1996 FORD EXPLORER lights

Warning Lights and Gauges
101 for service as soon as possible. For Fuel Level, the first message
will indicate the fuel level status (OK or LOW) and the second
message will indicate the range (distance to empty).
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[LG37500( X)01/95]
Message center operation during system check
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[LG37550( X)01/95]
The M/C switches will operate as follows during the System
Check sequence:
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[LG37600( X)01/95]1.
A press of the SYSTEM CHECK switch will advance the
cycle to the next system message without waiting the two
seconds.
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[LG37650( X)01/95]2.
A press of the RESET switch anytime during this sequence
will cause the SYSTEM CHECK cycle to conclude
immediately and the last displayed feature before pressing
SYSTEM CHECK will be displayed.
[LG37700( X)04/94]3.
A press of the RANGE, FUEL STATUS, OR FUEL
ECONOMY, switch will conclude the SYSTEM CHECK cycle
and the requested feature will be displayed.
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[LG37750( X)01/95]4.
A press of the ENGLISH/METRIC switch will halt the
SYSTEM CHECK cycle and display, in the new mode, the
last displayed feature before pressing the SYSTEM CHECK
switch.
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[LG37800( X)01/95]5.
A press of the OIL CHANGE RESET switch during the
sequence will cause the SYSTEM CHECK cycle to conclude
and the Oil Change Reset Procedure will begin.
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[LG37850( X)01/95]
System Warnings
[LG37900( X)01/95]
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions
in your vehicle's operating systems. There are twelve warning
messages which can be displayed by the Message Center (M/C)
to show the status of the monitored systems. When a warning
occurs, the warning message is displayed and a tone sounds.
The warning message will appear at a brighter level if the
instrument panel is dimmed.
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[LG38150( X)01/95]
The following is a list of warning messages and their associated
reset category:
[LG38200( X)04/94]
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[LG38250( X)01/95]
Check Engine Temp
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[LG38300( X)01/95]
This warning message is displayed when the engine coolant is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off
engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and level following the
instructions in theServicing Your Vehiclechapter. If you do not
follow these instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[LG38350( X)01/95]
Check Charging System
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[LG38400( X)03/95]
This warning message is displayed when the electrical system is
not maintaining a proper voltage. If you are running electrical
accessories when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as
many of the electrical loads as soon as safely possible. If this
warning stays on or comes on when the engine is operating at
normal speeds, have the electrical system checked as soon as it
is safely possible.
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[LG39200( X)04/94]
Check Brake Lamps
[LG39250( X)03/95]
This warning message is displayed when you turn on your
brakelamps by pressing the brake pedal and at least one of the
lamps is burned out.
[LG39300( X)04/94]
If you use additional lights, such as trailer lights, or if you
replace the headlamps or bulbs with equipment that is not equal
to the original equipment from Ford, you may get a false
ªCHECK LAMPSº warning or no warning at all.
[LG39350( X)06/94]
Air Ride Switch Off (If equipped)
[LG39400( X)03/95]
This warning message is displayed when the air suspension
switch, located in the rear jack stowage area on the left side, is
off. For information about the operation of the air suspension
switch, seeAutomatic ride control systemin the Index.
[LG39450( X)06/94]
Check Air Ride System (If equipped)
[LG39500( X)03/95]
This warning message is displayed when an air suspension
system fault has been detected. If this warning message is
displayed while driving, safely pull off the road at your earliest
convenience. If the vehicle is loaded beyond the recommended
maximum payload, the CHECK AIR RIDE SYSTEM message
may be displayed. This is a normal condition if the vehicle is
overloaded. To correct this condition, remove or redistribute the
payload per the recommended maximum requirements. Turn the
ignition switch from ON to OFF and ON again. If the warning
message reappears, turn the air suspension switch (located in
the rear jack stowage area on the left side) OFF and take your
vehicle to a dealership for service as soon as possible.
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[LG39550( X)01/95]
Change Oil Soon or Oil Change Required
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[LG39600( X)01/95]
One of these warning messages is displayed when the engine oil
life remaining is 5% or less. When Oil Life Left is between 5%
and 0%, the ªCHANGE OIL SOONº message will be displayed.
When Oil Life Left reaches 0%, the ªOIL CHANGE REQUIREDº
message will be displayed.
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[LG40301( X)08/94]3.
Press the RESET switch to complete the procedure. A press
of any switch besides RESET or OIL CHANGE RESET will
abort this procedure and will not establish your new
Personalized Oil Reset Percentage.
