Lights -> INTERIOR LAMPS for Your Ford Explorer SUV Third Generation (2002-2005)

Lights  
5. Locate the vertical adjuster for  
each headlamp. Adjust the aim by  
turning the adjuster control either  
clockwise (to adjust down) or  
counterclockwise (to adjust up).  
Note: Use a 4 mm socket or box  
wrench to turn the vertical adjuster  
control.  
6. Horizontal aiming is not required  
for this vehicle and is  
non-adjustable.  
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL  
Push down to activate the left  
turn signal.  
Push up to activate the right turn  
signal.  
INT2  
INT1  
OFF  
OFF  
INTERIOR LAMPS  
Courtesy/reading lamps  
The courtesy lamp will turn on  
when:  
any door is opened, unless the  
dimmer switch is in the full down  
position.  
the instrument panel dimmer  
switch is rotated all the way up  
(past detent).  
pressing the  
on the remote  
entry key fob and the ignition is  
in the OFF position.  
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Lights  
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with the Remote Keyless Entry  
feature, the courtesy lamp will remain on for 25 seconds after the door is  
shut or until the ignition is turned to the ON position.  
To use the reading lamps:  
Press the rocker control located near each reading lamp to turn it on.  
Press the rocker control again to turn it off.  
Cargo/reading lamps  
The dome portion of the lamp or  
the center light can be turned on  
when the headlamp control is  
rotated fully up or when a door is  
opened.  
With the ignition in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp can be  
turned ON or OFF by sliding the control.  
BULBS  
Replacing exterior bulbs  
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.  
Replacing the interior bulbs  
Check the operation of the bulbs frequently. To replace any of the  
interior bulbs, see a dealer or qualified technician.  
Using the right bulbs  
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs  
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an  
“E” for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern  
and safe visibility. Using incorrect bulbs may damage the lamp assembly  
or void the lamp assembly warranty or may not provide quality bulb burn  
time.  
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