lock FORD EXPLORER 2005 3.G Quick Reference Guide

(if equipped)
For information on other types of radios,
please refer to your Owner’s Guide.
Scan Function– In radio mode, press
to hear a sampling of all listenable
stations. In CD mode, press to hear abrief sampling of all selections on the
current CD.
CD/AUX – Press to select CD/AUX modes.
No CD will display if a CD is not present in
the audio system. If a disc is loaded, there
will be a number (16) inside the circle on
the display. When in radio mode, pressCD/AUX to play a loaded CD.
Loading CD– Press LOAD and then a
preset number to select a slot. Press andhold LOAD to activate autoload.
Volume/Power Control – Press the
control to turn the audio system on or
off. Turn the control to raise or lowervolume. The speedsensitive volume
feature automatically adjusts radio
volume in accordance with vehicle speed
to compensate for road and wind noise.
To engage, press and hold the volume
control for five seconds (with the radio
on), then simultaneously press SEL tochoose the compensation level.
AM/FM Select – In radio mode, press
AM/FM to select AM, FM1, FM2 frequency
bands. In CD mode, press AM/FM to stop
play and begin radio play. Press and holdAM/FM to activate autoset.
Satellite – Your Audiophile radio comes
equipped with satelliteready capability.
The kit to enable satellite reception is
available through your Ford dealer.
Detailed satellite instructions are included
with the dealerinstalled kit. Dealer
installed satellite kits are available only inthe continental United States.
Disc/Tune CAT– In radio mode, press to
move to the next frequency up or down
the band. In CD mode, press to select a
disc in the CD player. CAT is only availablewhen equipped with satellite radio.
Digital Signal Processing– Press DSP and
then SEL to choose the desired signalmode.
Seek Function– In radio mode, press to
move to the next listenable station up or
down the band. In CD mode, press to
select the next/previous track on the
current disc.
Setting the Clock– Press MENU until
SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed.
Press SEL to set the time. Press MENUagain to disengage the clock mode.
Setting Memory Preset Stations– Select
AM, FM1, or FM2 frequency bands, then
select a station. Next, press and hold a
numbered control until the sound returns.
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CAUTION: DO NOT USE CDs WITH ADHESIVE LABEL*
* CDs with adhesive labels and irregularly shaped CDs may get stuck in the CD player. Homemade
CDs should be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels.

Volume/Power Control– Press the
control to turn the audio system on or
off. Turn the control to raise or lowervolume. If the volume is set above a
certain level and the ignition is turned
off, the volume will come back on at a"nominal" listening level when the
ignition switch is turned back on.
AM/FM Select– In radio mode, press
to select AM, FM1, or FM2 band. In
tape or CD mode, press to stop play
and begin radio play.
Seek Function– In radio mode, press to
find the next listenable station up or
down the band. In tape mode, press to
move to the next/previous selection on
the tape. In CD mode, press to select
the next/previous track of the disc.
Scan Function– In radio mode, press
to hear a sampling of all listenable
stations. In tape or CD mode, press to hear a brief sampling of all
selections. Press the control again to stop the scan function.
Tune Adjust – In radio mode, press to
move to the next frequency up ordown the band.
Tape/CD Select– To begin tape play
while in radio or CD mode, press the
tape control. To begin CD play, press
the CD control. Press the CD controlagain to toggle between single CDand CD changer play (if equipped).
Autoset Memory Preset – Select AM,
FM1, or FM2 bands, then press AUTO to
activate autoset memory preset, which
allows you to set strong radio stationswithout losing your original manually
set preset stations. Press again to deactivate autoset.
Setting the Clock– Press the CLK
control to toggle between station
mode and clock mode. Press and hold
to set the clock. Press the SEEK to
decrease hours or SEEK to increase
hours. Press the TUNE to decrease
minutes or TUNE to increase minutes.
Select– Press to adjust sound output
and distribution after selecting BASS,
TREB, BAL, FADE, or other menu selections.
Setting Memory Preset Stations–
Select AM, FM1, or FM2 band, then
select a station. Next, press and
hold a numbered control until the
sound returns.
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(if equipped)

