2003 FORD EXPLORER fuel cap release

From the rugged exterior styling to the bountiful amenities, every
No Boundaries vehicle is equipped to help you enter the next ter
ritory. In order to help you fully appreciate the countless features
of your new Explorer, we invite you to explore this easytouse
Quick Reference Guide. Using the image of the instrument panel
located in the center of the guide, locate the feature you would
like to learn more about. Each numbered feature is briefly
described to the left of the instrument panel image. For more
information, please consult your Owner’s Guide.
This vehicle handles differently from an
ordinary passenger car in driving condi
tions which may occur on streets and
highways and offroad. DRIVE WITH CARE
AND WEAR A SAFETY BELT AT ALL TIMES. Ford urges you to read
the Owners’ Guide and Driving Your SUV or Truck Supplement for
further information on safe driving precautions and instructions.
Headlamp and
Panel Dimmer
Control 2
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Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Control
Rotate clockwise
to the first
position to turn
on the parking
lamps. Rotate to
the second position to also turn on the
headlamps. Rotate counterclockwise to
activate autolamp, which provides
lightsensitive automatic onoff control of the exterior lights and keeps the lights on for 20 seconds after the ignition
is turned OFF.
When the control is in any position except
high beams or off, pull the control towardyou to activate the foglamps (if equipped).
Use the instrument panel dimmer
control, which is located to the right of
the headlamp control, to adjust the
brightness of the instrument panel duringheadlamp and parklamp operation.
Turn Signal and Wiper/Washer Control
For frontwiper operation, rotate the
ring on the left to the desired interval, low or highspeed position. When in the
intermittent position, rotate the control
up for fast and down for slow intervals. In
addition, the speedsensitive front wipers
automatically adjust as the vehicle’s
speed changes when the control is set
for intermittent operation. Push the end of the stalk briefly for a single wipe
(no wash). Push and hold for three
swipes with wash. The ring on the right
operates the rearwindow wiper. Rotate the
control to the normalspeed (INT 2),
intermittent (INT 1), or washer position.
ABS Warning Lamp
Illuminates briefly when the ignition
is turned to the ON position. In an
emergency, apply continuous force
on the brake pedal when braking
on slippery surfaces do
notpump your
brakes. Any pulsation or noise you may feel or
hear under these braking conditions is normal.
Hazard Flasher Control
Press to activate all hazard flashers
simultaneously in an emergency to warn
traffic of vehicle breakdown, approaching
danger, etc. Press the control again to turn
the flashers off. The hazard flashers can be
operated when the ignition is off.
Service Engine Soon Lamp
Illuminates briefly to ensure the
system is functional. If it illuminates while driving, it can
mean that one of the engine’semission systems has failed or
that your fuel cap is not properly installed.
A loose fuel cap can cause the “Check Fuel
Cap” lamp to illuminate or create a “Check
Fuel Cap” warning message in the optional
message center. These warnings reset once thecap is tightened and your vehicle is driven a
short distance. To prevent activation of these
warning systems, always secure your fuel cap
by turning it clockwise 1/8 of a turn until itstops.
Gearshift/Overdrive Control
Overdrive is the normal drive position for the
best fuel economy. Only deactivate (OFF)
overdrive when: driving with a heavy load,towing a trailer up or down steep hills, or
when additional engine braking is desired.
To deactivate, press the switch located on
the end of the gearshift lever. When the
battery is disconnected or a new battery is
installed, the engine must relearn its idle and
fuel trim strategy. Therefore, the transmission
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Turn Signal and
Wiper/Washer
ControlService Engine
Soon Lamp
ABS Warning
Lamp
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Flasher ControlGearshift/
Overdrive
Control9
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Audio
Systems
11ControlTrac
FourWheel
Drive Control
(if equipped)
13Power Adjustable
Foot Pedals
(if equipped)
Reverse Sensing
System (RSS)
(if equipped)
Brake
Release
12Climate
Control
System
(if equipped)
may shift firmly. This is considered normal
and will not affect function or durability.
For more information, please consult your
Owner’s Guide.
Message Center (if equipped)
Please see Additional Features for more details.
Premium Cassette/Single CD Radio(if equipped)
Please see reverse side for more details.
InDash SixCD Radio (if equipped)
Please see reverse side for more details.
ControlTrac FourWheel Drive Control (if equipped)
4X4 Auto automatically delivers full
power to the rear axle and to the
front axle as required for increased
traction. This is appropriate for
normal onroad driving. 4X4 High
provides fourwheel drive with full power to all four wheels. 4X4
Low provides fourwheel drive with full power to both axles
and includes a lower gear ratio
for low speed. 4X4 High and 4X4
Low should
notbe used on dry or merely
wet pavement.
