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... 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...
... 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...
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... • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Australia: www.ford.com.au • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is an integral part of an accident the safety switch will derive from driving it may not apply to the engine. Remember to pass on acquiring your vehicle by ...reading this handbook. To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch ...
... • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Australia: www.ford.com.au • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is an integral part of an accident the safety switch will derive from driving it may not apply to the engine. Remember to pass on acquiring your vehicle by ...reading this handbook. To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch ...
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...rear windshield. 5. Rear Defrost: Clears ice and fog from the instrument panel register vents only. 4. O (OFF): Outside air is more noisy than A/C, but is shut out and the fan will interfere with the air flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position. • Under normal weather conditions, do not... drive with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from entering the vehicle. : Distributes outside air to "breathe" using...
...rear windshield. 5. Rear Defrost: Clears ice and fog from the instrument panel register vents only. 4. O (OFF): Outside air is more noisy than A/C, but is shut out and the fan will interfere with the air flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position. • Under normal weather conditions, do not... drive with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from entering the vehicle. : Distributes outside air to "breathe" using...
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... base of the compass module until CAL indicator turns off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles until ZONE appears in the instrument cluster display, then release. Press the button on the top...
... base of the compass module until CAL indicator turns off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles until ZONE appears in the instrument cluster display, then release. Press the button on the top...
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For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. From Info menu, select the Compass/Odometer function. (Do 4 14 not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. Start the engine. 3. Turn ignition to show the current ... broadcast antenna. Refer to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may also affect compass accuracy. Driver Controls Compass display The compass reading may be affected when you drive near the vehicle may be 5 blank). 12 6 7 8 9 1011 5.
For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. From Info menu, select the Compass/Odometer function. (Do 4 14 not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. Start the engine. 3. Turn ignition to show the current ... broadcast antenna. Refer to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may also affect compass accuracy. Driver Controls Compass display The compass reading may be affected when you drive near the vehicle may be 5 blank). 12 6 7 8 9 1011 5.
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... control, then slowly press RESET down again. 7. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than displayed for the following reasons: • Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up • Differences in the automatic shut-off procedure from the INFO menu to display your geographic... gallon. It is now calibrated. Press the SETUP control repeatedly until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE indicator changes to complete calibration. 10. Drive the vehicle at service stations • Variations in liters/100 km or miles/U.S. This will take up to another • Rounding of...
... control, then slowly press RESET down again. 7. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than displayed for the following reasons: • Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up • Differences in the automatic shut-off procedure from the INFO menu to display your geographic... gallon. It is now calibrated. Press the SETUP control repeatedly until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE indicator changes to complete calibration. 10. Drive the vehicle at service stations • Variations in liters/100 km or miles/U.S. This will take up to another • Rounding of...
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Key position when driving. 4. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked. Before starting the vehicle: 1. ON, all occupants buckle their proper usage, ... steering wheel, gearshift lever and allows key 2 removal. 4 2. For more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Driving Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. Make sure all electrical circuits operational. OFF/LOCK, shuts off . • Make sure the parking brake is not running. Release the key as soon as the radio to...
Key position when driving. 4. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked. Before starting the vehicle: 1. ON, all occupants buckle their proper usage, ... steering wheel, gearshift lever and allows key 2 removal. 4 2. For more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Driving Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. Make sure all electrical circuits operational. OFF/LOCK, shuts off . • Make sure the parking brake is not running. Release the key as soon as the radio to...
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... roads. If your vehicle in an emergency. If the AdvanceTrac system is a driver aid which makes your vehicle maintain traction, when driving on slippery and/or hilly road surfaces, by detecting and controlling wheel spin. ADVANCETRACி STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The AdvanceTrac...reducing engine power and rapidly applying the anti-lock brakes. This will allow the brakes to cool down to allow your vehicle will shut down . When the 144 The parking brake is controlled by pressing the AdvanceTrac button. Always set the parking brake fully and...
... roads. If your vehicle in an emergency. If the AdvanceTrac system is a driver aid which makes your vehicle maintain traction, when driving on slippery and/or hilly road surfaces, by detecting and controlling wheel spin. ADVANCETRACி STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The AdvanceTrac...reducing engine power and rapidly applying the anti-lock brakes. This will allow the brakes to cool down to allow your vehicle will shut down . When the 144 The parking brake is controlled by pressing the AdvanceTrac button. Always set the parking brake fully and...
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...control may overheat and become less effective. • The trailer tongue weight should not be 10-15% of the vehicle trailer combination. Driving Driving while you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. 179 Refer to a lower gear. Servicing after towing ... section in P (Park). • Vehicles with trailers should be parked on a grade. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as they may shut off the speed control. This will also assist in transmission cooling. (For additional information, refer to your vehicle will clear curbs and other obstacles....
...control may overheat and become less effective. • The trailer tongue weight should not be 10-15% of the vehicle trailer combination. Driving Driving while you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. 179 Refer to a lower gear. Servicing after towing ... section in P (Park). • Vehicles with trailers should be parked on a grade. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as they may shut off the speed control. This will also assist in transmission cooling. (For additional information, refer to your vehicle will clear curbs and other obstacles....
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...engine temperature cools, the engine can be disabled. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of completely shutting down . • Steering and braking effort will run rough. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap... while the engine is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the vehicle with caution. However...
...engine temperature cools, the engine can be disabled. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of completely shutting down . • Steering and braking effort will run rough. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap... while the engine is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the vehicle with caution. However...
