lock FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2001 Owner's Manual

CARGO CAGE (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo cage designed to extend the
pickup box for larger loads.
To extend the cargo cage:
1. Lower tailgate.
2. Pull the round knobs on each side
of the cargo cage to release it from
the pickup box.
Red markings behind the knobs
indicate the unlocked position.
3. Lift the cargo cage over on to the
tailgate.
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4. Evenly push down on the cargo
cage and push the round knobs in
on each side locking it in place.
To stow the cargo cage, follow steps
one through four in reverse order.
The cargo cage may be used to
secure a load of up to 46 kg
(100 lbs.) on the tailgate.
The cargo cage should always be
kept in the stowed position with
the tailgate closed when not in
use.
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Activating Cargo Cage Thief
Deterrent device:
The following procedure can be
done with the cargo cage in the
stowed or extended position.
1. Locate the phillips head screw in
the middle of the vertical brace on
the locking clip.
2. Turn the screw counterclockwise
until you hear an audible click.
3. To deavtivate, turn the screw
clockwise until the locking clip
moves freely.
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To remove the cargo cage:
1. Extend the cargo cage.
2. Pull the round knobs on each side
of the cage to unlock it.
Make sure the locking clip screws
are loose before removing the cargo
cage.
3. Press the locking clips below the
middle bar and lift the cargo cage
out of the channels on the ªDº pillar.
To install the cargo cage, follow the
removal procedure in reverse order.
EXTERIOR TIEDOWN HOOKS
Exterior tiedown hooks mounted on
the side of the pickup box:
²can be used to secure loads
within the pickup box.
²can be used to secure half the
tonneau cover in an open
position.
²allow for continued use of the
stake pockets.
Each tiedown hook can secure loads
of up to 350 kg (770 lbs.) inside the
pickup box (total load not to exceed
box payload of 1000kg (2,200 lbs)).
Loads can be secured to the hooks with up to three wraps of 10 mm
rope.
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TONNEAU COVER (IF EQUIPPED)
The tonneau cover has been designed to maximize fuel economy and
should be fully installed whenever possible.
The rear panel can be folded in half and secured behind the cab, or the
whole cover can be removed completely from the vehicle.
To avoid damage to the cover, do not operate the vehicle unless
the cover is fully installed, or securely stowed.
To avoid damage to the cover, do not stand, sit or load anything
on top of the cover.
Refer toTonneau cover carein theMaintenance and carechapter.
To open the front panel:
²Open the lock cover and unlock the front panel.
²Lift the panel to access items in the pickup box near the cab.
²To close, lower the panel down on the pickup box.
The panel will automatically lock when lowered onto the pickup
box.
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Do not drive with front panel unlocked or folded on top of the
rear panel.
To open the rear panel:
²Open the lock cover and unlock the rear panel.
²Lift the rear panel to access items in the pickup box.
²To close, lower the rear panel on the pickup box.
The panel will automatically lock when lowered onto the pickup
box.
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To stow the rear panel:
²Before driving with the rear panel open, unlock the rear panel.
²Lift the rear panel up, lay it on top of the front panel and secure it
with the two straps to the exterior tiedowns on the pickup box.
Failure to secure the rear panel could damage the tonneau cover
or vehicle.
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To remove the tonneau cover:
The tonneau cover weighs 29 kg (70 lbs.) and needs to be supported
during removal since the panels will automatically lock when set down
on the pickup box. This is a two person operation.
²Unlock and support the front and rear panels.
²Fold the rear panel on top of the front panel.
²Pull the release levers on the underside of the tonnneau cover from
the pickup box and remove the cover.
For installation of the tonneau cover, reverse the removal procedure.
INTERIOR TONNEAU COVER RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior tonneau cover
release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in
the event they become locked inside the pickup box.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
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To open the tonneau cover from the
inside, pull the ªTº shaped handle
and push up on the tonneau cover
panel. The material that the handle
is made of will glow for hours in the
darkness of the pickup box following
brief exposure to ambient light.
The ªTº shaped handle is located on
the tonneau cover panel.
Keep vehicle doors and tonneau cover locked and keep keys out
of a child's reach. Unsupervised children could lock themselves
in an open pickup box and risk injury. Children should be taught not to
play in vehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the pickup box can rise very
quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high
temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious
heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors
without a key.
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The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the LOCK
position.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL key fobs(remote entry transmitters) are brought to the
dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.
Unlocking the doors
Press this control to unlock the
driver's door. The interior lamps will
illuminate.
Press the control a second time
within three seconds to unlock all
doors.
Locking the doors
Press this control to lock all doors.
To confirm doors are closed and
locked, press this control a second
time within three seconds. The
door(s) will lock again, the horn will
chirp once and the lamps will flash.
If any of the doors are open or ajar,
the horn will make two quick chirps,
reminding you to properly close the
doors.
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