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... Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 95 95 105 118 126 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Trailer towing 139 139 142 144 148 175 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 182 182 183 184...
... Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 95 95 105 118 126 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Trailer towing 139 139 142 144 148 175 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 182 182 183 184...
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Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Hazard Warning Flasher Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8
Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Hazard Warning Flasher Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs 1. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly. 5. Reverse steps to OFF and open the liftgate. 2. Turn the headlamp switch to reinstall bulb(s). Reverse steps to off the headlamp switch to reinstall bulb(s). 44 Remove the two screws from the bulb assembly. 3. Remove...
Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs 1. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly. 5. Reverse steps to OFF and open the liftgate. 2. Turn the headlamp switch to reinstall bulb(s). Reverse steps to off the headlamp switch to reinstall bulb(s). 44 Remove the two screws from the bulb assembly. 3. Remove...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. This can be disabled for that : • the parking brake is set • the gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission). • the ignition switch is in the OFF position • all vehicle doors are closed • the driver... activation. 4. One time disable Any time the safety belt is unbuckled • the parklamps/headlamps are in an accident. Turn the ignition switch to be turned off.) Read steps 1 - 9 thoroughly before or during an ignition ON cycle, the BeltMinder will increase the risk of ...
...NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. This can be disabled for that : • the parking brake is set • the gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission). • the ignition switch is in the OFF position • all vehicle doors are closed • the driver... activation. 4. One time disable Any time the safety belt is unbuckled • the parklamps/headlamps are in an accident. Turn the ignition switch to be turned off.) Read steps 1 - 9 thoroughly before or during an ignition ON cycle, the BeltMinder will increase the risk of ...
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... should become stuck in deep snow or mud, try switching the AdvanceTrac system off by momentarily reducing engine power and rapidly applying the anti-lock brakes. The parking brake is controlled by pressing the AdvanceTrac button. Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will increase greatly and...
... should become stuck in deep snow or mud, try switching the AdvanceTrac system off by momentarily reducing engine power and rapidly applying the anti-lock brakes. The parking brake is controlled by pressing the AdvanceTrac button. Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will increase greatly and...
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...system, the warning indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay on the brake, the brake pedal will feel a vibration in deep sand, switching off the AdvanceTrac system may notice a slight movement of the brake pedal when the AdvanceTrac performs a system self-check. Pressing and ...you will move to the vehicle's handling can adversely affect the AdvanceTrac sensors located in deep sand or very deep snow, switching off . The speaker vibrations can adversely affect the AdvanceTrac system. Do not alter or modify your foot is running, have ...
...system, the warning indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay on the brake, the brake pedal will feel a vibration in deep sand, switching off the AdvanceTrac system may notice a slight movement of the brake pedal when the AdvanceTrac performs a system self-check. Pressing and ...you will move to the vehicle's handling can adversely affect the AdvanceTrac sensors located in deep sand or very deep snow, switching off . The speaker vibrations can adversely affect the AdvanceTrac system. Do not alter or modify your foot is running, have ...
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...you leave your vehicle in P (Park): • Come to a complete stop before shifting into the desired gear To put your vehicle. Hold the brake pedal down while in gears one through five. D (Overdrive) The normal driving position for all forward gears except overdrive. • O/D OFF lamp...shifting from turning. This will move backward. Drive (not shown) Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is latched in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into and out of the gearshift lever. Always come to a ...
...you leave your vehicle in P (Park): • Come to a complete stop before shifting into the desired gear To put your vehicle. Hold the brake pedal down while in gears one through five. D (Overdrive) The normal driving position for all forward gears except overdrive. • O/D OFF lamp...shifting from turning. This will move backward. Drive (not shown) Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is latched in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into and out of the gearshift lever. Always come to a ...
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...normal operating temperature or damage to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control switch. Selecting 3 (Third) provides engine braking. 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on the accelerator in a steady pattern. Used for 1 (First) when vehicle...than a minute or damage to select an appropriate gear. Press lightly on downgrades. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in each time the key is automatically returned...
...normal operating temperature or damage to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control switch. Selecting 3 (Third) provides engine braking. 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on the accelerator in a steady pattern. Used for 1 (First) when vehicle...than a minute or damage to select an appropriate gear. Press lightly on downgrades. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in each time the key is automatically returned...
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... Location 23 Fuse Amp Rating 15A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Brake pedal position switch, Driver brake applied relay, Redundant cruise deactivate switch Cigar lighter, OBD II Mode-Temperature actuator for auxiliary climate control, Trailer tow battery charge coil Park aid, Brake shift interlock, IVD switch Electrochromatic mirror, Digital transmission range sensor backup lamps Radio (Start...
... Location 23 Fuse Amp Rating 15A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Brake pedal position switch, Driver brake applied relay, Redundant cruise deactivate switch Cigar lighter, OBD II Mode-Temperature actuator for auxiliary climate control, Trailer tow battery charge coil Park aid, Brake shift interlock, IVD switch Electrochromatic mirror, Digital transmission range sensor backup lamps Radio (Start...
