warning FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2005 1.G Quick Reference Guide

May 2004
First Printing
Quick Reference GuideExplorer Sport Trac
Litho in U.S.A.
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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.
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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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Customer Relationship Center
P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, Michigan 48121
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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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Headlamp/Panel
Dimmer Control Check
Engine
Lamp ABS
Warning Lamp Over
Hood
Release Turn Signal
and Wiper/Washer
Control
Hazard
Flasher
Control
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Park Brake
Release