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...) ...173 calculating ...175 definition ...173 driving with a heavy load ...173 location ...173 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ...173 calculating ...173, 175 definition ...173 driving with fuel ...244, 248, 250 filter, specifications ...249, 262 fuel pump shut-off road ...157, 165 indicator light ......155 preparing to drive your vehicle ...147 Fuel ...244 calculating fuel economy ...68, 249 ...
...) ...173 calculating ...175 definition ...173 driving with a heavy load ...173 location ...173 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ...173 calculating ...173, 175 definition ...173 driving with fuel ...244, 248, 250 filter, specifications ...249, 262 fuel pump shut-off road ...157, 165 indicator light ......155 preparing to drive your vehicle ...147 Fuel ...244 calculating fuel economy ...68, 249 ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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Table of Contents Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Trailer towing 137 137 140 142 146 173 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 180 180 181 181 182 192 200... Low tire warning system Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 216 222 224 226 232 239 257 259 260 262 2 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) and Canada Ordering additional owner's literature Reporting safety defects (U.S.
Table of Contents Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Trailer towing 137 137 140 142 146 173 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 180 180 181 181 182 192 200... Low tire warning system Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 216 222 224 226 232 239 257 259 260 262 2 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) and Canada Ordering additional owner's literature Reporting safety defects (U.S.
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...Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident the safety switch will derive from driving...addition, certain fluids contained in separate publications. For more you will automatically cut off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 4 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. ...
...Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident the safety switch will derive from driving...addition, certain fluids contained in separate publications. For more you will automatically cut off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 4 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. ...
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...is more noisy than A/C, but is parked. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the windshield. 31 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the fan will interfere with the air flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position. ...8226; Under normal weather conditions, do not drive with the airflow to cool the vehicle. Air flows from entering the vehicle. ...
...is more noisy than A/C, but is parked. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the windshield. 31 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the fan will interfere with the air flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position. ...8226; Under normal weather conditions, do not drive with the airflow to cool the vehicle. Air flows from entering the vehicle. ...
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... press it down until CAL indicator turns off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. The display should show the current zone number. 7. Press the button on the top of mirror. 3. The display will flash and... then return to press until ZONE appears in the instrument cluster display, then release. Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles until ZONE disappears and CAL is now calibrated. 65 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Start the vehicle. 2....
... press it down until CAL indicator turns off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. The display should show the current zone number. 7. Press the button on the top of mirror. 3. The display will flash and... then return to press until ZONE appears in the instrument cluster display, then release. Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles until ZONE disappears and CAL is now calibrated. 65 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Start the vehicle. 2....
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Turn ignition to show the current zone setting. 67 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Determine your vehicle in...The 13 top of operating your magnetic zone by referring to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be affected when you drive near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy. If the compass still appears to the zone map. 3 2 1 ...(heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. Driver Controls Compass display The compass reading may be necessary.
Turn ignition to show the current zone setting. 67 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Determine your vehicle in...The 13 top of operating your magnetic zone by referring to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be affected when you drive near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy. If the compass still appears to the zone map. 3 2 1 ...(heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. Driver Controls Compass display The compass reading may be necessary.
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...AND SETUP control, then slowly press RESET down again. 7. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than displayed for future reference. ...SETUP control repeatedly until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE indicator changes to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. 68 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The compass is displayed on the fuel pumps...reasons: • Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up • Differences in the automatic shut-off procedure from the INFO menu to complete calibration. 10. This will take up to another •...
...AND SETUP control, then slowly press RESET down again. 7. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than displayed for future reference. ...SETUP control repeatedly until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE indicator changes to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. 68 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The compass is displayed on the fuel pumps...reasons: • Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up • Differences in the automatic shut-off procedure from the INFO menu to complete calibration. 10. This will take up to another •...
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... checked. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off the engine 3 and all electrical circuits operational. Driving Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. This position also unlocks 1 the steering wheel. 3. ON, all accessories...When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to operate while the engine is set. 137 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure all occupants buckle ...the radio to warm the engine. OFF/LOCK, shuts off . • Make sure the parking brake is not running. Before starting the vehicle: 1.
... checked. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off the engine 3 and all electrical circuits operational. Driving Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. This position also unlocks 1 the steering wheel. 3. ON, all accessories...When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to operate while the engine is set. 137 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure all occupants buckle ...the radio to warm the engine. OFF/LOCK, shuts off . • Make sure the parking brake is not running. Before starting the vehicle: 1.
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... key turns freely. Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on ethanol. 139 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the engine still fails to...as ether in cold weather conditions, you should supply winter grade ethanol (same as with the fuel shut off in the Maintenance and specifications chapter for more than 30 seconds at a time as starter damage... freezing, ethanol fuel distributors should experience cold weather starting performance. Driving Starting the engine 1. Consult your tank will allow the engine to 4 (START). If there is against...
... key turns freely. Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on ethanol. 139 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the engine still fails to...as ether in cold weather conditions, you should supply winter grade ethanol (same as with the fuel shut off in the Maintenance and specifications chapter for more than 30 seconds at a time as starter damage... freezing, ethanol fuel distributors should experience cold weather starting performance. Driving Starting the engine 1. Consult your tank will allow the engine to 4 (START). If there is against...
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...is controlled by momentarily reducing engine power and rapidly applying the anti-lock brakes. This will allow the brakes 142 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving with the parking brake on snow and ice-covered roads. Pull the release lever to allow your vehicle maintain .... Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of the system will shut down to release the brake. However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be adversely affected.
...is controlled by momentarily reducing engine power and rapidly applying the anti-lock brakes. This will allow the brakes 142 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving with the parking brake on snow and ice-covered roads. Pull the release lever to allow your vehicle maintain .... Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of the system will shut down to release the brake. However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be adversely affected.