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Dimmer Control
Headlamp/Panel Dimmer Control
Rotate clockwise
to the first
position to turn
on the parking
lamps, instrument
panel lamps,
license plate
lamps and tail
lamps. Rotate to the second position to
also turn on the headlamps.
Use the instrument panel dimmer control,
which is located to the right of the headlamp
control, to adjust the intensity of the panel
lighting during headlamp 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 full
down position (past detent).
You may also set the headlamps to
automatically turn on at night and off
during the day by using the autolamp delay
system (if equipped) located 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 (OBD-II)
has detected a malfunction. For more
information, please consult the
On board
diagnostics (OBD-II) section in the
Maintenance and Specifications chapter
of
your Owner’s Guide.
Check
Engine
Lamp
ABS
Warning
Lamp
Gearshift/
Overdrive Control
Audio
Systems
Power Down
Back Window
Control
Four-Wheel
Drive (4X4)
Control
(if equipped)
Speed
Control
(if equipped)
Hood
Release
Turn Signal
and Wiper/Washer
Control
Climate
Control
System
4X4 Low uses extra gearing to provide
maximum power to all four wheels.
To shift between 2WD and 4X4 High: Turn
the control between the 2WD and the 4X4
High position at any forward speed, as long
as the rear wheels are NOT slipping.
To shift to or from 4X4 Low: Bring the
vehicle to a complete stop. Depress the
brake. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral),
and then turn the control to the
desired position.
Premium Dual Media Radio
(if equipped)
Please see reverse side for more details.
In Dash Six CD Radio
(if equipped)
Please see reverse side for more details.
Power Down Back Window Control
Turn counterclockwise and release
to lower the window to the full-open
position. Turn the control clockwise and
release to raise the window to the full-closed
position. Press once to move the window (up
or down) to the vent position. If the window
is already in the vent position and the control
is pressed, no movement will occur.
To operate the power down back window,
the ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position. All rear-seat occupants and/or cargo
must be properly restrained and clear of the
back window opening before operating the
power down back window.
Climate Control System
Please see reverse side for more details.
Speed Control (if equipped)
To operate, the speed
control must be ON and the
vehicle’s speed must be at or
above 48 km/h (30 mph). To
set a speed, press SET ACC.
To set a higher speed, press
SET ACC again. To set a lower
speed, press COAST. Pressing
RSM will return to a previously
set speed. To turn the speed
control off, press the OFF button or
turn off the vehicle’s ignition. Depress
the brake pedal to disengage.
Hood Release
Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the bottom of the
instrument panel near the steering column.
Next, release the auxiliary latch located in the
center between the hood and the grille. Lift
the hood and secure it with the prop rod.
Turn Turn Signal and Wiper/Washer Control
Rotate the end
of the control
to increase or
decrease the
speed of the wipers.
When the wiper control is on, the speed of
the wipers will automatically adjust with the
vehicle’s speed. Push the control on the end
of the stalk briefly for a single wipe (no wash).
Push and hold for three wipes with a wash.
A long push and hold will activate a longer
wash cycle (up to ten seconds).
The Explorer Sport Trac is also equipped
with a rear window wiper and washer control,
located to the right of your audio system. Turn
the control clockwise to the desired interval
speed. Press to activate the washer fluid.
For extended wiper blade quality, occasional
cleaning of the wiper blades is required.
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 ACC 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 ON
position, or after 25 seconds of illumination.
The dome lamp control must not be set to
the 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 or
unlock the doors without using a key or the
activate/deactivate autolock feature.
For more information, please consult your
Owner’s Guide.
SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-Theft System
The SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft 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 security
purposes, your coded keys cannot be copied.
If you would like spare coded keys, they can
be pur
chased fr
om 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 front
passenger door panels.
One-Touch Down – This feature
allows you to fully open the
driver’s window when you press
AUTO completely down and release
quickly. Depress 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.
Hazard
Flasher
Control
From the rugged exterior styling to the bountiful amenities,
every No Boundaries vehicle is fully equipped to help you enter
the next territory. In order to help you fully appreciate the
numerous features of your new vehicle, we invite you to explore
this easy-to-use Quick Reference Guide. Used in conjunction with
the Interactive Owner Experience CD-Rom, you can briefly hear
how to operate the features listed to the right once you place
the CD into any audio CD player. Find the numbered call-out from
the photograph of the instrument panel located in the center of
the Quick Reference Guide, and then select the corresponding
numbered audio track on the CD. For more comprehensive
information, place the CD into any computer.*
Door Controls
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C
A
B
C
D
*Refer to the minimum configuration
requirements located on the back
panel of the CD jacket.
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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 turn
until 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 not
pump your brakes. Any pulsation or
noise you may feel or hear is normal.
Hazard Flasher Control
The hazard flasher control is located 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, approaching
danger, etc. 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 (O/D OFF)
overdrive 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.
Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) Control
(if equipped)
Two-wheel drive (2WD)
powers the rear wheels
only and is used for street
and highway driving. 4X4
High is used for extra
traction such as in snow, icy
roads, or in off-road
situations. It should not be
operated on dry pavement.
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This vehicle handles differently from an
ordinary passenger car in driving conditions
which may occur on streets and highways
and off-road. DRIVE WITH CARE AND
WEAR A SAFETY BELT AT ALL TIMES. Ford urges you to read the
Owner’s Guide and Driving Your SUV or Truck Supplement for
further information on safe driving precautions and instructions.
Park Brake
Release
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