Ford explorer 1997 manual

Wait six seconds. For maximum security, do not set a code that presents the numbers in sequential order or uses the same button five times. The autolock feature can be disabled or reenabled by using the keyless entry system Rear seat four-way head restraints if equipped Push or pull the head restraint to the desired position.

Page 79 Seating and safety restraints SEATING Adjusting bench seating Folding rear seats if equipped If your vehicle is equipped with a built-in child safety seat, the seatback cannot be folded down unless the built-in child seat is fully stowed. Press the lower release control downward to unlatch the seatback. Pull up to recline the seat.

Adjusting the power front seats if equipped Pull up to recline the seat. Page 81 Seating and safety restraints Press to tilt the front of the seat up or down.

Press in the desired direction for seat adjust or to move the seat forward or back. In most states and Canada, the law requires the use of safety belts. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across Page 84 Seating and safety restraints Using safety restraints properly Combination lap and shoulder belts Insert the tongue into the slot in the buckle fasten. Push the red release button and remove the tongue from the slot to unfasten. The outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts.

Page 85 Seating and safety restraints Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically prelocked; however, the belt will retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.

Page 86 Seating and safety restraints Canceling automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to completely retract. This will cancel the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode. Front seat safety belt height adjustment Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so that the belt rests across Page 87 Seating and safety restraints Using lap belts Adjusting the lap belt A lap belt is located in the center of the rear seat.

Page 88 Seating and safety restraints Conditions of operation If.. Page 89 Seating and safety restraints Safety belt extension assembly The safety belt may be too short even when it is fully extended. Approximately 20 cm 8 inches may be added to the length of the belt with a safety belt extension part C See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all information on safety restraints in this guide.

Page 91 Seating and safety restraints Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placed in the front seats. How does the air bag supplemental restraint system SRS work? Page 92 Seating and safety restraints The air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After air bag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder to lubricate the bag or sodium compounds e.

Page 93 Seating and safety restraints The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system readiness including the impact sensors , the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors.

Page 94 Seating and safety restraints Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local dealership or qualified technician. Page 95 Seating and safety restraints It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.

In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.

Page 96 Seating and safety restraints Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Children and safety belts Children who are too large for child safety seats as specified by your child safety seat manufacturer should always wear safety belts.

Page 97 Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is Page 98 Seating and safety restraints anchorage. For more information on top tether straps see Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter. Page 99 Seating and safety restraints seat, move the seat as far back as possible.

Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placed in the front seats. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. Page Seating and safety restraints 5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard. Allow the belt to retract.

The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode. Page Tether anchor hardware kits part number D74 , including instructions, may be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

Only use the tether attachment hole locations shown in the illustrations. Page Seating and safety restraints Built-in child seat if equipped The rear seat may be equipped with a built-in child safety seat.

This child seat conforms to all federal and Canadian motor vehicle safety standards. Read the labels located on the child seat cushion and shoulder belt for more information on the built-in child seat. Page Seating and safety restraints The second row seatback must be fully locked before operating the child restraint system. Check the position of the seatback release lever. Never use the Built-In Child Seat as a booster cushion with the adult safety belts.

Page Seating and safety restraints 3. Lower the child seat cushion. Unfold the cushion protector flap onto adult seat cushion. If connected, disconnect the chest clip and buckles. Page Seating and safety restraints If both tongues do not latch in the buckle, do not use the child seat. See your dealer for repairs. Page Seating and safety restraints Activating the automatic locking mode ALR on the built-in child safety seat 1. Fully extend the right shoulder belt.

Deactivating the automatic locking mode ALR on the built-in child safety seat 1. Page Inspecting the built-in child safety seat after a collision Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision.

Page Seating and safety restraints All built-in child restraints, including seats, buckles, retractors, seat latches, interlocks, and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified dealer technician after any collision. When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked. Page Starting If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately.

Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Page Starting Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow, leaves and other debris. Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes.

Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle Page Starting standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise.

When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine.

For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the vehicle in this chapter. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. Page Starting accelerator and start the engine while holding the accelerator down. Release accelerator when engine starts. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake.

Using the engine block heater if equipped An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the Anti-lock brake system ABS if equipped The ABS operates by detecting the onset of wheel lock up during brake applications and compensating for this tendency. The front wheels are prevented from locking even when the brakes are firmly applied. Page Driving Parking brakes To engage the parking brake: To disengage the parking brake: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park automatic transmission or in 1 First manual transmission.

Extended use of other than matching size tires on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in effectiveness. Page Driving based on driver and road inputs to optimize ride. The combination of firm dampening and height change also provides maximum suspension feedback for improved off-road safety and performance. The vehicle will drop to its lowest position when the ignition is turned to the Off position to provide easy entry and exit to of the vehicle.

The switch does not control or change the performance of the All Wheel Drive system. The switch should be placed in the Normal position for all on road and most dirt, gravel or snow covered Page Roadside Emergencies Driving the brake pedal is depressed.

If you cannot move the gearshift lever from P Park with the brake pedal depressed: 1. Apply the parking brake. Turn the ignition key to Lock, then remove the key.

Insert the key and turn the ignition off. Page Driving towing a trailer or heavy loads through heavy terrain. To return to Overdrive mode, press the transmission control switch. When starting your vehicle, the transmission will automatically return to normal Overdrive mode. Page Driving D Drive Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission control switch. Transmission operates in gears one through four. D Drive provides more engine braking than Overdrive and is useful when towing a trailer or heavy loads through heavy terrain.

