2005 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC ignition

Headlamp/Panel Dimmer Control
Rotate clockwise
to the first
position to turnon the parking
lamps, instrumentpanel lamps,license platelamps and tail
lamps. Rotate to the second position to
also turn on the headlamps.
Use the instrument panel dimmer control, to
the right of the headlamp control, to adjustthe intensity of the panel lighting duringheadlamp and parking lamp operation.Rotate up to brighten and down to dim.Rotate to the full up position (past detent)
to also turn on the interior lamps. To turn
off the interior lamps, rotate to the fulldown position (past detent).
You may also set the headlamps to
automatically turn on at night and off during the day by using the autolamp delaysystem (if equipped) on the headlamp
control. In addition, the delay system can be set to keep the headlamps on for up to
three minutes after the key is turned to OFF.
For more information, please consult your
Owner’s Guide.
Check Engine Lamp
The Check 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 (OBDII)
has detected a malfunction. For more
information, please consult the
On Board
Diagnostics (OBDII)section in theMaintenance and Specificationschapter
ofyour Owner’s Guide.
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Your vehicle is also equipped with a check
fuel cap lamp that illuminates when the fuel
cap is not correctly installed. Continually driving with this light on may cause the
check engine warning light to come on. To
help prevent activation, always secure your
fuel cap by turning it clockwise 1/8 of a turnuntil it stops.
ABS Warning Lamp
Illuminates momentarily when the
ignition is turned to the ON position.
In an emergency, apply continuous
force on the brake to prevent wheel lock
when braking on slippery surfaces — do
notpump your brakes. Any pulsation or
noise you may feel or hear is normal.
Hazard Flasher Control
The hazard flasher control is on the
steering column, just behind the steering
wheel. Press to activate all hazard flashers
simultaneously in an emergency, or to warn
traffic of vehicle breakdown, or approaching
danger. Press the control again to turn the
flashers off. The hazard flashers can be
operated when the ignition is off.
Gearshift/Overdrive Control
Overdrive is the normal drive position for the
best fuel economy. Only deactivate overdrive(O/D OFF) 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 transmission control
switch on the end of the gearshift lever.
FourWheel Drive (4X4) Control (if equipped)
Twowheel drive (2WD)
powers the rear wheels
only and is used for streetand highway driving. 4X4
HIGH is used for extra
traction such as in snow, on
icy roads, or in offroadsituations. It should not be
operated on dry pavement.
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4X4 LOW uses extra gearing to provide
maximum power to all four wheels.
To shift between 2WD and 4X4 HIGH: Turn
the control between the 2WD and the 4X4
HIGH position at any forward speed, as long
as the rear wheels are NOT slipping.
To shift to or from 4X4 LOW: Bring the
vehicle to a complete stop. Press the brake.Place the gearshift in N (Neutral), and then
turn the control to the desired position.
Premium Dual Media Radio (if equipped)
Please see reverse side for more details.
In Dash SixCD Radio (if equipped)
Please see reverse side for more details.
Power Down Back Window Control
Turn counterclockwise and release to lower
the window to the fullopen position. Turn
the control clockwise and release to raise the
window to the fullclosed position. Press onceto move the window (up or down) to the
vent position. If the window is already in the
vent position and the control is pressed, no
movement will occur.
To operate the power down back window,
the ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position. All rearseat occupants and/or cargo
must be properly restrained and clear of the
back window opening before operating the
power down back window.
Climate Control System
Please see reverse side for more details.
Speed Control (if equipped)
To operate, the speed
control must be ON and the
vehicle’s speed must be at or
above 30 mph (48 km/h). To
set a speed, press SET ACC.
To set a higher speed, press
SET ACC again. To set a lower
speed, press COAST. Pressing
RSM will return to a previously
set speed. To turn the speed
control off, press the OFF button or
turn off the vehicle’s ignition. Press
the brake pedal to disengage.
Hood Release
Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle under the bottom of the instrument
panel near the steering column. Next, release
the auxiliary latch located in the centerbetween the hood and the grille. Lift the
hood and secure it with the prop rod.
Turn Turn Signal and Wiper/Washer Control
Rotate the end
of the control
to increase or
decrease the speed of the wipers.
When the wiper control is on, the speed of the wipers will automatically adjust with the
vehicle’s speed. Push the control on the end of the lever briefly for a single wipe (no wash).
Push and hold for three wipes with a wash. A long push and hold will activate a longerwash cycle (up to ten seconds).
The Explorer Sport Trac is also equipped
with a rear window wiper and washer control,
located to the right of your audio system. Turn
the control clockwise to the desired interval
speed. Press to activate the washer fluid.
For extended wiper blade quality, occasional
cleaning of the wiper blades is required.
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Remote Entry System (if equipped)
Press this control
once to unlock
the driver’s door, and twice to unlock all of the doors. The interior lamps will illuminate.
Press this control once to lock all of the
doors. Pressing the control a second
time within three seconds will chirp the
horn and flash the lights to confirm
that all doors are closed and locked.
Press this control to activate the
panic alarm. Press the control
again or turn the ignition to ON to
deactivate the alarm. The alarm will only operate when the ignition
is in the OFF or ACCESSORY position.
The interior lights will turn on when
the remote is used to unlock the doors or
sound the panic alarm. The lights will turn
off if the ignition switch is turned to the ONposition, or after 25 seconds of illumination.
The dome lamp control must not be set tothe OFF position for the system to operate.
Keyless Entry System (if equipped)This system, located on the outside portion
of the driver’s door, can be used to lock orunlock the doors without using a key or the
activate/deactivate autolock feature.
For more information, please consult your
Owner’s Guide.
SecuriLock™ Passive AntiTheft SystemThe SecuriLock™ passive antitheft system is
an engine immobilization system. This system
prevents the engine from being started
unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. Please note that for securitypurposes, your coded keys cannot be copied.
If you would like spare coded keys, they can
be purchased from your dealership.
Power Door Locks– Press the left
portion of the control to unlock all
doors and the right portion to lock all
doors. The power door lock controls
are located on the driver and frontpassenger door panels.
OneTouch Down – This feature
allows you to fully open the
driver’s window when you press
AUTO completely down and release
quickly. Press again to stop the window operation.
Power Windows – Press the
top portion of the rocker switch to
close the window. Press the bottom
portion to open.
Window Lock– This feature allows
only the driver to operate the power
windows. To lock out all window
controls except for the driver’s, press
the left side of the control. Press
the right side to restore the
window controls.
Door Controls
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