stop start FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2005 1.G Quick Reference Guide

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/previousselection 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 ordown 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 betweensingle CD play and CD changer play(if equipped).
Autoset Memory Preset– Select AM,
FM1, or FM2 bands, then press AUTO
to activate autoset memory preset,
which allows you to set strong radiostations without losing your original
manually preset stations. Press againto deactivate autoset.
Setting the Clock– Press and hold
CLK and press SEEK to set the hour.
Press and hold CLK and press TUNE toset 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 bands, then
select a station. Next, press and
hold a numbered control until the
sound returns.
(if equipped)
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Headlamp/Panel Dimmer Control
Rotate clockwise
to the first
position to turnon the parking
lamps, instrumentpanel lamps,license platelamps and tail
lamps. Rotate to the second position to
also turn on the headlamps.
Use the instrument panel dimmer control, to
the right of the headlamp control, to adjustthe intensity of the panel lighting duringheadlamp and parking lamp operation.Rotate up to brighten and down to dim.Rotate to the full up position (past detent)
to also turn on the interior lamps. To turn
off the interior lamps, rotate to the fulldown position (past detent).
You may also set the headlamps to
automatically turn on at night and off during the day by using the autolamp delaysystem (if equipped) on the headlamp
control. In addition, the delay system can be set to keep the headlamps on for up to
three minutes after the key is turned to OFF.
For more information, please consult your
Owner’s Guide.
Check Engine Lamp
The Check Engine indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is
first turned to the ON position to
check the bulb. Solid illumination
after the engine is started indicates
the On Board Diagnostics System (OBDII)
has detected a malfunction. For more
information, please consult the
On Board
Diagnostics (OBDII)section in theMaintenance and Specificationschapter
ofyour Owner’s Guide.
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Your vehicle is also equipped with a check
fuel cap lamp that illuminates when the fuel
cap is not correctly installed. Continually driving with this light on may cause the
check engine warning light to come on. To
help prevent activation, always secure your
fuel cap by turning it clockwise 1/8 of a turnuntil it stops.
ABS Warning Lamp
Illuminates momentarily when the
ignition is turned to the ON position.
In an emergency, apply continuous
force on the brake to prevent wheel lock
when braking on slippery surfaces — do
notpump your brakes. Any pulsation or
noise you may feel or hear is normal.
Hazard Flasher Control
The hazard flasher control is on the
steering column, just behind the steering
wheel. Press to activate all hazard flashers
simultaneously in an emergency, or to warn
traffic of vehicle breakdown, or approaching
danger. Press the control again to turn the
flashers off. The hazard flashers can be
operated when the ignition is off.
Gearshift/Overdrive Control
Overdrive is the normal drive position for the
best fuel economy. Only deactivate overdrive(O/D OFF) when driving with a heavy load,towing a trailer up or down steep hills, or
when additional engine braking is desired. To
deactivate, press the transmission control
switch on the end of the gearshift lever.
FourWheel Drive (4X4) Control (if equipped)
Twowheel drive (2WD)
powers the rear wheels
only and is used for streetand highway driving. 4X4
HIGH is used for extra
traction such as in snow, on
icy roads, or in offroadsituations. It should not be
operated on dry pavement.
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Remote Entry System (if equipped)
Press this control
once to unlock
the driver’s door, and twice to unlock all of the doors. The interior lamps will illuminate.
Press this control once to lock all of the
doors. Pressing the control a second
time within three seconds will chirp the
horn and flash the lights to confirm
that all doors are closed and locked.
Press this control to activate the
panic alarm. Press the control
again or turn the ignition to ON to
deactivate the alarm. The alarm will only operate when the ignition
is in the OFF or ACCESSORY position.
The interior lights will turn on when
the remote is used to unlock the doors or
sound the panic alarm. The lights will turn
off if the ignition switch is turned to the ONposition, or after 25 seconds of illumination.
The dome lamp control must not be set tothe OFF position for the system to operate.
Keyless Entry System (if equipped)This system, located on the outside portion
of the driver’s door, can be used to lock orunlock the doors without using a key or the
activate/deactivate autolock feature.
For more information, please consult your
Owner’s Guide.
SecuriLock™ Passive AntiTheft SystemThe SecuriLock™ passive antitheft system is
an engine immobilization system. This system
prevents the engine from being started
unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. Please note that for securitypurposes, your coded keys cannot be copied.
If you would like spare coded keys, they can
be purchased from your dealership.
Power Door Locks– Press the left
portion of the control to unlock all
doors and the right portion to lock all
doors. The power door lock controls
are located on the driver and frontpassenger door panels.
OneTouch Down – This feature
allows you to fully open the
driver’s window when you press
AUTO completely down and release
quickly. Press again to stop the window operation.
Power Windows – Press the
top portion of the rocker switch to
close the window. Press the bottom
portion to open.
Window Lock– This feature allows
only the driver to operate the power
windows. To lock out all window
controls except for the driver’s, press
the left side of the control. Press
the right side to restore the
window controls.
Door Controls
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