2002 FORD EXCURSION key

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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 15
Entertainment Systems 19
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 19
AM/FM stereo with CD 27
Rear seat entertainment system 41
Climate Controls 57
Manual heating and air conditioning 57
Electronic automatic temperature control 60
Lights 71
Headlamps 71
Turn signal control 73
Bulb replacement 75
Interior lamps 76
Driver Controls 80
Windshield wiper/washer control 80
Steering wheel adjustment 82
Power windows 85
Mirrors 87
Speed control 89
Message center 93
Locks and Security 105
Keys 105
Locks 105
Anti-theft system 106
Table of Contents
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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 15
Entertainment Systems 19
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 19
AM/FM stereo with CD 27
Rear seat entertainment system 41
Climate Controls 57
Manual heating and air conditioning 57
Electronic automatic temperature control 60
Lights 71
Headlamps 71
Turn signal control 73
Bulb replacement 75
Interior lamps 76
Driver Controls 80
Windshield wiper/washer control 80
Steering wheel adjustment 82
Power windows 85
Mirrors 87
Speed control 89
Message center 93
Locks and Security 105
Keys 105
Locks 105
Anti-theft system 106
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Door ajar
Illuminates when any door is open
(or not fully closed).
SecuriLockanti-theft system
Illuminates when the anti-theft
alarm system is armed. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash
or remains on, have the system serviced.
Refer toSecuriLockpassive anti-theft systemin theLocks and
Securitychapter.
Four wheel drive indicator
Illuminates when the four-wheel
drive is engaged. If the light
continues to flash have the system
serviced.
Four wheel drive low
Illuminates when four-wheel drive
low is engaged. If the light continues
to flash have the system serviced.
Safety belt warning chimeSounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
BeltMinderchimeSounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chimeSounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front
or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint
system inspected immediately.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed
from the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.
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Door ajar
Illuminates when any door is open
(or not fully closed).
SecuriLockanti-theft system
Illuminates when the anti-theft
alarm system is armed. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash
or remains on, have the system serviced.
Refer toSecuriLockpassive anti-theft systemin theLocks and
Securitychapter.
Four wheel drive indicator
Illuminates when the four-wheel
drive is engaged. If the light
continues to flash have the system
serviced.
Four wheel drive low
Illuminates when four-wheel drive
low is engaged. If the light continues
to flash have the system serviced.
Safety belt warning chimeSounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
BeltMinderchimeSounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chimeSounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front
or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint
system inspected immediately.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed
from the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.
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Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door is
opened.
Parking brake ON warning chime
Sounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the
vehicle is driven more than 5 Km (3 mph).
GAUGES
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal operating
temperature, the needle remains
within the normal area (the area
between the “H” and “C”). If it
enters the red section, the engine is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible, switch off
the engine immediately and let the
engine cool. Refer toEngine
coolantin theMaintenance and
specificationschapter.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling
system can burn you badly.
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the
coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication
will not be accurate.
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Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door is
opened.
Parking brake ON warning chime
Sounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the
vehicle is driven more than 5 Km (3 mph).
GAUGES
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal operating
temperature, the needle remains
within the normal area (the area
between the “H” and “C”). If it
enters the red section, the engine is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible, switch off
the engine immediately and let the
engine cool. Refer toEngine
coolantin theMaintenance and
specificationschapter.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling
system can burn you badly.
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the
coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication
will not be accurate.
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Rear courtesy/reading lamps
•Second row courtesy/reading lamp
•Third row courtesy/reading lamp
The courtesy lamps light when:
•any door is opened.
•the instrument panel dimmer switch is held up until the courtesy
lamps come on.
•any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF.
The reading lamps can be turned on by pressing the rocker control.
Rear dome lamp
The dome lamp lights when:
•any door is opened (and switch is
in middle position).
•the instrument panel dimmer
switch is held up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
•any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and the ignition is OFF (and switch is in the middle
position).
With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp can
be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control.Lights74
Rear courtesy/reading lamps
•Second row courtesy/reading lamp
•Third row courtesy/reading lamp
The courtesy lamps light when:
•any door is opened.
•the instrument panel dimmer switch is held up until the courtesy
lamps come on.
•any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF.
The reading lamps can be turned on by pressing the rocker control.
Rear dome lamp
The dome lamp lights when:
•any door is opened (and switch is
in middle position).
•the instrument panel dimmer
switch is held up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
•any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and the ignition is OFF (and switch is in the middle
position).
With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp can
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•To open the liftgate, unlock the
liftgate (with the key, the key fob
by pressing the UNLOCK button
twice or power door locks) and
pull up on the liftgate handle.
•To open the cargo doors, open
the liftgate, then open right cargo
door first, using the handle on
top of the door, then open the
left cargo door using the handle
on the side of the door.
For wider loads, the cargo doors can
be opened wider by unhooking the check straps from the door hinge.
Make sure the check straps are reattached after loading and before
closing the cargo doors..
•To close and lock the liftgate and cargo doors, close the left cargo
door first, then the right cargo door, then pull down and close the
liftgate. Lock the TriDoor with the key, key fob or the power door lock
button.
The cargo doors and liftgate should be closed before driving your
vehicle. Leaving the liftgate and/or the cargo doors open could
cause serious damage to the TriDoors and its components as well as
allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle. If you must drive with
the cargo doors and liftgate window open, keep the vents open so
outside air comes into the vehicle.
