1996 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

Features
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[FV57350( X)01/95]
The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can manually open
or close to block the sun when the glass panel is shut.
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[FV57450( X)06/94]
To close the sliding shade, pull the shade toward the front of
the vehicle. The shade automatically opens when the moon roof
is opened.
[FV57550( X)06/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0021251-A
Moon roof switch
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[FV59400(ALL)08/94]
Console (If equipped)
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[FV59500(ALL)12/91]
Your vehicle may have a full console. The full console has the
features shown in the illustration below.
[FV59600( X)08/94]
NOTE: Ford recommends the use of 12 oz. (355 ml.) beverage
cans in the cupholder. With manual transmissions there may be
an interference of the shift lever, when in reverse, with taller
beverage cans.
[FV59700(ALL)07/95]
17-1/2 pica
art:0090211-A
The features on the console Ð bucket seats
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Features
195
[FV59800(ALL)04/94]
17-1/2 pica
art:0020896-C
Storage armrest Ð 60/40 split bench
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196
[FV59900( X)05/95]
17-1/2 pica
art:0090166-A
High series console
[FV59930( X)10/94]
Replacing the Tissue Box
[FV59940( X)10/94]1.
Slide coinholder/tissue tray out of the console in an upward
motion.
[FV59950( X)10/94]2.
Replace tissue box.
[FV59960( X)10/94]3.
Slide coinholder/tissue tray into console locating pins at
bottom of tray. Fit in slots in console bracket.
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Features
197
[FV60300( X)03/93]
Overhead Console (If equipped)
[FV60400( X)05/95]
Your Explorer comes with an overhead console located between
the sun visors. The console includes:
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[FV60500( X)03/93]
n
Compass/temperature display
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[FV60600( X)03/93]
n
Map lamps
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[FV60700( X)03/93]
n
Storage compartment
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[FV60800( X)03/93]
Compass/Temperature display
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[FV60900( X)05/95]
This display provides the outside temperature and the compass
direction of the vehicle.
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[FV60920( X)03/93]
The MODE button is used to select one of the following
features:
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[FV60940( X)03/93]
n
Display Off
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[FV60960( X)03/93]
n
Temp in ÊF and Compass
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[FV60980( X)03/93]
n
Temp in ÊC and Compass
[FV61001( X)07/95]
7-1/2 pica art:0090165-A
The electric compass
[FV61100( X)10/94]
Outside temperature display
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[FV61150( X)05/95]
If the outside temperature is below39ÊF (4ÊC), theword ªICEº
will flash in the display alternately with the outside temperature
for about one minute.
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[FV61200( X)10/94]
Electronic compass
[FV61500( X)10/94]
Factors affecting compass accuracy
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[FV61600( X)01/95]
The compass reading can be affected when you drive near a
number of things Ð such as large buildings, bridges, power
lines, and powerful antennas.
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[FV61700( X)05/95]
Your compass can also be affected by magnetic or metallic
objects placed in or on the vehicle. If the compass is giving
inaccurate readings, perform the following compass adjustments.
[FV61800( X)10/94]
Compass adjustments
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[FV61900( X)05/95]
There are two possible adjustments to the compass: Zone and
Calibration.
[FV62050( X)05/95]
Zone adjustment:
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[FV62100( X)03/93]1.
Determine which zone of the country you are in by referring
to the following zone map.
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[FV62200( X)04/94]
17-1/2 pica
art:0021177-A
Zone map
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[FV62300( X)03/93]2.
Press and hold the ªMODEº button until the ªVARº
indicator appears in the display (approximately 4 seconds).
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[FV62400( X)03/93]3.
Release the ªMODEº button. The display will now show the
current zone number that is stored in the compass.
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[FV62500( X)03/93]4.
Press the ªMODEº button repeatedly (or press and hold in)
until the desired zone number appears in the display (once it
reaches 15, the next press of the button will set it to 1).
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[FV62600( X)03/93]5.
Release the ªMODEº button when the desired zone number
is displayed.
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[FV62700( X)05/95]
After approximately three seconds the display will flash all
segments and then return to normal operation. Zone is now
updated.
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Calibration adjustment:
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[FV62900( X)03/93]1.
Find an open area that is free from steel structures and high
voltage lines. An open parking lot is a good example.
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[FV63000( X)03/93]2.
Press and hold the ªMODEº button until the ªCALº
indicator appears in the display (approximately 8 seconds).
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[FV63050( X)05/95]
NOTE: You cannot perform calibration unless the display
reads ªCAL.º
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[FV63100( X)03/93]3.
Release the ªMODEº button.
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[FV63300( X)03/93]4.
Once the ªCALº indicator has appeared, drive the vehicle
slowly (less than 3 mph / 5 km/h) in360Êcircles until the
ªCALº indicator turns off. This will happen within 2 to 3
complete circles.
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[FV63800( X)03/93]
Map lamps
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[FV63900( X)03/93]
The map lamps are located in the overhead console. The driver
and passenger side each has its own switch.
[FV64000( X)09/95]
10-1/2 pica
art:0020975-B
Map lamps (If equipped)
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