1997 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

Temperature selection
For maximum continuous cooling,
press the blue portion of the
TEMP control until 16ÉC (60ÉF) is
displayed.
For maximum continuous heating,
press the red portion of the TEMP
control until 32ÉC (90ÉF) is
displayed.
The display window will indicate
the temperature and operating
mode that you have selected.
The TEMP control will increase or
decrease the set temperature in
one degree increments between
36ÉC (65 ÉF) and 47ÉC (85ÉF). To
scroll quickly through the
temperatures, until either
maximum continuous cooling or
maximum continuous heating is
reached, press and hold the TEMP
control.
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REAR
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FLR¡F ¡C
MAX A/C VENTFAN OFF
AUTO
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Fan speed
Once AUTO is selected, fan speed
is adjusted automatically for
selected temperature conditions.
Override automatic fan speed at
any time by turning the FAN
control up for HI and down for LO
fan speeds. To return to automatic
fan control, press AUTO.
Manual override
If an override control is pressed,
your EATC selection determines
airflow location only. Fan speed
will remain automatic unless the
FAN control is adjusted.
The override controls are located
on the bottom portion of the
EATC.
²MAX A/C ÐUses recirculated
air to cool the vehicle. The A/C
compressor is optional.
²VENT ÐBrings in outside air
through the instrument panel
vents. The A/C compressor is
not optional.
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AUTO
FLOOROFFHI
LO AUTOMATICFLR-DEFDEF
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²OFF ÐOutside air is shut out
and the fan will not operate.
²PNL & FLR ÐDirects air
through the instrument panel
registers and front floor vent
and rear air ducts (if equipped).
²FLOOR ÐDirects airflow
through the front floor vent and
rear air ducts (if equipped).
²FLR & DEF ÐDirects outside
air through the floor vents and
defroster.
²DEFROST ÐDirects outside
air through the defroster. Use
this mode to demist and defog
the windshield. In humid
weather, select DEF before
starting your engine to help to
prevent windshield fogging.
To toggle between Fahrenheit and
Celsius:
²Press the MAX A/C and
OFF control at the same
time.
²If the battery is disconnected,
the display will revert to
Fahrenheit.
Servicing the EATC
If the EATC is not operating
properly, consult your dealer or
qualified service technician.
AUDIO SYSTEM
Refer to theAudio Guidefor
instructions on how to operate the
audio system.
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Rear window defroster
Press the defroster control to clear
the rear window of thin ice and
fog.
The ignition must be in the ON
position to operate the rear
window defroster.
The defroster turns off
automatically after 10 minutes or
when the ignition is turned to the
OFF position. To manually turn off
the defroster before ten minutes
have passed, push the control
again.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHER (IF EQUIPPED)
Washer
Press for rear washer fluid
operation.
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RSM
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A/C
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Wipers
For rear wiper operation, rotate
the rear window wiper and washer
control to the desired interval
position.
Automatic ride control
(if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic ride control system. This
system is designed to level your
vehicle when towing or carrying a
heavy load.
To prevent sudden vehicle
movement, turn off the air
suspension switch prior to jacking,
towing or hoisting the vehicle.
4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
This control operates the Control
Trac 4WD. Refer toControl trac
systemin theDrivingchapter for
more information.
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1800P RND21UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
RPM x 100012345
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C
FERSM
SET
ACC
COAST OFF ONOFF
SRSHI LOOFF*A/C*MAX
A/C
REW
1FF
2SIDE 1-2
3
FM 1STVOL – PUSH ON
AM
FMBASS TREBBAL FADE
AUTO
SET CLKSEEKTUNE
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PUSH
OFFHIR. WIPE
PUSH
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FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
For information on the fuel pump
shut-off switch, refer toFuel
pump shut-off switchin the
Roadside emergencieschapter.
POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
1. ACCESSORY allows the
electrical accessories such as the
radio and wipers/washer to operate
while the engine is not running.
2. LOCK locks the steering wheel
and gearshift lever and allows key
removal.
3. OFF shuts off the ignition and
accessories and allows the
gearshift and steering wheel to
move.
4. ON tests the warning lights. The
key must remain here when the
engine is running.
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5. START cranks the engine. The
key must return to ON when
running.
SPEED CONTROL
(IF EQUIPPED)
To turn speed control on
Press ON.
Vehicle speed cannot be controlled
until the vehicle is travelling at or
above 48 km/h (30 mph).
Do not use the speed
control in heavy traffic or
on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
Do not shift the
transmission into N
(Neutral) with the speed control
on.
To turn speed control off
Press OFF or turn off the vehicle
ignition.
OFF ON
OFF ON
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Once speed control is switched off,
the previously programmed set
speed will be erased.
To set a speed
Press SET ACC. For speed control
to operate, the speed control must
be ON and the vehicle speed must
be greater than 48 km/h (30 mph).
If you drive up or down a steep
hill, your vehicle speed may vary
momentarily slower or faster than
the set speed. This is normal.
Speed control cannot reduce the
vehicle speed if it increases above
the set speed on a downhill. If
your vehicle speed is faster than
the set speed while driving on a
downhill in Overdrive, you may
want to shift to the next lower
gear to reduce your vehicle speed.
If your vehicle slows down more
than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your
set speed on an uphill, your cruise
control will disengage. This is
normal. Pressing RSM will
re-engage it.
Do not use the speed
control in heavy traffic or
on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
RSM
SET
ACC
COAST
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