1996 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

Features
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[FV64100( X)09/95]
Storage Compartment (If equipped)
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[FV64200( X)03/93]
The storage compartment can be accessed by pushing the
ªOPENº button. The door will open approximately one inch
then it can be manually moved to the full open position.
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[FV64300( X)03/93]
The compartment can be used to store a variety of items such
as: tissues, parking pass, cigarettes or sunglasses.
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[FV64400( X)03/93]
Use as Garage Door Opener
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[FV64500( X)03/93]
The door can be converted from ªUtilityº storage to a housing
and means of actuating a variety of ªaftermarketº garage door
opener transmitters.
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[FV64600( X)03/93]
Removal of storage clip
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[FV64700( X)03/93]
In order to convert the door, simply remove the utility storage
clip from the back side of the door as shown in the following
illustration.
[FV64800( X)04/94]
10-1/2 pica
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[FV64900( X)03/93]
Installing ªaftermarketº transmitter
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[FV65000( X)03/93]
Place the piece of Velcro hook onto your aftermarket
transmitter, opposite side as that of the actuator button.
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[FV65100( X)03/93]
Place the transmitter into the console housing, button down, as
shown. Place the height adapters provided into the back side of
the ªGARAGEº button as needed. Some larger transmitters will
not need the adapters, and some smaller ones may need two
adapters.
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[FV65200( X)03/93]
The transmitter can now be activated without opening the door.
Simply depress the ªGARAGEº button.
[FV65300( X)04/94]
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Features
203
[FV65400( X)03/95]
Rear Console (If equipped)
[FV65500( X)03/95]
Your Explorer comes with a rear console that is located between
the bucket seats. The console includes:
[FV65600( X)08/94]
n
Air vents, with rear seat controls
[FV65700( X)08/94]
n
Radio controls
[FV65800( X)10/94]
n
Beverage holder
[FV65900( X)05/95]
17-1/2 pica
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Rear console
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[FV69900(ALL)03/95]
Power Point Electrical Outlet
[FV70000(ALL)08/94]
The power point outlet should be used in place of the cigarette
lighter for optional electrical accessories.
[FV70100(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the
cigarette lighter. Use the power point.
[FV70200(ALL)10/94]
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Power point electrical outlet
[FV70300( X)10/94]
13-1/2 pica
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Power point electrical outlet (high series console)
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Features
205
[FV72500( X)08/94]
Luggage Rack (If equipped)
[FV72600( X)12/92]
Loading the Luggage Rack
[FV72700( X)10/94]
If your vehicle is equipped with the luggage rack, load your
luggage as far back as it will safely go on the rack. Do not
carry more than 100 pounds (45 kg) or cause the vehicle to
exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or its gross axle
weight rating (GAWR front and rear), which are shown on the
Safety Compliance Certification Label.
[FV72800( X)2/96]
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Luggage rack
[FV72900( X)07/92]
Luggage Rack Adjustment
[FV73000( X)08/94]
The rear crossbar of the luggage rack can be adjusted toward
the front or rear of your vehicle. To unlock the crossbar, slide
the locking switches at each end of the rear crossbar toward the
rear of the vehicle until the word ªUNLOCKEDº appears. The
crossbar is now free to slide forward or backward in the guide
rails.
[FV73100( X)10/94]
Adjust the crossbar to the desired position and lock into place
by pushing the locking switches on each end of the crossbar
toward the front of the vehicle.
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[FV73200( X)12/92]
The rear rack can be completely removed in the ªUNLOCKEDº
position by sliding the crossbar toward the rear of the vehicle
until it becomes free of the guide rails.
[FV73300( X)12/92]
ªDº Ring Adjustment
[FV73400( X)12/95]
The luggage rack has two ªDº rings (one on each side of the
luggage rack guide rails) that can be adjusted to secure cargo.
Turn the ªDº rings counterclockwise to loosen. Move the ªDº
rings to the desired positions and lock into place by turning the
ªDº ring clockwise. The ªDº rings should only be tightened by
hand.
[FV73500( X)06/94]
Items should be properly secured to the luggage rack to prevent
them from coming loose and creating a safety hazard on the
roadway.
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Electronic Sound Systems
[AS00500( X)03/95]
33-1/2 pica
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Luxury Audio System
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[AS00550( X)03/95]
33-1/2 pica
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Luxury Audio System with CD DJ
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