FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2003 Workshop Manual

Reducing speed while using speed control
There are two ways to reduce a set
speed:
•Press and hold the COAST
control until you get to the
desired speed, then release the
control. You can also use the
COAST control to operate the
Tap-Down function. Press and
release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts
by 1.6 km/h (1 mph).
•Depress the brake pedal until the
desired vehicle speed is reached,
press the SET ACC control.
Turning off speed control
There are two ways to turn off the speed control:
•Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped). This will
not erase your vehicle’s previously set speed.
•Press the speed control OFF
control.
Note:When you turn off the speed
control or the ignition, your speed
control set speed memory is erased.
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
The moon roof control is located on the overhead console.
Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriously
hurt themselves.
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To open the moon roof:the moon
roof is equipped with a one-touch
open feature. Press and release
the
control. To stop the
one-touch open feature press
the
control again.
To close the moon roof:press and
hold the
control until the glass
panel stops moving. When fully
closed, the rear portion of the glass
panel will appear higher than the front portion.
To vent the moon roof:press and hold the
control.The moon
roof must be in the closed position in order to move it into the
vent position.To close, press and hold the
control until the glass
panel stops moving.
The moon roof sliding shade can be opened or closed manually. The
glass panel must be closed in order to move the sliding shade.
Note:If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the moon roof positions will need to be reset. To reset the
moon roof positions, move the moon roof into the vent position.
ELECTRONIC COMPASS AND OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
(IF EQUIPPED)
This display provides the outside
temperature in °C (Centigrade) or
°F (Fahrenheit) and one of the
eight compass headings to indicate
the direction the vehicle is facing.
Outside temperature display
Press theMODEcontrol to turn on
the display. Press theMODE
control again to change from °C to
°F. Press theMODEcontrol again
to turn off the display.
If the outside temperature drops
below 4° C (38° F) the word “ICE”
will flash in the display alternately
with the outside temperature for
approximately one minute.
OPEN
GARAGE
LAMPMODELAMP
73° NW
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Electronic compass
As an orientation aid, the compass
direction abbreviations are displayed
here.
If you suspect that the compass is
not operating correctly, it can be
recalibrated.
Note:The compass reading may be
affected when driving near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and
broadcast antennas. Magnetic or metallic objects place on or in the
vehicle may also affect the compass reading.
•Adjusting the compass
Note:The ignition must be in the ON position.
1. Press and hold theMODE
control until “VAR” appears in the
display. The current location
number should be displayed.
2. Press theMODEcontrol
repeatedly until your desired
location number appears in the
display. Use this zone map to
determine which location number
you should be using.
•Adjusting the calibration of the compass
Note:To adjust the calibration find an open area free from steel
structures and high voltage lines.
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6 7 8 9 101112 13 14 15
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1. Press and hold theMODE
control until “CAL” appears in the
display then release the control.
2. Drive slowly (less than 5 km/h
[3 mph]) in circles until “CAL”
disappears from the display
(approximately 2 or 3 circles).
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.
TAILGATE LOCK
The tailgate lock is designed to
prevent theft of the tailgate.
•Insert ignition key and turn to the
right to lock.
•Turn ignition key to the left to
unlock.
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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 the cables.
3. Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angle
and remove it from the left and
right hinges.
To install, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.
EXTERIOR TIEDOWN HOOKS
Exterior tiedown hooks mounted on
the side of the pickup box:
•can be used to secure loads
within the pickup box.
•can be used to secure half the
tonneau cover in an open
position.
•allow 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.
CARGO CAGE (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo cage designed to extend the
pickup box for larger loads.
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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.
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.
Activating Cargo Cage Theft
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 deactivate, 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 “D” pillar.
To install the cargo cage, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
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.
To open the front panel:
•Open the driver side lock cover
and unlock the front panel.
•Lift the panel to access items in
the pickup box near the cab.
•To close, lower the panel down
on the pickup box.
The panel will automatically
lock when lowered onto the
pickup box.
Do not drive with front panel unlocked or folded on top of the
rear panel.
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To open the rear panel:
•Open the lock cover and unlock
the rear panel.
•Lift the rear panel to access items
in the pickup box.
•To close, lower the rear panel on
the pickup box.
The panel will automatically
lock when lowered onto the
pickup box.
To stow the rear panel:
•Before driving with the rear panel
open, unlock the rear panel.
•Lift 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.
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.
•Unlock and support the front and
rear panels.
•Fold the rear panel on top of the
front panel.
•Pull 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.
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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.
To open the tonneau cover from the
inside, pull the “T” shaped handle
and push up on the tonneau cover
panel. The handle is composed of a
material that will glow for hours in
darkness following brief exposure to
ambient light.
The “T” shaped handle is located on
the tonneau cover panel.
Keep vehicle doors and tonneau cover locked and keep keys and
remote transmitters out of a child’s reach. Unsupervised children
could lock themselves in the 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.
LUGGAGE RACK
Your vehicle is equipped with a roof rack with out cross bars. The
maximum recommended load is 44kg (100 lbs), evenly distributed. If it is
not possible to distribute the load, position it as far rearward as possible.
Use the tiedown loops to secure the load.
Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle
differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as
slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when
driving a heavily loaded vehicle.
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Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and
four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a
lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not
designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more
than low-slung sport cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt
maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in
an increase risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.
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