the vehicle's engine is allowed to start. If the
SecuriLockykey identification code does not match the code stored in
the system or if a SecuriLockykey is not detected (vehicle theft
situation), the vehicle's engine will not operate.
Spare SecuriLockykeys can be purchased from your dealership and
programmed to your SecuriLockyanti-theft system. Refer to
Programming spare SecuriLockykeysfor more information.
If one or both of your SecuriLockykeys are lost or stolen and you want
to ensure the lost or stolen key will not operate your vehicle, bring your
vehicle and all available SecuriLockykeys to your dealership for
reinitialization.
Theft indicator
The theft indicator on the instrument cluster will operate as follows:
²When the ignition is OFF, the theft indicator will flash briefly every 2
seconds to indicate the SecuriLockysystem is protecting your
vehicle.
²When the ignition is turned to RUN or START, the theft indicator will
light for 3 seconds and then go out. If the theft indicator stays on for
an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have the system
serviced by your dealership or a qualified technician.
Programming spare SecuriLockYkeys
Spare SecuriLockykeys can be purchased from your dealership and
programmed to your SecuriLockyanti-theft system (up to a total of 8
keys). Your dealership can program your new SecuriLockykey(s) to
your vehicle or you can do it yourself using the following simple
procedure. To program a new SecuriLockykey yourself, you will need
two previously programmed SecuriLockykeys (keys that already
operate your vehicle's engine). If two previously programmed
SecuriLockykeys are not available (one or both of your original keys
were lost or stolen), you must bring your vehicle to your dealership to
have the spare SecuriLockykey(s) programmed.
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