1996 FORD EXPLORER seat memory

Features
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[FV17400(ALL)04/95]
The remote entry system may not arm and disarm non-factory
installed anti-theft systems.
[FV17425( X)03/95]
Remote Memory Seat Feature (If equipped)
[FV17452( X)03/95]
Your vehicle allows the remote keyless entry system to control
theMemory Seatsystem (see Memory Seat section of this Owner
Guide). With this feature, each of the first three transmitters
programmed will recall a different seat position.
[FV17453( X)03/95]
The feature is turned on at the factory for your convenience.
[FV17454( X)05/93]
Pressing the transmitter UNLOCK button once will unlock the
driver's door and move the seat to its corresponding memory
seat position, just as if you had pressed the memory seat button
in the vehicle.
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[FV17456( X)01/95]
When your dealer programs new transmitters, the order of
programming controls seat recall as follows:
[FV17458( X)03/95]
n
First transmitter programmed Ð recall seat position #1
[FV17460( X)03/95]
n
Second transmitter programmed Ð recall seat position #2
[FV17462( X)03/95]
n
Third transmitter programmed Ð recall seat position #3
[FV17464( X)03/95]
n
Fourth transmitter programmed Ð NO recall (Memory Seat
allows only three memory positions)
[FV17466( X)05/03]
You may change seat positions at any time. Once programmed,
Transmitter #1 will always move the seat to position #1.
[FV17483( X)03/95]
You can deactivate or reactivate the remote Memory Seat
feature:
[FV17485( X)02/95]1.
Make sure the anti-theft system is not armed or triggered,
ignition is off, and all doors and liftgate window are closed.
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[FV17490( X)02/95]2.
Turn the ignition key from OFF to RUN.
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[FV17495( X)02/95]3.
Press the door power unlock button 3 times.
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[FV17500( X)02/95]4.
Turn the ignition key from RUN to OFF.
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[FV17505( X)02/95]5.
Press the door power unlock button 3 times.
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[FV17510( X)02/95]6.
Turn the ignition key back to RUN within 30 seconds of
step 2.
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[FV17515( X)02/95]7.
The horn should chirp once. If not, wait 30 seconds and
repeat steps 1 through 6.
[FV17520( X)06/04]8.
Press the door power unlock button twice.
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[FV17525( X)02/95]9.
Press the door power lock button.
[FV17530( X)03/95]10.
The horn will chirp twice if the remote Memory Seat feature
was deactivated, three times (two short chirps followed by a
long chirp) if the remote Memory Seat feature was activated.
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[FV17535( X)02/95]11.
Turn the ignition OFF.
[FV17540( X)03/95]12.
The horn will chirp once to confirm that you activated or
deactivated the remote Memory Seat feature.
[FV17542( X)03/95]
To reactivate the remote Memory Seat system, simply repeat the
instructions for deactivating the system. By reentering the code
that deactivates the remote Memory Seat, the keyless entry
system reinstates the feature.
[FV17545( X)09/95]
NOTE: The Memory Seat function will continue to work from
the door switch even when deactivated at the remote
keyless entry module. Only remote Memory Seat
recall can be deactivated.
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[FV17551(ALL)02/95]
Replacing the batteries
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[FV17601(ALL)02/95]
The remote entry transmitter is powered by two coin type
three-volt lithium 2016 batteries (included) that should last for
several years of normal use. If you notice a significant decrease
in operating range, the batteries should be replaced.
Replacement batteries can be purchased at most pharmacies,
watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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Features
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[FV46600(ALL)05/95]
Using the Power Seats (If equipped)
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[FV46700(ALL)08/94]
If your vehicle has the power seat option, you can adjust it in
several directions. The controls are on the outboard side of the
seat.
[FV46800(ALL)08/94]
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The power controls on the driver's seat
[FV46910( X)03/93]
Three Person Memory Seats Ð Explorer Limited Only
[FV46920( X)03/93]
Your Explorer Limited has a three person memory driver seat
which includes power tracks. The memory switch is located in
the driver door trim panel forward of the power mirror switch.
[FV46925( X)03/93]
It is also equipped with power lumbar support, infinite position
seatback and four way head restraints.
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[FV46926( X)04/94]
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The power controls on the driver's seat
[FV46927( X)03/93]
To adjust the infinite position seatback, pull up on the handle
while leaning against the back of the seat. Release the handle to
lock the seat in its new position. You can tilt the seat back or
bring it forward.
[FV46929( X)08/94]
