1997 FORD EXPLORER headlamp

²keep the lamps on for up to
three minutes after the key is
turned to OFF
Setting autolamp
1. Make sure that the headlamp
control is in the Off position.
Leaving the headlamp control on
will override the autolamp.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON
position or start the vehicle.
3. Slide the delay control all the
way to the left.
4. Press the ON/OFF control. The
lamp indicator will glow.
5. The autolamp automatically
turns the lamps on and off. The
indicator light will illuminate when
the headlamps turn on.
OFF
AUTO
MIRROR ON
DIMON AUTOLAMP
AUTO
MIRROR ON
DIMON AUTOLAMP
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Identifying an armed anti-theft
system
When the system is armed, the
warning light will illuminate for 30
seconds. After 30 seconds, the
light will flash.
If the system is armed with the
doors open, the warning light will
stay illuminated until all the doors
are closed and then illuminate for
30 seconds and begin flashing.
When an unauthorized entry
occurs, the activated system will:
²flash the headlamps, parklamps
and the warning light in the
instrument cluster.
²sound the horn.
²prohibit the vehicle from
starting.
The flashing headlamps and
honking horn will automatically
shut off after about three minutes
and will remain off unless another
unauthorized entry is attempted.
However, the vehicle will not start
until the system is disarmed.
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standard requirements regulating
the impulse electrical field strength
of radio noise.
When starting a fuel-injected
engine, avoid pressing the
accelerator before or during
starting. Only use the accelerator
when you have difficulty starting
the engine. For more information
on starting the vehicle, refer to
Starting the vehiclein this
chapter.
Before starting the vehicle:
1. Make sure all vehicle occupants
have buckled their safety belts. For
more information on safety belts
and their proper usage, refer to
theSeating and safety restraints
chapter.
2. Make sure the headlamps and
vehicle accessories are off.
OFF
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Number Fuse Amperage
RatingCircuits Protected
1 7.5 amp Power mirror, power
antenna
2 7.5 amp High-mount brakelamp
3 15 amp Parking lamp,
instrument cluster
gauges
4 10 amp Left headlamp, lamp
out warning
5 10 amp OBD system
6 7.5 amp Air bag system, blower
relay, EATC
7 7.5 amp Illumination switches
8 10 amp Right headlamp, fog
lamp system, DRL,
lamp out warning
9 10 amp EATC system, seat
memory, message
center, cellular phone,
autolamps
10 7.5 amp EATC system, rear
blower, speed control,
GEM system, brake
interlock, overhead
console, automatic
ride control, lamp out
warning
11 7.5 amp Warning lamps,
autolamp
12 10 amp Front washer, rear
washer & wiper
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Maxi fuses
Fuse Amperage Circuits protected
1 30 Rear window defrost
2 30 PCM power relay
3 20 Fuel system, anti-theft
system
4 20 Headlamps
5 30 ABS system
6 30 ABS system
7 20 Trailer park LP and
trailer stop LP
8 30 Battery saver relay
and headlamp relay
9 50 Blower motor
10 30 Power locks, power
windows and power
seats
11 20 PCM memory and
horn
12 50 Air ride control relay
13 60 Instrument panel fuse
panel
14 60 Ignition
Mini fuses
1 30 JBL system
2 15 Rear wiper system
3 30 Power point
4 20 4WD system
5 15 Air suspension system
6 15 Alternator system
7 10 Air bag system
8 15 DRL/Fog
lamps/Off-road lamps
9 - Not used
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REPLACING VEHICLE BULBS
Replacing the exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the
following exterior lamps
frequently:
²headlamps
²foglamps (if equipped)
²high-mount brakelamp
²license plate lamp
²tail lamps
²back-up lamps
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless
they will be replaced immediately
with new ones. If a bulb is
removed for an extended period of
time, contaminants may enter the
lamp-housings and affect lamp
performance.
Handle a halogen
headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach.
Grasp the bulb only by its plastic
base and do not touch the glass.
The oil from your hand could
cause the bulb to break the next
time the headlamps are
operated.
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Replacing the headlamps
1. With the flat side of the bulb's
base facing upward, insert the
glass end of the bulb into the
socket. Turn the bulb left or right
to line up the grooves in the
plastic base with the tabs in the
socket. Push the bulb into the
socket until the plastic base
contacts the rear of the socket.
2. Slip the retaining ring over the
plastic base until it hits the rear of
the socket. Lock the ring by
rotating it clockwise until you feel
it stop.
3. Press the electrical connector
into the rear of the plastic base
until it snaps, locking it into
position.
4. Turn the headlamps on and
ensure they work properly.
Foglamps (if equipped)
1. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the back of the
foglamp by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Remove the bulb by lifting the
retaining clip and pulling the bulb
from the assembly.
3. Replace the bulb and insert the
bulb assembly back into the
foglamp.
LIFT
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Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of the
following interior bulbs frequently:
²interior overhead lamp
²map lamp
²courtesy and cargo lamps
Map lamps
To change the map lamp bulbs:
1. Use a small screwdriver to pry
off the lens.
2. To remove the bulbs, rotate
each bulb holder counterclockwise.
The bulb and bulb holder will drop
out.
3. Pull the bulb from the bulb
holder and replace it.
4. To replace the bulb, push it
back into the assembly and rotate
it clockwise.
5. Replace the lens by pressing it
back in.
Bulb specifications
Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Exterior bulbs
Front park/turn lamps 4 3156NAK
Headlamps 2 9007
Rear license plate
lamps2
3156
Backup lamp 2 3156K
Rear/turn/sidemarker 2 3156K
Rear/stop/tail 2 3157K
Interior illumination
LAMP LAMPMODE
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