interior lights FORD EXPLORER SPORT 2001 1.G Owners Manual

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.
Interior Lamps
Courtesy/reading lamps
The courtesy lamp lights when:
²any door is opened.
²the instrument panel dimmer
switch is held up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
²the UNLOCK control of the
remote entry controls is pressed
and the ignition is OFF.
The reading lamps can be turned on
by pressing the rocker controls next
to each lamp.
If equipped with Remote Keyless Entry, the courtesy lamp will illuminate
whenever any door is opened and will remain on for 25 seconds after the
door is shut or when the ignition is turned to the ON position.
LAMPMODELAMP
CAL
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Illuminated entry
The interior lamps 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 ON position. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must
notbe 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
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 40 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the OFF position.
Power door trim switch inhibit
Twenty seconds after the ignition is
OFF and the doors are closed and
locked, the power door switch
UNLOCK function will not work (the
LOCK function will still work).
The UNLOCK function will operate
again after the door becomes ajar,
the ignition is turned ON or a valid UNLOCK command is received from
the key fob or key pad.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
With the keyless entry keypad, you
can:
²lock or unlock the vehicle doors
without using the key
²activate/deactivate the autolock feature
See alsoRemote entry systemin this chapter for more information.
Your vehicle has a factory-set 5±digit code that operates the keyless
entry system. You can also program your own 5±digit personal entry
code.
123
45678
90
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USING THE RIGHT BULBS
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized ªD.O.T.º for North America and an
ªEº for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Headlamps 2 9007
Park/turn/side marker
lamps2
3157 AK (amber)
Rear stop/tail/turn
lamps2
3157K
Backup lamp 2 3156K
Fog lamp 2 9145
Rear license plate
lamps2
168
Overhead map lamps 2 PC579
(XU5B-13466-AA)
Map lamps 2 168 (T10)
Dome lamp 1 906
Front door courtesy
lamp (if equipped)1
168
Ashtray lamp 1 161
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
REPLACING THE INTERIOR BULBS
Check the operation of the following interior bulbs frequently:
²interior overhead lamp
²map lamp
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................141
calculating .......................141, 143
definition .................................141
driving with a heavy load ......141
location ....................................141
H
Hazard flashers .........................152
Head restraints .....................87, 91
Headlamps ...................................20
aiming ..............................216±217
bulb specifications ..................216
daytime running lights .............20
flash to pass ..............................21
high beam ...........................13, 21
replacing bulbs .......................212
turning on and off ....................20
warning chime ..........................15
Heating ........................................22
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................22
Hood ..........................................175
I
Ignition .........................56, 228±229
Infant seats (see Safety seats) 113
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................211
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................221
cluster ................................10, 222
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................21
location of components ............10J
Jack ............................................161
positioning ...............................161
storage .....................................161
Jump-starting your vehicle ......166
K
Keyless entry system .................79
autolock .....................................82
keypad .......................................79
locking and unlocking doors ....81
programming entry code .........80
Keys .......................................83±85
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition ...........56
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................216
cargo lamps ...............................21
daytime running light ...............20
fog lamps ...................................20
headlamps .................................20
headlamps, flash to pass ..........21
instrument panel, dimming .....21
interior lamps ...................68, 216
replacing bulbs ..............211±212,
214±215
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................56
Liftgate ........................................73
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 126
anti-theft ...................................13
brake ..........................................12
Index
248