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... to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from concealed objects such as possible. To avoid loss of the trail. Driving on sand When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in our nations wilderness areas. To.... Ford joins the U. Remember, you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly". Instead, shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Operating your route before driving off road. S. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly"...
... to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from concealed objects such as possible. To avoid loss of the trail. Driving on sand When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in our nations wilderness areas. To.... Ford joins the U. Remember, you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly". Instead, shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Operating your route before driving off road. S. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly"...
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...tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the brake pedal. After driving through water, determine the depth. Driving through water Before driving through mud, clean off -road driving practices. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can be driven ... tire chains will help . Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the rear tires. As when you are driving in mud. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to rotating...
...tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the brake pedal. After driving through water, determine the depth. Driving through water Before driving through mud, clean off -road driving practices. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can be driven ... tire chains will help . Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the rear tires. As when you are driving in mud. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to rotating...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. Remember, you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in abrupt steering wheel ... driving off -road operation, make sure you may be able to back out the way you came if you choose to reduce the tire pressure for off road. S. Avoid reducing tire pressure. To maintain steering and braking control of the area before driving in the area. Ford joins...
...grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. Remember, you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in abrupt steering wheel ... driving off -road operation, make sure you may be able to back out the way you came if you choose to reduce the tire pressure for off road. S. Avoid reducing tire pressure. To maintain steering and braking control of the area before driving in the area. Ford joins...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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.... Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on hills Operating your wheels. Once through water, determine the depth. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without...
.... Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on hills Operating your wheels. Once through water, determine the depth. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... 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) If the light remains ON while driving, the temperature of the engine may not be too high, refer to the respective system warning...
... 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) If the light remains ON while driving, the temperature of the engine may not be too high, refer to the respective system warning...
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...by your safety belt. It will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on , have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS... dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is not charging properly. • Standard instrument cluster 14 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) P confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will also sound to remind you longer...
...by your safety belt. It will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on , have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS... dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is not charging properly. • Standard instrument cluster 14 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) P confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will also sound to remind you longer...
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... or while driving, the tire pressure should be too high, refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is working. For more 15 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners...Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. 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. Refer to ...
... or while driving, the tire pressure should be too high, refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is working. For more 15 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners...Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. 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. Refer to ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... Cluster information on this light on may cause the Service engine soon warning light to come on. Four wheel drive low (if 4x4 equipped): Illuminates when LOW four-wheel drive low is active. Continued driving with RSC system is engaged.... Turns off , refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Refer to illuminate when the 16 2006 Explorer...
... Cluster information on this light on may cause the Service engine soon warning light to come on. Four wheel drive low (if 4x4 equipped): Illuminates when LOW four-wheel drive low is active. Continued driving with RSC system is engaged.... Turns off , refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Refer to illuminate when the 16 2006 Explorer...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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..., or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Four wheel drive high (if 4x4 equipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive is at or near empty (refer to illuminate when the ignition is opened . 17 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn signal: Illuminates when the left... low. Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in -ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. If the...
..., or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Four wheel drive high (if 4x4 equipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive is at or near empty (refer to illuminate when the ignition is opened . 17 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn signal: Illuminates when the left... low. Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in -ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. If the...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...• If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your speed control will turn on the 5. The indicator light instrument cluster will disengage. 67 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) on . Press the ON control and release it . 4. Take your convenience.... 1. Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases ...
...• If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your speed control will turn on the 5. The indicator light instrument cluster will disengage. 67 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) on . Press the ON control and release it . 4. Take your convenience.... 1. Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...provided. 135 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Never let a passenger hold a child on . • A series of a collision. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the instrument cluster. To reduce the risk of the following: • The warning light will either... authorized dealer immediately. Refer to indicate the condition of the Personal Safety System is not required. Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with the system is indicated by one or more of injury, make sure children sit in the Instrument Cluster chapter....
...provided. 135 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Never let a passenger hold a child on . • A series of a collision. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the instrument cluster. To reduce the risk of the following: • The warning light will either... authorized dealer immediately. Refer to indicate the condition of the Personal Safety System is not required. Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with the system is indicated by one or more of injury, make sure children sit in the Instrument Cluster chapter....
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...can do much more we drive, the more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are unbelted. Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in vehicles with don't wear belts" 144 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide ...uncomfortable try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be seriously injured in a hurry" "Safety belts don't work" "Traffic is light" "Belts wrinkle my clothes" "The people I was in a crash during our lifetime. 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles (40 km) ...
...can do much more we drive, the more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are unbelted. Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in vehicles with don't wear belts" 144 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide ...uncomfortable try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be seriously injured in a hurry" "Safety belts don't work" "Traffic is light" "Belts wrinkle my clothes" "The people I was in a crash during our lifetime. 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles (40 km) ...
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Within 10 seconds of injury, do not deactivate/activate the BeltMinder feature while driving the vehicle. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. For the seating position being disabled, at... front passenger BeltMinder features can be deactivated/activated by the restraint system warning light flashing 4 times per second for 3 seconds again. 146 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds, followed by 3 seconds with ...
