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Reporting Safety Defects Accessories ...Servicing Your Explorer ...Quick Index ... Table of Contents Introductory Information Safety Restraints ...1 9 ... Starting Your Explorer ...67 Warning Lights and Gauges ...79 Instrument Panel Controls ...Steering Column Controls ...Features ...Electronic Sound Systems ...109 135 147 207 245 295 317 323 327 333 411 421 444 Driving Your Explorer ...Roadside Emergencies ...Customer Assistance ... Index ...Service Station Information ...
Reporting Safety Defects Accessories ...Servicing Your Explorer ...Quick Index ... Table of Contents Introductory Information Safety Restraints ...1 9 ... Starting Your Explorer ...67 Warning Lights and Gauges ...79 Instrument Panel Controls ...Steering Column Controls ...Features ...Electronic Sound Systems ...109 135 147 207 245 295 317 323 327 333 411 421 444 Driving Your Explorer ...Roadside Emergencies ...Customer Assistance ... Index ...Service Station Information ...
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...and in the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Safety belts provide best restraint when: s the seatback is upright s the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched) s the lap belt is snug and low on the hips s the shoulder belt is moving. See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime in Canada ...use. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in case of safety belts helps to restrain you and your safety belt, a warning light may sound. Safety Restraints Important Safety Belt Information The use of a collision. Also see Safety Restraints for Children in this chapter for ...
...and in the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Safety belts provide best restraint when: s the seatback is upright s the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched) s the lap belt is snug and low on the hips s the shoulder belt is moving. See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime in Canada ...use. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in case of safety belts helps to restrain you and your safety belt, a warning light may sound. Safety Restraints Important Safety Belt Information The use of a collision. Also see Safety Restraints for Children in this chapter for ...
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... do not flood the engine, then try again. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked. 4. Turn the ignition key to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. For a cold engine: s At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start in turning the key,... rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. Follow the steps under Preparing to make sure that they work. Starting Your Explorer Before you ...
... do not flood the engine, then try again. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked. 4. Turn the ignition key to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. For a cold engine: s At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start in turning the key,... rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. Follow the steps under Preparing to make sure that they work. Starting Your Explorer Before you ...
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In your vehicle is divided into several different sections. Your vehicle has a mechanical cluster with tachometer. 79 The illustrations on the following pages show the major parts of the instrument panel that are grouped together on the instrument panel. We call this chapter. Warning Lights and Gauges The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges are described in this grouping a cluster. Some items shown may not be on all vehicles.
In your vehicle is divided into several different sections. Your vehicle has a mechanical cluster with tachometer. 79 The illustrations on the following pages show the major parts of the instrument panel that are grouped together on the instrument panel. We call this chapter. Warning Lights and Gauges The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges are described in this grouping a cluster. Some items shown may not be on all vehicles.
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...brake fully, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. Brake warning light symbols 81 If the fluid level is low, the brake system should be working . The following warning lights and gauges are optional. If the light stays on or comes on the mechanical cluster. RWARNING The ...BRAKE light indicates that the indicator bulb is low in the master cylinder reservoir. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you to verify that ...
...brake fully, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. Brake warning light symbols 81 If the fluid level is low, the brake system should be working . The following warning lights and gauges are optional. If the light stays on or comes on the mechanical cluster. RWARNING The ...BRAKE light indicates that the indicator bulb is low in the master cylinder reservoir. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you to verify that ...
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...light symbol 83 RWARNING A problem with the air bag system is operating normally. Warning Lights and Gauges Safety belt warning light symbol Air Bag Readiness Light This light... illuminates for approximately six seconds when the ignition key is turned to the ON position to verify that the indicator bulb is working and the air bag system is indicated by one or more of the following: the readiness light... will either flash or stay lit, or it will not light, or a group of ...
...light symbol 83 RWARNING A problem with the air bag system is operating normally. Warning Lights and Gauges Safety belt warning light symbol Air Bag Readiness Light This light... illuminates for approximately six seconds when the ignition key is turned to the ON position to verify that the indicator bulb is working and the air bag system is indicated by one or more of the following: the readiness light... will either flash or stay lit, or it will not light, or a group of ...
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... off after the fourth engine restart, have the engine serviced. Check engine warning light symbol 85 You do not need to have your vehicle serviced by your vehicle towed in. Warning Lights and Gauges If the light turns on and off on rare occasions while you are driving the vehicle, it... means that a malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself. If the light turns on if the fuel cap is not properly installed...
