The Electronic Message Center; Operator Selectable Features - Ford 1996 Explorer Manual

The Electronic Message Center

(If equipped)
The Electronic Message Center (M/C) display, located in the
center of the floor console, works only when your ignition is in
the ON position. Each time the M/C is powered, the display
goes through a self-test by displaying a blank message for two
seconds. This self-test is used to stabilize the systems before
reporting the status of the systems to you.
The M/C tells you about the condition of your vehicle by two
methods:

Operator selectable features

Continuous warning reporting of monitored systems
You can select different features for the M/C to display by
using the keyboard directly below the M/C display. You will
hear a tone when you press one of these switches. However, if
the M/C detects a warning from any of the monitored systems
then the M/C will display the appropriate warning message.
Operator Selectable Features
These features are controlled by the switches in the keyboard
below the M/C display. The following pages describe the
operation of the individual switches.
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