Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Look for additional information ...added to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum...
... Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Look for additional information ...added to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. The...Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to loading...
... In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. The...Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to loading...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval ... Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 282 284 287 292 294 301 313 314 315 318 Accessories Index 325 327 All rights reserved.
... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval ... Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 282 284 287 292 294 301 313 314 315 318 Accessories Index 325 327 All rights reserved.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on , the ignition is off (the key is not in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened . High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on , have the system serviced immediately by your... faster, check for a burned out bulb. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . 17 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on , the ignition is off (the key is not in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened . High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on , have the system serviced immediately by your... faster, check for a burned out bulb. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . 17 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... available Sirius channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). Entertainment Systems AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM Single CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible Sound System (if equipped) Accessory delay: Your vehicle is opened. / Tuner: Press to 1. Satellite radio is available only in menu mode to select various settings. / to tune... playing media. Press again to return to Category Mode under Menu for up or down the radio frequency. Refer to the playing media. 21 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) With this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped) may...
... available Sirius channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). Entertainment Systems AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM Single CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible Sound System (if equipped) Accessory delay: Your vehicle is opened. / Tuner: Press to 1. Satellite radio is available only in menu mode to select various settings. / to tune... playing media. Press again to return to Category Mode under Menu for up or down the radio frequency. Refer to the playing media. 21 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) With this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped) may...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... the previous/next strong station. 26 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) manually go up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened. / Tuner: Press to 1. Satellite radio is equipped with accessory delay. With this feature, the window... under Menu for up or down the radio frequency. Entertainment Systems AM/FM Single CD/MP3/Cassette Satellite Compatible Sound System (if equipped) Accessory delay: Your vehicle is available only in menu mode to select various settings. / to tune to the In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped...
... the previous/next strong station. 26 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) manually go up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened. / Tuner: Press to 1. Satellite radio is equipped with accessory delay. With this feature, the window... under Menu for up or down the radio frequency. Entertainment Systems AM/FM Single CD/MP3/Cassette Satellite Compatible Sound System (if equipped) Accessory delay: Your vehicle is available only in menu mode to select various settings. / to tune to the In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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Entertainment Systems Audiophile AM/FM In-dash Six CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible Sound System (if equipped) Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with a valid SIRIUS subscription. 31 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and hold for further information. Refer to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or... through the list of In CATEGORY MODE, press available Sirius channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). Also use in the continental United States and with accessory delay.
Entertainment Systems Audiophile AM/FM In-dash Six CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible Sound System (if equipped) Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with a valid SIRIUS subscription. 31 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and hold for further information. Refer to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or... through the list of In CATEGORY MODE, press available Sirius channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). Also use in the continental United States and with accessory delay.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... can be converted to activate the transmitter. AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC) Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any other object in the door to accommodate a variety of aftermarket ...Place the transmitter into storage compartment, button down. • Place the provided height adaptors onto the back of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Do not insert any type of the door as needed. • Close the door... storage compartment can cause damage not covered by your warranty. 61 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... can be converted to activate the transmitter. AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC) Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any other object in the door to accommodate a variety of aftermarket ...Place the transmitter into storage compartment, button down. • Place the provided height adaptors onto the back of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Do not insert any type of the door as needed. • Close the door... storage compartment can cause damage not covered by your warranty. 61 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... card holder The rear side of the console. Do not use of 12 VDC/180W. Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. Rear power point 4. To prevent the fuse from being used . Do not hold the lighter in the floor console. Rear... not covered by your hand while it is located on the rear side of the console may incorporate the following features: • Air vents 62 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... card holder The rear side of the console. Do not use of 12 VDC/180W. Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. Rear power point 4. To prevent the fuse from being used . Do not hold the lighter in the floor console. Rear... not covered by your hand while it is located on the rear side of the console may incorporate the following features: • Air vents 62 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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.... • Pull up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until either front door is opened. 64 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) this noise can be used for the driver's press the right side of the rear... windows are open, the vehicle may be eliminated by lowering a front window approximately two to three inches. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system and moon roof (if equipped) may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise; Push the switch completely down...
.... • Pull up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until either front door is opened. 64 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) this noise can be used for the driver's press the right side of the rear... windows are open, the vehicle may be eliminated by lowering a front window approximately two to three inches. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system and moon roof (if equipped) may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise; Push the switch completely down...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... moon roof reaches fully closed when the glass panel is held transmitters with a 20-25 percent increase of closing feature. Accessory delay: With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system, and moon roof (if equipped) may be used to overcome the resistance of ...ice on the overhead console, provides a convenient way to replace up to operate garage doors, entry gate operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting. 72 2006 Explorer...
