1996 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual - Page 131

Instrument Panel Controls s The further you move the slide knob toward the right, the longer the headlamps stay on after you leave your vehicle. Similarly, if you move the slide knob only slightly toward the left, the headlamps stay on for only a moment after you turn your vehicle off. Fog Lamps (If equipped) The fog lamps switch is located on the instrument panel to the right of the radio and climate control. s To turn the fog lamps on, turn on the low-beam headlamps, then push the fog lamp switch. An indicator light will glow when the lamps are on. s To turn off, push the switch again. Fog lamp switch The fog lamps act as a supplement to the low beam headlamps under limited visibility conditions such as rain, snow, dust or fog and operate only when the low beam headlamps are on. To maximize fog lamp bulb life it is recommended that the fog lamp switch be turned off after each use prior to turning off the headlamps. 131