1997 FORD EXPLORER service

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
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AJAR
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4WD
LOW
O/D
OFFL
L
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70
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0 0 0
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20
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140
160
180
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SPEED
CONT
O/D
OFF
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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.
CHECK
ENGINE
THEFT
4WD
4WD
LOW
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Door ajar
Illuminates when the ignition
switch is in the ON or START
position and any door or the
liftgate is open.
Check gage
Illuminates when the key is in the
ON position and the engine coolant
temperature gauge, the engine oil
pressure gauge and the fuel level
gauge need to be checked. Refer
toEngine coolant temperature
gauge, Engine oil pressure gauge
orFuel gaugein the
Instrumentationchapter for more
information.
Charging system
Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
Fuel reset
Illuminates when the ignition key
is turned to the ON position and
the fuel pump shut-off switch has
been triggered. For more
information, refer toFuel pump
shut-off switchin theRoadside
emergencieschapter.
DOOR
AJAR
CHECK
GAGE
FUEL
RESET
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Safety belt
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on to remind you to
fasten your safety belts. For more
information, refer toUsing the
safety restraints properlyin the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Brake system warning
Extinguishes when the parking
brake is released. Illumination after
releasing the parking brake
indicates low brake fluid level.
High beams
Illuminates when the headlamp
high beams are on.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off. If the light stays on
or continues to flash, the ABS
needs to be serviced.
Air bag readiness
Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned on. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to
flash or remains on, have the
system serviced immediately.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps are
on, the ignition is off (and the key
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BRAKE
ABS
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Fuel range
Press once to display the
approximate kilometers (miles) left
to drive before the fuel tank is
empty.
Press again to display the distance
driven since fuel was last added to
the tank.
For maximum accuracy of this
display feature, the ignition should
be in the Off position during
fueling. The display FUEL LEVEL
ERROR indicates a problem with
the fuel indication system. See
your dealer or qualified service
technician for system maintenance.
Fuel status
Press once to display the
approximate amount of fuel
remaining in the fuel tank.
Press again to display the
approximate amount of fuel used
since the system was last reset.
ENGLISH
METRICRANGESTATUS
ECONRESETSYSTEM
CHECKOIL CHANGE
RESET
FUEL
ENGLISH
METRICRANGESTATUS
ECONRESETSYSTEM
CHECKOIL CHANGE
RESET
FUEL
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²automatic ride control (if
equipped)
²fuel level
The engine oil life left has two
phases. The first display will
indicate the oil change status (OK,
SOON, REQUIRED). The second
display will indicate the percentage
of oil life remaining. The display
OIL TEMP SIGNAL ERROR
indicates a problem with the
system. Following this display,
contact your dealer or qualified
service technician for system
maintenance.
Operating the message center
during system check
The message center controls will
operate as follows during the
system check sequence:
1. Press the system check controls
to advance to the next display.
2. Press the reset control to
immediately conclude the system
check.
3. Press the range, fuel status or
fuel economy control to conclude
the system check and display the
requested feature.
4. Press the metric/English control
to conclude the system check and
change the previous display to the
new mode.
5. Press the oil change reset
control to conclude the system
check and begin the oil change
reset procedure.
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Engine oil life left
The engine oil left has two phases.
The first display will indicate the
percentage the oil change status
(OK, SOON, REQUIRED). The
second display will indicate the
percentage of oil life remaining.
The display OIL TEMP SIGNAL
ERROR indicates a problem with
the system. Following this display,
contact your dealer or qualified
service technician for system
maintenance.
Message center warnings
Check air ride system
This warning message is displayed
when an air suspension system
fault has been detected. If this
warning message is displayed while
driving, safety pull off the road. If
the vehicle is loaded beyond the
recommended payload, the CHECK
AIR RIDE SYSTEM message will be
displayed. This is a normal
condition if the vehicle is
overloaded. To correct this
condition:
1. Remove or redistribute the load
according to the recommended
maximum requirements.
2. Turn the ignition from On to Off
and back On again.
3. If the warning message
reappears, turn the airsuspension
ENGLISH
METRICRANGESTATUS
ECONRESETSYSTEM
CHECKOIL CHANGE
RESET
FUEL
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switch Off and have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible.
Air ride switch off
The air ride suspension switch is
off. Refer toAir suspension
systemin theControls and
featureschapter for more
information.
Change oil soon
The engine oil life remaining is 5%
or less. After you have the oil
changed, you must reset the M/C
Oil Life Left feature as follows:
1. Turn the ignition to the On or
Acc position.
2. Press and hold the OIL
CHANGE RESET control for five
seconds. After a successful reset,
the message center will display
ªOIL LIFE RESET TO 100%.º
You may also set a Personalized Oil
Reset Procedure using the
following:
1. Turn the ignition to the ON or
ACC position.
2. Press and hold the OIL
CHANGE RESET control and press
the RESET control while the
display is counting down the five
seconds to reset. The display will
ENGLISH
METRICRANGESTATUS
ECONRESETSYSTEM
CHECKOIL CHANGE
RESET
FUEL
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