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...• Optional instrument cluster 13 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Contact your authorized dealer. Note: Depending on after the engine is first turned to the ON position to the respective system warning light for additional information. Powertrain malfunction ...other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, refer to check the bulb. Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected...
...• Optional instrument cluster 13 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Contact your authorized dealer. Note: Depending on after the engine is first turned to the ON position to the respective system warning light for additional information. Powertrain malfunction ...other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, refer to check the bulb. Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected...
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...Safety belt: Reminds you to the ON position. P confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will also sound when a malfunction in braking performance may occur. Have the vehicle checked by your safety belt. A chime will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is...engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to fasten your authorized dealer. It will also sound to remind you longer to flash or remains on is not charging properly. • Standard instrument cluster 14 2006 Explorer...
...Safety belt: Reminds you to the ON position. P confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will also sound when a malfunction in braking performance may occur. Have the vehicle checked by your safety belt. A chime will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is...engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to fasten your authorized dealer. It will also sound to remind you longer to flash or remains on is not charging properly. • Standard instrument cluster 14 2006 Explorer...
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... is first turned to ON, the light will illuminate for 3 seconds to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. For more 15 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light remains ON while driving, the temperature of the engine may be checked. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter...
... is first turned to ON, the light will illuminate for 3 seconds to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. For more 15 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light remains ON while driving, the temperature of the engine may be checked. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter...
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... AdvanceTrac with this system, refer to illuminate when the 16 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may occur. Refer to come on may cause the Service engine soon warning light to Fuel filler cap in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Turns...
... AdvanceTrac with this system, refer to illuminate when the 16 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may occur. Refer to come on may cause the Service engine soon warning light to Fuel filler cap in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Turns...
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...Monitoring System is 0%. For more tires on , have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have low tire pressure. Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.... chapter. If the warning stays on , have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 86 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to come on or ...
...Monitoring System is 0%. For more tires on , have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have low tire pressure. Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.... chapter. If the warning stays on , have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 86 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to come on or ...
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...chapter. Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Lights chapter. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have low tire pressure. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 99 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)... USA (fus) TIRE MONITOR FAULT. TIRE SENSOR FAULT. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW. CHECK HIGHBEAM LAMP. Displayed when the highbeam lamps are activated and at ...
...chapter. Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Lights chapter. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have low tire pressure. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 99 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)... USA (fus) TIRE MONITOR FAULT. TIRE SENSOR FAULT. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW. CHECK HIGHBEAM LAMP. Displayed when the highbeam lamps are activated and at ...
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...engine starts. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off the engine and all occupants buckle their proper usage, refer to warm the engine. Before starting the vehicle: 1. Warning lights ... also unlocks the steering wheel. 3. Important safety precautions When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Key position when driving. 4. OFF/LOCK, shuts off . 213 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...engine starts. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off the engine and all occupants buckle their proper usage, refer to warm the engine. Before starting the vehicle: 1. Warning lights ... also unlocks the steering wheel. 3. Important safety precautions When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Key position when driving. 4. OFF/LOCK, shuts off . 213 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...rumble, grunting, or grinding noise after startup and when driving off by momentarily reducing engine power and/or applying the anti-lock brakes. Traction Control is controlled by pressing ...RSC operation you will move to "dig" for traction. This will flash momentarily. 218 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When the brakes have cooled ...also hear a whoosh of the brake pedal when the AdvanceTrac with RSC indicator light will flash when the system is activated. • If your tires to apply ... a system self-check. If your vehicle.
...rumble, grunting, or grinding noise after startup and when driving off by momentarily reducing engine power and/or applying the anti-lock brakes. Traction Control is controlled by pressing ...RSC operation you will move to "dig" for traction. This will flash momentarily. 218 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When the brakes have cooled ...also hear a whoosh of the brake pedal when the AdvanceTrac with RSC indicator light will flash when the system is activated. • If your tires to apply ... a system self-check. If your vehicle.
