1997 FORD EXPLORER lights

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Speed control (if equipped)
Illuminates when either the SET
ACC or RSM switches are pressed
and remains illuminated until the
speed control is either disengaged
or turned off.
O/D off indicator
O/D
OFFilluminates when the
Transmission Control Button on
the end of the gearshift lever is
pressed and the
D(Overdrive)
mode is turned off.
O/D
OFFindicates the status of the
transmission and may flash steadily
if a malfunction is detected. If the
flashing persists, have your
transmission serviced by your
dealer or qualified service
technician as soon as possible.
If the condition persists, your
transmission may be damaged.
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Check engine
Illuminates when the engine's
Emission Control System requires
service. It will also illuminate when
the ignition key is in the On
position and the engine is Off.
Anti-theft system (if equipped)
Illuminates when the anti-theft
system is arming and flashes when
the anti-theft system is armed.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on.
Four wheel drive indicator
(if equipped)
Illuminates when four wheel drive
is activated in the high range
mode.
Four wheel drive Ð low
(if equipped)
Illuminates when four wheel drive
is activated in the low range mode.
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ENGINE
THEFT
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4WD
LOW
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2. With the brake lamps, parking
lamps and headlamps off, turn the
ignition switch to ON or ACC.
3. After M/C briefly illuminates
(about two seconds), press the
brake pedal. If ªCHECK
EXTERIOR LAMPSº is displayed,
then a brake lamp is burned out. If
this message is not displayed,
proceed to the next step.
4. Turn the light switch to the
parking lamp positions. If ªCHECK
EXTERIOR LAMPSº is displayed,
then a rear side marker is burned
out. If this message is not
displayed, proceed to the next
step.
5. Turn the light switch to the
headlamp position. If ªCHECK
EXTERIOR LAMPSº is displayed,
then a low beam headlamp is
burned out.
If you use additional lights, such as
trailer lights, or replace bulbs with
equipment that is not equal to the
original Ford equipment, you may
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Instrument panel dimmer
control
To adjust the instrument panel
dimmer control:
²Rotate the control up to
brighten the instrument panel
lighting.
²Rotate the control down to dim
the instrument panel lighting.
Daytime running light (DRL)
system (if equipped)
The DRL system turns on the
highbeam headlamps, with a
reduced light output, when:
²the vehicle is running and the
ignition is in the On position
²the vehicle has a fully released
parking brake
²the headlamp system is in the
position
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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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To return to a set speed
²Press RSM. For RSM to operate,
the vehicle speed must be faster
than 48 km/h (30 mph).
To disengage speed control
²Depress the brake pedal or
²Depress the clutch pedal (if
equipped)
Disengaging the speed control will
not erase the previously
programmed set speed.
Pressing OFF will erase the
previously programmed set speed.
Indicator light
Lights when the speed control is
turned on and remains lit until
either the speed control or the
ignition is turned off.
RSM
SET
ACC
COAST
SPEED
CONT
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AUTOMATIC DIMMING
FEATURE (IF EQUIPPED)
The autolamp/automatic dimming
mirror is equipped with an
automatic dimming feature. This
feature will change from the
normal state to the non-glare
ªactiveº state when bright lights
(glare) reach the mirror. When the
mirror detects bright light from
front or behind, it will adjust
automatically to minimize glare.
To activate the mirror, have the
key in the ON position and push
the ON button once. The lamp
indicator will glow. Press again to
turn off.
To temporarily darken push the
DIM button. The mirror will return
to normal as soon as the button is
released.
The mirror will automatically
return to the normal position
whenever the vehicle is placed in
R (Reverse) (when the mirror is in
the ON position). This helps to
ensure a bright clear view in the
mirror when backing up.
AUTO
MIRROR ON
DIMON AUTOLAMP
AUTO
MIRROR ON
DIMON AUTOLAMP
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Illuminated entry system
(if equipped)
The interior lamps illuminate
when:
²either front door handle is lifted
or
²the remote entry system is used
to unlock the door or sound the
personal alarm
²or the door is unlocked using
the key (if equipped with
two-step unlock.
The system automatically turns off
after 25 seconds or when the
ignition is turned to the START or
ACC position.
The inside lights will not turn off
if:
²they have been turned on with
the dimmer control or
²any door is open.
Arming the anti-theft system
Turn the ignition Off and use one
of the following methods to arm
the system:
²Press the LOCK control on the
remote entry transmitter.
²With the ignition in the OFF
position, open either door and
press the power lock button.
²Press the 7/8 and 9/10 buttons
on the entry keypad to lock all
doors.
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LOCKLOCK
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