1996 FORD EXPLORER lock

Features
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[FV19100( X)03/95]
This will prevent draining of the battery if these lights have
been left on inadvertently or if a door or the liftgate is not
completely closed. Battery voltage to these lamps will be
restored when the remote entry transmitter is used, any door is
opened, the liftgate is opened, or the ignition key is turned ON
again.
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[FV19104(ALL)09/95]
Anti-Theft Alarm System (If equipped)
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[FV19106(ALL)05/95]
When armed, this system helps protect your vehicle against
break-ins or theft.
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[FV19109(ALL)05/95]
When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system triggers and
will:
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[FV19112( X)02/95]
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flash the headlamps, parking lamps, and theft indicator lamp
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[FV19115(ALL)06/95]
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honk the horn
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[FV19118(ALL)05/95]
n
disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being
started
% [FV19121(ALL)02/95]
Arming the System
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[FV19124(ALL)04/95]
The system is ready to arm any time the ignition switch is
turned OFF and the alarm is not triggered or sounding. Any of
the following events will prearm the anti-theft system:
[FV19130(ALL)04/95]
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Pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK button to lock
the doors (with the doors open or closed),
[FV19133( X)04/95]
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Pressing the 7/8 and 9/0 buttons on the keyless entry
keypad at the same time to lock the doors (with the doors
open or closed), or
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[FV19136(ALL)04/95]
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Opening a door and pressing the power door lock button to
lock the doors.
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[FV19140( X)04/95]
If a door, liftgate or liftgate window is open, the anti-theft
system is prearmed and waiting for all doors to close. The
THEFT indicator in the instrument panel will light continuously
while the system is prearmed.
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[FV19145( X)04/95]
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Close all doors, liftgate and liftgate window
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[FV19149( X)04/95]
Once all doors, liftgate and liftgate window are closed, if any
were open, the system will begin a 30 second countdown to
become armed. The 30 second countdown allows people who
may still be in the vehicle time to exit without triggering the
alarm. The THEFT indicator will glow steadily until the system
is armed. When the system is armed, the THEFT indicator will
begin to flash with short flashes every 2 seconds until the
system is triggered or disarmed.
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[FV19153( X)02/95]
Remember, all doors, the liftgate and liftgate window must be
fully closed for the anti-theft system to arm. If a door, the
liftgate or liftgate window has been left open or ajar, and you
press the remote entry transmitter twice to confirm the doors
are locked, two short horn chirps will warn you that the
anti-theft system is not arming.
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[FV19155(ALL)02/95]
When you get a single horn chirp by pressing the LOCK button
twice within 5 seconds on your remote entry transmitter, you
can be assured that all doors are locked and the anti-theft
system is arming.
% [FV19157(ALL)02/95]
Disarming the System
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[FV19160(ALL)10/95]
An armed or activated system can be disarmed if you:
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[FV19162(ALL)04/95]
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Unlock the doors by pressing the remote entry transmitter
UNLOCK button.
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[FV19163( X)04/95]
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Unlock the doors by entering the unlock code on the keyless
entry keypad.
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[FV19187( X)02/95]
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Unlock any door or the liftgate with a key.
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[FV19190(ALL)02/95]
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Turn ignition to the ON or ACC position.
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[FV19196(ALL)04/95]
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Pressing the remote entry PANIC button will disarm the
anti-theft system only when the anti-theft alarm is triggered
and sounding.
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Features
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[FV19200(ALL)02/95]
When unlocking the vehicle with a key, turn the key all the
way to the end of its travel or the system may not disarm.
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[FV19202(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn will shut off
automatically within 2 minutes 45 seconds after the
system is triggered. It will trigger again if another
intrusion occurs. However, the starter circuit remains
disabled until the system is disarmed.
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[FV19205(ALL)05/95]
The anti-theft system is designed to work with the factory
installed remote entry system. It may not work with other
remote entry systems.
[FV19210( X)06/94]
Automatic Ride Control System
(If equipped)
[FV19213( X)03/95]
The automatic ride control system is designed to improve ride,
handling, and general vehicle performance for both on and
off-road conditions by adjusting vehicle ride height and shock
dampening (firm or soft).
[FV19216( X)08/94]
The system automatically controls the vehicle ride height over a
range of approximately two inches based on vehicle speed and
selection of two or four wheel drive modes. Also, the system
keeps the vehicle at a constant level if a load is added to or
removed from the vehicle.
[FV19218( X)03/95]
The automatic ride control system places the vehicle at its
lowest height when two wheel drive is selected. Shock
dampening is automatically set based on driver and road inputs
to optimize ride.
[FV19220( X)03/95]
The automatic ride control system raises the vehicle
approximately one inch when Auto 4WD is selected. However,
if vehicle speed exceeds 58 mph (93 km/h), the system will
lower the vehicle to its two wheel drive height to maximize ride
comfort. The vehicle will raise again if vehicle speed is less than
30 mph (48 km/h) for one minute. Like the two wheel drive
mode, shock dampening is automatically set based on driver
and road inputs.
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[FV19224( X)03/95]
In 4WD Low, the automatic ride control system raises the
vehicle approximately two inches above its lowest height. Shock
dampening is locked in firm mode. The height change improves
body clearance. The combination of firm dampening and the
height change also provides maximum suspension feedback for
improved off-road safety and performance.
