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How To Reset Explorer Intelligent Oil Life Monitor

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Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 15

... range, refer to Engine oil in the Tires, Wheels and...that it stays on , the light will illuminate for 3 seconds to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the fuel tank is not charging properly. Instrument Cluster Charging..., Wheels and Loading chapter. If the light remains on this chapter. 15 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For more information. If the...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 23

... and hold OK to reset the current trip, distance time, average MPG, and fuel used. *Note: Some items are optional and may not appear. *Information Intelligent 4WD - If the... engine coolant temperature exceeds the normal range, stop when the vehicle is turned off the engine and let the engine cool. *Note: Some items are optional and may not appear. 23 2012 Explorer...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 25

... Factory Defaults 25 *Note: Some items are optional and may not appear. 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Convenience (cont'd) *Settings (cont'd) Easy Entry/Exit Locks Autolock Autounlock Remote Unlock Oil life Reset Power Liftgate Remote Start All Doors or Driver First Wipers MyKey Create MyKey௡ Traction Control...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26

... problems and various conditions with all applicable laws. Instrument Cluster *System Check Oil Life Washer Fluid Doors Liftgate Blind spot Cross Traffic Brakes Fuel The number of any device or feature that you to program/configure the different features of monitoring many vehicle systems and will alert you comply with informational messages and...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 34

Gauge Display Trip Display 34 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Oil Life Reset Power Liftgate Vehicle Set to Clear All MyKeys Display Fuel Gauge / Fuel + Tach Standard / Enhanced Language English / Español / Français Remote Start ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 35

...is displayed, pressing OK will only display during a system check if a problem has been detected. 35 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Use the up/down arrows to empty) *Some items... System Check* Warnings display first (only displays if warnings are present) Oil Life Wash Fluid Doors Liftgate Blind spot Cross Traffic Brakes Fuel (distance to scroll through the warnings.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 42

... safely possible, turn off the engine and a Intelligent KEY IS NEEDED Access Key is pressed without the brake pedal being applied. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is excessively high. If the warning stays on.... Refer to shut off the engine. CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON OIL CHANGE REQUIRED ENGINE COOLANT OVER TEMP 42 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 130

...1. Follow steps 1-4 in the Clear MyKey௡ section. 130 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Prior to the ...For all vehicles, the number of the actual key used to reset all 'real' keys as an admin or MyKey௡ ...NOT compatible with its associated privileges. Note: For all vehicles with intelligent access key (push button start system as admin keys by the ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 132

... is present at a push-and-start vehicle. • No MyKeys௡ are programmed to reset all keys as MyKeys௡ No MyKey௡ function Potential Causes • Vehicle has a non...not accumulate 132 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security Condition I accidentally programmed all MyKeys௡ as admin keys. • An admin intelligent access key is ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 244

...efficiency and tire tread life, and may not ...then remain continuously illuminated. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS ... them to the proper pressure. TPMS malfunctions may not cause harmful 244 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Operation is not operating ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 281

... monitor the EPS system to ensure proper operation of gravity than a passenger car. 281 2012 Explorer ...(exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) With the message displayed, the steering assist is displayed in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering seem to steer. WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is serviced. After at least 10 seconds, reset...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 311

...trailer thus causing a false alert. The differences that continuously monitors vehicle conditions and automatically adjusts the power distribution between the...in this chapter. Do not grip the spokes. 311 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The driver... dim when the headlamp switch is equipped with an intelligent 4WD system that make your vehicle so versatile also ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 370

... not covered by Ford warranty. 370 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Ford production and Motorcraft௡ replacement oil filters are unnecessary and could lead to engine...3041; SAE 5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting all requirements for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is not covered by the American Petroleum Institute (...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 373

...RECYCLE Battery management system The battery management system (BMS) monitors battery conditions and takes actions to protect the battery. This... the battery condition and potential incorrect system operation. 373 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If excessive...driver that are active. A message may be reset once the battery is considered normal and will fully...life.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 413

...) of improved reliability, durability and resale value. The Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ must be reset after each oil change; Scheduled Maintenance GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Why maintain your last oil change. Failure to perform scheduled maintenance specific in this interval may also help to assuring your vehicle. 413 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 419

... you know when an oil change is due by displaying ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED in its impact on engine oil change the oil on a mileage-based schedule; Scheduled Maintenance NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ that determines when the engine oil should be changed based...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 420

... (16,000 km) between service intervals 420 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Scheduled Maintenance Normal Scheduled Maintenance At every oil change ; consult dealer for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change Change engine oil and filter interval as indicated Rotate tires, inspect...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 425

...automatic transmission fluid replacement. Example #2: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has not come on at 25,000 miles [40,000 km].) 425 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing ...technician. perform the engine air filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at 28,751 miles (46,270 km); Example #1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on but the odometer ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 426

Example #2: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has not come on at 25,000 miles [40,000 km].) 426 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA ...or within 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in heavy commercial use (i.e. perform the engine air filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at 28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 427

... chapter Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only) Every oil change ; Scheduled Maintenance Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or...transmission fluid (80,000 km) Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel 427 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing...

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