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Rear Liftgate Window Won't Open.
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Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 308

... and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 95 95 105 118 126 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Trailer towing 139 139 142 144 148 175 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 182 182 183 184 185 195...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 387

... Press control to lock all doors. Press control to unlock all doors. Power door lock/unlock inhibit If the interior trim switch does not operate, see the Perimeter alarm system in case of the left -hand quarter trim panel underneath the rear window, or on the bottom of an emergency. If you in this switch is located either on the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 399

... entry pad. • Unlock the driver's door with a key. Power door lock disable feature This feature disables the power door locks and liftgate power door lock control switches if all doors/hood/liftgate and liftgate window are closed and the perimeter alarm becomes armed. This will return the vehicle to ON. Turn the key full travel (toward the front of...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 529

...Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner (E8AZ-19523-AA). • If grease or tar is present on the vehicle's seatbelts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and safety belts: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light...or oil/petroleum-based leather conditioners. Keep body and door drain holes free from your ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 557

... to turn off may reduce fuel economy. • Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. • You may waste fuel. • Anticipate stopping; Habits • Smooth, moderate operation can yield up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may be able to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record the current...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 579

... locks All-weather floor mats B-pillar trim kit Cargo liners, interior Carpet floor mats Door edge guards Front end covers (full and sport) Front hood deflectors Grille guard/brush guard Interior trim kit Locking gas cap Molded splash guards Moonroof deflector Rear air deflector Side window air deflectors Skid plate Tail lamp surrounds Tow hooks Universal floor mats For maximum...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 581

...51 Axle lubricant specifications ..265, 267 refill capacities ...263 B Battery ...236 acid, treating emergencies ...236 jumping a disabled battery ...202 maintenance-free ...236 replacement, specifications ...262 servicing ...236 BeltMinder ...114 Brakes ...142 anti-lock ...143 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...143 fluid, checking and adding ...256 fluid, refill capacities ...263 fluid...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 3

... information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 3 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Accessories Index 268 272...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 11

... detected, have your dealership. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to stop the vehicle. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is turned to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Continued CAP driving with the brake system warning light on is illuminated. 11 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 81

... interior trim switch does not operate, see the Perimeter alarm system in case of the left-hand quarter trim panel. Liftgate An additional power door lock can be accessed by opening the liftgate. Always carry a spare key with you lose your dealer supplied keys, replacement keys are programmed to lock or unlock all doors. Press control to unlock all the doors. 81 2003 Explorer...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 87

... entry code. Locks and Security The inside lights will not turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to : • lock or unlock the doors without using a key. • open . this code is located on the owner's wallet card in sequential order. 87 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 93

... authorized Ford dealer. 93 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Power door lock disable feature This feature disables the power door locks and liftgate power door lock control switches if all doors/hood/liftgate and liftgate window are disabled, they only become active when the perimeter alarm is disarmed or a door, liftgate, liftgate window or hood is...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 116

... and attaching hardware, should also be replaced. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 116 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be inspected after a collision. Failure to Interior in the event of a collision. Refer to inspect and if necessary replace...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 122

...2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The Safety Canopy௢ system consists of the following: • An inflatable nylon curtain with a gas generator concealed behind the headliner and above the doors... to allow Safety Canopy௢ deployment. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 177

... rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. If you use a lower gear. Never connect any trailer lighting to local and Federal regulations. The braking system of the vehicle hitch. See your local Ford dealership for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency gives...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 209

... Ford Extended Service Plan at www.ford-esp.com. 209 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This dispute handling procedure is subject to enforcing state created rights or other rights which can get more than 5,000 participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury and Ford of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act or state replacement...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 272

...272 acid, treating emergencies ...232 jumping a disabled battery ...200 maintenance-free ...232 replacement, specifications ...259 servicing ...232 BeltMinder ...112 Brakes ...140 anti-lock ...141 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...141 fluid, ... ...217 instrument panel ...219 interior ...220 interior trim ...219 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 275

... bulb replacement specifications chart ...41 daytime running light ...37 fog lamps ...37 high beams ...38 instrument panel, dimming ...38 interior lamps ...40 Liftgate ...77, 83 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...141 Limited-slip axle ...153 Load limits ...171 GAWR ...171 GVWR ...171 trailer towing ...171 Loading instructions ...173 Locks childproof ...82 doors ...81...
Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing - Page 1

... Jump-starts Towing of the disc. The spare is not intended to replace your vehicle Owner...door and window should never be identified with lower octane ratings may get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily. DSP or COMP - Press to select the next/previous track of your vehicle Limited fuel delivery E X P L O R E R All information contained on resetting the switch...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 2

...Intervals ...9 Exceptions ...34 Special Operating Conditions ...37 Maintenance and Service Record ...39 Premium Gold Coolant Change Record ...48 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 2 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information...

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  • Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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  • Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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