climate control FORD EXPLORER SPORT 2003 1.G Owners Manual

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 13
Entertainment Systems 16
AM/FM stereo with CD 16
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 19
Rear seat controls 23
Climate Controls 26
Manual heating and air conditioning 26
Rear passenger climate control 27
Rear window defroster 27
Lights 28
Driver Controls 37
Windshield wiper/washer control 37
Steering wheel adjustment 38
Power windows 42
Mirrors 43
Speed control 44
Locks and Security 53
Keys 53
Locks 53
Anti-theft system 54
Seating and Safety Restraints 63
Seating 63
Safety restraints 68
Air bags 78
Child restraints 82
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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR
CONDITIONING SYSTEM
1.Fan speed adjustment:Controls
the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
2.Temperature selection:
Controls the temperature of the
airflow in the vehicle.
3.Air flow selections:Controls the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.
MAX A/C (if equipped):Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. Air
flows from the instrument panel vents only.
A/C (if equipped):Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from
the instrument panel vents only.
:Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.
O (OFF):Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
:Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and the
floor vents.
:Distributes outside air through the floor vents.
:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and
floor vents.
:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
air flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position.
•Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in
MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle
to “breathe” using the outside air inlet vents.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
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To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select A/C
2. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort.
3. Set the fan speed to HI
4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
Rear console climate controls (if equipped)
The front climate controls must be on in order for the rear console
climate controls to work.
To operate the rear climate controls:
1. Turn the air flow selector control
to the desired position.
Select
for air to flow through
the vents located on the side of the
console.
Select
for air to flow through
the vents located above the rear
climate controls.
2. Turn the fan speed control to the desired position.
Rear window defroster
The rear defroster control is located
on the instrument panel. The
ignition switch must be in the ON
position to operate the rear
defroster.
Press the control to turn the defroster ON/OFF. A small LED will
illuminate when the rear defroster is ON.
- VOLUME +
MODE
SEEK MEMORY
1 2 3
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
9 7.5A Speed control, Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS), 4x4, Powertrain
Control Module (PCM), Park
interlock, Keyless entry
10 15A Ignition, IPATS
11 15A Subwoofer
12 15A Climate control, Rear climate
control
13 15A Stop lamps, Speed control,
Auxiliary Center High-Mounted
Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
14 10A Air bags
15 15A 4x4 module
16 7.5A Turn signals, Park interlock,
Overhead console, Climate
control, 4x4, Speed control
17 20A Cigar lighter, On-Board
Diagnostics (OBD) II
18 20A Power locks, Keyless entry
19 15A Trailer tow park lamps
20 15A Daytime Running Lamps (DRL),
Reverse lamps, PCM
21 20A Heated seats
22 20A I/P power point
23 10A Front/Rear washers
24 30A Front wiper
25 7.5A Cluster, GEM
26 10A Interior illumination, Battery saver
27 7.5A Audio, Windows, GEM, Moonroof,
Rear window
28 15A Rear wiper (on glass)
29 20A Audio, Rear audio
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INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
New vehicles are fitted with tires
that have a rating on them called
Tire Quality Grades. The Quality
grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For
example:
•Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United
States Department of Transportation has set.
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger
cars. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim
diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in
Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades:The U.S.
Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following
information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA A B C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The
grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
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SNOW TIRES AND TRACTION DEVICES
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the original tires.
Your tires have all-weather treads to provide traction in the rain and
snow. In some climate, using snow tires or traction devices may be
necessary. For Motor Company offers tire cables as a Ford approved
accessory and recommends use of these or SAE class “S” cables. See
your dealer for more information.
Follow these guidelines:
•Do not use tire cables or chains with P255/70R16 size tires.
•Cables or chains should only be used on the rear wheels.
•If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel wheels (of the
same size and specification) be used, as chains may chip aluminum
wheels.
•Install cables or chains securely, verifying that they do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
•Avoid overloading your vehicle.
•Do not use cables or chains on dry roads.
•Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph).
•Drive cautiously.
Remove the cables or chains when they are no longer needed.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.0L SOHC V6 engine
Air filter element FA-1744
Fuel filter FG-1036
Battery BXT-65-650
Oil filter FL-820S
PCV valve EV-243
Spark plugs* AGSF-22PP
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
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