Ford Excursion (2000 year). Manual — part 14

Fold-away mirrors

Pull the side mirrors in carefully
when driving through a narrow
space, like an automatic car wash.

Heated outside mirrors
(if equipped)

Both mirrors are heated
automatically to remove ice, mist
and fog when the rear window
defrost is activated.

Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or attempt to
readjust the mirror glass if it is
frozen in place. These actions could
cause damage to the glass and
mirrors.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE

The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to
your option package.

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Forward storage bin (if equipped)

Press the release control to open
the storage compartment. The door
will open slightly and can be moved
to full open.

The storage compartment may be
used to secure sunglasses or a
similar object.

Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)

The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of
aftermarket garage door openers:

• Place Velcroy hook onto back side of aftermarket transmitter opposite

of actuator control.

• Place transmitter into storage compartment, control down.
• Place the provided height adaptors onto the back of the storage bin

door as needed.

• Press the storage compartment door to activate the transmitter.

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Power quarter rear windows (if equipped)

Press the

portion of the VENT

control to open the power rear
quarter windows.

Press the

portion of the VENT

control to close the power rear
quarter windows.

Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with inside rear view mirror with an
auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will change from
the normal state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach
the mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from front or behind, it
will automatically adjust to minimize glare.

Press the control located on the
bottom of the mirror to turn the
mirror on or off. The mirror will
automatically return to the normal
state whenever the vehicle is placed
in R (reverse)(when the mirror is
on) to ensure a bright clear view
when backing up.

Do not clean the housing or glass of
any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel
or other petroleum-based cleaning
products.

RESET

VENT

VENT

MODE

E/M

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Illuminated visor mirror

To turn on the visor mirror lamps,
lift the mirror cover.

TRIP COMPUTER (IF EQUIPPED)

The trip computer tells you about the condition of your vehicle through
a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on
the trip computer for a display of status.

The appearance of your vehicle’s trip computer may differ depending on
your vehicle’s option package, but the functions are the same.

The trip computer only operates with the ignition in the ON position.
Trip computer features follow:

Selectable features

English/metric display

Press this control to change the trip
computer display between metric
and English units.

RESET

MODE

E/M

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