2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC Owners Manual

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield wiper:rotate the end
of the control away from you to
increase the speed of the wipers;
rotate towards you to decrease the
speed of the wipers.
Speed dependent wipers:when
the wiper control is on, the speed of
the wipers will automatically adjust
with the vehicle speed. The faster your vehicle is travelling the faster the
wipers will go.
Windshield washer:push the end
of the stalk:
•briefly: causes a single swipe of
the wipers without washer fluid.
•a quick push and hold: the wipers
will swipe three times with
washer fluid.
•a long push and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for
up to ten seconds.
Changing the wiper blades
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle
from the wiper arm. Push the lock
pin manually to release the blade
and pull the wiper blade down
toward the windshield to remove it
from the arm.
2. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
3. Replace wiper blades every 6 months for optimum performance.
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TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull and hold the steering wheel
release control toward you.
2. Move the steering wheel up or
down until you find the desired
location.
3. Release the steering wheel
release control. This will lock the
steering wheel in position.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
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.
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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.
Install a garage door opener (if equipped)
The storage compartment can be used to hold a variety of aftermarket
garage door openers. To install your garage door opener:
1. Open the storage compartment
door.
2. Remove the storage clip and stow
it away.
3. Place the Velcro
strip onto the
back of the garage door opener
control.
4. Adhere the back of garage door
opener control to the Velcro
strip
found inside the storage
compartment. Make sure that the
controls for the garage door opener
face outward.
5. Place the height adjusters onto
the back of the storage
compartment door. Add as many
adjusters are needed to activate the
garage door opener.
6. Close the storage compartment
door and press the garage door
opener control to verify that it
works. If not, you may need to add more adjusters.
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AUXILIARY POWER POINT
The power point is an additional power source for electrical accessories.
NOTE: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.
•With a full console:
•Without a full console:
The maximum current draw of any single power point should not exceed
it’s fuse rating, otherwise this will result in a blown fuse.
Do not use the the cigarette/cigar lighter element in any power point.
Keep power point caps closed when not in use.
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Truck bed auxiliary power point
An additional auxiliary power point
is located in the bed of the truck.
Lift the cover to access the auxiliary
power point.
POWER WINDOWS
Press and hold the bottom part of
the rocker switch to open the
window. Press and hold the top part
of the rocker switch to close the
window.
One touch down
•Press AUTO completely down and
release quickly. The driver’s
window will open fully. Depress
again to stop window operation.
AUTO
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Window lock
The window lock feature allows only
the driver to operate the power
windows.
To lock out all the window controls
except for the driver’s press the left
side of the control. Press the right
side to restore the window controls.
Power down back window
To operate the power down back window, the ignition switch must be in
the Run or Accessory position.
The power down back window has
three window position selections:
•Fully open
•Vent
•Fully closed
Turn control counter-clockwise and
release to lower window all the way
to the full open position.
All rear seat occupants and/or cargo must be properly restrained
and clear of the back window opening before operating the
power down rear window.
Turn control clockwise and release
to raise the window all the way to
the full closed position.
Push control once to move window
(up or down) to the vent position
(open approximately 2.00 inches for
cab ventilation). If the window is
already in the vent position and the
control is pressed, no movement will
occur.
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Normal Operation
If an“up”command is selected and the ignition is switched to OFF or
START during window travel, the window will:
•stop if it is between the vent position and fully closed or
•continue to move up to the vent position if it is between vent and fully
open.
If a“down”or“vent”command is selected and the ignition is switched to
OFF or START during window travel, the window will move to the fully
open or vent position and then stop.
The“down”command is the only one allowed after the ignition has been
switched to OFF or START while the window is moving.
Bounce-Back
When the back window is moving upward and an obstacle interferes with
the window’s movement, the back window will reverse direction and
move toward the fully open position. This is known as“bounce-back”.
Security Override
If, during a bounce-back condition, the control is held in the clockwise
(“up”) direction for at least two seconds,the back window will travel
up with no bounce-back protection.If the control is released before
the window reaches fully closed or the ignition is switched to OFF or
START, the back window will reverse direction with bounce-back
re-enabled.
The following are possible reasons for using the security override:
•Ice on the window causing a restriction.
•Window unexpectedly reverses.
Position recovery mode
If the window fails to operate in“normal”operation mode, the control
can be turned and held in the active position (up or down window
direction) which will move the window in increments of approximately
15mm (0.6 inches) in the selected direction. (The“vent”feature is
inoperable in this mode.) This feature allows the window to be closed.
Once the window has reached the full closed position, the window
should again operate in the“normal”operation mode. If the window still
does not operate correctly, see your dealer for service.
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SETTING AUTOLAMP (IF EQUIPPED)
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position. Leaving the
headlamp control on will override
the autolamp.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON
position or start the vehicle.
3. Slide the delay control all the way
to the left.
The further you move the knob to
the right, the longer the headlamps
stay on after the ignition is turned
to the OFF position. The autolamp
will keep the headlamps on for a maximum of three minutes after the
ignition is turned to OFF.
Automatic dimming rear view mirror
The autolamp/automatic dimming
mirror is equipped with an
automatic dimming feature. This
feature will change from the normal
state to the non-glare“active”state
when bright lights (glare) reach the
mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from front or behind, it will
adjust automatically to minimize glare.
The mirror will automatically return to the normal position whenever the
vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) (when the mirror is in the ON position).
This helps to ensure a bright clear view in the mirror when backing up.
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 the adjust function.
OFF
AUTOLAMP
OFFMAX.DELAY
AUTOLAMP
OFFMAX.DELAY
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