1996 FORD EXPLORER ESP

Features
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[FV15273( X)09/95]
Programming your own entry code
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[FV15275( X)02/95]
You can program a personal code to unlock your vehicle with
the keypad. This code does not replace the permanent code that
the dealership gave you. Use your personal code in the same
manner as you would your original code.
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[FV15277( X)09/95]
To program your own code:
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[FV15279( X)09/95]1.
Select five digits for your personal code.
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[FV15281( X)09/95]2.
Enter the permanent code that the dealership gave you.
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[FV15283( X)09/95]3.
Within five seconds, press 1/2.
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[FV15285( X)09/95]4.
Within five seconds of pressing 1/2, enter your personal
code, pressing each digit within five seconds of the previous
digit.
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[FV15287( X)09/95]
The keyless entry system registers this second code. To open
your vehicle, you can now use either code. The module
remembers only one personal code at a time. Entering a
second personal code will erase the first, replacing it with
the new second one.
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[FV15289( X)09/95]
To erase your personal code:
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[FV15291( X)09/95]1.
Enter the original permanent code.
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[FV15293( X)09/95]2.
Press 1/2 within five seconds of Step 1.
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[FV15295( X)09/95]3.
Wait six seconds.
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[FV15297( X)09/95]
The keyless entry system automatically erases your personal
code. The system will now only respond to the permanent
code.
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[FV15299( X)09/95]
Do not set a code that presents the numbers in sequential order,
such as 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/0. Studies show that people who
idly press the buttons usually press a sequential pattern. Also,
do not select a code that uses the same button five times.
Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes.
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Features
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[FV17400(ALL)04/95]
The remote entry system may not arm and disarm non-factory
installed anti-theft systems.
[FV17425( X)03/95]
Remote Memory Seat Feature (If equipped)
[FV17452( X)03/95]
Your vehicle allows the remote keyless entry system to control
theMemory Seatsystem (see Memory Seat section of this Owner
Guide). With this feature, each of the first three transmitters
programmed will recall a different seat position.
[FV17453( X)03/95]
The feature is turned on at the factory for your convenience.
[FV17454( X)05/93]
Pressing the transmitter UNLOCK button once will unlock the
driver's door and move the seat to its corresponding memory
seat position, just as if you had pressed the memory seat button
in the vehicle.
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[FV17456( X)01/95]
When your dealer programs new transmitters, the order of
programming controls seat recall as follows:
[FV17458( X)03/95]
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First transmitter programmed Ð recall seat position #1
[FV17460( X)03/95]
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Second transmitter programmed Ð recall seat position #2
[FV17462( X)03/95]
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Third transmitter programmed Ð recall seat position #3
[FV17464( X)03/95]
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Fourth transmitter programmed Ð NO recall (Memory Seat
allows only three memory positions)
[FV17466( X)05/03]
You may change seat positions at any time. Once programmed,
Transmitter #1 will always move the seat to position #1.
[FV17483( X)03/95]
You can deactivate or reactivate the remote Memory Seat
feature:
[FV17485( X)02/95]1.
Make sure the anti-theft system is not armed or triggered,
ignition is off, and all doors and liftgate window are closed.
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[FV17490( X)02/95]2.
Turn the ignition key from OFF to RUN.
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[FV17495( X)02/95]3.
Press the door power unlock button 3 times.
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[FV17500( X)02/95]4.
Turn the ignition key from RUN to OFF.
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[AS03600( X)01/95]
Adjusting the tone balance of your radio
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[AS03700( X)01/95]


Increasing or decreasing bass and treble response
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[AS03800( X)01/95]
Push the“BASS/TREB”popout knob to gain access to the
bass and treble controls. Bass control allows you to adjust
the lower, bass frequencies to your preference. The outer
ring of the“BASS/TREB”knob adjusts the bass (turn
clockwise to increase bass; counterclockwise to decrease
bass).
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[AS03900( X)01/95]
Treble control allows you to adjust the higher, treble
frequencies of your radio to your preference. The inner ring
of the“BASS/TREB”knob adjusts the treble (turn clockwise
to increase treble; counterclockwise to decrease treble).
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[AS04000( X)01/95]


