2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC ECO mode

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the
respective system inspected immediately.
Check engine:TheCheck Engine
indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is first turned to the ON
position to check the bulb. Solid
illumination after the engine is
started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has
detected a malfunction. Refer toOn board diagnostics (OBD-II)in the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter. If the light is blinking, engine
misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive
in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and
have your vehicle serviced immediately.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
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Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster
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15.AM/FM:Press to choose a
frequency band in radio mode.
16.Bass:Press
/to
increase/decrease the bass output.
17.Treble:Press
/to
increase/decrease the treble output.
18.CD door:Insert a CD printed
side up.
CD unit are designed to play
commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in) audio compact discs only.
Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and
re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when
used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a
scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper
(adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The
label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is
recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent
felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ball point pens may
damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.
DISC
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correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs
with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade
paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player.
The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is
recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt
tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ball point pens may damage
CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.
4.TUNE:Works in radio mode.
Press to move down
or up
the frequency band.
5.SEEK:Turn to listen to the
previous (left) or next (right) radio
station, cassette selection, or CD
track.
SCAN:Press to hear a short
sampling of all listenable radio
stations, cassette selections or CD tracks. Press again to stop and remain
on a desired selection.
6.EJ (Eject):Press to eject a tape.
7.BAL (Balance):Press BAL, then
press SEL (Select) control to adjust
the sound between the left
or
right
speakers.
FADE:Press FADE, and then press SEL (Select) to adjust the sound
between the front
and rearspeakers.
8.COMP (Compression):Press to
bring soft and loud passages
together for a more consistent
listening level.
SHUF (Shuffle):Works in CD mode only. Press to randomly play all
tracks on the current disc. Press again to disengage random play.
9.
(Dolbynoise reduction):
Works in tape mode only. Reduces
tape noise and hiss; press to
activate/deactivate.
TUNE
BAL FADE
SHUF
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RADIO FREQUENCIES
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE
Do:
•Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.
•Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole
and turning the hub.
•Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
•Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or
cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.
•Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after
10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.
Don’t:
•Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.
•Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being
played.
CD/CD PLAYER CARE
Do:
•Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
•Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner
and wipe from the center out.
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To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select A/C
2. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort.
3. Set the fan speed to HI
4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
Rear console climate controls (if equipped)
The front climate controls must be on in order for the rear console
climate controls to work.
To operate the rear climate controls:
1. Turn the air flow selector control
to the desired position.
Select
for air to flow through
the vents located on the side of the
console.
Select
for air to flow through
the vents located above the rear
climate controls.
2. Turn the fan speed control to the desired position.
- VOLUME +
MODE
SEEK MEMORY
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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.
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.
OFF
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To open the moon roof:the moon
roof is equipped with a one-touch
open feature. Press and release
the
control. To stop the
one-touch open feature press
the
control again.
To close the moon roof:press and
hold the
control until the glass
panel stops moving. When fully
closed, the rear portion of the glass
panel will appear higher than the front portion.
To vent the moon roof:press and hold the
control.The moon
roof must be in the closed position in order to move it into the
vent position.To close, press and hold the
control until the glass
panel stops moving.
The moon roof sliding shade can be opened or closed manually. The
glass panel must be closed in order to move the sliding shade.
Note:If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the moon roof positions will need to be reset. To reset the
moon roof positions, move the moon roof into the vent position.
ELECTRONIC COMPASS AND OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
(IF EQUIPPED)
This display provides the outside
temperature in °C (Centigrade) or
°F (Fahrenheit) and one of the
eight compass headings to indicate
the direction the vehicle is facing.
Outside temperature display
Press theMODEcontrol to turn on
the display. Press theMODE
control again to change from °C to
°F. Press theMODEcontrol again
to turn off the display.
If the outside temperature drops
below 4° C (38° F) the word “ICE”
will flash in the display alternately
with the outside temperature for
approximately one minute.
OPEN
GARAGE
LAMPMODELAMP
73° NW
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Electronic compass
As an orientation aid, the compass
direction abbreviations are displayed
here.
If you suspect that the compass is
not operating correctly, it can be
recalibrated.
Note:The compass reading may be
affected when driving near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and
broadcast antennas. Magnetic or metallic objects place on or in the
vehicle may also affect the compass reading.
•Adjusting the compass
Note:The ignition must be in the ON position.
1. Press and hold theMODE
control until “VAR” appears in the
display. The current location
number should be displayed.
2. Press theMODEcontrol
repeatedly until your desired
location number appears in the
display. Use this zone map to
determine which location number
you should be using.
•Adjusting the calibration of the compass
Note:To adjust the calibration find an open area free from steel
structures and high voltage lines.
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