high beam FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2001 Owners Manual

Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on. If one or both of the
indicators stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out
turn signal bulb. Refer toBulbsin theMaintenance and carechapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Anti-theft system (if equipped)
Refer toSecuriLockypassive
anti-theft systemin theControls
and featureschapter.
Charging system
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to the ON position and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
Check gage
Illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature is high, the engine oil
pressure is low or the fuel gauge is
at or near empty. The ignition must
be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also stay
illuminated after the ignition is turned to the ON position. Refer to
Engine coolant temperature gauge, Engine oil pressure gaugeor
Fuel gaugein this chapter for more information.
THEFT
CHECK
GAGE
Instrumentation
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlamp control to the
first position to turn on the parking
lamps. Rotate to the second position
to also turn on the headlamps.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The foglamps can be turned on
when the headlamp control is in
either of the following positions:
²Parking lamps
²Low beams
Press the foglamp control to activate the foglamps. The foglamp indicator
light will illuminate. When the highbeams are activated, the foglamps will
not operate.
Press the foglamp control again to deactivate the foglamps.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:
²the ignition must be in the ON position and
²the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate with your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
OFF
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High beams
²Push forward to activate.
²Pull toward you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you to activate and
release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel during headlamp
and parklamp operation.
²Rotate up to brighten.
²Rotate down to dim.
²Rotate to full up position (past
detent) to turn on interior lamps.
²Rotate to full down position (past
detent) to prevent interior lamps from illuminating when the doors are
opened.
DIM
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3. Turn on the low beam headlamps
to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
4. On the wall or screen you will
observe the light pattern with a
distinct horizonal edge of high
intensity light at the top of the
beam pattern. If this edge is not at
the horizontal reference line, the
beam will need to be adjusted.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp, then usea6mm
allen wrench or screwdriver to turn
the adjuster either counterclockwise
(to adjust up) or clockwise (to
adjust down).
6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT
REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE
AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE.
7. Close the hood and turn off the
lamps.
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE
Refer to the Customer Assistance chapter for a list of Ford-approved
cleaners, polishes and waxes.
Washing your vehicle
Wash your vehicle regularly with
cold or lukewarm water. Never use
strong detergents or soap. If your
vehicle is particularly dirty, use a
quality car wash detergent. Always
use a clean sponge, washing glove
or similar device and plenty of water
for best results. To avoid spots,
avoid washing when the hood is still
warm, immediately after or during
exposure to strong sunlight.
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driving with a heavy load ......148
location ....................................148
H
Hazard flashers .........................159
Head restraints .....................96, 99
Headlamps ...................................18
aiming ..............................225±226
bulb specifications ..................224
daytime running lights .............18
flash to pass ..............................19
high beam ...........................11, 19
replacing bulbs .......................221
turning on and off ....................18
warning chime ..........................13
Heating ........................................20
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................20
Hood ..........................................183
I
Ignition .................................56, 238
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................119
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................220
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................230
cluster ..................................8, 231
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................19
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ............................................168
positioning ...............................168storage .....................................168
Jump-starting your vehicle ......174
K
Keyless entry system .................88
autolock .....................................91
keypad .......................................88
locking and unlocking doors ....90
programming entry code .........89
Keys .......................................92±94
key in ignition chime ...............13
positions of the ignition ...........56
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................224
cargo lamps ...............................19
daytime running light ...............18
fog lamps ...................................18
headlamps .................................18
headlamps, flash to pass ..........19
instrument panel, dimming .....19
interior lamps ...................67, 225
replacing bulbs ...............220±224
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................55
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....10, 133
anti-theft ...................................11
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................11
check coolant ............................11
check engine ...............................8
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................12
fuel cap light ...............................9
Index
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high beam .................................11
overdrive off ..............................12
safety belt .................................10
speed control ............................60
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................148
GAWR ......................................148
GVWR ......................................148
trailer towing ..........................148
Loading instructions .................149
Locks
autolock .....................................91
childproof ..................................70
doors ..........................................69
Lubricant specifications ...235, 238
Lumbar support, seats ...............99
M
Manual transmission .................140
fluid capacities ........................233
lubricant specifications ..........238
reverse .....................................141
Mirrors
cleaning ...................................232
fold away ...................................71
side view mirrors (power) .......70
Moon roof ....................................64
Motorcraft parts ................215, 233
O
Octane rating ............................211
Odometer .....................................15
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................185
Overdrive .....................................62P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................86
Parking brake ............................133
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....233
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................165
Power door locks ........................69
Power steering ..........................134
fluid, checking and adding ....196
fluid, refill capacity ................233
fluid, specifications .........235, 238
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................135
R
Radio ............................................27
Relays ........................................161
Remote entry system ...........84, 86
illuminated entry ......................88
locking/unlocking doors .....85, 88
panic alarm ...............................86
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................87
replacing the batteries .............86
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................13, 102±106
Safety defects, reporting ..........253
Safety restraints ................102±106
belt minder .............................108
cleaning the
safety belts ......................111, 231
extension assembly ................107
Index
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