Adjusting speaker balance and speaker fader
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[AS04100( X)01/95]
Push the“BAL/FADE”popout knob to gain access to the
speaker balance and fader controls. Balance control allows
you to adjust the sound distribution between the right and
left speakers. The outer ring of“BAL/FADE”knob adjusts
the speaker balance control. (Turn clockwise to shift the
sound to the right speakers, and turn counterclockwise to
shift the sound to the left speakers.)
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[AS04200( X)01/95]
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the front and rear speakers. The inner ring of the
“BAL/FADE”knob adjusts the speaker fader. (Turn
clockwise to shift the sound to the rear speakers, and turn
counterclockwise to shift the sound to the front speakers.)
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Electronic Sound Systems
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[AS29380(ALL)01/95]
Adjusting the tone balance of your radio
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[AS29385(ALL)08/95]


Increasing or decreasing bass response
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[AS29390(ALL)03/95]
Press the top (
c) of the“BASS”button to increase bass;
press the bottom (
d) of the“BASS”button to decrease bass.
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[AS29395(ALL)08/95]


Increasing or decreasing treble response
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[AS29405(ALL)03/95]
Press the top (
c) of the“TREBLE”button to increase treble;
press the bottom (
d) of the treble button to decrease treble.
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[AS29410(ALL)08/95]


Adjusting speaker balance
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[AS29415(ALL)03/95]
Balance control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the right and left speakers. Press the top (
c) of the
“BAL”button to shift the sound to the right speakers, and
press the bottom (
d) of the“BAL”button to shift the sound
to the left speakers.
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[AS29420(ALL)08/95]


Adjusting speaker fader
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[AS29425(ALL)03/95]
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the front and rear speakers. Press the top (
c)of
the“FADE”button to shift the sound to the front speakers,
and press the bottom (
d) of the“FADE”button to shift the
sound to the back speakers.
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[AS29430(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show relative levels of
bass and treble, and positions of speaker balance and
fader functions (left to right, front to rear).
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[AS29785(ALL)08/91]4.
Insert loaded disc magazine into chamber unit with the
arrow on top of the disc magazine pointing toward the
changer (Figure 4). Make sure magazine is fully inserted into
changer.
[AS29790(ALL)09/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0060689-A
Figure 4
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[AS29795(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: To remove one or more compact disc(s) from the disc
magazine, push the corresponding lever(s) to the back.
Disc(s) will partially come out for easy removal.
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[AS29805(ALL)01/95]5.
Close unit by sliding changer panel door to the left.
[AS29810(ALL)10/94]
The Compact Disc Changer unit is now ready to play using the
controls of your Audio System.
[AS29817( X)10/94]
How to Operate the Ford 6-CD Changer Using the
Controls on the Radio (Luxury and Premium Audio
Systems only)
[AS29821( X)10/94]
If your vehicle is equipped with the Ford 6-CD Changer System,
you can operate it through the controls of your Luxury or
Premium Audio System.
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[AS29822(ALL)02/95]
How to begin CD Changer play
[AS29825(ALL)03/95]
Press the“CD”button to begin CD play. The 6-CD Changer
will automatically begin playing the first track (selection) of the
first disc loaded in the unit. The display will indicate“cd-dd”
for disc number and track number and then display“TT-tt”for
track number and the“dd-tt”for current disc and track number.
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[AS30075(ALL)08/95]2.
Press one of the memory preset buttons and hold the button
until the sound returns. That station is now held in memory
on that button.
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[AS30080(ALL)08/95]3.
Follow the two steps above for each station memory preset
button you want to set.
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[AS30085(ALL)08/95]
Adjusting the tone balance and speaker output of your
radio
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[AS30090(ALL)08/95]