LUGGAGE RACK
Maximum load is 90 kg (200 lbs) on the roof rack structure, or 45 kg
(100 lbs) on the roof panel slats, evenly distributed. If it is not possible
to distribute the load, position it as far rearward as possible. Use
adjustable tie down loops to secure the load.
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•To open the liftgate, unlock the
liftgate (with the key, the key fob
by pressing the UNLOCK button
twice or power door locks) and
pull up on the liftgate handle.
•To open the cargo doors, open
the liftgate, then open right cargo
door first, using the handle on
top of the door, then open the
left cargo door using the handle
on the side of the door.
For wider loads, the cargo doors can
be opened wider by unhooking the check straps from the door hinge.
Make sure the check straps are reattached after loading and before
closing the cargo doors..
•To close and lock the liftgate and cargo doors, close the left cargo
door first, then the right cargo door, then pull down and close the
liftgate. Lock the TriDoor with the key, key fob or the power door lock
button.
The cargo doors and liftgate should be closed before driving your
vehicle. Leaving the liftgate and/or the cargo doors open could
cause serious damage to the TriDoors and its components as well as
allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle. If you must drive with
the cargo doors and liftgate window open, keep the vents open so
outside air comes into the vehicle.
LUGGAGE RACK
Maximum load is 90 kg (200 lbs) on the roof rack structure, or 45 kg
(100 lbs) on the roof panel slats, evenly distributed. If it is not possible
to distribute the load, position it as far rearward as possible. Use
adjustable tie down loops to secure the load.
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement
keys are available from your dealer.
You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case
you require it in an emergency.
Refer toSecuriLockPassive Anti-Theft Systemfor more information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press control to unlock all doors.
Press control to lock all doors.
Smart locks
This feature prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle if your
key is still in the ignition.
When you open the driver’s door and you lock the vehicle with the
power door locks, all the doors will lock, then the driver’s door will
automatically unlock reminding you that your key is still in the ignition.
The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, using the
manual lock button on the door, locking the driver’s door with a key, or
by using the lock button on the remote entry transmitter (if equipped).
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement
keys are available from your dealer.
You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case
you require it in an emergency.
Refer toSecuriLockPassive Anti-Theft Systemfor more information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press control to unlock all doors.
Press control to lock all doors.
Smart locks
This feature prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle if your
key is still in the ignition.
When you open the driver’s door and you lock the vehicle with the
power door locks, all the doors will lock, then the driver’s door will
automatically unlock reminding you that your key is still in the ignition.
The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, using the
manual lock button on the door, locking the driver’s door with a key, or
by using the lock button on the remote entry transmitter (if equipped).
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Childproof door locks
When these locks are set, the rear
doors cannot be opened from the
inside. The rear doors can be
opened from the outside when the
doors are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
Move lock control up to engage the
childproof lock. Move control down
to disengage childproof locks.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
The remote entry system allows you to:
•unlock all vehicle doors without a key
•lock all vehicle doors without a key
•activate the panic alarm
The remote entry LOCK and UNLOCK operate with the ignition in the
ON or OFF position and the transmission in P (Park).
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.Locks and Security106
Childproof door locks
When these locks are set, the rear
doors cannot be opened from the
inside. The rear doors can be
opened from the outside when the
doors are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
Move lock control up to engage the
childproof lock. Move control down
to disengage childproof locks.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
The remote entry system allows you to:
•unlock all vehicle doors without a key
•lock all vehicle doors without a key
•activate the panic alarm
The remote entry LOCK and UNLOCK operate with the ignition in the
ON or OFF position and the transmission in P (Park).
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.Locks and Security106

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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Unlocking the doorsPress this control to unlock the
driver door. The interior lamps and
running board lamps (if equipped)
will illuminate.
Press the control a second time
within three seconds to unlock all
doors and liftgate.
Locking the doorsPress this control to lock all doors,
liftgate or the driver’s door. If all
doors are closed, the parking lamps
will flash once.
Press this control a second time
within three seconds. The door(s)
will lock again, the horn will chirp
once and the parking lamps will
flash once more. If any of the doors
are ajar, the horn will make two
quick chirps, reminding you to
properly close all doors.
Power door unlock disable feature (if equipped)
This feature will help protect your
vehicle from unauthorized entry.
The UNLOCK function on the power
door switch will not operate with
the ignition OFF and twenty
seconds after the doors are closed
and electronically locked by the
remote entry transmitter, key pad, or power door switch (if pressed
while the door was open).
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Unlocking the doorsPress this control to unlock the
driver door. The interior lamps and
running board lamps (if equipped)
will illuminate.
Press the control a second time
within three seconds to unlock all
doors and liftgate.
Locking the doorsPress this control to lock all doors,
liftgate or the driver’s door. If all
doors are closed, the parking lamps
will flash once.
Press this control a second time
within three seconds. The door(s)
will lock again, the horn will chirp
once and the parking lamps will
flash once more. If any of the doors
are ajar, the horn will make two
quick chirps, reminding you to
properly close all doors.
Power door unlock disable feature (if equipped)
This feature will help protect your
vehicle from unauthorized entry.
The UNLOCK function on the power
door switch will not operate with
the ignition OFF and twenty
seconds after the doors are closed
and electronically locked by the
remote entry transmitter, key pad, or power door switch (if pressed
while the door was open).
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