Ford 2001 Explorer Owner's Manual page 121

2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.
Make sure the parking brake is
set.
Make sure the gearshift is in P
(Park).
3. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without
turning the key to 5 (START).
If there is difficulty in turning the
key, firmly rotate the steering wheel
left and right until the key turns
freely. This condition may occur
when:
front wheels are turned
front wheel is against the curb
steering wheel is turned when getting in or out of the vehicle
CHECK
C
ENGINE
CHECK
F
FUEL
CAP
E
CHECK
GAGE
5
4
RPMx1000
3
H
2
1
ABS
!
BRAKE
2
DOOR
AJAR
60
6
40
100
60
20
20
MPH
P R N D 2 1
Starting
4
3
1
80
H
140
1 00
L
180
20
1
km/h
THEFT
5
SPEED
CONT
4WD
HIGH
H
4WD
LOW
L
O/D
OFF
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