Increasing or decreasing bass response
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[AS30095(ALL)03/95]
Press the top (
c) of the”BASS“button to increase bass;
press the bottom (
d) of the”BASS“button to decrease bass.
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[AS30100(ALL)08/95]


Increasing or decreasing treble response
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[AS30105(ALL)03/95]
Press the top (
c) of the”TREBLE“button to increase treble;
press the bottom (
d) of the treble button to decrease treble.
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[AS30110(ALL)08/95]


Adjusting speaker balance
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[AS30115(ALL)03/95]
Balance control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the right and left speakers. Press the top (
c) of the
”BAL“button to shift the sound to the right speakers, and
press the bottom (
d) of the”BAL“button to shift the sound
to the left speakers.
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[AS30120(ALL)08/95]


Adjusting speaker fader
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[AS30125(ALL)03/95]
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the front and rear speakers. Press the top (
c)of
the”FADE“button to shift the sound to the front speakers,
and press the bottom (
d) of the”FADE“button to shift the
sound to the back speakers.
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[AS30130(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show relative levels of
bass and treble, and positions of speaker balance and
fader functions (left to right, front to rear).
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Driving Your Explorer
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[DR18640( X)1/96]
Vehicles equipped with AWD are more capable of superior
traction in wet and dry conditions than 2-wheel drive vehicles.
AWD vehicles are also capable of being driven on sand, snow,
mud, and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that
are the same as vehicles equipped with 4WD. For more
information on driving off-road, see
Driving Off Road with
4-Wheel Drive
and AWDand the
Four Wheeling With Ford
supplement in your owner's portfolio.
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[DR19200(ALL)12/95]
Driving Off Road with 4-Wheel Drive and AWD
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[DR19300(ALL)12/95]
Vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive are
especially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud, or rough
terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat
different from conventional vehicles, both off and on the road.
The driving tips below will help you learn to use four-wheel
drive.
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[DR19400( X)10/94]
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Do not use 4WD LOW on dry, hard-surfaced roads.
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[DR19600(ALL)11/89]
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Special maintenance procedures are necessary after operating
with drive components in water.
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[DR19800(ALL)12/95]
When using four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, maintain
steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain.
Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering
wheel motion, make sure you grip the steering wheel rim from
the outside. Do not grip the spokes.
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[DR19900(ALL)05/90]
Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects
such as rocks and stumps. Know the terrain or examine maps of
the area in question before driving. Map out your route
beforehand. To maintain steering and braking control of your
vehicle, you must have all four tires on the ground, and they
must be rolling, not sliding or spinning.
[DR19925(ALL)10/94]
Transmission upshift in 4WD with transfer case in 4WD LOW
may be quite firm due to large total gear reduction. This
condition is normal.
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Driving Your Explorer
271 engine and transmission, causing damage to both. In addition,
other vehicle systems and components may also be damaged.
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[DR27975(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (55 km/h). The
tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.
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[DR28050(ALL)03/95]
Driving With a Heavy Load
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[DR28101(ALL)01/95]
There are limits to the amount of weight your vehicle can carry
or tow. The total weight of your vehicle, plus the weight of the
passengers and cargo, should never be more than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Also, the weight that your
vehicle carries over the front axle and rear axle should never be
more than the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the
respective axle.
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[DR28150(ALL)08/95]
The weight limits of your vehicle's tires affect the GVWR or
GAWR limitations. Usage of replacement tires with higher
weight limits than originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR.
Usage of lower capacity replacement tires may lower GVWR
and GAWR limitations.
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[DR28201(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
If the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label is exceeded, your vehicle
may be damaged or you may lose control and injure
someone.
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[DR28750(ALL)01/93]
Vehicle/Trailer Loads
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[DR28801(ALL)06/92]
All vehicles may tow a Class I trailer provided the Gross
Combined Weight (GCW) is less than or equal to the GVWR
shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. For heavier
trailer applications, refer to the towing information found later
in this chapter.
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