FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2001 Manual PDF

2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to disable adjust function.
Fold-away mirrors
Pull the side mirrors in carefully
when driving through a narrow
space, like an automatic car wash.
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CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
variety of console features. These
include:
²Utility compartment with compact
disc storage
²Auxiliary power point
²Cupholders
²Ashcup
²Removable utility bag (if
equipped)
²Writing surface with note pad
²Coin holder
²Armrest
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
in a collision.
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AUXILIARY POWER POINT
The power point is an additional power source for electrical accessories.
²With full console.
²Without full console.
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang
any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your warranty.
Truck bed auxiliary power point
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang
any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your warranty.
An additional auxiliary power point is located in the bed of the truck.
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Lift the cover to access the auxiliary
power point.
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
Position the floor mat so that the
eyelets are over the pointed end of
the retention posts and rotate
forward to lock in. Make sure that
the mat does not interfere with the
operation of the accelerator or the
brake pedal. To remove the floor
mat, reverse the installation
procedure.
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TAILGATE LOCK
Your vehicle is equipped with a
tailgate lock designed to prevent
theft of the tailgate.
²Insert ignition key and turn to the
right to engage lock.
²Turn ignition key to the left to
unlock.
TAILGATE REMOVAL
Your tailgate is removable to allow
more room for loading.
1. Lower the tailgate.
2. Use a screwdriver to pry the
spring clip (on each connector) past
the head of the support screw.
Disconnect cable.
3. Disconnect the other cable.
4. Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angle.
5. Lift right side off of its hinge.
6. Lift left side off of its hinge.
To install, follow the removal
procedures in reverse order.
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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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