1996 FORD EXPLORER brake light

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[ST02801(ALL)03/95]
OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories
without locking the steering wheel or the automatic
transmission gearshift lever.
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[ST02901(ALL)05/95]
ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the
brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you
start the engine. The key returns to the ON position once the
engine is started and remains in this position while the engine
runs.
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[ST02951(ALL)03/95]
START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts
so that you do not damage the starter. The key should return to
ON when you release it. The START position also allows you to
test the brake warning light.
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[ST03025(ALL)08/95]
Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime
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[ST03050(ALL)08/95]
The buzzer or chime will sound if you open the driver's door
while the key is in the ignition. Never leave your vehicle
unattended with the key in the ignition.
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[ST03076(ALL)02/95]
Removing the Key From the Ignition
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[ST03100(ALL)08/95]
Procedures for removing your key from the ignition will vary,
depending on the type of gearshift your vehicle has. Gearshift
levers may be mounted on the steering column or on the floor
or console.
[ST03117(ALL)05/91]
If you have a manual transmission, you have a key release lever
which allows you to remove your key from the ignition. The
key release lever is on the upper right of the steering column,
just above the key lock cylinder.
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[ST03300(ALL)08/95]
If your vehicle's gearshift lever is mounted on the
column:
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[ST03400(ALL)06/95]1.
Put the gearshift in P (Park).
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[ST03500(ALL)03/91]2.
Set the parking brake fully before removing your foot from
the service brake. (This will avoid ªbindingº or ªloadingº the
park gear if you park on a grade.)
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG03000(ALL)06/94]
The Mechanical Cluster
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[LG03100(ALL)06/93]
The following warning lights and gauges are on the mechanical
cluster. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you to
possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the lights listed
are optional. The following sections detail what each of these
indicators means.
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[LG03200(ALL)06/95]
Brake System Warning Light
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[LG03300(ALL)03/95]
The warning light for the brakes can show two things Ð that
the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brake fluid
level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is
low, the brake system should be checked by your dealer or a
qualified service technician.
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[LG03400(ALL)05/94]
This light comes on when you turn the ignition key to START
to verify that the indicator bulb is working. If the light stays on
or comes on after you have released the parking brake fully,
have the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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[LG03500(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be
working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.
[LG03600(ALL)04/94]
6 pica art:0021145-A
Brake warning light symbols
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[LG03800(ALL)02/95]
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]
6 pica art:0021146-A
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]
n
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]
n
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]
n
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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[LG05835(ALL)10/94]
Overdrive Off Indicator (If equipped)
[LG05850(ALL)05/95]
This light tells you that the Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
on the gearshift lever has been pushed. When the light is on,
the transmission does not shift into overdrive. Depressing the
button on the shifter once more returns the vehicle to overdrive
mode. The transmission will be in the overdrive mode when the
vehicle is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when
the vehicle was last shut off.
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[LG05855(ALL)05/95]
NOTE: If the light does not come on when the TCS is
depressed or if the light flashes when you are driving,
have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. If
this condition persists, damage could occur to the
transmission.
[LG05865(ALL)10/94]
6 pica art:0021226-B
Overdrive off light (if equipped)
[LG05870( X)03/95]
Speed Control Light (If equipped)
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[LG05875( X)07/95]
This light comes on when you turn on the speed control system
and set the speed. The light will be on whenever the speed
control is set, even if you override the set speed by pressing the
accelerator pedal or by pressing the coast button. The light will
go off when the brakes are used or the speed control system is
turned off.
[LG05885( X)07/95]
This light does not indicate any problems with the speed control
system, but is only a convenience to tell you when the speed
control system is active and ready to maintain a set speed.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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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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[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]
n
The headlamp system is in the OFF position, and
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[IP17850(ALL)01/95]
n
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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Steering Column Controls
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[SC05516(ALL)03/95]
Hazard Flasher
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[SC05520(ALL)04/95]
The hazard flasher is used to alert other drivers to hazardous
situations.
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[SC05527(ALL)10/94]
The flashers will flash and the high-mount brakelamp will stay
on steadily (not flash) with the brake pedal depressed.
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[SC05530(ALL)08/95]
The flashers work whether your vehicle is running or not. The
flashers work for up to two hours when the battery is fully
charged and in good condition without draining the battery
excessively. If the flashers run for longer than two hours or if
the battery is not fully charged, the battery power can be
drained.
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[SC05540(ALL)09/93]
To use the hazard flasher:
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[SC05550(ALL)10/92]1.
Push in the flasher button; it will pop out and the lamps will
begin to flash.
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[SC05560(ALL)10/92]2.
To stop the flashers, push in the flasher button again.
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[SC05562(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: The flasher button will be sticking up slightly higher
when on than when off.
[SC05590(ALL)10/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0020079-D
Hazard flasher
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Steering Column Controls
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[SC08700(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads
that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
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[SC08801(ALL)05/95]
In mountainous areas, at higher elevations, or when pulling a
trailer, the speed control may not be able to maintain the preset
speed with the transmission in
j(Overdrive).
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[SC08850(ALL)06/92]
If your vehicle comes with a 5-speed manual transmission, you
may prefer to drive in 4 (Fourth) gear, in mountainous areas or
at high altitudes, to improve speed control performance.
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[SC09275(ALL)12/91]
In order to downshift (with a manual transmission) with the
speed control operating, you must press either the brake or
clutch pedal long enough to disengage the speed control. Wait a
second before depressing the clutch again and making the shift
so that the speed control can fully return to the idle position.
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[SC09325(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not shift the transmission into N (Neutral) with the
speed control on.
[SC09350(ALL)03/95]
To maintain a preset speed under the above conditions, with
electronically controlled transmissions Ð press the Transmission
Control Switch (TCS). The indicator light will turn on and
illuminate the words ªO/D OFF.º This will cancel ªOverdrive.º
You can press the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) on or off
at any speed. For the best fuel economy during normal driving
conditions, press the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) to turn
off the light. This allows overdrive operation.
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