Page Driving Driving a manual transmission if equipped Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: 1. Page Driving Parking 1. Apply the brake and shift into N Neutral. Engage the parking brake. Shift into 1 First. Turn the ignition to Off. Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone.

This is s special lockout feature that protects you from accidently shifting into R Reverse when you downshift from 5 Overdrive. Page Driving Driving off-road with 4WD Your vehicle is specially equipped for driving on snow, sand, mud or other rough terrain and has operating characteristics that differ from those of other conventional vehicles. When using 4WD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain. Page Driving accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels.

Driving through mud and water After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components. Page Driving Driving Through Water Do not drive quickly through standing water, especially if the depth is unknown.

Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the ignition system gets wet, your engine may stall. Page Driving When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden braking.

Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will help slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. When speed control is on and you are driving uphill, your vehicle speed may drop considerably, especially if you are carrying a heavy load. Page Driving Allow more stopping distance and drive slower than usual.

Consider using one of the lower gears. If either light flashes, see your dealer or qualified service technician. Page Driving Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are NOT designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. For your safety and to maximize vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment while towing.

Page Driving Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Safety Compliance Certification label. For load specification terms found on the label, refer to Loading your vehicle in this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. Page Driving Trailer weight range The range is between zero and the maximum trailer weight rating found in this chapter. Using trailer brakes Use electric brakes or manual, automatic or surge type hydraulic brakes that meet Federal and local regulations.

Page Driving working properly, the warning lights in the instrument cluster may not work properly. Page Driving Your vehicle can not be flat towed with all wheels on the ground.

Servicing while towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle requires more frequent service than a vehicle not used for towing. If it is not possible to distribute the load, position it as far rearward as possible.

Adjustable tie down loops must be used to secure the load. To adjust cross-bar position: 1. Depress to activate all indicators simultaneously. Depress again to switch off. The warning lights can be operated when the ignition is off. Page Roadside emergencies 1. Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Check fuel system for leaks. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by pushing in the button on the switch.

Turn the ignition switch to the On position. Page Roadside emergencies Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire.

Even after a fuse is replaced, it will continue to blow if the cause of the overload is not identified and corrected. Page Roadside emergencies Passenger compartment fuse panel Pull the panel out to access the passenger compartment fuse panel. Use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover to replace fuses. Relays receive signals from components or systems and transfer these signals to activate or deactivate other components or systems.

Ford recommends that relays be replaced by a qualified service technician. Park on a level surface. Page Roadside emergencies 3.

Place the automatic transmission gearshift in P Park. Place the manual transmission gearshift in 1 First. Block the diagonally opposite wheel. Remove the jack and lug wrench. Remove the jack handle located under the rear seat. Page Roadside emergencies 8. Assemble the jack handle to the lug wrench. Insert the drive section of the jack handle into the actuator hole and turn counterclockwise until the cable is slack enough to allow the spare tire to be pulled rearward from under the vehicle.

Page Roadside emergencies Install the lug nuts and tighten until snug. Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts as shown. Unblock the wheels and place the flat tire, jack hhandle and lug wrench away. Stowing flat tires Stow aluminum wheel and tire with the valve stem down. Page Roadside emergencies tire and replace it with a full-size tire as soon as possible.

Page Roadside emergencies Do not push-start your vehicle. You could damage the catalytic converter. For further information, see Jumper Cables in the Index.

Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes, and clothing. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Position the vehicles so that they do not touch one another. Page Roadside emergencies Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative [-] terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery.

Jump starting 1. Start the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. Page For vehicles equipped with control trac, the ignition must be in the OFF position when towing. When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator what kind of vehicle you have.

A towing manual is available for Ford Motor Company Page Roadside emergencies for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck driver refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures. Page Maintenance and care could get caught in moving parts. Take precautions with long hair. Page Maintenance and care 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1 First. Turn off the engine and remove the key. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.

Set the parking brake fully and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park. Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. Set the parking brake fully, and make sure the gearshift is securely latched in Neutral. Opening the hood To open the hood: 1.

Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil fill cap 3. Transmission fluid dipstick automatic transmission only 4. Engine oil dipstick 5. Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Page Maintenance and care 9. Air filter assembly Engine coolant reservoir 4. Transmission fluid dipstick 3. Engine oil fill cap 4. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Battery 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Page Maintenance and care 5.

Engine coolant reservoir 2. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 3. Transmission fluid dipstick 5. Power distribution box 7. Battery 8. Radiator cap 9. Power steering fluid reservoir Page Ford warranty. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. If the engine is warm, turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan.

Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park. Page Maintenance and care 2. If the fluid level is not within the normal range, add only certified engine oil of the preferred viscosity. Add engine oil through the oil filler cap. Remove the filler cap and use a funnel to pour oil in the opening.

Page Ford production and aftermarket Motorcraft oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, startup engine noises or knock may be experienced.

Do not fill above this line. Refer to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Page If the fluid level drops, maintain the fluid level at the reservoir indicator. Use only DOT 3 brake fluid designed to meet Ford specifications. Refer to the Capacities and specifications chapter.

Clean the reservoir cap before removal to prevent contaminants from entering the reservoir. Page Maintenance and care Checking and adding washer fluid for the windshield If a visual inspection shows that washer fluid needs to be added to the reservoir: 1.

Lift the windshield reservoir cover. Add enough washer fluid to fill the reservoir. Checking and adding washer fluid for the rear window The washer fluid for both the Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter.

If the engine coolant has not been checked for a long period of time, the engine coolant reservoir may eventually empty. Page Ford recommends Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid, which is an optimized formula that will protect all metals and rubber elastomers used in Ford engines for four years or 80, km 50, miles.

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