brake FORD EXPLORER SPORT 2001 1.G Owners Manual

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner's Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAir Bag-Front
Air Bag-SideChild Seat
Child Seat Installation
WarningChild Seat Tether
Anchorage
Brake SystemAnti-Lock Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum BasedTraction Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
Power Windows
Front/RearPower Window Lockout
Introduction
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Headlamp
control
(pg. 20)Instrument panel
dimmer control
(pg. 21)
Windshield
wiper/washer control
(pg. 62)Instrument cluster
(pg. 10)
Speed controls*
(pg. 57)
Gearshift (includes
overdrive button)
(pg. 130)
Hood release
(pg. 175) Driver air bag
(pg. 103)
Turn signal control
(pg. 56) Parking brake release
(pg. 126) Tilt steering
wheel lever*
(pg. 62)
* if equipped
Instrumentation
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Check engine
Your vehicle is equipped with a
computer that monitors the engine's
emission control system. This system
is commonly known as the On Board
Diagnostics System (OBD II). This
OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle
continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also
assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.
TheCheck Engineindicator light illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine
is started, one of the engine's emission control systems may be
malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern
being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require
towing.
What you should do if the check engine light illuminates
Light turns on solid:
This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.
Temporary malfunctions may cause yourCheck Enginelight to
illuminate. Examples are:
1.
The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
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RPMx1000
ABS
CHECK
ENGINE
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
EFH
H
H
PRN D 2 1THEFT
SPEED
CONT
4WD
HIGH
4WD
LOW
O/D
OFF
MPH 2060
4080
km/h
00
1
20
160100
140
180
20
DOOR
AJAR
CHECK
GAGE
!BRAKE
CHECK
ENGINE
Instrumentation
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Air bag readiness
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash
or remains on, have the system
serviced immediately.
Safety belt
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to remind you to fasten your safety
belts. For more information, refer to
theSeating and safety restraints
chapter.
Brake system warning
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to indicate a system check. Also
illuminates if the parking brake is
engaged. If the brake warning lamp
does not illuminate at these times, seek service immediately. Illumination
after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the
brake system should be inspected immediately.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to indicate a system check. If the
light remains on, continues to flash
or fails to illuminate, have the
system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake
system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake
warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.
!
BRAKE
ABS
Instrumentation
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Speed control
This light comes on when either the
SET/ACCEL or RESUME controls
are pressed. It turns off when the
speed control OFF control is
pressed, the brake or clutch (if equipped) is applied or the ignition is
turned to the OFF position.
Safety belt warning chime
Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to theSeating
and safety restraintschapter.
Belt minder chime
Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
For information on the safety belt minder chime, refer to theSeating
and safety restraintschapter.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to theSeating and
safety restraintschapter.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC
position and the driver's door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off
(and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened.
SPEED
CONT
Instrumentation
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GAUGES
Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle speed.
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RPMx1000
ABS
CHECK
ENGINE
EFH
H
H
PRN D 2 1THEFT
SPEED
CONT
4WD
HIGH
4WD
LOW
O/D
OFF
MPH 2060
4080
km/h
00
1
20
160100
140
180
20
DOOR
AJAR
CHECK
GAGE
BRAKE
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
MPH 2060
4080
km/h
00
1
20
160100
140
180
20
Instrumentation
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To set a speed
²Press SET ACC. For speed
control to operate, the speed
control must be ON and the
vehicle speed must be greater
than 48 km/h (30 mph).
If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary
momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal.
Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the
set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set
speed while driving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the next
lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed.
If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set
speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal.
Pressing RSM will re-engage it.
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that
are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
RSM
SET
ACC
COAST
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To set a higher set speed
²Press and hold SET ACC. Release
the control when the desired
vehicle speed is reached or
²Press and release SET ACC to
operate the Tap-Up function.
Each press will increase the set
speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or
²Accelerate with your accelerator
pedal. When the desired vehicle
speed is reached, press and
release SET ACC.
You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed
control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to
the previously programmed set speed.
To set a lower set speed
²Press and hold COAST. Release
the control when the desired
speed is reached or
²Press and release COAST to
operate the Tap-Down function.
Each press will decrease the set
speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or
²Depress the brake pedal. When
the desired vehicle speed is
reached, press SET ACC.
RSM
SET
ACC
COAST
RSM
SET
ACC
COAST
RSM
SET
ACC
COAST
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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 or engine
RPM.
Pressing OFF will erase the
previously programmed set speed or
engine RPM.
OFF ON
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To return to a previously set speed
²Press RSM. For RSM to operate,
the vehicle speed must be faster
than 48 km/h (30 mph).
Indicator light
This light comes on when either the
SET ACCEL or RES controls are
pressed. It turns off when the speed
control OFF control is pressed, the
brake is applied, the clutch pedal is applied (if equipped), or the ignition
is turned to the OFF position.
RSM
SET
ACC
COAST
SPEED
CONT
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