2000 FORD EXPLORER flasher

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner's Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAir Bag-Front
Air Bag-SideChild Seat
Child Seat Installation
WarningChild Seat Tether
Anchorage
Brake SystemAnti-Lock Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum BasedTraction Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
Power Windows
Front/RearPower Window Lockout
Introduction
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TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)
Pull the tilt steering control toward
you to move the steering wheel up
or down. Hold the control while
adjusting the wheel to the desired
position, then release the control to
lock the steering wheel in position.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
HAZARD FLASHER
For information on the hazard flasher control, refer toHazard flasherin
theRoadside emergencieschapter.
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS
Rotate the windshield wiper control
to the desired interval, low or high
speed position.
The bars of varying length are for
intermittent wipers. When in this
position rotate the control upward
for fast intervals and downward for
slow intervals.
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Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty
In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance
coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting
your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
Similarly in Canada, you may purchase additional coverage beyond the
basic coverage period by consulting the Ford Roadside Assistance Club
brochure or by calling 1±877±294±CLUB (1±877±894±2582).
HAZARD FLASHER
Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when the
ignition is off.
²The hazard lights control is
located on top of the steering
column.
²Depress hazard lights control to
activate all hazard flashers
simultaneously.
²Depress control again to turn the
flashers off.
RESETTING THE FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
FUEL
RESET
The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electric
fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.
After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been activated.
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 7.5A Power Mirror Switch, Power
Antenna, Memory Seat
2 7.5A Blower Motor Relay, Air Bag
Diagnostic Monitor
3 7.5A Left Stop/Turn Trailer Tow
Connector
4 10A Left Headlamp
5 10A Data Link Connector (DLC)
6 7.5A Rear Blower Motor (Without
EATC)
7 7.5A Right Stop/Turn Trailer Tow
Connector
8 10A Right Headlamp, Foglamp Relay
9 7.5A Brake Pedal Position Switch
10 7.5A Speed Control/Amplifier Assembly,
Generic electronic Module (GEM),
Shift Lock Actuator, Blend Door
Actuator, A/C - Heater Assembly,
Flasher, Overhead Console, Load
Leveling Module
11 7.5A Instrument Cluster
12 7.5A Washer Pump Relay, Rear Washer
Pump Relay
13 20A Brake Pedal Position Switch,
Brake Pressure Switch
14 10A 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
(4WABS) Module, 4WABS Main
Relay
15 7.5A Instrument Cluster
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
16 30A Windshield Wiper Motor, Wiper
Hi-Lo Relay, Wiper Run/Park
Relay
17 25A Cigar Lighter
18 25A Drivers Unlock Relay, All Unlock
Relay, All Lock Relay, Power Seats
19 25A PCM Power Diode
20 7.5A RAP Module, Generic Electronic
Module (GEM), Radio
21 15A Flasher (Hazard)
22 20A Auxiliary Power Socket
23 Ð Not Used
24 7.5A Clutch Pedal Position (CPP)
Switch, Starter Interrupt Relay,
Anti-Theft
25 7.5A Generic Electronic Module
(GEM), Instrument Cluster,
Securi-Lock
26 10A Battery Saver Relay, Electronic
Shift Relay, Interior Lamp Relay,
Electronic Shift Control Module
27 15A DRL, Backup Lamps Switch, DTR
Sensor, Electric Shift
28 7.5A Generic Electronic Module
(GEM), Radio, Memory Seat
29 25A Radio
30 15A Park Lamp/Trailer Tow Relay
31 Ð Not Used
32 10A Heated Mirror
33 15A Headlamps, Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) Module, Instrument
Cluster
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1. Park on a level surface, activate
hazard flashers and set the parking
brake.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park)
or in the reverse gear (manual
transmission) and turn engine OFF.
When one of the rear
wheels is off the ground,
the transmission alone will not
prevent the vehicle from moving
or slipping off the jack, even if the
transmission is in P (Park)
(automatic transmission) or
reverse (manual transmission).
3. Block the diagonally opposite
wheel.
4. Use the tip of the lug wrench to
remove any wheel trim.
5. Loosen each wheel lug nut, but
do not remove them until the wheel
is raised off the ground.
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odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................14
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................15
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................176
calculating ...............................178
definition .................................176
driving with a heavy load ......176
location ....................................176
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................176
calculating .......................176, 178
definition .................................176
driving with a heavy load ......176
location ....................................176
H
Hazard flashers .........................190
Head restraints .................119, 123
Headlamps ...................................21
aiming ......................................259
autolamp system .......................99
bulb specifications ..................258
daytime running lights .............21
flash to pass ..............................22
high beam ...........................11, 21
replacing bulbs .......................254
turning on and off ....................21
warning chime ..........................13
Heating ........................................22
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................22
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) .........................94±98
Hood ..........................................213I
Ignition .................................81, 272
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................144
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................253
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................263
cluster ..................................8, 264
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................22
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ............................................199
positioning ...............................199
storage .....................................199
Jump-starting your vehicle ......204
K
Keyless entry system ...............112
autolock ...................................114
keypad .....................................112
locking and unlocking
doors ................................113±114
programming entry code .......113
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............13
positions of the ignition ...........81
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................258
cargo lamps ...............................22
daytime running light ...............21
Index
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