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Starting Your Explorer
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Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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Remove the key.
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If your vehicle's gearshift lever is mounted on the
floor:
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Put the gearshift in 1 (First).
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[ST04000(ALL)05/95]2.
Turn the ignition key to OFF.
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[ST04100(ALL)05/95]3.
Set the parking brake fully before removing your foot from
the service brake.
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Push and hold in the key release button.
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[ST04300(ALL)05/95]5.
Turn the key to LOCK.
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[ST04400(ALL)05/95]6.
Remove the key.
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RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that
the gearshift is latched in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission).
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[ST04750(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in
your vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle.
Further, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause
severe and possibly fatal injuries to people as well as
animals.
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Starting Your Explorer
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RWARNING
Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very
high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system,
creating the risk of fire or other damage.
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[ST07450(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or
other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up
the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can
start a fire.
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[ST07500(ALL)03/95]
If you consistently start your vehicle in subzero temperatures,
use an engine block heater (if your vehicle has this option).
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Engine Block Heater (If equipped)
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Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you live in a
region where temperatures reachs20ÊF (s29ÊC) orbelow
consistently during the winter months. An engine block heater
warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up
the engine faster, and allows the heater-defrost system to
respond quickly.
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[ST08000(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with
ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater)
adapters.
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[ST08100(ALL)03/95]
For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before
you start your vehicle. Using the heater for longer than three
hours will not damage the engine, so you can plug it in at night
to start your vehicle the following morning.
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[ST08150(ALL)12/91]
NOTE: Be sure to disconnect the engine block heater before
driving your vehicle.
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Anti-lock Brake Warning Light
[LG03925(ALL)03/95]
To check the ABS brake warning light, turn the ignition key to
ON. The ABS brake warning light should glow momentarily.
[LG04050(ALL)06/94]
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Anti-lock warning light symbol
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[LG04100(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or
comes on while driving, have the braking system checked
by a qualified service technician as soon as possible.
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[LG04110(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake
warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is
disabled but normal brake function remains
operational.
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[LG04150(ALL)07/95]
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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[LG04301(ALL)08/95]
The safety belt warning light/chime reminds you to fasten your
safety belt. One of the following will take place:
[LG04325(ALL)03/95]
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If the safety belt is not buckled when the key is turned to
the ON position, the light comes on for 60 seconds and the
chime sounds for 4 to 8 seconds.
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[LG04351(ALL)02/95]
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If the safety belt is buckled while the light is on and the
chime is sounding, both the light and chime turn off.
[LG04355(ALL)03/95]
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If safety belt is buckled before the key is turned to the ON
position, both the light and the chime will not turn on.
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Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped)
[LG06335(ALL)04/95]
This light flashes on and off when the ignition switch is OFF
and any door is opened. As soon as you lock the doors, the
light glows steadily. Within 30 seconds of closing all the doors,
the light flashes intermittently (every 2 seconds). This indicates
that the alarm system is armed.
[LG06345( X)10/94]
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Anti-theft alarm light
[LG06350(ALL)10/94]
Check Gage Light (If equipped)
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[LG06355(ALL)06/94]
This light will come on when the key is in the ON position and
the:
[LG06360(ALL)06/94]
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engine coolant temperature is high
[LG06365(ALL)06/94]
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engine oil pressure is low
[LG06370(ALL)06/94]
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fuel level is near empty
[LG06375(ALL)06/94]
This light serves as a notice that a system needs your attention
and to check the engine coolant temperature gauge, the engine
oil pressure gauge, and the fuel level gauge.
[LG06380(ALL)03/95]
Please seeEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge,Engine Oil Pressure
Gauge,orFuel Gaugein this chapter for more information.
[LG06385(ALL)10/94]
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Check gage light
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The main controls for the climate control system, lights, message
center, lamps, clocks and radio are on the instrument panel.
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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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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.
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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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Operating tips
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The following tips will help you to get the most satisfaction
from your air conditioning and heater system.
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In humid weather, selectVbefore starting your engine.
This will help to prevent windshield fogging. After a few
minutes of operation, you may select another function.
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To prevent humidity buildup inside your vehicle, always
drive with the air conditioner or heater system turned on.
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Do not put objects under the front seats that interfere with
the flow of air to the back seat area.
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air intake area of
your air conditioner and heater system that could block the
air intake. The intake area is located at the bottom of the
windshield.
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Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(If equipped)
[IP04600( X)03/95]
The control for your Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(EATC) is located at the center of the instrument panel below
the radio and will operate only when the ignition key is turned
on to the ON position.
[IP04700( X)03/95]
The EATC feature will maintain the temperature you select and
automatically control the airflow for your comfort. It also allows
you to override the automatic operation with manual override
buttons.
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To prevent humidity buildup inside your vehicle, always
drive with the EATC System turned on.
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Do not put objects under the front seats that interfere with
the flow of air to the back seat area.
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air intake area of
your EATC System which could block the air intake. The
intake area is located at the bottom of the windshield.
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If your EATC is not operating as described here, take it to your
dealer to have it checked. System diagnostics are built in which
will allow your dealer to readily identify problems that might
occur.
[IP09500( X)10/94]
Rear Fan and Airflow Operation
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[IP09600( X)03/95]
Fan speed adjustment
[IP09700( X)05/95]
The
H(right) knob controls the volume of air flow. Rotate the
knob upward to increase fan speed and increase the amount of
air entering the vehicle. Three fan speed positions are available
and are indicated by dots beside the
Hknob. The largest dot is
high speed position.
[IP09800( X)10/94]
InO (OFF), all blower motor operation is stopped.
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[IP09900( X)08/94]
Airflow selections
[IP10000( X)05/95]
Q(Vent)
[IP10100( X)05/95]
Airflow will be to the upper console registers whenQis
selected.
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[IP10200( X)08/95]
R(Floor)
[IP10300( X)05/95]
Airflow will be to the floor whenRis selected.
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Map lamps (if equipped)
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High-mount Brakelamp
[IP19910( X)10/94]
The high-mount brakelamp is located outside the vehicle,
directly over the rear window.
[IP19920( X)10/94]
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High-mount brakelamp
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[IP20300(ALL)04/95]
Clock Controls on Electronic Radios
[IP20400(ALL)10/94]
The electronic radios have a built-in clock. For complete
operating instructions, refer toElectronic Sound Systemsin this
Owner Guide.
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