To shift between 4X4 Auto and 4X4 High,
press either button at a stop, or while
driving at any speed. To shift to and from
4X4 Low, bring the vehicle to a stop and
keep the brake pedal depressed. Next, place
the gearshift in N (Neutral), then press
the 4X4 Low control, or press 4X4 Auto or
4X4 High if you are in the 4X4 Low mode.
When shifting from one fourwheel drive
position to the next, a mechanical noise
may be heard. This is normal and no service
should be required.
Climate Control System (if equipped)
Please see reverse side for more details.
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals (if equipped)
Press and hold the rocker control to
adjust the accelerator and brake
pedal toward you or away from you.Adjust the pedals only when the
vehicle is stopped and the gearshift
lever is in the P (Park) position.
Speed Control
To operate, the speed control
must be ON and the vehicle’sspeed must be at or above 48
km/h (30 mph). To set a speed,
press SET +. To set a higher
speed, press SET + again. To set
a lower speed, press COAST/CST .
Pressing RES will return to a
previously set speed. To turn the
speed control off, press OFF, or
depress the brake pedal to disengage.
Reverse Sensing System (RSS) (if equipped)
The RSS sounds a tone to warn the driver of
obstacles near the rear bumper when the R(Reverse) gear is selected. The system detects
obstacles within approximately 2 meters
(6 ft.) behind the rear bumper, or near the
rear periphery, while the vehicle moves in
reverse at speeds less than 5 km/h (3 mph).The system defaults to ON, but the RSS
control allows you to disable the systemwhen the ignition is ON, and the gear selector is in R (Reverse).
The RSS may not detect small objects,
particularly those close to the ground. The
system may also operate incorrectly underinclement weather conditions, especially if
the rear bumper sensors are covered with
dirt, snow, or ice.
Brake Release
Pull the release lever (rearward) to release
the parking brake. To set the parking brake,
press the parking brake pedal down until the
pedal stops. The BRAKE warning lamp in the
instrument cluster will illuminate (when the
ignition is turned ON).
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Remote Entry System
Press this control
once to unlock the
driver’s door, andtwice to unlock alldoors and liftgate.The optional
memory seat feature will auto
matically move the driver’s seat to
the desired memory position when
this control is pressed once. Please
consult your Owner’s Guide for complete details on activating/
deactivating the memory seat feature.
Press this control once to lock all
doors and liftgate. Pressing the
control a second time will chirp the
horn and flash the lights to confirm
that all doors are closed and locked.
Press this control to unlatch the
liftgate window.
Press this control to activate the
panic alarm. To deactivate, press the
control again, or turn the ignition to ACC or ON.
Please note: When the key is removed from
the ignition, the easy entry/exit feature (if
equipped) automatically moves the driver’s
seat backwards slightly (if room is available).
It will automatically move the seat forwardto the original position when the key is
inserted into the ignition.
AdvanceTracTMSystem (if equipped)
By monitoring vehicle speed,
yaw, lateral acceleration,
and intended direction, the
AdvanceTrac system provides
enhanced traction and stability
on slippery surfaces, or in emergency maneuvers. The system defaults to on;
however, if equipped with fourwheel drive,
the stability control does not function in 4L.
If your vehicle should become stuck, try
switching the system off by pressing the
AdvanceTrac button on the center console.When the system is functioning, a yellowicon will flash.
Message Center (if equipped)
The message center displays
important vehicle information
through a constant monitor ofvehicle systems (with the ignition in the ON position). The system will notify you of
potential vehicle problems with
a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator
chime. You may select display
features on the message center
by pressing the INFO or SETUP
button. The RESET button may be used
to reset select functions in the Info andSetup menus.
For complete details on the message
center display features, please consult
your Owner’s Guide.
Heated Front Seats(if equipped)
Push the control located
on the outboard side of
the front seat cushion to activate the heated seats.The heated seat icon in the
climate control system will illuminate. Push again to deactivate.
Homelink Universal Transceiver (if equipped)
This threebutton control, located on the
overhead console, is a convenient way to
replace up to three handheld transmitters.
The control can be programmed to operate
garage doors, entry gates, security systems,
entry door locks, and home or office light
ing. For more information, please consult
your Owner’s Guide.
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Message
Center
(if equipped)
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Speed
Control
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