Lifting the seatback adjustment lever of an unoccupied seat will
allow the seatback to fold forward for access to the rear.
Pushing the seatback backwards with the handle lifted returns
the seat upright.
[FV46930( X)01/93]
To use the memory switch:
[FV46940( X)03/94]1.
After the seat is in the desired position, depress the ªSETº
button, then press the ª1º button within 5 seconds or until
the light goes off.
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Features
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[FV46950( X)03/94]2.
For an alternative memory position, place seat in the second
desired position, depress the ªSETº button, then press the
ª2º button within 5 seconds or until the light goes off.
[FV46960( X)03/94]3.
For the third memory position, move the seat to the desired
position, depress the ªSETº button, then press the ª1º and
ª2º buttons at the same time within 5 seconds or until the
light goes off.
[FV46970( X)03/94]
To use your memory switch either in Park or Neutral after the
settings are complete, press either the ª1º, ª2º, or ª1 and 2
simultaneouslyº and the seat will move to that position.
[FV47000(ALL)08/94]
Using the Power Lumbar Support and Side Bolsters
(If equipped)
[FV47200(ALL)08/94]
Inflating the lumbar support and side bolsters
[FV47800(ALL)12/91]
If your vehicle is equipped with this option you can
inflate/deflate the lumbar support pad in the seat back and
inflate/deflate the side bolster pads.
[FV47900(ALL)10/94]
To inflate the bolster pads, push the ª+º end of the front rocker
switch. To deflate the bolster pads, push the ªsº end of the
switch.
[FV48000(ALL)10/94]
To inflate the lumbar support pad, push the ª+º end of the rear
rocker switch. To deflate the lumbar support pad, push the ªsº
end of the switch.
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Electronic Sound Systems
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[AS07720( X)09/94]
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Rear Seat Radio Controls
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[AS07725( X)06/95]
How to turn the rear seat radio controls on and off
[AS07727( X)09/94]
Press memory preset buttons“3”and“5”simultaneously on the
face of your radio to turn the rear seat radio controls on. A
headphone symbol (j) will appear in the display when the
rear seat controls are on. Press“3”and“5”simultaneously
again to turn rear seat controls off.
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[AS07730( X)08/95]
How to adjust the volume
[AS07735( X)09/94]
Press the right (
a) side of the“VOLUME”rocker switch to
increase volume, and push the left (
b) side to decrease the
volume of the rear speakers.
[AS07740( X)09/95]
NOTE: Rear seat volume control can be set no higher than
current radio setting unless speakers are turned off.
See note underHow to turn speakers on and off.
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[AS07745( X)06/95]
Setting the AM or FM frequency band
[AS07750( X)09/94]
Push the“AM/FM”button to change the frequency band.
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[AS07755( X)06/95]
Using the“MEMORY”button
[AS07760( X)04/95]
Push the“MEMORY”button to access the station you have set
into memory button 1 on the face of the radio. Successively
pushing this button will access, numerically, all stations set into
the Station Memory Preset buttons (1 through 6).
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[AS07765( X)06/95]
How to turn the speakers on and off
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[AS07770( X)06/95]
When the rear seat controls are on, push the“SPKRS ON-OFF”
button to turn all speakers off. Push again to turn all speakers
on.
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[AS07775( X)06/95]
Using the“SEEK”function
[AS07785( X)06/95]
Press the right (
a) side of the“SEEK”rocker switch to seek to
the next highest radio station. Press the left (
b) side to seek to
the next lower radio station.
[AS07790( X)09/95]
NOTE: When using the rear seat controls, the“SEEK”
function on the rear seat controls will also function
with cassettes or CD, seeking the next (“SEEK
a”)or
previous (“
bSEEK”) selection.
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[AS07793( X)06/95]
Using headphones with the rear seat controls
[AS07796( X)10/94]
Two 3.5mm headphone jacks have been provided on the rear
seat controls. Plug headphones (not provided) into the provided
jack(s) to operate headphones.
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[AS07800( X)08/95]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes
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[AS07900( X)08/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player performing the way it
was meant to, read and follow these simple precautions:
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[AS08000( X)08/95]


Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge to clean the tape
player head after 10-12 hours of play will help maintain the
best playback sound and proper tape operation.
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[AS08100( X)08/95]


Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less should be
used. Tapes longer than 90 minutes are thinner and subject
to breakage or may jam the tape player mechanism.
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