Driver Controls -> OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) for Your Ford Explorer SUV Third Generation (2002-2005)

Driver Controls  
Rear console features  
The rear console may incorporate  
the following features:  
air vents  
cupholders (will pull up with  
break away feature)  
rear power point  
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)  
The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to  
your option package.  
Storage compartment  
Press the latch to open the storage  
compartment.  
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2003 Explorer (exp)  
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)  
USA English (fus)  
Driver Controls  
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)  
The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of  
aftermarket garage door openers:  
Place the Velcro hook onto the  
side of the aftermarket  
transmitter opposite of the  
button.  
Place the transmitter into storage  
compartment, button down.  
Place the provided height  
adaptors onto the back of the  
door as needed.  
Close the door.  
Press the depression in the door  
to activate the transmitter.  
Automatic dimming rear view mirror  
The automatic dimming mirror is  
equipped with an automatic  
dimming feature. This feature will  
change from the normal state to the  
non-glare “active” state when bright  
lights (glare) reach the mirror.  
When the mirror detects bright light  
from behind, it will adjust automatically to minimize glare.  
The mirror will automatically return to the normal high reflective state  
whenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) (when the mirror is in the  
ON position). This helps to ensure a bright clear view in the mirror when  
backing up.  
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2003 Explorer (exp)  
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)  
USA English (fus)