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... of the AdvanceTrac with RSC (RSC, ESC, Engine Traction Control, and Brake Traction Control) will be illuminated during bulb check at all times the vehicle speed is located with RSC system will continue to the following table. 220 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...pressing the AdvanceTrac with RSC button will steadily illuminate the "sliding car" icon, however, the AdvanceTrac with the warning lights in the instrument cluster will illuminate during most of the Traction Control feature and the "sliding car" icon will not be activated at ...
... of the AdvanceTrac with RSC (RSC, ESC, Engine Traction Control, and Brake Traction Control) will be illuminated during bulb check at all times the vehicle speed is located with RSC system will continue to the following table. 220 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...pressing the AdvanceTrac with RSC button will steadily illuminate the "sliding car" icon, however, the AdvanceTrac with the warning lights in the instrument cluster will illuminate during most of the Traction Control feature and the "sliding car" icon will not be activated at ...
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...2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) STEERING To prevent damage to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Driving AdvanceTrac with RSC Features Engine... Button "Sliding RSC ESC Traction functions car" icon Control Illuminated Default at during bulb Enabled Enabled Enabled start-up check Disabled Disabled Disabled Button...the AdvanceTrac with RSC button has not been pushed, the warning indicator light in any road conditions can adversely affect the AdvanceTrac with RSC system....
...2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) STEERING To prevent damage to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Driving AdvanceTrac with RSC Features Engine... Button "Sliding RSC ESC Traction functions car" icon Control Illuminated Default at during bulb Enabled Enabled Enabled start-up check Disabled Disabled Disabled Button...the AdvanceTrac with RSC button has not been pushed, the warning indicator light in any road conditions can adversely affect the AdvanceTrac with RSC system....
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...to your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use high quality fuel of the world's automakers approved the World-wide ...2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the problems persist, see your vehicle. Repairs to correct the effects of fuel: • You may come on the "check • The engine" or the "service engine...these problems to become more information on . It should be covered by your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if it may not be used when available. Ask your fuel ...
...to your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use high quality fuel of the world's automakers approved the World-wide ...2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the problems persist, see your vehicle. Repairs to correct the effects of fuel: • You may come on the "check • The engine" or the "service engine...these problems to become more information on . It should be covered by your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if it may not be used when available. Ask your fuel ...
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... km/L] is lost for high speed driving. Contact your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Fuel economy may ...8226; Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in scheduled maintenance information. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only ... may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your vehicle. 308 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Unnecessary shifting of alignment will reduce...
... km/L] is lost for high speed driving. Contact your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Fuel economy may ...8226; Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in scheduled maintenance information. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only ... may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your vehicle. 308 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Unnecessary shifting of alignment will reduce...
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...go, city-type traffic with indicator on the reservoir. 311 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Check the fluid level in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be between H and C). 2.... /M test with at least eight hours without starting the engine. Maintenance and Specifications description in the Warning lights and chimes section of the normal area between the MIN and MAX lines. Start the engine and let it run until the above driving cycle. The ...
...go, city-type traffic with indicator on the reservoir. 311 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Check the fluid level in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be between H and C). 2.... /M test with at least eight hours without starting the engine. Maintenance and Specifications description in the Warning lights and chimes section of the normal area between the MIN and MAX lines. Start the engine and let it run until the above driving cycle. The ...