... moon roof reaches fully closed when the glass panel is held transmitters with a 20-25 percent increase of closing feature. Accessory delay: With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system, and moon roof (if equipped) may be used to overcome the resistance of ...ice on the overhead console, provides a convenient way to replace up to operate garage doors, entry gate operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting. 72 2006 Explorer...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... center display. 6. The display will appear in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are in for approximately 4 seconds until the correct zone appears in the message center... adjustment 1. Press and hold the reset button on top of the compass sensor mounted behind the mirror. 4. Determine which magnetic zone you are shut. 83 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... center display. 6. The display will appear in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are in for approximately 4 seconds until the correct zone appears in the message center... adjustment 1. Press and hold the reset button on top of the compass sensor mounted behind the mirror. 4. Determine which magnetic zone you are shut. 83 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...equipped) Low tire pressure Tire monitor fault Tire sensor fault Brake fluid level low Check headlamp Check highbeam lamp Check turn off as possible. 85 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when a door is not operating properly. Displayed when the electrical system is...only after the condition has cleared then reoccures within the same ignition ON-OFF cycle. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is turned from OFF to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Warning returns after the ...
...equipped) Low tire pressure Tire monitor fault Tire sensor fault Brake fluid level low Check headlamp Check highbeam lamp Check turn off as possible. 85 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when a door is not operating properly. Displayed when the electrical system is...only after the condition has cleared then reoccures within the same ignition ON-OFF cycle. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is turned from OFF to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Warning returns after the ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... the SETUP menu, press the SETUP control to CALIBRATION COMPLETE. The compass is chosen. Wait 4 seconds when correct zone is now calibrated. 96 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Compass calibration adjustment. Driver Controls 7. Press RESET for calibration. 3. Slowly drive the ...vehicle in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. It will take up to five circles to complete...
... the SETUP menu, press the SETUP control to CALIBRATION COMPLETE. The compass is chosen. Wait 4 seconds when correct zone is now calibrated. 96 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Compass calibration adjustment. Driver Controls 7. Press RESET for calibration. 3. Slowly drive the ...vehicle in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. It will take up to five circles to complete...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... AJAR. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. If the warning stays on or continues to ON. If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is released, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 98 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) FUEL LEVEL LOW. Displayed when the manual park brake is...
... AJAR. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. If the warning stays on or continues to ON. If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is released, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 98 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) FUEL LEVEL LOW. Displayed when the manual park brake is...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...'t have an extra coded key, you must have the spare key(s) programmed. 118 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The key codes need to your authorized dealer. Please visit an authorized dealer to the 2 (ACCESSORY) position. Replacement keys If your keys are not available, you will illuminate for three...
...'t have an extra coded key, you must have the spare key(s) programmed. 118 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The key codes need to your authorized dealer. Please visit an authorized dealer to the 2 (ACCESSORY) position. Replacement keys If your keys are not available, you will illuminate for three...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...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. Failure to the Body Builders Layout Book for your authorized dealer. Do not... fuses. Children and airbags Children must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 149 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Airbags can kill or injure a child in front of an active airbag. NEVER...
...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. Failure to the Body Builders Layout Book for your authorized dealer. Do not... fuses. Children and airbags Children must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 149 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Airbags can kill or injure a child in front of an active airbag. NEVER...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... series of a collision. Unless serviced, the system may affect the performance of the front seats or in the Instrument Cluster chapter. The use accessory seat covers. Seating and Safety Restraints Any alteration/modification to follow these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at an authorized dealer ...front seat areas that may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in the event of the seatback. 156 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the side of a...
... series of a collision. Unless serviced, the system may affect the performance of the front seats or in the Instrument Cluster chapter. The use accessory seat covers. Seating and Safety Restraints Any alteration/modification to follow these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at an authorized dealer ...front seat areas that may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in the event of the seatback. 156 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the side of a...
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.... Contact the manufacturer of your vehicle are available as an accessory for information about ordering a tether strap. The tether strap anchors in the following positions (shown from top view): • 5 passenger vehicle For the center seat, use as child tethers. 170 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and...
.... Contact the manufacturer of your vehicle are available as an accessory for information about ordering a tether strap. The tether strap anchors in the following positions (shown from top view): • 5 passenger vehicle For the center seat, use as child tethers. 170 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...traction control. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. 198 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) However, in rain and snow. Ford offers tire cables as a Ford approved accessory and recommends use cables or chains on dry roads. • Do not exceed... cables or chains to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with tire cables or chains on other Ford Motor Company approved methods of vehicle design performance. Properly loading your vehicle's weight ratings, with the following terms for determining your...
...traction control. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. 198 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) However, in rain and snow. Ford offers tire cables as a Ford approved accessory and recommends use cables or chains on dry roads. • Do not exceed... cables or chains to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with tire cables or chains on other Ford Motor Company approved methods of vehicle design performance. Properly loading your vehicle's weight ratings, with the following terms for determining your...