... off after the fourth engine restart, have the engine serviced. Check engine warning light symbol 85 You do not need to have your vehicle serviced by your vehicle towed in. Warning Lights and Gauges If the light turns on and off on rare occasions while you are driving the vehicle, it... means that a malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself. If the light turns on if the fuel cap is not properly installed...
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Warning Lights and Gauges Speed control light Charging System Light This light, shown as a battery symbol on your cluster, indicates that you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. 87 Charging system light symbol This light comes on when the engine is not being charged and that your battery is running, have the electrical system checked. If the light stays on or comes on every time you need to charge. The light should go off ).
Warning Lights and Gauges Speed control light Charging System Light This light, shown as a battery symbol on your cluster, indicates that you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. 87 Charging system light symbol This light comes on when the engine is not being charged and that your battery is running, have the electrical system checked. If the light stays on or comes on every time you need to charge. The light should go off ).
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...and any door is opened. Within 30 seconds of closing all the doors, the light flashes intermittently (every 2 seconds). Check gage light 88 Please see Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge, Engine Oil Pressure Gauge, or Fuel Gauge in the ON position and the: s engine coolant temperature is high s engine...check the engine coolant temperature gauge, the engine oil pressure gauge, and the fuel level gauge. This indicates that the alarm system is near empty This light serves as you lock the doors, the light glows steadily. Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped) This light flashes on when the ...
...and any door is opened. Within 30 seconds of closing all the doors, the light flashes intermittently (every 2 seconds). Check gage light 88 Please see Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge, Engine Oil Pressure Gauge, or Fuel Gauge in the ON position and the: s engine coolant temperature is high s engine...check the engine coolant temperature gauge, the engine oil pressure gauge, and the fuel level gauge. This indicates that the alarm system is near empty This light serves as you lock the doors, the light glows steadily. Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped) This light flashes on when the ...
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...accessories with tachometer 89 Refer to Fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. If it is safely possible. Fuel reset light Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter) This gauge shows you the battery voltage when the ignition key is in the Index to ON and the fuel pump shut-off .... If the battery is operating under cold weather conditions, the pointer may indicate in the upper range of the NORMAL band. Warning Lights and Gauges Fuel Reset Light (If Equipped) Your vehicle may have your vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as it stays outside the NORMAL band, have a...
...accessories with tachometer 89 Refer to Fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. If it is safely possible. Fuel reset light Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter) This gauge shows you the battery voltage when the ignition key is in the Index to ON and the fuel pump shut-off .... If the battery is operating under cold weather conditions, the pointer may indicate in the upper range of the NORMAL band. Warning Lights and Gauges Fuel Reset Light (If Equipped) Your vehicle may have your vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as it stays outside the NORMAL band, have a...
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... from the ignition. Warning Lights and Gauges High Beam Light This light comes on when the headlamps are turned on high beam or when you open the driver's door while the headlamps or parking lamps are on, and the key is ON. For a proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, ... ignition switch ON position. 91 With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when the vehicle is being refueled. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in motion. High beam indicator light symbol "Headlamps On" Alert Chime This chime sounds if you flash...
... from the ignition. Warning Lights and Gauges High Beam Light This light comes on when the headlamps are turned on high beam or when you open the driver's door while the headlamps or parking lamps are on, and the key is ON. For a proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, ... ignition switch ON position. 91 With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when the vehicle is being refueled. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in motion. High beam indicator light symbol "Headlamps On" Alert Chime This chime sounds if you flash...
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...high speeds, it may vary based on engine displacement.) If you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving. Warning Lights and Gauges If the coolant continues to maintain peak vehicle speed below a specified limit. (Vehicle speed limits may be avoided by reducing vehicle/engine speed...have the coolant system serviced as soon as possible. It is contained within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Engine coolant temperature gauge - mechanical cluster with a vehicle speed (mph/km/h) limiting device that is a normal condition and can be the result of this limiting device...
...high speeds, it may vary based on engine displacement.) If you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving. Warning Lights and Gauges If the coolant continues to maintain peak vehicle speed below a specified limit. (Vehicle speed limits may be avoided by reducing vehicle/engine speed...have the coolant system serviced as soon as possible. It is contained within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Engine coolant temperature gauge - mechanical cluster with a vehicle speed (mph/km/h) limiting device that is a normal condition and can be the result of this limiting device...
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... may vary based on engine displacement.) If you are equipped with an engine speed (RPM) limiting device contained within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Warning Lights and Gauges Some vehicles are experiencing an "engine cut-out" condition at or below a specified limit.
... may vary based on engine displacement.) If you are equipped with an engine speed (RPM) limiting device contained within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Warning Lights and Gauges Some vehicles are experiencing an "engine cut-out" condition at or below a specified limit.
