1997 FORD EXPLORER fuel

the brake pedal is depressed. If
you cannot move the gearshift
lever from P (Park) with the brake
pedal depressed:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition key to Lock,
then remove the key.
3. Insert the key and turn the
ignition off.
4. Apply the brake pedal and shift
into N (Neutral).
5. Start the vehicle.
If it is necessary to use this
procedure to move the gearshift
lever , it is possible that a fuse
may have blown and the vehicle's
brakelamps may not be working.
Refer toFuses and relaysin the
Roadside emergencieschapter.
Driving (4R70W
transmission-5.0L engines only)
DOverdriveThe normal driving
position for the best fuel economy.
Transmission operates in gears one
through four.
Dcan be deactivated by pressing
the switch selector lever. The
O/D
OFFlight will illuminate.
D DriveNot shown on the display.
Activate by pressing the
transmission control switch.
O/D
OFFwill illuminate in the
instrument cluster. Transmission
operates in gears one through
three. D (Drive) provides more
engine braking than
D(Overdrive) and is useful when
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towing a trailer or heavy loads
through heavy terrain.
To return to
D(Overdrive)
mode, press the transmission
control switch.
O/D
OFFwill remain off.
When starting your vehicle, the
transmission will automatically
return to normal
D(Overdrive)
mode.
2 SecondUse the 2 (Second)
position to start-up on slippery
roads or to provide additional
braking on downgrades.
Transmission operates in gears one
and two.
1 LowUse the 1 (Low) position to
provide maximum engine braking
on steep downgrades. Upshifts may
be made by shifting to the 2
(Second) position or to
D(Overdrive). Selecting the 1
(Low) position at higher speeds
causes the transmission to
downshift through the gears and
will shift to 1 (Low) after the
vehicle decelerates to the proper
speed.
Driving (5R55E
transmission-4.0L engines only)
DOverdriveThe normal driving
position for the best fuel economy.
Transmission operates in gears one
through five.
Dcan be deactivated by pressing
the transmission control switch on
the selector lever. The
O/D
OFFwill
illuminate.
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Driving a manual transmission
(if equipped)
Using the clutch
Vehicles equipped with a manual
transmission have a starter
interlock that prevents cranking
the engine unless the clutch pedal
is fully depressed.
When starting a vehicle with a
manual transmission:
1. Put the gearshift lever in N
(Neutral).
2. Hold down the brake pedal.
3. Depress the clutch pedal.
4. Crank the engine and let it idle
for a few seconds.
²Put the gearshift in 1 (First) or
R (Reverse).
5. Release the clutch slowly while
pressing gradually down on the
accelerator pedal.
²Do not drive with your foot
resting on the clutch pedal. Do
not use the clutch to hold your
vehicle at a standstill while
waiting on a hill. These actions
may reduce clutch life.
Recommended shift speeds
Upshifts when accelerating (for best fuel economy)
Shift from:Transfer case position
4AUTO or 4H 4L
1-214 km/h (10
mph)5 km/h (4 mph)
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Upshifts when accelerating (for best fuel economy)
2-332 km/h (22
mph)11 km/h (9
mph)
3-450 km/h (33
mph)19 km/h (13
mph)
4 - 5 (Overdrive) 71 km/h (41
mph)27 km/h (17
mph)
Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy)
Shift from:Transfer case position
4AUTO or 4H 4L
1-216 km/h (10
mph)6 km/h (4 mph)
2-326 km/h (19
mph)10 km/h (8
mph)
3-443 km/h (28
mph)16 km/h (12
mph)
4 - 5 (Overdrive)68 km/h (40
mph)26 km/h (16
mph)
Maximum downshift speeds
Shift from:Transfer case position
4AUTO or 4H 4L
5 (Overdrive) - 488 km/h (55
mph)34 km/h (22
mph)
4-372 km/h (45
mph)34 km/h (18
mph)
3-256 km/h (35
mph)21 km/h (14
mph)
2-132 km/h (20
mph)11 km/h (8
mph)
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USING THE LUGGAGE RACK
(IF EQUIPPED)
Maximum load is 100 lbs, evenly
distributed. If it is not possible to
distribute the load, position it as
far rearward as possible.
Adjustable tie down loops must be
used to secure the load.
To adjust cross-bar position:
1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both
ends of the cross-bar (both
cross-bars are adjustable).
2. Slide cross-bar to the desired
location.
3. Tighten thumbwheel at both
ends of the cross-bar.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Fuel economy can be improved by
avoiding:
²lack of regular, scheduled
maintenance
²excessive speed
²rapid acceleration
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HAZARD LIGHTS CONTROL
Use only in an emergency to warn
traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. Depress
to activate all indicators
simultaneously. Depress again to
switch off. The warning lights can
be operated when the ignition is
off.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
If the engine cranks but does not
start after a collision, the fuel
pump shut±off switch may have
been activated. The shut±off
switch is a device intended to stop
the electric fuel pump when your
vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
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1. Turn the ignition switch to the
Off position.
2. Check fuel system for leaks.
3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset
the fuel pump shut-off switch by
pushing in the button on the
switch.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the
On position. Pause for a few
seconds and return the key to the
Off position.
5. Make a further check for leaks
in the fuel system.
FUSES AND RELAYS
If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse
may have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken wire. Check
the appropriate fuses before
replacing any electrical
components.
Use the fuse puller tool provided
on the passenger compartment
fuse panel cover to replace the
fuses.
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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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