towing capacity FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2004 1.G Quick Reference Guide

Temperature Control– Rotate the
knob to adjust the temperature ofthe air flow inside the vehicle.
Fan Speed Control– Rotate the knob
to adjust the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle.
A/C– Uses outside air to cool the
vehicle. Air flow will be from the
instrument panel vents only. The airconditioning will only function if theoutside temperature is about 6°C
(43°F) or higher.
Max A/C– Uses recirculated air to
quickly cool the vehicle. Air flow willbe from the instrument panel vents
only. MAX A/C is noisier than A/C, butmore economical and efficient.
This mode can also be used to help
prevent undesirable odors from
entering the vehicle. The air
conditioning will only function if the
outside temperature is about 6°C(43°F) or higher.
Panel– Distributes outside air
through the instrument panel vents.
Panel and Floor– Distributes outside
air through the instrument panelvents and the floor vents.
Floor– Distributes outside air through
the floor vents.
Floor and Defrost– Distributes
outside air through the windshield
defroster vents and the floor vents.
Defrost– Distributes outside air
through the windshield defroster
vents. It can be used to clear ice or
fog from the windshield.
Operating Tips:Under normal weather conditions, do not
leave the air flow selector in the MAX A/C
or OFF position when the vehicle is parked.
This allows the vehicle to "breathe" usingthe outside air inlet vents.
Do not put objects under the front seats
that will interfere with the air flow to the
back seats.
Volume/Power Control– Press the
control to turn the audio system on
or off. Turn the control to raise orlower the volume.
AM/FM Select– In radio mode, press
to select AM or FM frequency bands.
In tape and CD modes, press to stop
play and begin radio play.
Seek Function– In radio mode, press
to find the next listenable station upor down the band. In tape mode,press to move to the next/previous
selection on the tape. In CD mode,
press to select the next/previous trackon the disc.
Scan Function– In radio mode, press
to hear a sampling of all listenablestations. In tape and CD modes,
press to hear a brief sampling ofall selections.
Tune Adjust– In radio mode, press to
move to the next frequency up or
down the band.
Tape/CD Select– Press TAPE to start
tape play; pressing during fast forward or rewind will stop the tape.
Press CD to start CD play. Pressing
CD repeatedly will toggle between
single CD play and CD changer play(if equipped).
Autoset Memory Preset– Select AM,
FM1, or FM2 band, then press AUTO
to activate autoset memory preset,which allows you to set strong radio
stations without losing your original
manually set preset stations. Press
again to deactivate autoset.
Setting the Clock– Press and hold
CLK and press SEEK to set the hour.Press and hold CLK and press TUNE to
set the minute.
Select– Press to adjust sound output
and distribution after selecting BASS,
TREB, BAL or FADE.
Setting Memory Preset Stations–
Select AM, FM1, or FM2 band, then
select a station. Next, press and
hold a numbered control until thesound returns.
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Tire Pressure– Your tire pressure is properly set at the dealership according to the recommended
specifications found on the Tire Pressure Label located on the driver’s door jamb. Please check your
tire pressure during routine maintenance and seasonal changes.
Fuel Tank Capacity– Explorer Sport Trac has a 22.5gallon tank. Your vehicle is designed to use
“Flex” fuel and “Regular” unleaded gasoline with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 for optimum
performance. The use of gasoline with lower octane ratings may degrade performance.
Fuses– If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. For more
information about changing a fuse, please consult your Owner’s Guide.
Fuel Pump ShutOff Switch– After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump
shutoff switch may have to be reset. The switch is located in the passenger’s footwell, by the kick panel.
For more information on resetting your fuel pump shutoff switch, please consult your Owner’s Guide.
Changing the Tires– If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead,
gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the
side of the road. Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire that can also be used as a regular tire. For
more information on your spare tire, please consult your Owner’s Guide.
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
Item Location
Spare Tire Under the vehicle just in front of the rear bumper
Jack, In the passengerside rear cab compartment
Wheel Nut Wrenchbehind the access door in the trim panel
Jack Handle, In the passengerside rear cab compartment
Jack Handle Extension behind the access door in the trim panel
Roadside Emergencies– To fully assist you if you should have a vehicle concern, Ford offers a
complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. The service is available 24 hours, seven days a week for the Basic Warranty period (Canada)or New Vehicle Limited Warranty period (U.S.) of three years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles). Roadside
assistance will cover:
Changing a flat tire Jumpstarts Limited fuel delivery
Lockout assistance Towing of your vehicle
Roadside Assistance Centers
Country Phone Number
United States (800) 2413673
Canada(800) 6652006
For complete details on any roadside assistance concern, please consult the
Roadside Emergencieschapter or the Customer Assistancechapter in your Owner’s Guide.
2004 2004
EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
Quick Reference Guide
(if equipped)
2004 MODEL EXPLORERSPORTTRAC QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
December 2003
Second Printing
Quick Reference GuideExplorer Sport Trac
Litho in U.S.A.
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model
(if equipped)
Scan Function– In radio mode, press
to hear a sampling of all listenablestations. In CD mode, press to hear a
brief sampling of all selections on the
current CD.
CD/AUX – Press to select CD/AUX modes.
No CD will display if there is not a CDpresent in the audio system. If a disc is
loaded, there will be a number (16)
inside the circle on the display. When inradio mode, press CD/AUX to play a
loaded CD.
Loading CD– Press LOAD and then a
preset number to select a slot. Press andhold LOAD to activate autoload.
Volume/Power Control – Press the
control to turn the audio system on or
off. Turn the control to raise or lowervolume.
AM/FM Select – Press to select AM/FM
frequency band. Autostore allows you to
set the strongest local radio stations
without losing your original manually
set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Press and momentarily hold AM/FM.
AUTOSTORE will flash on the display.
When the six strongest stations are filled,the station stored in preset 1 will begin
playing. If there are less than six strong
stations, the system will store the last
one in the remaining presets. Press againto disengage.
Satellite – Your Audiophile radio comes
equipped with satelliteready capability.
The kit to enable satellite reception is
available through your Ford dealer.
Detailed satellite instructions are
included with the dealerinstalled kit.
Disc/Tune CAT– In radio mode, press to
move to the next frequency up or downthe band. In CD mode, press to select a
disc in the CD player. CAT is only availablewhen equipped with satellite radio. Thekit to enable satellite reception is available
through your Ford dealer. Detailed
satellite instructions are included with thedealerinstalled kit.
Digital Signal Processing– Press DSP
and then SEL to choose the desired signal mode.
Seek Function– In radio mode, press to
move to the next listenable station up ordown the band. In CD mode, press to
select the next/previous track on the
current disc.
Setting the Clock– Press MENU until
SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is
displayed. Press SEL to set the time. PressMENU again to disengage the clock mode.
Setting Memory Preset Stations– Select
AM, FM1, or FM2 band, then select astation. Next, press and hold a numbered
control until the sound returns.
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CAUTION: DO NOT USE CD WITH ADHESIVE LABEL*
*CDs with adhesive labels and irregularly shaped CDs may get stuck in the CD player. Homemade
CDs should be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels.
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This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your
Owner’s Guide, which contains more detailed information
concerning the features of your vehicle and important
safety warnings to help reduce the risk of injury to you and
your occupants. Always carefully read your entire Owner’s
Guide when first learning about your vehicle and consult the
appropriate chapter when questions arise.
All information contained in the Quick Reference Guide
was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the right
to change features, operation and/or functionality of any
vehicle specification at any time. Your Ford dealer is the best
source for the most current information.
For detailed operating and safety information, please consult
your Owner’s Guide.
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P.O. Box 6248 nDearborn, Michigan 48121
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