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... one of two features (Distance to Empty or Distance Driven). When you press this switch, all the displays change from English to metric units. Warning Lights and Gauges Electronic message center English/Metric A press of the ENGLISH/METRIC switch allows you to change the M/C and electronic climate control displays from English to...
... one of two features (Distance to Empty or Distance Driven). When you press this switch, all the displays change from English to metric units. Warning Lights and Gauges Electronic message center English/Metric A press of the ENGLISH/METRIC switch allows you to change the M/C and electronic climate control displays from English to...
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... numbers and fuel movement in miles/gallons or liters/kilometers. Warnings, Distance Driven, Average Fuel Economy, Fuel Used, and your vehicle is displayed. Warning Lights and Gauges Because of factors like rounding of the FUEL ECON switch will then use data only from after the RESET was pressed to Empty, Fuel Remaining...
... numbers and fuel movement in miles/gallons or liters/kilometers. Warnings, Distance Driven, Average Fuel Economy, Fuel Used, and your vehicle is displayed. Warning Lights and Gauges Because of factors like rounding of the FUEL ECON switch will then use data only from after the RESET was pressed to Empty, Fuel Remaining...
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... feature will be displayed by the Message Center (M/C) to show the status of the OIL CHANGE RESET switch during the System Check sequence: 1. Warning Lights and Gauges for service as soon as follows during the sequence will cause the SYSTEM CHECK cycle to empty). The warning message will appear at a brighter level...
... feature will be displayed by the Message Center (M/C) to show the status of the OIL CHANGE RESET switch during the System Check sequence: 1. Warning Lights and Gauges for service as soon as follows during the sequence will cause the SYSTEM CHECK cycle to empty). The warning message will appear at a brighter level...
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Warning Lights and Gauges The following the instructions in the Servicing Your Vehicle chapter. If you do not follow these instructions, you are running electrical accessories when the engine ...
Warning Lights and Gauges The following the instructions in the Servicing Your Vehicle chapter. If you do not follow these instructions, you are running electrical accessories when the engine ...
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.... Turn the ignition switch from ON to a dealership for service as soon as trailer lights, or if you replace the headlamps or bulbs with equipment that is not equal to the original equipment from Ford, you turn the air suspension switch (located in the Index. Change Oil Soon or...the operation of these warning messages is displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5% or less. If you use additional lights, such as possible. Warning Lights and Gauges Check Brake Lamps This warning message is displayed when you may be displayed. If the warning message reappears, turn on the ...
.... Turn the ignition switch from ON to a dealership for service as soon as trailer lights, or if you replace the headlamps or bulbs with equipment that is not equal to the original equipment from Ford, you turn the air suspension switch (located in the Index. Change Oil Soon or...the operation of these warning messages is displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5% or less. If you use additional lights, such as possible. Warning Lights and Gauges Check Brake Lamps This warning message is displayed when you may be displayed. If the warning message reappears, turn on the ...
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When your Personalized Oil Reset Percentage has been established, it will not establish your next OIL CHANGE RESET procedure. 107 A press of any switch besides RESET or OIL CHANGE RESET will abort this procedure and will be used beginning with the completion of your new Personalized Oil Reset Percentage. Warning Lights and Gauges 3. Press the RESET switch to complete the procedure.
When your Personalized Oil Reset Percentage has been established, it will not establish your next OIL CHANGE RESET procedure. 107 A press of any switch besides RESET or OIL CHANGE RESET will abort this procedure and will be used beginning with the completion of your new Personalized Oil Reset Percentage. Warning Lights and Gauges 3. Press the RESET switch to complete the procedure.
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For additional information, refer to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. 138 This lamp illuminates when the O/D ON/OFF button is mounted on your Explorer is depressed. For additional information about the gearshift lever and the Overdrive On/Off button, see the Driving Your Explorer chapter. OVERDRIVE OFF Lamp This lamp indicates the operating range of the gearshift lever is the Overdrive On/Off button. Gearshift Lever (Automatic transmission only) The gearshift lever on the steering column. On the end of the transmission.
For additional information, refer to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. 138 This lamp illuminates when the O/D ON/OFF button is mounted on your Explorer is depressed. For additional information about the gearshift lever and the Overdrive On/Off button, see the Driving Your Explorer chapter. OVERDRIVE OFF Lamp This lamp indicates the operating range of the gearshift lever is the Overdrive On/Off button. Gearshift Lever (Automatic transmission only) The gearshift lever on the steering column. On the end of the transmission.