Ford Explorer Sport (2003 year). Manual — part 15

7. Within twenty seconds of removing the previously programmed coded
key, insert the unprogrammed key (new/valet key) into the ignition.

8. Turn the ignition from the 3 (OFF) position to the 4 (ON) position.
Keep the ignition in the 4 (ON) position for at least one second.

9. Your new unprogrammed key is now programmed.

If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle’s
engine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for three seconds and
then go out. If the key was not successfully programmed, it will not start
your vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator light will flash on and off
rapidly. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealer to have the
new key(s) programmed.

To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this procedure
from step 1 for each additional key.

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FRONT SEATS

Notes:

Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the

event of a collision.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injury in a
collision or sudden stop.

Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)

Head restraints help to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision.
The seats in your vehicle may have adjustable head restraints. Adjust
your head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible
behind your head.

To adjust the head restraint:
• Raise the head restraint by

pulling it upward.

To lower the head restraint:
• Push the release control.
• Push down on the head restraint.

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Adjusting the front manual seat

Pull the lever located at the front
edge of the seat to move the seat
forward or backward. Release the
lever to lock the seat in place.

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.

Press to raise or lower the front
portion of the seat cushion.

Press to raise or lower the rear
portion of the seat cushion.

Press the control to move the seat
forward, backward, up or down.

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Reclining the seats

Pull the lever located on the outside
of the seat to recline the seatback.
Release the lever to lock the
seatback in place.

Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the

event of a collision.

Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is
moving.

Power lumbar (if equipped)

Push the button forward to inflate,
or rearward to deflate.

Heated seats (if equipped)

To operate the heated seats:
• Push control to activate.
• Push again to deactivate.

The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated.

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