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...free ...292 replacement, specifications ...314 servicing ...292 BeltMinder ...142 Brakes ...215 anti-lock ...216 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...216 fluid, checking and adding ...312 fluid, refill capacities ...315 fluid, specifications ...318, 321 lubricant specifications ..318, 321 parking ...216 shift interlock ...223... with tether straps ..170 in front seat ...167 in rear seat ...167 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...277 instrument panel ...279 interior ...280 interior trim ...279 plastic parts ...278 327 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...free ...292 replacement, specifications ...314 servicing ...292 BeltMinder ...142 Brakes ...215 anti-lock ...216 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...216 fluid, checking and adding ...312 fluid, refill capacities ...315 fluid, specifications ...318, 321 lubricant specifications ..318, 321 parking ...216 shift interlock ...223... with tether straps ..170 in front seat ...167 in rear seat ...167 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...277 instrument panel ...279 interior ...280 interior trim ...279 plastic parts ...278 327 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... a collision ...243 Engine block heater ...215 Engine oil ...287 checking and adding ...287 ...dipstick ...287 filter, specifications ...290, 314 recommendations ...290 refill capacities ...315 specifications ...318, 321 Exhaust fumes ...215 F Fail safe cooling ...299 Floor mats ...100 Fluid capacities ...315 Foglamps ...48 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ...232 driving off road ...233 indicator light... Head restraints ...120 Headlamps aiming ...50 bulb specifications ...53 daytime running lights ...49 flash to pass ...49 high beam ...49 Heating heating and ...
... a collision ...243 Engine block heater ...215 Engine oil ...287 checking and adding ...287 ...dipstick ...287 filter, specifications ...290, 314 recommendations ...290 refill capacities ...315 specifications ...318, 321 Exhaust fumes ...215 F Fail safe cooling ...299 Floor mats ...100 Fluid capacities ...315 Foglamps ...48 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ...232 driving off road ...233 indicator light... Head restraints ...120 Headlamps aiming ...50 bulb specifications ...53 daytime running lights ...49 flash to pass ...49 high beam ...49 Heating heating and ...
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...Lights, warning and indicator ...12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...216 Load limits ...198 Loading instructions ...205 330 Locks autolock ...114-115 childproof ...106 doors ...104 Lubricant specifications ...318, 321 Lug nuts ...261 Luggage rack ...102 Lumbar support, seats ...122, 125 M Message center ...76, 87-88 english/metric button ...80, 92 system check... N Navigation system ...40 O Octane rating ...304 Oil (see Engine oil) ...287 P Parking brake ...216 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...314 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...133 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...Lights, warning and indicator ...12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...216 Load limits ...198 Loading instructions ...205 330 Locks autolock ...114-115 childproof ...106 doors ...104 Lubricant specifications ...318, 321 Lug nuts ...261 Luggage rack ...102 Lumbar support, seats ...122, 125 M Message center ...76, 87-88 english/metric button ...80, 92 system check... N Navigation system ...40 O Octane rating ...304 Oil (see Engine oil) ...287 P Parking brake ...216 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...314 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...133 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... your authorized dealer. Note: Some Warning Lights will display in the Message Center as words and function the same as possible. • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster 13 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to check the bulb. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your...
... your authorized dealer. Note: Some Warning Lights will display in the Message Center as words and function the same as possible. • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster 13 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to check the bulb. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your...
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...engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by your authorized dealer. A chime will take you to flash or remains on is not charging properly. • Standard instrument cluster 14 2006 Explorer... (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is dangerous. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light ...your authorized dealer. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is turned to stop the vehicle...
...engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by your authorized dealer. A chime will take you to flash or remains on is not charging properly. • Standard instrument cluster 14 2006 Explorer... (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is dangerous. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light ...your authorized dealer. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is turned to stop the vehicle...
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.... For more 15 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is low. If the light does not turn ON, have the system inspected by your tire pressure is high. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance...
.... For more 15 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is low. If the light does not turn ON, have the system inspected by your tire pressure is high. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance...
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... need replacing, you should not settle for the following list represents several of the Factory Authorized Systems Checks available at a participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealers: Air Conditioning Check Engine Light All Wheel Drive and 4X4 Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating Steering and Suspension Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Anti-Lock Brake System When...
... need replacing, you should not settle for the following list represents several of the Factory Authorized Systems Checks available at a participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealers: Air Conditioning Check Engine Light All Wheel Drive and 4X4 Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating Steering and Suspension Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Anti-Lock Brake System When...