2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT Owners Manual

²Place the provided height
adaptors onto the back of the
GARAGE control as needed.
²Press the GARAGE control to
activate the transmitter.
Moon roof (if equipped)
You can move the glass panel of the moon roof back to open or tilt up to
ventilate the vehicle.
To open the moon roof:
The moon roof is equipped with an
automatic, one-touch, express
opening feature. Press and
momentarily hold the rear portion of
the control. To stop motion at any
time during the one-touch opening,
press the control a second time.
To close the moon roof:
Press and hold the front portion of
the control until the glass panel
stops moving. Once fully closed, the rear of the glass panel will appear
higher than the front edge.
To vent:
To tilt the moon roof into the vent position (when the glass panel is
closed), press and hold the front portion of the control. To close the
moon roof from the vent position, press and hold the rear portion of the
control until the glass panel stops moving.
If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed,
the moon roof needs to be opened to the vent position to reset the moon
roof positions.
The moon roof has a sliding shade that can be opened or closed when
the glass panel is shut. To close the shade, pull it toward the front of the
vehicle.
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Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriously
hurt themselves.
Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped)
Outside air temperature
The outside temperature display is
contained in the overhead console.
The temperature display can be
turned off and on by pressing the
MODE control on the overhead
console. The temperature can be
displayed in Centigrade or
Fahrenheit by pressing the MODE
control.
If the outside temperature falls
below 3.3ÉC (38ÉF), the display will
alternate from ªICEº to the outside
temperature at a two second rate
for one minute.
Compass
The compass display is contained in the overhead console. The vehicle
heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW.
The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic
or metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle may also affect compass
accuracy. Adjustments may need to be made to the zone and calibration
of the compass.
OPEN
GARAGE
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Compass zone adjustment
1. Determine which magnetic zone
you are in by referring to the zone
map.
2. Turn ignition to the ON position.
3. Press and hold the MODE control
until VAR appears in the display,
then release. The display should
show the current zone number.
4. Press the MODE control until the
desired zone number appears. The
display will flash and then return to
normal operation. The zone is now
updated.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7891011121314 15
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Compass calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an open
area free from steel structures and
high voltage lines:
²Press and hold the MODE control
until CAL appears in the display
(approximately eight seconds)
and release.
²Drive the vehicle slowly (less
than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles
until CAL indicator turns off in
about 2±3 complete circles.
Interior Lamps
Courtesy/reading lamps
The courtesy lamp lights when:
²any door is opened.
²the instrument panel dimmer
switch is held up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
²the UNLOCK control of the
remote entry controls is pressed
and the ignition is OFF.
The reading lamps can be turned on
by pressing the rocker controls next
to each lamp.
If equipped with Remote Keyless Entry, the courtesy lamp will illuminate
whenever any door is opened and will remain on for 25 seconds after the
door is shut or when the ignition is turned to the ON position.
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POWER WINDOWS
Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows.
²Press the top portion of the
rocker switch to close.
²Press the bottom portion of the
rocker switch to open.
One touch down
²Press AUTO completely down and
release quickly. The driver's
window will open fully. Depress
again to stop window operation.
One touch down can be deactivated
during operation by pushing down
on the top part of the driver power
window control.
AUTO
AUTO
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POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press control to unlock all doors.
Press control to lock all doors.
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Select
to adjust the
left mirror or
to adjust the
right mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to disable adjust function.
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Fold-away mirrors
Pull the side mirrors in carefully
when driving through a narrow
space, like an automatic car wash.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
variety of console features. These
include:
²Utility compartment with compact
disc storage
²Auxiliary power point
²Cupholders
²Ashcup
²Removable utility bag (if
equipped)
²Writing surface with note pad
²Coin holder
²Armrest
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
in a collision.
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AUXILIARY POWER POINT
The power point is an additional power source for electrical accessories.
²With full console.
²Without full console.
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang
any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your warranty.
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