Manual Explorer 99

Contents
Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Customer assistance Reporting safety defects Index 195 243 252 264 265 139 144 175 2 4 19 113

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Introduction
ICONS Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings.

Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmentalconcerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment. Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information. Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate theappropriate section which will provide you more information. WARNINGS Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give themoving parts a chance to break in.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. SPECIAL NOTICES Notice to owners of utility type vehicles Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not apassenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter as well as the “Four Wheeling” supplement included with 4WD and utility type vehicles. Using your vehicle as a snowplow Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not usethis vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation package.

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Instrumentation
Instrument cluster (pg. 6) Speed control* (pg. 80)

CHECK GAGE

DOOR AJAR

4 H
CHECK ENGINE

5

6
40 30 20 10

50
60

60 70
0 0 0
80 100 120 140

80 90
160

3 2 1

RPMx1000

C

40

000000

100 1 10

H L H
CHECK SUSP

SPEED CONT20

180

FUEL RESET

F E

ABS

0
!

MPH

km/h 120

L
O/D OFF

OFF

RSM ON SET ACC OFF COAST

Headlamp control (pg. 19) Instrument panel dimmer switch (pg. 20)

Tilt steering wheel lever (pg. 85) Turn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 85)

Driver side air bag (pg. 126)

* if equipped
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Electronic sound system (pg. 33)

Gearshift (includesoverdrive button) (pg. 152)

Rear window/washer control (pg. 86)

Rear window defroster control (pg. 30)

4WD LOW

OD ON/OFF

VOL - PUSH ON
AM FM
BASS TREB BAL FADE

OFF

R. WIPE

ON

CLK
TAPE AMS

PUSH

CD

SEEK
TUNE

SCAN

EJ

SIDE 1 - 2
REW FF

DISCS CD CD COMP

SHUFFLE

1

2

3

4

5

6

OFF
A/C

MAX A/C

Climate controls (pg. 87)Foglamp Control* (pg. 19)

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

CHECK GAGE

DOOR AJAR

4 H
CHECK ENGINE

5

6
40 30 20 10

50
60

60 70
0 0 0
80 100 120 140

80 90
160

3 2 1

RPMx1000

C

40

000000

100 1 10

H L H
CHECK SUSP

SPEED CONT 4WD HIGH 4WD LOW

20

180

FUEL RESET

F E

ABS

0
! BRAKE

MPH

km/h 120
THEFT

P

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