1996 FORD EXPLORER instrument panel

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Instrument panel
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Index
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
instrument panel................. 7,110
interior....................... 186
interior lamps.................... 133
leather seats.................... 186
mirrors....................... 191
plastic parts..................... 7
polishing....................... 6
rear windows.................... 126
rustproofing..................... 7
safety belts...................... 24
tail lamps..................... 132
upholstery and interior trim............. 186
washing....................... 6
waxing........................ 6
wheels....................... 370
windows...................... 126
Climate control system................. 110
Clock.....................219, 229, 241
Clutch
adjusting...................... 376
fluid........................ 376
fluid reservoir................... 376
operation while driving............... 251
recommended shift speeds.............. 253
shifting the gears.................. 251
specifications.................... 406
Cold engine starting................... 71
Combination lap and shoulder belts...........9,11
Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound system).... 209
Compass, electronic.................. 197
Compass/temperature display............. 197
Controls
instrument panel.................. 109
mirrors.....................188, 191
power seat..................... 183
steering column................... 135
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Convenience kit in cargo area............. 301
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding................ 352
drain and flush................... 356
preparing for storage................ 410
refill capacities................... 356
specifications.................... 406
temperature gauge.................. 92
warnings...................... 352
Cooling fan...................... 334
Crankcase emission filter................ 405
Cruise control (see Speed control)............ 141
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada...... 324
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)............ 109
Daytime running light system............. 132
Defects, reporting................... 323
Defrost
rear window.................... 126
windshield..................... 113
Dipstick....................... 349
automatic transmission fluid...........373, 375
engine oil..................... 349
power steering fluid................. 379
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)............. 311
Dispute Settlement Board............... 319
Doors........................ 147
lubricant specifications................ 406
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke......... 377
Driving under special conditions
bad weather.................... 269
heavy load..................... 271
high speed..................... 268
high water..................... 270
slippery roads................... 269
tips for safe driving................. 267
towing a trailer................... 272
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Fuel cap
removing...................... 339
replacing....................339, 341
Fuel filler door
override, manual.................. 340
remote release................... 339
Fuel filter, specifications................ 405
Fuel gauge....................... 91
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start................. 74
starting after a collision................ 74
Fuse panels
instrument panel.................. 388
power distribution box............... 386
Fuses
charts.....................381, 388
checking and replacing............... 388
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 339
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy).........99,342, 346
Gasoline (see Fuel).................. 339
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 92
fuel gauge...................... 91
odometer....................... 94
speedometer..................... 93
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge................. 89
charging system gauge................ 89
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 92
engine oil pressure gauge............... 90
fuel gauge...................... 91
odometer....................... 94
speedometer..................... 93
tachometer...................... 94
trip odometer..................... 94
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High beams
indicator light.................... 91
operation....................127, 136
High-mount brakelamp, description........... 134
High-mount brakelamp:location............. 134
Hitch......................... 289
Hood
latch location.................... 335
lubrication specifications............... 406
release lever.................... 335
working under the hood............... 334
Horn......................... 140
Hoses, checking.................... 355
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).......... 318
Idle
relearning.................298, 334, 372
speed........................ 72
Ignition
chime........................ 68
positions of the ignition................ 67
removing the key................... 68
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights).......... 79
Infant seats (see Safety seats)............. 32,52
Instrument cluster.................... 79
mechanical...................... 81
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior............ 132
location of components............... 109
registers...................... 110
Integrated child seat (see Built-in child seat)........ 34
Interval wipers.................... 136
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Jack
operation....................304, 307
positioning...................304, 307
storage....................... 301
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 297
disconnecting cables................. 298
K
Keyless entry system
autolock...................... 159
locking and unlocking doors............. 158
programming entry code.............148, 157
Keys
key in ignition chime................. 68
positions of the ignition................ 67
removing from the ignition.............. 68
stuck in lock position................. 67
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system............... 128
checking...................... 392
daytime running light system............ 132
flashing the lamps.................. 136
fog lamps..................... 131
hazard flashers................... 139
headlamps..................... 127
high beams..................... 136
high-mount brakelamp................ 134
illuminated entry system............... 166
illuminated mirrors................. 190
instrument panel, dimming.............. 132
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