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This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your
Owner's Guide, which contains more detailed information
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concerning the features of your vehicle and important
safety warnings to help reduce the risk of injury to you and
your occupants. Always carefully read your entire Owner's
Guide when first learning about your vehicle and consult the
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Volume/Power Control
appropriate chapter when questions arise.
control to turn the audio system on
or off. Turn the control to raise or
All information contained in the Quick Reference Guide
lower the volume.
was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the right
to change features, operation and/or functionality of any
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AM/FM Select
vehicle specification at any time. Your Ford dealer is the best
to select AM or FM frequency bands.
source for the most current information.
In tape and CD modes, press to stop
play and begin radio play.
For detailed operating and safety information, please consult
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Seek Function
your Owner's Guide.
to find the next listenable station up
or down the band. In tape mode,
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press to move to the next/previous
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selection on the tape. In CD mode,
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
press to select the next/previous track
(TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952)
on the disc.
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Scan Function
to hear a sampling of all listenable
stations. In tape and CD modes,
press to hear a brief sampling of
all selections.
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Tune Adjust
move to the next frequency up or
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Explorer Sport Trac
Quick Reference Guide
Litho in U.S.A.
(if equipped)
CAUTION: DO NOT USE CD WITH ADHESIVE LABEL*
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– Press the
Tape/CD Select
– Press TAPE to start
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Scan Function
– In radio mode, press
to hear a sampling of all listenable
tape play; pressing during fast
stations. In CD mode, press to hear a
forward or rewind will stop the tape.
brief sampling of all selections on the
Press CD to start CD play. Pressing
current CD.
CD repeatedly will toggle between
– In radio mode, press
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CD/AUX
– Press to select CD/AUX modes.
single CD play and CD changer play
No CD will display if there is not a CD
(if equipped).
present in the audio system. If a disc is
loaded, there will be a number (1-6)
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Autoset Memory Preset
– Select AM,
inside the circle on the display. When in
FM1, or FM2 band, then press AUTO
radio mode, press CD/AUX to play a
– In radio mode, press
to activate autoset memory preset,
loaded CD.
which allows you to set strong radio
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Loading CD
– Press LOAD and then a
preset number to select a slot. Press and
stations without losing your original
hold LOAD to activate autoload.
manually set preset stations. Press
again to deactivate autoset.
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Volume/Power Control
– Press the
control to turn the audio system on or
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Setting the Clock
– Press and hold
off. Turn the control to raise or lower
CLK and press SEEK to set the hour.
volume.
– In radio mode, press
Press and hold CLK and press TUNE to
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AM/FM Select
– Press to select AM/FM
set the minute.
frequency band. Autostore allows you to
set the strongest local radio stations
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Select
– Press to adjust sound output
without losing your original manually
and distribution after selecting BASS,
set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2.
Press and momentarily hold AM/FM.
TREB, BAL or FADE.
– In radio mode, press to
AUTOSTORE will flash on the display.
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Setting Memory Preset Stations
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When the six strongest stations are filled,
the station stored in preset 1 will begin
Select AM, FM1, or FM2 band, then
playing. If there are less than six strong
select a station. Next, press and
stations, the system will store the last
hold a numbered control until the
one in the remaining presets. Press again
to disengage.
sound returns.
*CDs with adhesive labels and irregularly shaped CDs may get stuck in the CD player. Homemade
CDs should be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels.
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
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Satellite
– Your Audiophile radio comes
Temperature Control
– Rotate the
Panel
equipped with satellite-ready capability.
knob to adjust the temperature of
through the instrument panel vents.
The kit to enable satellite reception is
the air flow inside the vehicle.
available through your Ford dealer.
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Panel and Floor
Detailed satellite instructions are
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Fan Speed Control
– Rotate the knob
air through the instrument panel
included with the dealer-installed kit.
to adjust the volume of air circulated
vents and the floor vents.
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Disc/Tune CAT
– In radio mode, press to
in the vehicle.
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Floor
move to the next frequency up or down
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A/C
– Uses outside air to cool the
the band. In CD mode, press to select a
the floor vents.
disc in the CD player. CAT is only available
vehicle. Air flow will be from the
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Floor and Defrost
when equipped with satellite radio. The
instrument panel vents only. The air
kit to enable satellite reception is available
outside air through the windshield
conditioning will only function if the
through your Ford dealer. Detailed
defroster vents and the floor vents.
outside temperature is about 6°C
satellite instructions are included with the
dealer-installed kit.
(43°F) or higher.
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Defrost
through the windshield defroster
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Digital Signal Processing
– Press DSP
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Max A/C
– Uses recirculated air to
vents. It can be used to clear ice or
and then SEL to choose the desired
quickly cool the vehicle. Air flow will
signal mode.
fog from the windshield.
be from the instrument panel vents
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Seek Function
– In radio mode, press to
only. MAX A/C is noisier than A/C, but
Operating Tips:
move to the next listenable station up or
more economical and efficient.
Under normal weather conditions, do not
down the band. In CD mode, press to
select the next/previous track on the
This mode can also be used to help
leave the air flow selector in the MAX A/C
current disc.
prevent undesirable odors from
or OFF position when the vehicle is parked.
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Setting the Clock
– Press MENU until
entering the vehicle. The air
This allows the vehicle to "breathe" using
SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is
conditioning will only function if the
the outside air inlet vents.
displayed. Press SEL to set the time. Press
outside temperature is about 6°C
MENU again to disengage the clock mode.
Do not put objects under the front seats
(43°F) or higher.
that will interfere with the air flow to the
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Setting Memory Preset Stations
– Select
AM, FM1, or FM2 band, then select a
back seats.
station. Next, press and hold a numbered
control until the sound returns.
Tire Pressure
– Your tire pressure is properly set at the dealership according to the recommended
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specifications found on the Tire Pressure Label located on the driver's door jamb. Please check your
tire pressure during routine maintenance and seasonal changes.
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Fuel Tank Capacity
– Explorer Sport Trac has a 22.5-gallon tank. Your vehicle is designed to use
"Flex" fuel and "Regular" unleaded gasoline with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 for optimum
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performance. The use of gasoline with lower octane ratings may degrade performance.
Fuses
– If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. For more
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information about changing a fuse, please consult your Owner's Guide.
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
– After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump
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shut-off switch may have to be reset. The switch is located in the passenger's footwell, by the kick panel.
For more information on resetting your fuel pump shut-off switch, please consult your Owner's Guide.
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. Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire that can also be used as a regular tire. For
more information on your spare tire, please consult your Owner's Guide.
– Distributes outside air
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
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Location
– Distributes outside
Spare Tire
Under the vehicle just in front of
the rear bumper
– Distributes outside air through
Jack,
In the passenger-side rear cab compartment
Wheel Nut Wrench
behind the access door in the trim panel
Jack Handle,
In the passenger-side rear cab compartment
– Distributes
Jack Handle Extension
behind the access door in the trim panel
Roadside Emergencies
– To fully assist you if you should have a vehicle concern, Ford offers a
complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited
– Distributes outside air
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, please consult the Roadside Emergencies
chapter or the Customer Assistance chapter in your Owner's Guide.
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EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
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