Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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..., slipping sideways and possibly rolling over a hill without the aid of the wheel hubs. This could cause the rear to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the accelerator. A danger lies in our nations wilderness areas. Do not drive over the crest of Land Management in encouraging ... straight down . Driving on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. Using tire chains will also help preserve our national forest and other side. Ford joins the U.S. You can be driven in reverse over . Driving Off-Road "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public...
..., slipping sideways and possibly rolling over a hill without the aid of the wheel hubs. This could cause the rear to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the accelerator. A danger lies in our nations wilderness areas. Do not drive over the crest of Land Management in encouraging ... straight down . Driving on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. Using tire chains will also help preserve our national forest and other side. Ford joins the U.S. You can be driven in reverse over . Driving Off-Road "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...Illuminates when O/D the overdrive function of the following conditions has occurred: • The engine coolant temperature is high. • The engine oil pressure is low. • The fuel gauge is at or near empty. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Charging... system: Illuminates when the battery is low. Hi temp low oil (if equipped): Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high or the engine oil pressure is not charging properly. Check gage (if equipped): Illuminates when any door is ...
...Illuminates when O/D the overdrive function of the following conditions has occurred: • The engine coolant temperature is high. • The engine oil pressure is low. • The fuel gauge is at or near empty. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Charging... system: Illuminates when the battery is low. Hi temp low oil (if equipped): Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high or the engine oil pressure is not charging properly. Check gage (if equipped): Illuminates when any door is ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... equipped) Check engine temperature Transmission overheated Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Low brake fluid level Low oil pressure 72 Status Warning returns every minute Warning returns after you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of a multiple ...
... equipped) Check engine temperature Transmission overheated Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Low brake fluid level Low oil pressure 72 Status Warning returns every minute Warning returns after you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of a multiple ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... fluid in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Indicates the transmission is not properly installed. LOW FUEL LEVEL. Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not operating properly. Indicates the transmission is overheating. Displayed when the engine coolant...contact your dealer as soon as possible. If the warning stays on or continues to ON. Check spare tire pressure (if equipped) Tire pressure system fault (if equipped) Tire pressure sensor fault (if equipped) Check AdvanceTrac (if equipped) Advtrac off the engine and let it cool....
... fluid in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Indicates the transmission is not properly installed. LOW FUEL LEVEL. Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not operating properly. Indicates the transmission is overheating. Displayed when the engine coolant...contact your dealer as soon as possible. If the warning stays on or continues to ON. Check spare tire pressure (if equipped) Tire pressure system fault (if equipped) Tire pressure sensor fault (if equipped) Check AdvanceTrac (if equipped) Advtrac off the engine and let it cool....
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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.... Displayed when the Tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. Displayed when a Tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning. Check the washer fluid level. If the warning stays on or comes on when the engine is idling at normal speeds, have very low pressure. When this warning message is... displayed, check the level of the tire pressures are operating electrical accessories when the engine is operating at a low speed, turn off as many of the electrical loads as ...
.... Displayed when the Tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. Displayed when a Tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning. Check the washer fluid level. If the warning stays on or comes on when the engine is idling at normal speeds, have very low pressure. When this warning message is... displayed, check the level of the tire pressures are operating electrical accessories when the engine is operating at a low speed, turn off as many of the electrical loads as ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Do not spin the wheels at speeds as high as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. The tires may not be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are... such as passenger cars any sharp steering wheel movements. Again, avoid these vehicles. Vehicles with a higher center of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be working properly. Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as ...
Do not spin the wheels at speeds as high as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. The tires may not be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are... such as passenger cars any sharp steering wheel movements. Again, avoid these vehicles. Vehicles with a higher center of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be working properly. Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. If you must reduce the tire pressure for cornering at speeds as high as possible. Again, avoid these vehicles. Sand When driving over terrain and road conditions that assistance ...another (i.e., from another vehicle. Driving Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than low-slung sports cars are not designed for whatever reason in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and...
... cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. If you must reduce the tire pressure for cornering at speeds as high as possible. Again, avoid these vehicles. Sand When driving over terrain and road conditions that assistance ...another (i.e., from another vehicle. Driving Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than low-slung sports cars are not designed for whatever reason in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... pedals Not used Blower motor A/C clutch relay, Transmission Coil on plug Injectors, Fuel pump relay PTEC power HEGO, VMV, CMS, PTEC Right low beam Left low beam Front foglamps Brake pressure switch (ABS) High beams Horn relay Fuel pump relay High beam relay Fog lamp relay DRL relay (Canada)/AdvanceTrac relay (U.S.) A/C clutch...
... pedals Not used Blower motor A/C clutch relay, Transmission Coil on plug Injectors, Fuel pump relay PTEC power HEGO, VMV, CMS, PTEC Right low beam Left low beam Front foglamps Brake pressure switch (ABS) High beams Horn relay Fuel pump relay High beam relay Fog lamp relay DRL relay (Canada)/AdvanceTrac relay (U.S.) A/C clutch...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... If necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of personal injury, make sure the engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use the cloth to obtain a 50/50 coolant concentration. Before you drive the vehicle.... Step back while the pressure releases. 4. It may have a leak. Your cooling system may take several drains and additions to turn the engine off and let it counterclockwise and remove the cap. 5. Operating an engine with a low level of recycled engine coolant in an ...
... If necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of personal injury, make sure the engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use the cloth to obtain a 50/50 coolant concentration. Before you drive the vehicle.... Step back while the pressure releases. 4. It may have a leak. Your cooling system may take several drains and additions to turn the engine off and let it counterclockwise and remove the cap. 5. Operating an engine with a low level of recycled engine coolant in an ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... by a dealer or qualified technician. Failure to the receiver module located in inflation pressure. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with TPMS It is severely low or high. Failure to minimize air leaks. Operation is changed to properly maintain your...unbolted from the wheel prior to Checking the tire pressure in the Driver controls chapter. The device will inform the operator of severe low or high inflation pressures, but may not illuminate for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure sensor must accept any tire is subject to the...
... by a dealer or qualified technician. Failure to the receiver module located in inflation pressure. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with TPMS It is severely low or high. Failure to minimize air leaks. Operation is changed to properly maintain your...unbolted from the wheel prior to Checking the tire pressure in the Driver controls chapter. The device will inform the operator of severe low or high inflation pressures, but may not illuminate for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure sensor must accept any tire is subject to the...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...is in the ON position and any of the OFF transmission has been turned off, refer to engine coolant temperature gauge or engine oil pressure gauge in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. A chime... door is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. 12 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is low. Instrument Cluster Air bag readiness: If this chapter).
...is in the ON position and any of the OFF transmission has been turned off, refer to engine coolant temperature gauge or engine oil pressure gauge in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. A chime... door is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. 12 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is low. Instrument Cluster Air bag readiness: If this chapter).
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... Low brake fluid level Low oil pressure Warning-tire very low (if equipped) Status Warning returns after you acknowledge the warning by displaying each one for several seconds. Driver Controls 5. This allows you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of the message center after 10 minutes 72 2003 Explorer...
... Low brake fluid level Low oil pressure Warning-tire very low (if equipped) Status Warning returns after you acknowledge the warning by displaying each one for several seconds. Driver Controls 5. This allows you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of the message center after 10 minutes 72 2003 Explorer...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... coolant level. Indicates the transmission is overheating. LOW FUEL LEVEL. Displayed when the fuel filler cap is turned from OFF to Transmission fluid in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Driver Controls Warning display Status Check tire pressure (if Warning returns after the ignition key equipped...as possible. TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 73 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the warning stays on or continues to Engine coolant in ...
... coolant level. Indicates the transmission is overheating. LOW FUEL LEVEL. Displayed when the fuel filler cap is turned from OFF to Transmission fluid in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Driver Controls Warning display Status Check tire pressure (if Warning returns after the ignition key equipped...as possible. TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 73 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the warning stays on or continues to Engine coolant in ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...). Check the washer fluid level. Displayed when the electrical system is malfunctioning. LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL. Refer to Checking the tire pressure in the Driving chapter. 74 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Displayed when a Tire pressure sensor is not maintaining proper voltage. Displayed when the AdvanceTrac system is...
