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Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 3 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Accessories Index 268 272 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any 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 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any 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.
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...of its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • 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 the vehicle. For more ...the fuel supply to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 4 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Introduction Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of the...
...of its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • 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 the vehicle. For more ...the fuel supply to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 4 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Introduction Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of the...
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...unless the air bag can be stored during regular operation or in the vehicle, and • information related to know such information. 6 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Data Recording Computers in personal injury. Any of this information could result ... the vehicle, potentially including but not limited to information such as: • the use of restraint systems including seat belts by : • Ford Motor Company. • service and repair facilities. • law enforcement or government agencies. • others who may assert a right or obtain...
...unless the air bag can be stored during regular operation or in the vehicle, and • information related to know such information. 6 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Data Recording Computers in personal injury. Any of this information could result ... the vehicle, potentially including but not limited to information such as: • the use of restraint systems including seat belts by : • Ford Motor Company. • service and repair facilities. • law enforcement or government agencies. • others who may assert a right or obtain...
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... of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other required information and warnings. 7 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties... properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that is not equipped with your vehicle. Before you along with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. Using your vehicle may result in this Owner Guide; Introduction Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited ...
... of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other required information and warnings. 7 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties... properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that is not equipped with your vehicle. Before you along with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. Using your vehicle may result in this Owner Guide; Introduction Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited ...
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... tracks. Press again to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with the label side up. CD Door: Insert a CD with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should 21 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) CD...
... tracks. Press again to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with the label side up. CD Door: Insert a CD with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should 21 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) CD...
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... cold. • Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being played. Please contact your dealer or qualified technician. 30 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE Refer to become jammed. If service is recommended that .... Ball point pens may not function correctly when used in ) audio compact discs only. Due to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center ...
... cold. • Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being played. Please contact your dealer or qualified technician. 30 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE Refer to become jammed. If service is recommended that .... Ball point pens may not function correctly when used in ) audio compact discs only. Due to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center ...
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... the keys yourself. The dealer can program your spare keys to your vehicle is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on the same 89 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To deactivate/reactivate this feature: 1. Close all the...
... the keys yourself. The dealer can program your spare keys to your vehicle is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on the same 89 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To deactivate/reactivate this feature: 1. Close all the...
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... locks are no longer armed, but may be closed for the system to ON. The parking lamps will return the vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer. 93 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Pressing the power door UNLOCK trim switch within the 20 second prearmed mode will flash...
... locks are no longer armed, but may be closed for the system to ON. The parking lamps will return the vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer. 93 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Pressing the power door UNLOCK trim switch within the 20 second prearmed mode will flash...
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Failure to Interior in a collision be replaced. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 116 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that all safety belt assemblies...equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should also be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Seating and Safety...
Failure to Interior in a collision be replaced. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 116 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that all safety belt assemblies...equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should also be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Seating and Safety...
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Children and air bags Children must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 118 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Additional ...than in the front seating position. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than authorized Ford accessories for instructions about the appropriate installation of additional equipment. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of injury. Seating and...
Children and air bags Children must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 118 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Additional ...than in the front seating position. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than authorized Ford accessories for instructions about the appropriate installation of additional equipment. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of injury. Seating and...
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... that may increase the risk of personal injury in the deployment path of the inflatable Safety Canopy. 121 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts...
... that may increase the risk of personal injury in the deployment path of the inflatable Safety Canopy. 121 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts...
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To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until you can answer YES to ALL of these children are ... enough for the vehicle seat and lap/shoulder belt to 12 years old). Although the lap/shoulder belt will provide some protection, these questions: 125 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in front of a combination lap and shoulder...
To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until you can answer YES to ALL of these children are ... enough for the vehicle seat and lap/shoulder belt to 12 years old). Although the lap/shoulder belt will provide some protection, these questions: 125 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in front of a combination lap and shoulder...
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.... If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be placed in the front seats. 128 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. Seating and Safety...
.... If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be placed in the front seats. 128 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. Seating and Safety...
