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only) 268 274 Cleaning 275 2 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 120 120 132 147 ... Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation 213 213 215 217 223 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 241 241 243 243 245 252 261 262 267 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects...
only) 268 274 Cleaning 275 2 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 120 120 132 147 ... Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation 213 213 215 217 223 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 241 241 243 243 245 252 261 262 267 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects...
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... Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... the door as needed. • Close the door. • Press the depression in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any other object in the door to accommodate a variety of aftermarket garage door openers: • Place the VELCRO hook onto the... converted to activate the transmitter. Driver Controls Installing a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can cause damage not covered by your warranty. 61 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... the door as needed. • Close the door. • Press the depression in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any other object in the door to accommodate a variety of aftermarket garage door openers: • Place the VELCRO hook onto the... converted to activate the transmitter. Driver Controls Installing a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can cause damage not covered by your warranty. 61 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...not hold the lighter in the floor console. Cupholders 2. Rear power point 4. It is heating, this will be used . To prevent the fuse from the rear seats. Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. CENTER CONSOLE 1. Do ...longer than necessary when the engine 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) Improper use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped)....
...not hold the lighter in the floor console. Cupholders 2. Rear power point 4. It is heating, this will be used . To prevent the fuse from the rear seats. Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. CENTER CONSOLE 1. Do ...longer than necessary when the engine 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) Improper use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped)....
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... 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) NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of injury .... Please refer to the front end of the vehicle, including frame, bumper, front end body structure and non-Ford tow hooks may affect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of additional equipment. Accident statistics suggest that... vehicle. Failure to service, repair, or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses.
... 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) NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of injury .... Please refer to the front end of the vehicle, including frame, bumper, front end body structure and non-Ford tow hooks may affect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of additional equipment. Accident statistics suggest that... vehicle. Failure to service, repair, or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses.
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... passenger seat-mounted side airbag will be deactivated. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of severe injuries in side impact collisions. 157 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The side airbags are fitted on each pillar on the outboard side of the ...seat containing an airbag. See your authorized dealer. Seating and Safety Restraints Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on the side affected by a group of automotive safety experts known as used for the front airbags. • Crash ...
... passenger seat-mounted side airbag will be deactivated. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of severe injuries in side impact collisions. 157 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The side airbags are fitted on each pillar on the outboard side of the ...seat containing an airbag. See your authorized dealer. Seating and Safety Restraints Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on the side affected by a group of automotive safety experts known as used for the front airbags. • Crash ...
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Do not attempt to the deployment of the vehicle). 159 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The design and development of the Safety Canopy system included recommended testing procedures that were developed ... a Safety Canopy. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy system, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on the door. The Safety Canopy system consists of the following: • An inflatable nylon curtain with...
Do not attempt to the deployment of the vehicle). 159 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The design and development of the Safety Canopy system included recommended testing procedures that were developed ... a Safety Canopy. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy system, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on the door. The Safety Canopy system consists of the following: • An inflatable nylon curtain with...
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...your vehicle until you cannot move the gearshift lever, it is possible that the brakelamps are not operating properly. Turn the ignition to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. Driving Loaded vehicles, with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being ...latched in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Do not drive your vehicle. 223 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you verify that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are working. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure...
...your vehicle until you cannot move the gearshift lever, it is possible that the brakelamps are not operating properly. Turn the ignition to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. Driving Loaded vehicles, with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being ...latched in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Do not drive your vehicle. 223 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you verify that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are working. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure...
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... Yellow Natural Green - - - - - Green Orange Red Blue Tan Natural 245 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Cartridge maxi fuses Blue - Roadside Emergencies FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. 15 Note: Always replace...
... Yellow Natural Green - - - - - Green Orange Red Blue Tan Natural 245 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Cartridge maxi fuses Blue - Roadside Emergencies FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. 15 Note: Always replace...
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... 18 22 26 1 5 9 13 17 21 25 The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 5 Fuse Amp Rating 20A 5A 20A 20A 5A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Moonroof, Adjustable pedals, DSM, Memory lumbar motor Microcontroller power (SJB) Radio OBD II connector Moonroof 246 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To...
... 18 22 26 1 5 9 13 17 21 25 The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 5 Fuse Amp Rating 20A 5A 20A 20A 5A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Moonroof, Adjustable pedals, DSM, Memory lumbar motor Microcontroller power (SJB) Radio OBD II connector Moonroof 246 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To...
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... Rating 20A 15A 15A 2A 5A 5A 5A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Liftglass release motor, Door unlock/lock Trailer stop/turn Ignition switch power, PATS 6R TCM/PCM (Ignition RUN/START), Fuel pump relay Front ... saver, Instrument illumination, Homelink 13 14 15 16 17 18 15A 20A 10A 10A 10A 10A 19 20 21 22 23 - 10A - 15A 15A 247 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... Rating 20A 15A 15A 2A 5A 5A 5A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Liftglass release motor, Door unlock/lock Trailer stop/turn Ignition switch power, PATS 6R TCM/PCM (Ignition RUN/START), Fuel pump relay Front ... saver, Instrument illumination, Homelink 13 14 15 16 17 18 15A 20A 10A 10A 10A 10A 19 20 21 22 23 - 10A - 15A 15A 247 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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See your authorized dealer for service of the passenger compartment fuse panel. Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 24 25 26 27 28 CB1 Fuse Amp Rating 10A 15A 15A 15A 10A 25A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Cluster, Theft LED Trailer park, Trailer electronic brake module License plate...climate Tri-color stop lamps Manual/DEATC Windows The following relays are located on either side of these relays. Fuse/Relay Location Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Relay 4 Description Delayed ACC Rear defrost Park lamps RUN/START 248 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
See your authorized dealer for service of the passenger compartment fuse panel. Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 24 25 26 27 28 CB1 Fuse Amp Rating 10A 15A 15A 15A 10A 25A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Cluster, Theft LED Trailer park, Trailer electronic brake module License plate...climate Tri-color stop lamps Manual/DEATC Windows The following relays are located on either side of these relays. Fuse/Relay Location Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Relay 4 Description Delayed ACC Rear defrost Park lamps RUN/START 248 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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To reduce risk of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 249 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. If the...
