Ford 2003 Explorer Quick Reference Manual

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This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your E
vehicle Owner's Guide which contains more detailed
information concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as
important safety warnings designed to help reduce the risk
of injury to you and your occupants. Please read your entire Scan Function
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Owner's Guide carefully as you begin learning about your hear a sampling of all receivable
new Escape and refer to the appropriate sections when stations. In CD mode, press to hear a
questions arise. brief sampling of all selections on the
current CD.
All information contained on the Quick Reference Guide
Shuffle Function
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was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the right to
desired shuffle mode. SHUFFLE DISC
change features, operation and/or functionality of any vehicle
randomly plays tracks from all CDs;
specification at any time. Your Ford dealer is the best source for
SHUFFLE TRK plays all selections from
the most current information.
the current CD in random order.
Loading CDs
For detailed operating and safety information, please consult
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door, then load a CD into the player.
your Owner's Guide.
Press LOAD and then a preset number
to select a slot. Press and hold LOAD
to activate autoload.
Volume/Power Control
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to turn the audio system on or off. Turn
the control to raise or lower the volume.
Automatic Volume Control
sensitive volume control, push and hold
the volume control for five seconds.
Press SEL to adjust the volume control
levels from "0" (off) to "7" (high).
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AM/FM and CD Select
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press AM/FM to select AM or FM
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frequency bands. In CD mode, press
AM/FM to stop play and begin radio
play. Press and hold AM/FM to activate
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Explorer
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*CDs with adhesive labels and irregularly shaped CDs may get stuck in the CD player. Homemade
Quick Reference Guide
CDs should be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels.
(if equipped)
CAUTION: DO NOT USE CD WITH ADHESIVE LABEL*
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– In radio mode, press to autostore. To begin CD play while in Volume/Power Control – Press the
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radio mode, press the CD control. control to turn the audio system on or
off. Turn the control to raise or lower
Disc/Tune Adjust – In radio mode, press
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volume. If the volume is set above a
to move to the next frequency up or
certain level and the ignition is turned
down the band. In CD mode, press to
– Press to engage the select a disc in the CD player. off, the volume will come back on at a
"nominal" listening level when the
DSP or COMP – Press DSP and then SEL
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to choose the desired signal mode (DSP
OFF, NEWS, JAZZ CLUB, HALL, CHURCH, AM/FM Select – In radio mode, press
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STADIUM). COMP (compression) oper- to select AM or FM frequency bands. In
– Press to open the CD ates in CD mode to bring soft and loud tape or CD mode, press to stop play
CD passages together for a more con- and begin radio play.
sistent listening level. (To activate, press
Seek Function – In radio mode, press to
COMP until COMP ON is displayed.)
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find the next receivable station up or
Seek Function – In radio mode, press to
down the band. In tape mode, press to
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– Press the control move to the next receivable station up
move to the next/previous selection on
or down the band. In CD mode, press
the tape. In CD mode, press to select
to select the next/previous track on the
the next/previous track of the disc.
– For speed current disc.
Scan Function – In radio mode, press
Setting the Clock – Press MENU until D
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SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is
stations. In tape or CD mode, press
displayed. Press SEL to set the time.
to hear a brief sampling of all
Press MENU again to disengage the
selections. Press the control again
– In radio mode, clock mode.
to stop the scan mode.
Setting Memory Preset Stations –
Tune Adjust – In radio mode, press to
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move to the next frequency up or
select a station. Next, press and hold
a control until the sound returns. down the band.
(if equipped)
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Temperature Selection – To control A/C Control
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passenger, select the desired in all modes except Defrost and Floor
temperature by pressing the driver's and Defrost.
Tape/CD Select – To begin tape play
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or passenger's temperature controls.
while in radio or CD mode, press the
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tape control. To begin CD play, press
Outside Temperature – Press to display enable /disable the dual zone
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the CD control. Press the CD control
the outside air temperature. Press temperature feature.
again to toggle between single CD
again to disengage.
Manual Override Controls
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pressed, these six controls will override
Automatic Operation – In this mode,
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the system will automatically determine automatic operation. To return to
Autoset Memory Preset – Select AM,
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fan speed and airflow location to automatic operation, press AUTO.
FM1, or FM2 band, then press AUTO to
achieve the temperature selected.
activate autoset memory preset, which
allows you to set strong radio stations
without losing your original manually
set preset stations. Press again to
deactivate autoset.
Setting the Clock – Press and hold CLK To open the liftgate window, with
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and then press SEEK to set the hour. the liftgate unlocked, push the control
Press and hold CLK and then press button on the right side under the
license plate lamp shield, or press the
TUNE to set the minute.
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control on the remote entry key fob.
Select – press to adjust sound output
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To lock the liftgate window and the
and distribution after selecting BASS,
liftgate, use the power door locks or
TREB, BAL or FADE.
press the door lock switch on the left
Setting Memory Preset Stations –
side of the cargo area.
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Select AM, FM1 or FM2 band, then
The liftgate door and window should
select a station. Next, press and hold a
be closed before driving. If not,
control until the sound returns.
possible damage may occur to your
vehicle. Always close the liftgate
window before opening the liftgate.
The liftgate glass and the liftgate
should never be open at the same time.
(if equipped)
Fuel Tank Capacity – Your vehicle's fuel tank can accommodate 85.2L (22.5 gallons) of gasoline.
Your vehicle is designed to use "Regular" unleaded gasoline with pump (R+M)/2 octane
rating of 87 for optimum performance. The use of gasoline with lower octane ratings may
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degrade performance.
Tire Pressure – Your tire pressure is properly set at the dealership according to the
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recommended specifications found on the Certification Label located on the front door latch
pillar on the driver's side and the Tire Information Label located on the inside of the fuel filler
door. Please check your tire pressure during routine maintenance and seasonal changes.
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Warning: Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly
resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Fuses – If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. For more
information about changing a fuse, please consult your Owner's Guide.
– Press to manually
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch – After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel
pump shut-off switch may have to be reset. The switch is located in the passenger's foot well, by
the kick panel. For complete details on resetting the switch, please consult your Owner's Guide.
– Press DUAL to
Changing the Tires – If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead,
gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place
on the side of the road. The spare is identical to the other tires on your vehicle, although the
– When wheel will not match.
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
Item Location
Spare Tire Under the vehicle, just in front of the rear bumper
Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut At the rear center of the cargo area under a lid
Jack, Lug Nut Wrench, Behind the rear seat, under the carpeted floor
Jack Handle, and Wheel Chock lid in the cargo floor
Roadside Emergencies – To fully assist if you should have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: 24 hours, seven days a week for the Basic
Warranty period (Canada) or New Vehicle Limited Warranty period (U.S.) of three years or 60,000
km (36,000 miles). Roadside assistance will cover:
Changing a flat tire Jump-starts Limited fuel delivery
Lock-out assistance Towing of your vehicle
Roadside Assistance Centers
Country Phone Number
United States (800) 241-3673
Canada (800) 665-2006
For complete details on any roadside assistance concern, see the Roadside Emergencies section
or the Customer Assistance section in your Owner's Guide.
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