2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT ECU

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 8
Warning and control lights 8
Gauges 11
Entertainment Systems 14
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 14
AM/FM stereo with CD 18
Rear seat controls 21
Climate Controls 22
Manual heating and air conditioning 22
Rear window defroster 23
Lights 24
Driver Controls 32
Windshield wiper/washer control 32
Power windows 37
Mirrors 38
Speed control 39
Locks and Security 47
Keys 47
Locks 47
Anti-theft system 53
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Four wheel drive low:Illuminates
when four-wheel drive low is
engaged.
Four wheel drive high:Illuminates
when four-wheel drive high is
engaged.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the Securilock
Passive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control system
is deactivated.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is
opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and
the driver’s door is opened.4WD
LOW
4WD
HIGH
SPEED
CONT
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CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
variety of console features. These
include:
•Utility compartment with compact
disc storage
•Auxiliary power point
•Cupholders
•Ashcup
•Removable utility bag (if
equipped)
•Writing surface with note pad
•Coin holder
•Armrest
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
in a collision.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary depending
on your option package.
Storage compartment (if equipped)
Press the OPEN control to open the
door slightly. Pull the door down to
open.
The storage compartment may be
used to secure sunglasses or a
similar object.
Driver Controls
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POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
Position the floor mat so that the
eyelet is over the pointed end of the
retention post and rotate forward to
lock in. Make sure that the mat does
not interfere with the operation of
the accelerator or the brake pedal.
CARGO SHADE (IF EQUIPPED)
If your vehicle has a cargo shade, you can use it to cover items in the
cargo area of your vehicle.
To install the shade:
1. Insert the ends of the cargo
shade into the mounting brackets
located behind the rear seat on the
trim panels.
2. Grasp the handle and unroll the
cover.
3. Latch the posts into the mounting
clips (right side first) located on the
rear trim panels.
Ensure that the posts are properly latched in mounting clips.
The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is
not securely installed.
Do not place any objects on the cargo area shade. They may
obstruct your vision or strike occupants of vehicle in the case of
a sudden stop or collision.
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Rewinding the shade
With extended use, the cargo shade may lose its spring tension. If this
occurs, the shade must be manually rewind. This is a two-person
operation.
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.
3. Tuck the edges of the vinyl inside
the end cap with each wrap.
4. Fold the edges of the vinyl
towards the 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.
5. Push in the right end cap
(marked RH) about 1/4 of the total
length to disengage the clutch and
hold the end cap in while turning
the roller tube toward you 14 times.
6. Let go of the right end cap. The
clutch will now engage and stop the
shade from losing its spring tension.
7. Unfold the vinyl and place it into
the end cap slots.
8. Insert the shade into the side mounting brackets and check to make
sure that it operates properly.
The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is
not securely installed.
Driver Controls
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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 toSecuriLock
Passive Anti-Theft Systemfor more information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
The power door lock controls are
located on the driver and front
passenger door panels.
Pressing the
will unlock all the
doors. Pressing the
will lock all
the doors.
Another power door lock is located in the cargo area on the driver’s side
of the vehicle.
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.
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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The remote entry system allows you
to lock or unlock all vehicle doors
without a key.Note:lock and
unlock will work in any ignition
position.
If there is a problem with the
remote entry system make sure to
takeALL remote entry
transmitterswith you to the
dealership, this will aid in
troubleshooting the problem.
Unlocking the doors
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The interior
lamps will illuminate.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to unlock all the
doors.
The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature. This
feature turns on the interior lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is
turned to the ON position. If the dome lamp control is in theoffposition
the illuminated entry feature will not work.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on using the dimmer control or
•any door is open.
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the OFF position.
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors.Note:the interior lamps
will turn off.
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2. Pressand release again within three seconds to confirm that all the
doors are closed and locked.Note:the doors will lock again, the horn
will chirp once and the headlamps will flash.
If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn will make two quick
chirps.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. The horn will sound for a maximum of
30 seconds and the parklamps will flash for a maximum of 3 minutes.
Press again or turn the ignition to ON to deactivate, or wait for the alarm
to timeout in 3 minutes.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the OFF
or ACC position.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent. The typical operating range for your
remote entry transmitter is approximately 10 meters (33 feet). A
decrease in the operating range could be caused by:
•weather conditions,
•nearby radio towers,
•structures around the vehicle and
•other vehicles parked next to the vehicle.
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the remote entry
transmitter near the key ring. DO
NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF
THE REMOTE ENTRY
TRANSMITTER APART.
2. Remove the old battery.
3. Insert the new battery. Refer to
the diagram inside the remote entry
transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery.
4. Snap the two halves back together.
Note:Replacement of the battery willnotcause the remote transmitter
to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter
should operate normally after battery replacement.
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