...). Check the washer fluid level. Displayed when the electrical system is malfunctioning. LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL. Refer to Checking the tire pressure in the Driving chapter. 74 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Displayed when a Tire pressure sensor is not maintaining proper voltage. Displayed when the AdvanceTrac system is...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...control, not more than vehicles with a higher center of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be made, remember to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of... gravity such as required to perform satisfactorily under off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 157 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use all available road surface... only as rapidly and as far as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than low-slung sports cars are not designed for . Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation...
...control, not more than vehicles with a higher center of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be made, remember to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of... gravity such as required to perform satisfactorily under off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 157 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use all available road surface... only as rapidly and as far as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than low-slung sports cars are not designed for . Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...maneuvers in sand, make sure you re-inflate the tires as soon as possible. Again, avoid these vehicles. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. AWD Systems (if equipped) AWD uses all four wheels on the most solid area... and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than low-slung sports cars are not designed for whatever reason in these abrupt inputs. Driving Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as passenger cars any more than vehicles with caution. 166 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...
...maneuvers in sand, make sure you re-inflate the tires as soon as possible. Again, avoid these vehicles. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. AWD Systems (if equipped) AWD uses all four wheels on the most solid area... and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than low-slung sports cars are not designed for whatever reason in these abrupt inputs. Driving Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as passenger cars any more than vehicles with caution. 166 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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Power Distribution Box Description High beam relay Electric brake Front wiper motor Low beam Ignition switch Not used Not used Fuel pump Trailer tow lamps Horn relay PJB Rear wiper motor Not used Not used Auxiliary blower motor ... relay, Transmission Coil on plug Injectors, Fuel pump relay PTEC power HEGO, VMV, CMS, PTEC Right low beam Left low beam Front foglamps Brake pressure switch (ABS) High beams Horn relay Fuel pump relay High beam relay 189 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 19...
Power Distribution Box Description High beam relay Electric brake Front wiper motor Low beam Ignition switch Not used Not used Fuel pump Trailer tow lamps Horn relay PJB Rear wiper motor Not used Not used Auxiliary blower motor ... relay, Transmission Coil on plug Injectors, Fuel pump relay PTEC power HEGO, VMV, CMS, PTEC Right low beam Left low beam Front foglamps Brake pressure switch (ABS) High beams Horn relay Fuel pump relay High beam relay 189 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 19...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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.../50 coolant concentration. Operating an engine with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not 50/50 (protection to increase the coolant concentration above.... Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (see above 50%. 237 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn until the coolant...4. Severe climates If you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with a low level of in extremely cold climates (less than 1.0 ...
.../50 coolant concentration. Operating an engine with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not 50/50 (protection to increase the coolant concentration above.... Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (see above 50%. 237 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn until the coolant...4. Severe climates If you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with a low level of in extremely cold climates (less than 1.0 ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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..., wait a short period for the vehicle to be under pressure. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. Restart the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility. The pressure in possible personal injury. Otherwise, fuel may be taken to... prevent engine damage, therefore: 1. If the fuel filler cap is capable of engine damage. Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. 239 2003 Explorer...
..., wait a short period for the vehicle to be under pressure. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. Restart the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility. The pressure in possible personal injury. Otherwise, fuel may be taken to... prevent engine damage, therefore: 1. If the fuel filler cap is capable of engine damage. Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. 239 2003 Explorer...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...center. This system is severely low or high. The system uses radio-frequency pressure sensors to normal tire maintenance ...as originally offered by Ford. The sensors transmit the tire pressure readings to the Message Center in inflation pressure. Use only the ...tire combinations recommended on the Certification Label. Failure to follow these precautions, your vehicle's original tires may not illuminate for less severe discrepancies in the Driver controls chapter. 257 2003 Explorer...
...center. This system is severely low or high. The system uses radio-frequency pressure sensors to normal tire maintenance ...as originally offered by Ford. The sensors transmit the tire pressure readings to the Message Center in inflation pressure. Use only the ...tire combinations recommended on the Certification Label. Failure to follow these precautions, your vehicle's original tires may not illuminate for less severe discrepancies in the Driver controls chapter. 257 2003 Explorer...