[LG40401( X)08/94]
When your Personalized Oil Reset Percentage has been
established, it will be used beginning with the completion of
your next OIL CHANGE RESET procedure.
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[IP00400( X)03/95]
The main controls for the climate control system, lights, message
center, lamps, clocks and radio are on the instrument panel.
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[IP00475(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the gloss (shine)
of the upper part of the instrument panel should be
avoided. The dull finish in this area is to help protect
the driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
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[IP00500(ALL)06/95]
The Climate Control Systems
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[IP00601(ALL)12/91]
Your vehicle is equipped with a control assembly designed to
handle either a combination A/C-Heater System or a
Heater-Only System.
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[IP00801(ALL)10/93]
Instrument Panel Registers
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[IP00901(ALL)02/95]
There are four registers in the instrument panel. Each of these
registers contains a louver assembly which can be manually
adjusted to direct airflow up, down, left and right. An
illustration of the register locations follows.
[IP01201(ALL)04/94]
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Instrument panel registers
[IP01400(ALL)12/91]
Air Conditioning (A/C) Controls (Manual Air
Conditioning)
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[IP01450(ALL)02/95]
The control for your air conditioning and heater system is
located at the center of the instrument panel below the radio
and will operate only when the ignition key is turned to the
ON position. Your air conditioner and heater will heat and/or
cool your vehicle interior depending on the function position
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[IP15800( X)10/94]
Liftgate Wiper and Washer (If equipped)
[IP15901( X)10/94]
The wiper/washer switch is to the right of the radio. To turn on
the wiper, rotate the wiper/washer switch to the WIPE position.
To select an interval wipe rotate switch between OFF and HI.
To turn on the washer, push the switch all the way in and hold
for spray. Release the button and the spray stops, but the wiper
continues to operate. To turn off the wiper, rotate the switch to
the OFF position.
[IP15950( X)12/92]
For information about refilling the liftgate washer fluid or
replacing your liftgate wiper blade, seeWindshield washer fluid
andWindshield wipersin the Index.
[IP16000( X)05/95]
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Liftgate wiper/washer button
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[IP16800(ALL)01/95]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[IP16900(ALL)01/95]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
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[IP17000(ALL)09/95]
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps, marker lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps, use the headlamp control
knob to the left of the steering column.
[IP17100(ALL)09/95]1.
Rotate the headlamp control knob to the first position.
Parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps and marker
lamps are now on.
[IP17200(ALL)06/94]2.
Rotate the headlamp control knob to the next position.
Headlamps are now on in addition to the above.
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[IP17780(ALL)08/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP17785(ALL)08/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches or
crack the lamps.
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[IP17815(ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
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[IP17820(ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP17830(ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns the high beam
headlamps on, with a reduced light output, when:
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[IP17840(ALL)03/95]
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position, and
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[IP17850(ALL)01/95]
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The vehicle has a fully released parking brake.
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[IP17860(ALL)05/95]
The high beam indicator light on the instrument cluster will not
be on.
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[IP17890(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not
illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on
your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[IP17900(ALL)03/95]
Lighting Up the Instrument Panel and the Interior of
Your Vehicle
[IP18000(ALL)10/94]
The instrument panel lights can be turned on by turning the
headlamp knob toward either the first or second position. You
can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by rotating the
thumb wheel.
[IP18200(ALL)03/95]
The interior lights will shut off after 25 seconds with all the
doors closed, or immediately when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position, or if the vehicle speed is above five MPH
(8 km/h). The interior lights will turn off after 40 minutes if
any of the doors are left open. Refer toBattery Saverin the
Featuressection for more details.
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[SC05502(ALL)10/94]
Gearshift Lever (Automatic transmission
only)
[SC05504( X)08/94]
The gearshift lever on your Explorer is mounted on the steering
column. On the end of the gearshift lever is the Overdrive
On/Off button. For additional information about the gearshift
lever and the Overdrive On/Off button, see theDriving Your
Explorerchapter.
[SC05508(ALL)10/94]
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[SC05510(ALL)11/93]
OVERDRIVE OFF Lamp
[SC05512(ALL)03/95]
This lamp indicates the operating range of the transmission.
This lamp illuminates when the O/D ON/OFF button is
depressed. For additional information, refer to theWarning
Lights and Gaugeschapter.
[SC05514(ALL)07/95]
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