To reduce risk of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 249 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. If the...
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... 20 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45B 46B 47 48 49 50B 45A 46A 50A The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Fuse Amp Rating 50A** 50A** 50A** 30A** 30A** 40A** 40A** - - 30A** 30A** 30A** 30A** Power Distribution Box Description BATT 2 (SJB) BATT... seat (left) IVD module Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Not used Not used Power seat (right) Starter Third row seat (right) Trailer tow battery charger 250 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... 20 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45B 46B 47 48 49 50B 45A 46A 50A The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Fuse Amp Rating 50A** 50A** 50A** 30A** 30A** 40A** 40A** - - 30A** 30A** 30A** 30A** Power Distribution Box Description BATT 2 (SJB) BATT... seat (left) IVD module Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Not used Not used Power seat (right) Starter Third row seat (right) Trailer tow battery charger 250 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Fuse Amp Rating 30A** 40A** 40A** 40A** 30A** 30A** - - 20A* 20A* 20A* 10A* 20A* 20A* 20A* 20A* 20A* 25A* 15A* - 30A* 20A* 10A* - 30A* 15A* 15A... module Headlamps (left) AC clutch Not used Front wiper 5R Transmission PCM power Fan clutch, PCV valve, AC clutch relay, GCC fan SDARS/DVD 251 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Fuse Amp Rating 30A** 40A** 40A** 40A** 30A** 30A** - - 20A* 20A* 20A* 10A* 20A* 20A* 20A* 20A* 20A* 25A* 15A* - 30A* 20A* 10A* - 30A* 15A* 15A... module Headlamps (left) AC clutch Not used Front wiper 5R Transmission PCM power Fan clutch, PCV valve, AC clutch relay, GCC fan SDARS/DVD 251 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure monitoring sensors must be mounted on the side of the road. Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 42 Fuse Amp Rating 15A* Power Distribution Box Description Redundant brake switch, EVMV, MAFS, HEGO, EVR, VCT1, VCT2, CMCV, CMS Coil on...43 15A* 44 15A* 45A - 45B - 46A - 46B - 47 - 48 - 49 - 50A - 50B - 51 - 52 - 53 - 54 - 55 - 56 - * Mini Fuses ** Cartridge Fuses CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering...
... the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure monitoring sensors must be mounted on the side of the road. Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 42 Fuse Amp Rating 15A* Power Distribution Box Description Redundant brake switch, EVMV, MAFS, HEGO, EVR, VCT1, VCT2, CMCV, CMS Coil on...43 15A* 44 15A* 45A - 45B - 46A - 46B - 47 - 48 - 49 - 50A - 50B - 51 - 52 - 53 - 54 - 55 - 56 - * Mini Fuses ** Cartridge Fuses CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering...
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...-off switch ...243 improving fuel economy ...306 octane rating ...304, 321 quality ...305 running out of fuel ...305 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...301 Fuses ...245-246 G Garage door opener ...61 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...303 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...306 Gauges ...18 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating... to pass ...49 high beam ...49 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...41, 43 Homelink wireless control system ...72 Hood ...283 I Ignition ...213, 321 329 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...-off switch ...243 improving fuel economy ...306 octane rating ...304, 321 quality ...305 running out of fuel ...305 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...301 Fuses ...245-246 G Garage door opener ...61 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...303 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...306 Gauges ...18 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating... to pass ...49 high beam ...49 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...41, 43 Homelink wireless control system ...72 Hood ...283 I Ignition ...213, 321 329 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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Index Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) ...66 Power adjustable foot pedals ...66 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...249 Power door locks ...104 Power mirrors ...65 Power point ...61-62 Power steering ...221 fluid, checking and adding ...311 fluid, refill capacity ...315 fluid, ..., 321 Special notice ambulance conversions ...8 utility-type vehicles ...8 Specification chart, lubricants ...318, 321 Speed control ...66 Starting your vehicle ...213-214 jump starting ...262 331 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Index Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) ...66 Power adjustable foot pedals ...66 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...249 Power door locks ...104 Power mirrors ...65 Power point ...61-62 Power steering ...221 fluid, checking and adding ...311 fluid, refill capacity ...315 fluid, ..., 321 Special notice ambulance conversions ...8 utility-type vehicles ...8 Specification chart, lubricants ...318, 321 Speed control ...66 Starting your vehicle ...213-214 jump starting ...262 331 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation 213 213 215 217 223 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 241 241 243 243 245 252 261 262 267 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects...
... Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation 213 213 215 217 223 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 241 241 243 243 245 252 261 262 267 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects...
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... Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Front Airbag -
... Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Front Airbag -