[FV19226( X)03/95]
The vehicle will drop to its lowest position when the ignition is
turned OFF to provide ease of entry and exit of the vehicle.
[FV19229( X)03/95]
As a safety consideration, whenever a door is opened, including
the liftgate and liftgate glass, the system memorizes and
maintains the height at the moment the door was opened. The
system will maintain this height until either the doors are all
closed or vehicle speed exceeds 10 mph (16 km/h).
[FV19234( X)03/95]
An on-board air compressor and solenoids are used to raise and
lower the vehicle. It is normal to occasionally hear a buzz or
clicking from the vehicle even when the ignition is turned off.
The system stays energized for forty minutes after ignition is
turned off to compensate for any load changes made after the
vehicle is parked.
[FV19237( X)05/95]
The automatic ride control system operation can be monitored
through the message center. Refer toMessage Centerin the
Warning Lights and Gaugeschapter for more details.
[FV19240( X)08/94]
Service Switch
[FV19243( X)08/94]
The automatic ride control service switch is mounted in the jack
storage area. The switch should be turned off to disable the
automatic ride control system during jacking, hoisting, towing,
or transport of the vehicle to avoid unexpected vehicle
movement.
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[FV20801( X)05/95]
Flip quarter window (2 door model only)
[FV20900( X)03/91]
To open, press outward on the window latches, then depress
the levers on each side of the latch and pull inward. Move the
latch out and into the open position. To close, depress the levers
on each side of the latch. Lift the latch and pull inward, then
press latch outward to lock the levers.
[FV21000( X)03/90]
10-1/2 pica
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Flip quarter window
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[FV22901(ALL)03/91]
Using the Power Windows (If equipped)
[FV23001(ALL)08/94]
Each door has a power control that opens and closes the
window on that door. The driver's door has a master control
switch that operates all door windows. You must place the
ignition switch in the ON or ACC position to use your power
window controls.
[FV23101( X)02/92]
One touch down driver's power window operation
[FV23201( X)01/95]
The one touch down power window feature allows you to
completely open the driver's window without holding down the
window switch. To open the window completely, press the
window switch to the down position for less than 1/2 second,
then release it. If the switch is pressed while the window is
going down, the window will stop at that position.
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[FV24101(ALL)01/95]
Seats
[FV24250( X)10/94]
Four-Way Head Restraints (If equipped)
[FV24325(ALL)06/94]
Adjust the head restraints so that the cushion contacts the back
of your head when you move your head rearward.
[FV24350( X)10/94]
The head restraint may be adjusted in four directions. To raise
or lower the head restraint, push in the lock release button. The
button is located on the outboard side of the post of the head
restraint for the driver's side and the inboard side for the
passenger side. To adjust the head restraint forward or
rearward, simply push or pull head restraint to desired position.
[FV24650( X)04/94]
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Adjusting the head restraint (limited)
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[FV24801(ALL)05/90]
Adjusting the Front Seat Manually
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[FV25920(ALL)06/95]
To move the front seat forward or rearward:
[FV25930(ALL)08/94]1.
Find the adjustment bar at lower front of the front seat.
[FV25940(ALL)10/94]2.
Lift bar upward to unlatch the seat.
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[FV25950(ALL)08/95]3.
Move the seat to the desired position.
[FV25960(ALL)10/94]4.
Release the bar to latch the seat in its new position. Make
sure the seat latches securely in place.
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[FV29000( X)10/89]
To fold down the rear split seat:
[FV29101( X)10/94]1.
Push the lower release handle (located on side of seat)
downward to unlatch the seat back latch.
[FV29201( X)10/94]2.
Rotate the seat downward into the latched load floor
position.
[FV29251( X)09/95]
NOTE: When you hear a ªclickº type sound, this ensures the
seatback will be in the latched load floor position.
[FV29301( X)10/94]
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Folding rear seat (four door model)
[FV29401( X)08/94]
To return the seat to the upright, locked seating position:
[FV29501( X)10/94]1.
Push downward on the upper outboard corner of the
seatback and hold.
[FV29601( X)10/94]2.
Lift the lower release handle upward to unlatch the seat
back latch.
[FV29701( X)10/94]3.
Rotate seat upward until seat back latches in the upright
position.
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[FV46005(ALL)08/94]
Tilt Slide Seat (If equipped)
[FV46015( X)03/93]
2 door models only
[FV46020(ALL)08/94]
With the front seatback tilted forward, the tilt slide seat can be
moved to provide additional entry space to access the rear seat
compartment of the vehicle.
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[FV46025(ALL)05/94]
To operate the tilt slide seat:
[FV46030(ALL)08/94]1.
Lift the seatback release lever on the outboard side of the
seat cushion to unlock the slide mechanism and seatback.
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[FV46035(ALL)03/93]2.
Push the seat assembly forward to provide entry space to the
rear seat compartment of the vehicle.
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[FV46037(ALL)08/94]
RWARNING
Do not place objects behind or under the front seat
which can prevent the seat from returning to the locked
position.
[FV46040(ALL)08/94]3.
With the seatback still forward, using the seat cushion push
the seat rearward to the desired position and return the
seatback to its upright position. This will lock the seat track.
[FV46043(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Whenever the seatback is returned to the upright
position, the seat will lock in that seat position.
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[FV46052(ALL)10/94]
NOTE: The seat can no longer be moved rearward when in
its latched position.
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