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... for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; and • Make sure every passenger is significantly more than a person wearing a seat belt. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for safe driving and additional precautions to perform satisfactorily under off -road. To reduce the risk of...
... for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; and • Make sure every passenger is significantly more than a person wearing a seat belt. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for safe driving and additional precautions to perform satisfactorily under off -road. To reduce the risk of...
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.... If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with the transfer case in gear. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is your vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in P (Park) with...
.... If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with the transfer case in gear. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is your vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in P (Park) with...
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... these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position...
... these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position...
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Cargo should not exceed the maximum load shown on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more likely to be properly secured and evenly distributed over the floor of the cargo area, with the ...
Cargo should not exceed the maximum load shown on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more likely to be properly secured and evenly distributed over the floor of the cargo area, with the ...
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For more likely to be injured or killed in camper. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to ride in a slide-in a collision. 18 Do not allow people to your truck camper loading label. Loading Your Vehicle The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the trucks's recommended center of gravity zone when installed.
For more likely to be injured or killed in camper. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to ride in a slide-in a collision. 18 Do not allow people to your truck camper loading label. Loading Your Vehicle The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the trucks's recommended center of gravity zone when installed.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... of vehicles. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to die than a person wearing a seat belt. All occupants must wear safety belts and children/infants must : • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive at speeds as high as...
... of vehicles. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to die than a person wearing a seat belt. All occupants must wear safety belts and children/infants must : • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive at speeds as high as...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... "pump" the brakes. Do not be alarmed because this is engaged in N (Neutral) position. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may feel...
... "pump" the brakes. Do not be alarmed because this is engaged in N (Neutral) position. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may feel...
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... vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Some 4WD vehicles...
... vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Some 4WD vehicles...
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... that they will tend to make sure it to lean more likely to be injured or killed in a crash. People who are not riding in seats with the heaviest cargo on the roof rack's label. If you must haul cargo on the bottom, near the front of the cargo area, with...
... that they will tend to make sure it to lean more likely to be injured or killed in a crash. People who are not riding in seats with the heaviest cargo on the roof rack's label. If you must haul cargo on the bottom, near the front of the cargo area, with...
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Loading Your Vehicle The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the trucks's recommended center of gravity zone when installed. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to your truck camper loading label. Do not allow people to be injured or killed in camper. For more likely to ride in a slide-in a collision. 18
Loading Your Vehicle The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the trucks's recommended center of gravity zone when installed. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to your truck camper loading label. Do not allow people to be injured or killed in camper. For more likely to ride in a slide-in a collision. 18
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 94 94 104 116 124 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing ... relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 184 184 185 185 186 197 206 212 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 213 220 Cleaning 222 2 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 94 94 104 116 124 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing ... relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 184 184 185 185 186 197 206 212 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 213 220 Cleaning 222 2 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...extensive break-in this guide with your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. In addition, your Owner's Guide. 5 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered...continuously at least 500 miles (800 km) before touching or attempting adjustment of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. Introduction to such questions are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is provided to you consult the relevant section...
...extensive break-in this guide with your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. In addition, your Owner's Guide. 5 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered...continuously at least 500 miles (800 km) before touching or attempting adjustment of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. Introduction to such questions are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is provided to you consult the relevant section...
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... steering wheel. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be directly connected to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of such an event. This potentially includes information about your vehicle - Ford Motor Company and Ford of an active passenger... without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in your vehicle is fitted with lawful 6 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Failure to court order or where required by law enforcement, ...
... steering wheel. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be directly connected to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of such an event. This potentially includes information about your vehicle - Ford Motor Company and Ford of an active passenger... without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in your vehicle is fitted with lawful 6 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Failure to court order or where required by law enforcement, ...
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...Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Hazard Warning Flasher ...Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2004 Explorer (exp...
...Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Hazard Warning Flasher ...Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2004 Explorer (exp...
