1997 FORD EXPLORER tow

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following section onWarningsfor
a full explanation of them.
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related to recycling and other
environmental concerns will follow.
We must all play our part in
protecting the environment.
Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste
cleaning and lubrication materials
are significant steps towards this
aim.
WARNINGS
How can you reduce the risk of
personal injury and prevent
possible damage to others, your
vehicle and its equipment?
In this owner's guide, answers to
such questions are contained in
comments highlighted by the
warning triangle symbol.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in
rules for your vehicle. Simply avoid
driving too briskly during the first
1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving.
Vary speeds frequently. This is
necessary to give the moving parts
a chance to break in.
If possible, you should avoid full
use of the brakes for the first
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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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FLASH-TO-PASS
Pull toward you and release
quickly for ªflash-to-passº
operation.
USING OVERDRIVE
Overdrive is the normal drive
position and will stay on
automatically until deactivated.
The overdrive function allows
automatic upshift to second, third
and fourth gear.
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until CAL indicator turns off in
about 2±3 complete circles.
MESSAGE CENTER
(IF EQUIPPED)
This feature displays a variety of
system display features. Refer to
Message centerin the
Instrumentationchapter.
Storage compartment
(if equipped)
Press the OPEN control to open
the storage compartment. The
door will open slightly and can be
moved to full open.
Installing a garage door opener
(if equipped)
The storage compartment can be
converted to accommodate a
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MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
Press and hold the rear portion of
the moon roof control to open.
Press and hold the front portion of
the moon roof control to close.
The moon roof has a sliding shade
that can be manually opened or
closed when the glass panel is
shut.
To close the shade, pull it toward
the front of the vehicle.
Do not let children play
with the moon roof. They
may seriously hurt themselves.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
(IF EQUIPPED)
Press U to unlock all doors and L
to lock all doors.
Two-step unlock (if equipped)
This feature allows you to unlock
all doors of the vehicle with the
key.
1. Unlock the driver door.
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Cargo cover (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with a
cargo area shade that covers the
luggage compartment of your
vehicle.
To install the shade:
1. Position the shade in mounting
brackets as shown. The tongue
faces the rear of the vehicle.
2. Pull the end of the shade
towards you and hook sides into
notches in the rear trim panels.
To prevent the possibility
of injuries, the fasteners
for the cargo area cover must be
properly attached to the
mounting clips on the rear trim
panels.
Do not place any objects
on the cargo area cover.
They may obstruct your vision or
strike occupants of the vehicle in
the case of a sudden stop or
collision.
Rewinding the shade
With extended use, the cargo
shade may lose its spring tension.
If this occurs, the shade must be
manually rewound. This is a
two-person operation.
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1. Remove the shade from the
vehicle and extend it with the
smooth grain facing you.
2. Wrap the vinyl around the roller
tube twice. Tuck the edges of the
vinyl inside the end cap with each
wrap.
3. Fold the edges of the vinyl
towards center, making sure that
the edges clear the end cap slots.
Use tape or a rubber band to hold
the vinyl to the left side of the
tube.
4. Push in the right end cap
(marked RH) about
1¤4of the total
length to disengage the clutch and
hold the end cap in while turning
the roller tube toward you 14
times.
5. Let go of the right end cap. The
clutch will now engage and stop
the shade from losing its spring
tension.
6. Unfold the vinyl and place it
into the end cap slots.
7. Insert the shade into the side
mounting brackets and check to
make sure that it operates
properly.
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
When armed, the anti-theft system
prevents unauthorized entry into
your vehicle.
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SEATING
Adjusting bench seating
Folding rear seats (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with a
built-in child safety seat, the
seatback cannot be folded down
unless the built-in child seat is
fully stowed.
1. Press the lower release control
downward to unlatch the seatback.
2. Rotate the seatback downward
into the load floor position.
3. Press down on the top outboard
area of the seatback until a click is
heard. The seat is now latched in
the load floor position.
Returning to the upright
position
1. Press downward on the upper
outboard corner of the seatback
and hold.
2. Pull the release handle upward
to unlatch the seat.
3. Rotate the seatback upward
until the seatback latches in the
upright position. The seatback will
click when it is locked into
position.
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