2002 FORD EXPLORER ignition

Turning the DEATC system on
Press AUTO, any of the override controls, the fan speed control, or
either of the temperature selection controls. The DEATC system will
only operate when the ignition is in the ON position.
Turning the DEATC system off
Press OFF. The outside temperature
(EXT) function (if selected) will
continue to operate until the
ignition is turned off.
DEATC automatic operation
Press AUTO and select the desired
temperature. The selected
temperature will appear in the
display window, and an indicator
above the AUTO control will light.
The DEATC system will either heat
or cool the vehicle to achieve the
selected temperature. The system
will automatically determine the fan
speed, airflow location and whether outside or recirculated air is
required.
AUTO OFFDUAL A/C
R EXT
F C
FF
AUTO OFFEXT
F C
AUTO OFFEXT
F C
F
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(floor/defrost) ÐDistributes outside air through the windshield
defroster ducts, the demister outlets and the front and rear seat floor
ducts. If the temperature is about 6ÉC (43ÉF) or higher, the air
conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. (Note
that the A/C indicator does not illuminate when this mode is selected.)
Recirculation and A/C override controls cannot be selected. For added
customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts may be
slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts.
(defrost) ÐDistributes outside air through the windshield defroster
ducts, the demister outlets and the center console registers. It can be
used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the outside air temperature
is about 6ÉC (43ÉF) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically
dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. (Note that the A/C indicator does
not illuminate when this mode is selected.) Recirculation and A/C override
controls cannot be selected. For added customer comfort, the system will
allow some airflow through the floor ducts in this mode.
²Turn DEATC off
OFF-Outside air is shut out. The fan, heating and air conditioning will
not operate. The outside temperature will still display when selected
with the ignition in the ON position.
R(rear window defroster) Ð Refer toRear Window Defroster.
Displaying outside temperature
Press EXT to display the outside air temperature. It will remain selected
until the EXT control is pressed again.
If the driver or passenger temperature or the fan speed is changed, or
the AUTO or
modes are selected while the outside temperature is
displayed, the driver and passenger temperature display will be displayed
AUTO DUALOFFA/C
R EXT
EXT TEMP
F C
F
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To stop the air from flowing through the floor console:
1. slide the mode selector control to
.
2. manually close the registers.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
The rear defroster control is located
on the instrument panel.
Press the rear defroster control to
clear the rear window of thin ice
and fog.
²A small LED will illuminate when
the rear defroster is activated.
The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window
defroster.
The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster
before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again.
4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
This control operates the 4WD.
Refer to theDrivingchapter for
more information.
R
4X4
Low4X4
High4X4
Auto
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USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM
AM/FM stereo cassette
Volume/power control
Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off.
Turn the control to raise or lower
volume.
If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a ªnominalº listening level when the
ignition switch is turned back on.
SCAN
BASS TREB BAL FADE
SIDE
EJ
REW FF1 - 2TAPE
AMS
VOL - PUSH ON
SEEK
TUNE
AM
FMCLK
12 3456
FM1ST
VOL - PUSH ON
VOL - PUSH ON
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Volume/power control
Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off.
Turn the control to raise or lower
volume.
If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a ªnominalº listening level when the
ignition switch is turned back on.
AM/FM select
The AM/FM select control works in
radio and CD modes.
AM/FM select in radio mode
This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the
control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.
AM/FM select in CD mode
Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play.
VOL - PUSH ON
VOL - PUSH ON
CDAM
FM
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Volume/power control
Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off.
Audio power can also be turned on
by pressing the AM/FM select
control or the tape/CD select
control. Audio power is turned off
by using the volume/power control.
Turn control to raise or lower
volume.
If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a ªnominalº listening level when the
ignition switch is turned back on.
AM/FM select
The AM/FM select control works in
radio, tape and CD modes.
AM/FM select in radio mode
This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the
control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.
AM/FM select in tape mode
Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.
AM/FM select in CD or CD changer mode (if equipped)
Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play.
VOL - PUSH ON
VOL - PUSH ON
AM FM
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Volume/power control
Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off.
Turn the control to raise or lower
volume.
If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a ªnominalº listening level when the
ignition switch is turned back on.
AM/FM select
The AM/FM select control works in
radio and CD modes.
AM/FM select in radio mode
This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the
control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.
AM/FM select in CD mode
Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play.
Tune adjust
The tune control works in radio or CD mode.
PUSH ON
CD AM
FM
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Eject
Press the EJ control to stop and
eject a CD. You can choose which
CD will be ejected by pressing the
EJ control and the desired preset
number (1±6). For example, to eject CD#2, press the EJ control and
then press the preset #2 control. If you do not choose a specific CD, the
player will eject the current CD.
If a CD is ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player, the
player will automatically reload the CD. This feature may be used when
the ignition is ON or OFF.
Auto eject
Press and momentarily hold the EJ
control to engage auto eject. All CDs
which are present in the player will
be ejected one at a time. If a CD is
ejected and not removed from the
door of the CD player, the player will automatically reload the CD. This
feature may be used when the ignition is ON or OFF.
Rewind
The rewind control works in CD
modes.
Press and hold the REW control
until the desired selection is
reached. If the beginning of the disc is reached, the CD will begin play at
the first track. Release the control to disengage rewind mode.
When in rewind mode, your audio system will automatically lower the
volume level of the playing media.
Fast forward
The fast forward control works in
CD modes.
Press and hold the FF control until
the desired selection is reached. If
the end of the disc is reached, the CD will return to the first track on
the first disc. Release the control to disengage fast forward mode.
EJ
EJ
REW FF
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