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...15A* 15A* 20A* 20A* 20A** 30A** 30A** 20A** 30A** - - 15A* Power Distribution Box Description PJB BSM Not used Rear defrost Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) pump Delayed accessory Power point #2 Not used Power point #1 ABS module (valves) PTEC Ignition relay, Starter relay Trailer tow battery, Trailer ...tow turn signals Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (Canada) Memory (PCM/DEATC/Cluster), Interior lights Headlamp switch, Foglamp switch 4x4 (v-batt 2) 4x4 (v-batt 1) High beam relay Electric brake Front wiper motor Low beam Ignition switch Not used Not used Fuel pump 191
...15A* 15A* 20A* 20A* 20A** 30A** 30A** 20A** 30A** - - 15A* Power Distribution Box Description PJB BSM Not used Rear defrost Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) pump Delayed accessory Power point #2 Not used Power point #1 ABS module (valves) PTEC Ignition relay, Starter relay Trailer tow battery, Trailer ...tow turn signals Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (Canada) Memory (PCM/DEATC/Cluster), Interior lights Headlamp switch, Foglamp switch 4x4 (v-batt 2) 4x4 (v-batt 1) High beam relay Electric brake Front wiper motor Low beam Ignition switch Not used Not used Fuel pump 191
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... 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 relay Trailer tow...
... 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 relay Trailer tow...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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Table of Contents Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Trailer towing 137 137 140 142 146 173 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 180 180 181 181 182 192 200 206 Customer Assistance The dispute ... Engine oil Battery Fuel information Low tire warning system Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 216 222 224 226 232 239 257 259 260 262 2 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Table of Contents Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Trailer towing 137 137 140 142 146 173 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 180 180 181 181 182 192 200 206 Customer Assistance The dispute ... Engine oil Battery Fuel information Low tire warning system Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 216 222 224 226 232 239 257 259 260 262 2 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Hazard Warning Flasher Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002...
... Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Hazard Warning Flasher Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002...
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... bulbs 1. Disengage lamp assembly. 4. Turn the headlamp switch to reinstall bulb(s). 44 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Reverse steps to OFF and open the liftgate. 2. Turn off . 2. Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs 1. Reverse steps to off the headlamp switch to reinstall bulb(s). Pull the bulb straight out...
... bulbs 1. Disengage lamp assembly. 4. Turn the headlamp switch to reinstall bulb(s). 44 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Reverse steps to OFF and open the liftgate. 2. Turn off . 2. Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs 1. Reverse steps to off the headlamp switch to reinstall bulb(s). Pull the bulb straight out...
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...• To open the liftgate, unlock the liftgate (with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. To lock the liftgate and the ...liftgate window, use the power door locks or press the door lock switch on the right side under the license plate lamp shield. Driver Controls POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT... manually lock or unlock the liftgate, move the button located below the window down or up. 77 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure that the eyelet is ...
...• To open the liftgate, unlock the liftgate (with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. To lock the liftgate and the ...liftgate window, use the power door locks or press the door lock switch on the right side under the license plate lamp shield. Driver Controls POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT... manually lock or unlock the liftgate, move the button located below the window down or up. 77 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure that the eyelet is ...
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... chime. Do not sit on the safety belt will be disabled for that : • the parking brake is set • the gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission). • the ignition switch is in the OFF position • all vehicle doors are closed • the driver's safety... rear and side crashes or rollovers. Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given..."Traffic is equipped with Autolamps, the Autolamps feature MUST be turned off.) 114 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... chime. Do not sit on the safety belt will be disabled for that : • the parking brake is set • the gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission). • the ignition switch is in the OFF position • all vehicle doors are closed • the driver's safety... rear and side crashes or rollovers. Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given..."Traffic is equipped with Autolamps, the Autolamps feature MUST be turned off.) 114 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... mud, try switching the AdvanceTrac system off by detecting and controlling wheel spin. Driving The BRAKE warning lamp in an emergency. However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be adversely affected. Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's... stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of the system will allow the brakes 142 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving with the parking brake on snow and ice-covered roads. ADVANCETRACி STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)...
... mud, try switching the AdvanceTrac system off by detecting and controlling wheel spin. Driving The BRAKE warning lamp in an emergency. However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be adversely affected. Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's... stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of the system will allow the brakes 142 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving with the parking brake on snow and ice-covered roads. ADVANCETRACி STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)...
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...3042; system. Driving light with a message center, the message "ADVANCETRAC OFF" will be beneficial so the wheels are normal during this area. 144 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) In vehicles with a "sliding car" icon in the instrument cluster that will flash... performs a system self-check. Pressing the control once will stay on the brake, the brake pedal will move to lose engine power while driving in deep sand or very deep snow, switching off the AdvanceTrac stability enhancement feature will restore full engine power and will feel...
...3042; system. Driving light with a message center, the message "ADVANCETRAC OFF" will be beneficial so the wheels are normal during this area. 144 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) In vehicles with a "sliding car" icon in the instrument cluster that will flash... performs a system self-check. Pressing the control once will stay on the brake, the brake pedal will move to lose engine power while driving in deep sand or very deep snow, switching off the AdvanceTrac stability enhancement feature will restore full engine power and will feel...
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... gearshift lever and securely latch it in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into and out of the gearshift lever. 149 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing... the transmission control switch on the end of R (Reverse). Driving P (Park) This position locks the ...
... gearshift lever and securely latch it in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into and out of the gearshift lever. 149 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing... the transmission control switch on the end of R (Reverse). Driving P (Park) This position locks the ...
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...braking on the instrument cluster. Driving The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) will not be rocked out by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for all forward gears except overdrive. • O/D OFF lamp is automatically returned each gear. 150 2003 Explorer...) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control switch. Press lightly on slippery roads. O/D OFF Drive (not shown) Drive is activated when the transmission control...
...braking on the instrument cluster. Driving The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) will not be rocked out by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for all forward gears except overdrive. • O/D OFF lamp is automatically returned each gear. 150 2003 Explorer...) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control switch. Press lightly on slippery roads. O/D OFF Drive (not shown) Drive is activated when the transmission control...