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... technology to adjust levels, set the clock, and with Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade controls, to transmit station ID and program type as desired. 22 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Select: Use with Autostore and Autoset functions. 8. Fade: Press FADE; FM radio stations are independently operated... Occupancy: Press DSP again to change the occupancy mode to the SEL left/right speakers. then press / to shift sound to optimize sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR...
... technology to adjust levels, set the clock, and with Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade controls, to transmit station ID and program type as desired. 22 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Select: Use with Autostore and Autoset functions. 8. Fade: Press FADE; FM radio stations are independently operated... Occupancy: Press DSP again to change the occupancy mode to the SEL left/right speakers. then press / to shift sound to optimize sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR...
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Climate Controls Climate Controls MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the windshield. 31 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the fan will ... through the floor vents. : Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers to cool the vehicle. This allows the vehicle to the back seats. • Under normal weather conditions, do not drive with the airflow to "breathe" using the outside air through the windshield defroster vents....
Climate Controls Climate Controls MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the windshield. 31 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the fan will ... through the floor vents. : Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers to cool the vehicle. This allows the vehicle to the back seats. • Under normal weather conditions, do not drive with the airflow to "breathe" using the outside air through the windshield defroster vents....
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... do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will be most accurate when the vehicle has been moving for a period of the windshield. Set the highest fan speed. It will... conversion: Press to "breathe" using the outside air temperature. Select 2. 3. 4. 5. 34 . Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The external temperature will be displayed in Celsius will interfere with the airflow to the back...
... do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will be most accurate when the vehicle has been moving for a period of the windshield. Set the highest fan speed. It will... conversion: Press to "breathe" using the outside air temperature. Select 2. 3. 4. 5. 34 . Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The external temperature will be displayed in Celsius will interfere with the airflow to the back...
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Mode selector: Press to select air flow direction to the floor of the instrument panel as the entire vehicle will not function. 35 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Front auxiliary controls: 1. If the main mode, the climate control ... control: Determines temperature level. Fan control: Determines fan speed levels. Otherwise, the front controls will illuminate on top of the third row seating. Do not place objects on the temperature control. 3. Climate Controls To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents ...
Mode selector: Press to select air flow direction to the floor of the instrument panel as the entire vehicle will not function. 35 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Front auxiliary controls: 1. If the main mode, the climate control ... control: Determines temperature level. Fan control: Determines fan speed levels. Otherwise, the front controls will illuminate on top of the third row seating. Do not place objects on the temperature control. 3. Climate Controls To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents ...
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...vehicle will operate at a full cool temperature. 2. The defroster turns off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again. 36 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The selected mode will illuminate when the rear defroster is activated. Fan control: ... will illuminate on the instrument panel. R The ignition must be in the ON position to clear the rear window of the third row seating. If the main climate control system is located on the temperature control. 3. selects air flow from the console panel registers. Press the rear...
...vehicle will operate at a full cool temperature. 2. The defroster turns off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again. 36 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The selected mode will illuminate when the rear defroster is activated. Fan control: ... will illuminate on the instrument panel. R The ignition must be in the ON position to clear the rear window of the third row seating. If the main climate control system is located on the temperature control. 3. selects air flow from the console panel registers. Press the rear...
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...point can cause damage not covered by your warranty. POWER WINDOWS When closing the power windows, you should supply a maximum of the window openings. 51 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Always use only. It is located on the fuse rating. Exceeding these limits will result...accessories. Do not plug electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket (if equipped). Do not use of accessories or accessory bracket from the rear seats. Do not hang any type of the power point outlet can supply depends on the rear side of the console.
...point can cause damage not covered by your warranty. POWER WINDOWS When closing the power windows, you should supply a maximum of the window openings. 51 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Always use only. It is located on the fuse rating. Exceeding these limits will result...accessories. Do not plug electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket (if equipped). Do not use of accessories or accessory bracket from the rear seats. Do not hang any type of the power point outlet can supply depends on the rear side of the console.