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... to expose the anchor and make it . Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a crash greatly increases. 136 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Each time you install a child seat with rigid attachments. If the safety seat is properly attached... Restraints The lower anchors for child seat installation are below the locator symbols on the seat back. Try to move the child seat from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to attach some child seats.
... to expose the anchor and make it . Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a crash greatly increases. 136 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Each time you install a child seat with rigid attachments. If the safety seat is properly attached... Restraints The lower anchors for child seat installation are below the locator symbols on the seat back. Try to move the child seat from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to attach some child seats.
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... can lose traction in vehicle speed or direction when you should always try the brakes. Be cautious of Land Management in mud. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. As when you regain control of the slide until you are driving in encouraging you must drive through ...the axle lubricant should be replaced. If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are submerged in losing traction, slipping sideways and 159 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Avoid driving crosswise or turning on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an ...
... can lose traction in vehicle speed or direction when you should always try the brakes. Be cautious of Land Management in mud. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. As when you regain control of the slide until you are driving in encouraging you must drive through ...the axle lubricant should be replaced. If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are submerged in losing traction, slipping sideways and 159 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Avoid driving crosswise or turning on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an ...
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...squeeze" technique, push on the brake pedal with chains on snow and ice. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Make sure all four wheels. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting from a full stop any tire/wheel... combination not recommended by Ford Motor Company because it may steer in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control. 161 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This could cause steering,...
...squeeze" technique, push on the brake pedal with chains on snow and ice. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Make sure all four wheels. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting from a full stop any tire/wheel... combination not recommended by Ford Motor Company because it may steer in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control. 161 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This could cause steering,...
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... can adversely affect the way your vehicle have the tire demounted and inspected in the tread grooves. For your tires. Do not exceed the Ford Motor Company recommended pressure even if it is less than the others, use . Check tire pressure with larger tires and wheels. Each day ...vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. If internal damage to the tire is suspected, have been designed and tested to loss of control. 162 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Safe operation requires tires that may be wedged in case it more likely to ...
... can adversely affect the way your vehicle have the tire demounted and inspected in the tread grooves. For your tires. Do not exceed the Ford Motor Company recommended pressure even if it is less than the others, use . Check tire pressure with larger tires and wheels. Each day ...vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. If internal damage to the tire is suspected, have been designed and tested to loss of control. 162 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Safe operation requires tires that may be wedged in case it more likely to ...
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... differences that make your vehicle is equipped with AWD, a spare tire of a different size than an ordinary passenger car. 163 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used . ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may void the warranty...
... differences that make your vehicle is equipped with AWD, a spare tire of a different size than an ordinary passenger car. 163 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used . ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may void the warranty...
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... the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Even AWD vehicles can be limited. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. When driving through high water, drive slowly. If the vehicle does slide, steer in losing traction, slipping sideways and 167 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) After driving through water...
... the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Even AWD vehicles can be limited. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. When driving through high water, drive slowly. If the vehicle does slide, steer in losing traction, slipping sideways and 167 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) After driving through water...
Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing
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... Press the CD control again to set the hour. Press to "7" (high). Homemade CDs should have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. AM/FM Select - Seek Function - Tire Pressure - Fuses - For complete ... WITH ADHESIVE LABEL* A B C D F G H A B C I D I D E (if equipped) (if equipped) (if equipped) 2003 model EXPLORER Quick Reference Guide J E November 2002 Second Printing Quick Reference Guide Explorer Litho in the CD player. F G H A D B C E F Fuel Tank Capacity - For speed sensitive volume control, push and hold a...
... Press the CD control again to set the hour. Press to "7" (high). Homemade CDs should have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. AM/FM Select - Seek Function - Tire Pressure - Fuses - For complete ... WITH ADHESIVE LABEL* A B C D F G H A B C I D I D E (if equipped) (if equipped) (if equipped) 2003 model EXPLORER Quick Reference Guide J E November 2002 Second Printing Quick Reference Guide Explorer Litho in the CD player. F G H A D B C E F Fuel Tank Capacity - For speed sensitive volume control, push and hold a...