1996 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual - Page 106

Warning Lights and Gauges Check Brake Lamps This warning message is displayed when you turn on your brakelamps by pressing the brake pedal and at least one of the lamps is burned out. If you use additional lights, such as trailer lights, or if you replace the headlamps or bulbs with equipment that is not equal to the original equipment from Ford, you may get a false "CHECK LAMPS" warning or no warning at all. Air Ride Switch Off (If equipped) This warning message is displayed when the air suspension switch, located in the rear jack stowage area on the left side, is off. For information about the operation of the air suspension switch, see Automatic ride control system in the Index. Check Air Ride System (If equipped) This warning message is displayed when an air suspension system fault has been detected. If this warning message is displayed while driving, safely pull off the road at your earliest convenience. If the vehicle is loaded beyond the recommended maximum payload, the CHECK AIR RIDE SYSTEM message may be displayed. This is a normal condition if the vehicle is overloaded. To correct this condition, remove or redistribute the payload per the recommended maximum requirements. Turn the ignition switch from ON to OFF and ON again. If the warning message reappears, turn the air suspension switch (located in the rear jack stowage area on the left side) OFF and take your vehicle to a dealership for service as soon as possible. Change Oil Soon or Oil Change Required One of these warning messages is displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5% or less. When Oil Life Left is between 5% and 0%, the "CHANGE OIL SOON" message will be displayed. When Oil Life Left reaches 0%, the "OIL CHANGE REQUIRED" message will be displayed. 105