Temperature Selection– To control
the temperature for the driver and
passenger, select the desired
temperature by pressing the driver’s
or passenger’s temperature control.
Outside Temperature – Press EXT to
display the outside air temperature.
Press again to cancel the display.
Automatic Operation– In this mode,
the system will automatically determine
fan speed and airflow location to
achieve the temperature selected.
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A/C Control– Press to manually
enable or disable the air conditioning
in all modes except Defrost, and Floor
and Defrost.
Dual Operation– Press DUAL to
enable or disable the dual zone
temperature feature.
Manual Override Controls– When
pressed, these six controls will override
automatic operation. To return to
automatic operation, press AUTO.
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D
To open the liftgate window, with
the liftgate unlocked, push the control
button on the right side under the
license plate lamp shield, or press the
control on the remote entry transmitter.
To lock the liftgate window and the
liftgate, use the power door locks or
press the door lock switch on the left
side of the cargo area.
The liftgate door and window should
be closed before driving. If not, possible damage may occur to yourvehicle. Always close the liftgate
window before opening the liftgate.The liftgate glass and the liftgateshould never be open at the same time.
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C
A
A
(if equipped)

Tire Pressure – Your tire pressure is properly set at the dealership according to the recommended
specifications found on the Tire Pressure Label on the driver’s door jamb. Please check your tire
pressure during routine maintenance and seasonal changes. If the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
light (if equipped) stays illuminated after starting, immediately check your tire pressure.
Warning:Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly
resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Fuel Tank Capacity– Your vehicle’s fuel tank can accommodate 22.5 gallons (85.2L) of gasoline. Your
vehicle is designed to use "Regular" unleaded gasoline with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 for
optimum performance. The use of gasoline with lower octane ratings may degrade performance.
Fuses– If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. For more
information about changing a fuse, please consult your Owner’s Guide.
Fuel Pump ShutOff Switch– After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel
pump shutoff switch may have to be reset. The switch is located in the passenger’s footwell, by
the kick panel. For complete details on resetting the switch, please consult your Owner’s Guide.
Changing the Tires– Your spare is not equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system sensor.The tire pressure monitoring system indicator light (if equipped) will illuminate when the
spare is in use. Replace the spare with the road tire as soon as possible. If your vehicle is
equipped with AWD, remember that a spare tire of a different size should not be used. It
can make your vehicle difficult to control and can result in damage to driveline components.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually decreaseyour speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side
of the road.
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
Item Location
Spare Tire Under the vehicle, just in front of the rear bumper.
Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut At the rear center of the cargo area, under a lid.
Jack, Lug Nut Wrench, Behind the rear seat, under the carpeted floor
Jack Handle, and Wheel Chock lid in the cargo floor.
Roadside Emergencies– To fully assist you if you should have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary Roadside Assistance program. This program is separate from
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for
the Basic Warranty period New Vehicle Limited Warranty period (U.S.) or (Canada) of three yearsor 36,000 miles (60,000 km). Roadside assistance will cover:
Changing a flat tire Jumpstarts Limited fuel delivery
Lockout assistance Towing your vehicle
Roadside Assistance Centers
Country Phone Number
United States (800) 2413673
Canada (800) 6652006
For complete details on any roadside assistance concern, see the Roadside Emergencies chapter or the Customer
Assistance chapter in your Owner’s Guide.

Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Control
Rotate the
control clockwise
to the first position
to turn on the
parking lamps.
Rotate to the second position to also turn on
the headlamps. Rotate counterclockwise toactivate autolamp (if equipped), which
provides lightsensitive automatic onoff
control of the exterior lights.
When the control is in any position except
high beams or off, pull the control towardyou to activate the foglamps (if equipped).
Use the instrument panel dimmer control,
to the right of the headlamp control,
to adjust the brightness of the instrumentpanel during headlamp and parking lamp operation.
Turn Signal and Wiper/Washer Control
For front wiper operation, rotate the
ring on the left to the desired interval, low or highspeed position. In the
intermittent position, rotate the control
up for fast or down for slow intervals. In
addition, the speedsensitive front wipers
automatically adjust as the vehicle’s
speed changes if the control is set for
intermittent operation. Push the end of the lever briefly for a single wipe
(no wash). Push and hold for three
swipes with wash. The ring on the right
operates the rear window wiper. Rotate
the control to the normal speed (INT 2),
or intermittent (INT 1).
ABS Warning Lamp
Your antilock braking system (ABS)
detects the onset of wheel lockup
during brake applications and helps
prevent wheels from locking during
extreme braking situations. The ABS
warning light will illuminate when you startyour engine. However if it stays on, continuesto flash, or fails to illuminate, see your
dealership’s service department immediately.
Tire Pressure Warning Lamp(if equipped)
Please see Additional Features
for details.
Hazard Flasher Control
Press to activate all hazard flashers
simultaneously in an emergency to warn
traffic of vehicle breakdown or approaching
danger. Press the control again to turn
the flashers off. The hazard flashers will operate in any ignition position.
Service Engine Soon Lamp
Illuminates briefly to ensure the
system is functional. If it illuminates while driving, it can mean
that one of the engine’s emissionsystems has failed or that your fuel
cap is not properly installed.
A loose fuel cap can cause the “Check Fuel
Cap” lamp to illuminate or create a “Check Fuel
Cap” warning message in the optional message
center. These warnings reset after the cap is
tightened and your vehicle is driven a short
distance. To prevent activation of these
systems, always secure your fuel cap by turning
it clockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops.
Gearshift/Overdrive Control
Overdrive is the normal drive position for the
best fuel economy. Only deactivate overdrive(O/D OFF) when driving with a heavy load,towing a trailer up or down steep hills, or
when additional engine braking is desired.
To deactivate, press the switch located on
the end of the gearshift lever. When the
battery is disconnected or a new battery is
installed, the engine must relearn its idle and
fuel trim strategy. Therefore, the transmission
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Remote Entry System
Press this control
once to unlock the
driver’s door, andtwice to unlock alldoors and theliftgate. The optional
memory seat and power
memory pedals will automatically
move to the desired memory position
when this control is pressed once.
Please consult your Owner’s Guide for complete details on activating/deactivating.
Press this control once to lock all
doors and the liftgate. Pressing the
control a second time will chirp the
horn and flash the lights to confirm
that all doors are closed and locked.
Press this control to unlatch the
liftgate window.
Press this control to activate the
panic alarm. The horn will sound and the parklamps will flash for a
maximum of 3 minutes. To deactivate,
press the control again, or turn theignition to ON.
Please note: When the key is removed from
the ignition, the easy entry/exit feature (if
equipped) automatically moves the driver’s
seat backwards slightly (if room is available).
It will automatically move the seat forwardto the original position when the key is
inserted into the ignition.
AdvanceTracTMStability Enhancement
System (if equipped)
The AdvanceTrac™ system
provides enhanced tractionand
stability on slippery surfaces,or
in emergency maneuvers. The
system defaults to on. However, if
equipped with fourwheel drive, the stability
control does not function in 4L. If your
vehicle should become stuck, try switching
the system off by pressing the AdvanceTrac™
button on the center console. When the
system is functioning, a yellow icon will
flash. The Roll Stability Control (RSC) system
works with the AdvanceTrac
®system to
maintain roll stability by applying brake
force to one or more wheels.
Message Center (if equipped)
The message center displays
important vehicle information by
constantly monitoring vehicle systems (with the ignition in theON position). The system willnotify you of potential vehicle
problems with a display of system
warnings followed by a long
indicator chime. You may select
display features on the message
center by pressing the INFO or
SETUP button. The RESET button
may be used to reset select
functions in the INFO and SETUP menus.
For complete details on the message
center display features, please consult
your Owner’s Guide.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (if equipped)
Using radiofrequency pressure sensors, this
system monitors tire pressure on all road
tires and provides the driver with a yellow
warning light when air needs to be added.
Message Center equipped vehicles provide
additional warning messages. The TPMS
warning light will reset itself (turn off)
after the tires are set to specification andthe vehicle is either parked up to 1 hour or the vehicle is driven above 20 mph (30 km/h) for 10 seconds.
Please note:Outside temperature affects tire
pressure. Please consult your Owner’s Guide.
HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver (if equipped)
This threebutton control, located on the
overhead console, is a convenient way to
replace up to three handheld transmitters.
For more information, please consult your
Owner’s Guide.