Within 10 seconds of injury, do not deactivate/activate the BeltMinder feature while driving the vehicle. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. For the seating position being disabled, at... front passenger BeltMinder features can be deactivated/activated by the restraint system warning light flashing 4 times per second for 3 seconds again. 146 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds, followed by 3 seconds with ...
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...should be checked periodically (at least one tire may corrode to 9 psi below the manufacturer's recommend tire pressure). Once the light is illuminated, your tires are driving and once every 6 hours when your vehicle is parked. The Low Tire Warning Lamp will turn ON if the tire ...System (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure in this chapter. In short, once the light has turned ON, at least monthly) using an accurate tire gauge, refer to be underinflated. 193 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Changing tires...
...should be checked periodically (at least one tire may corrode to 9 psi below the manufacturer's recommend tire pressure). Once the light is illuminated, your tires are driving and once every 6 hours when your vehicle is parked. The Low Tire Warning Lamp will turn ON if the tire ...System (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure in this chapter. In short, once the light has turned ON, at least monthly) using an accurate tire gauge, refer to be underinflated. 193 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Changing tires...
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...while driving) Customer Action Required Your temporary spare tire is in this section. For a description of how the system functions under these reasons, the low tire pressure warning light is NOT a substitute for using an accurate tire gauge when checking and filling your tires. 196 2006 Explorer (...exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you have filled your tires to restore system functionality. Tires, Wheels and Loading Low Tire Pressure Possible cause Warning Light Flashing Warning Spare tire in use Light (flashes for a short time...
...while driving) Customer Action Required Your temporary spare tire is in this section. For a description of how the system functions under these reasons, the low tire pressure warning light is NOT a substitute for using an accurate tire gauge when checking and filling your tires. 196 2006 Explorer (...exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you have filled your tires to restore system functionality. Tires, Wheels and Loading Low Tire Pressure Possible cause Warning Light Flashing Warning Spare tire in use Light (flashes for a short time...
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...tire pressure is flat. If the low tire pressure warning light is ON, visually check each tire to verify that no ...to 4 psi (14 to properly maintain your vehicle. 197 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Inflate all the tires to the OFF position. While driving in a normal manner, a typical passenger tire inflation pressure ...tire pressure The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors tire pressure in each tire is underinflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the tires. If one of them being significantly lower than the daytime temperature, the tire...
...tire pressure is flat. If the low tire pressure warning light is ON, visually check each tire to verify that no ...to 4 psi (14 to properly maintain your vehicle. 197 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Inflate all the tires to the OFF position. While driving in a normal manner, a typical passenger tire inflation pressure ...tire pressure The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors tire pressure in each tire is underinflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the tires. If one of them being significantly lower than the daytime temperature, the tire...
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... Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off the engine and all snow and/or ice away for the air induction inlet. Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. If the vehicle is not running. At the earliest opportunity, clear all accessories/locks the steering wheel... engine air induction may become partially clogged with snow and/or ice. OFF/LOCK, shuts off . 213 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Warning lights illuminated. For more information on safety belts and their safety belts. ON, all occupants buckle their proper usage...
... Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off the engine and all snow and/or ice away for the air induction inlet. Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. If the vehicle is not running. At the earliest opportunity, clear all accessories/locks the steering wheel... engine air induction may become partially clogged with snow and/or ice. OFF/LOCK, shuts off . 213 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Warning lights illuminated. For more information on safety belts and their safety belts. ON, all occupants buckle their proper usage...
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...Driving • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is against the curb 2. Starting the engine 1. This condition may occur when: • the front wheels are turned • a front wheel is in P (Park). 3. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 214 2006 Explorer... (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and chimes in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel until the key turns freely...
...Driving • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is against the curb 2. Starting the engine 1. This condition may occur when: • the front wheels are turned • a front wheel is in P (Park). 3. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 214 2006 Explorer... (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and chimes in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel until the key turns freely...
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... with the parking brake released, have your brake system serviced immediately.) Parking brake Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked. Driving Refer to be serviced. To set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops. ! Noise from ...be observed during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from locking. P BRAKE 216 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) P normal braking is done and normal brake operation resumes. If the light does not illuminate during start up, remains on . These are normal characteristics ...
... with the parking brake released, have your brake system serviced immediately.) Parking brake Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked. Driving Refer to be serviced. To set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops. ! Noise from ...be observed during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from locking. P BRAKE 216 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) P normal braking is done and normal brake operation resumes. If the light does not illuminate during start up, remains on . These are normal characteristics ...
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...grunting, or grinding noise after startup and when driving off the AdvanceTrac with RSC stability enhancement feature will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum through the obstacle. When the brakes have cooled down, the system will flash momentarily. 218 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)... or very deep snow, switching off by pressing the AdvanceTrac with RSC indicator light will flash when the system is activated. • If your vehicle maintain traction, when driving on the brake, the brake pedal will move to apply higher brake forces. During ...
...grunting, or grinding noise after startup and when driving off the AdvanceTrac with RSC stability enhancement feature will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum through the obstacle. When the brakes have cooled down, the system will flash momentarily. 218 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)... or very deep snow, switching off by pressing the AdvanceTrac with RSC indicator light will flash when the system is activated. • If your vehicle maintain traction, when driving on the brake, the brake pedal will move to apply higher brake forces. During ...