1996 FORD EXPLORER roof

Introductory Information
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[IN08200(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts
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[IN08300(ALL)04/95]
Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a mild detergent. Do
not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, fuel or strong detergents.
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[IN08400(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning Plastic Parts
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[IN08500(ALL)04/95]
Some of your vehicle's exterior trim parts are plastic. Clean with
a tar and road oil remover if necessary. Use a vinyl cleaner for
routine cleaning.
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[IN08600(ALL)04/95]
Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or
petroleum-based cleaners.
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[IN08700(ALL)04/95]
If you have your vehicle rustproofed, remove oversprayed
rustproofing with a tar and road oil remover. If rustproofing is
not removed from plastic and rubber parts, it can cause
deterioration.
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[IN08725(ALL)04/95]
Because your vehicle's side mouldings are painted in lacquer, do
not use thinners or solvents to clean them.
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Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP18400( X)03/95]
Cargo and Map Lamps
[IP19100( X)08/94]
The cargo lamp is located on the roof headliner near the liftgate.
The lamp will come on whenever the driver's door or
passenger's door is open or when the headlamp switch
thumbwheel is rotated fully upward.
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[IP19187(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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[IP19188(ALL)04/95]
Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are plastic and
should be cleaned with a mild detergent diluted in water. Rinse
them with clear water.
[IP19700(ALL)04/95]
Dome/Map Lamps (If equipped)
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[IP19800( X)08/95]
The map lamps are located inside the dome lamp assembly, on
each side of the dome lamp. Each lamp has its own switch.
[IP19815( X)03/93]
If you have the Explorer Limited, the map lamps are located in
the overhead console. Each lamp has its own switch.
[IP19850( X)05/95]
7-1/2 pica art:0090188-A
Map lamps
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Features
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[FV02001( X)01/91]
Setting the Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors
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[FV02101( X)03/95]
In addition to standard or power locks, your vehicle has
childproof locks for the rear doors. If you set these locks, the
rear doors cannot be opened from the inside of the vehicle. The
doors can still be opened from the outside when the lock knobs
are raised.
[FV02300( X)08/94]
17-1/2 pica
art:0020545-C
The child lock lever
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[FV02401( X)03/95]
To set the childproof lock on each rear door, open the rear
door.
[FV02601( X)01/95]
Find the lever near the white label with the word LOCKED in
green letters. Move the lever up.
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[FV02801( X)03/95]
To release the childproof lock, open the rear door from the
outside.
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[FV03001( X)06/95]
Move the lever down.
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[FV18101(ALL)02/95]
Replacing lost transmitters
[FV18200(ALL)07/95]
In the event a transmitter is lost, you should take your vehicle's
transmitters to your dealer to have the remote entry system
deprogrammed for the lost transmitter. This is necessary to
prevent further unauthorized use of the lost transmitter.
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[FV18301(ALL)02/95]
You can also purchase additional transmitters (up to 4
transmitters can be used) from your dealer. You will need to
take all your transmitters to the dealer so they can program
them to the remote entry system all at the same time.
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[FV18601(ALL)04/95]
Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
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[FV18701(ALL)06/95]
This system will provide illumination of the vehicle's interior
courtesy lamps when either outside front door handle is pulled
or when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door or
sound the personal alarm. The system will automatically turn
off after approximately 25 seconds or when the ignition is
turned to the RUN or ACC position.
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[FV18801(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The inside lights will not turn off if you have turned
them on with the dimmer thumbwheel or if any door
is open.
[FV18810( X)10/94]
Delayed Accessory
[FV18815( X)08/94]
This feature provides power to operate the power windows and
power moon roof for 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
turned from the RUN to the OFF position.
[FV18820( X)06/94]
If either front door is opened during the 10 minute period the
delayed accessory feature will be disabled.
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[FV18900(ALL)08/94]
Battery Saver
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[FV19000(ALL)03/95]
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will turn off battery
voltage to all of these lights after 40 minutes: glove box, engine
compartment, overhead console, mirror, courtesy and
interior (including cargo) lamps.
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[FV56200( X)10/94]
Rear Storage Compartment with Net
(If equipped)
[FV56300( X)12/91]
Your vehicle may have a small storage compartment which is
located on the inside rear passenger quarter panel. This
compartment has a net which will secure small objects.
[FV56400( X)10/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0020564-B
Rear storage compartment with net
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[FV56550( X)02/95]
Moon Roof (If equipped)
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[FV56650( X)03/95]
You can move the moon roof back to open the glass panel, or
you can tilt it up to ventilate the vehicle.
[FV56750( X)06/94]
The roof console switch is used to open and close the moon
roof. Press and hold the switch until the desired position is
reached. At the fully closed position the motor automatically
turns off.
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[FV56850( X)01/95]
To open the moon roof, press and hold the rear portion of the
switch.
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[FV56950( X)01/95]
To close the moon roof, press and hold the front portion of the
switch.
[FV57050( X)06/94]
To tilt the moon roof into vent position when glass is closed,
press and hold the front portion of the switch.
[FV57150( X)06/94]
To close from the vent position, press and hold the rear portion
of the switch.
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Features
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[FV57350( X)01/95]
The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can manually open
or close to block the sun when the glass panel is shut.
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[FV57450( X)06/94]
To close the sliding shade, pull the shade toward the front of
the vehicle. The shade automatically opens when the moon roof
is opened.
[FV57550( X)06/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0021251-A
Moon roof switch
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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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Index
Manual transmission (continued)
shifting gears.................... 251
shift speeds..................... 253
Master cylinder, brakes................. 377
Message center
low washer fluid.................. 104
system check button................. 100
Methanol in fuel.................... 344
Mileage, calculating fuel economy...........99,346
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror......... 188
dual electric remote control............. 191
rearview...................... 188
side view mirrors.................. 188
side view mirrors (power).............. 191
vanity mirror.................... 190
vanity mirror, illuminated.............. 190
Moon roof...................... 192
Motorcraft parts.................... 405
N
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration..... 323
New vehicle break-in.................. 5
O
Octane rating..................... 342
Odometer
description...................... 94
trip odometer..................... 94
Off road driving, 4-wheel drive............. 259
Oil filter.....................351, 405
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 348
Oil viscosity...................... 348
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 401
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