Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... lose traction, resulting in a lower gear rather than downshifting to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Do not descend in order to a lower gear. Driving Off-Road When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in loss of vehicle control. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily...
... lose traction, resulting in a lower gear rather than downshifting to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Do not descend in order to a lower gear. Driving Off-Road When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in loss of vehicle control. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... or the engine oil pressure is at or near empty. Instrument Cluster Air bag readiness: If this chapter). Refer to the Driving chapter. CHECK GAGE DOOR AJAR Overdrive off: Illuminates when O/D the overdrive function of the following conditions has occurred: • The engine coolant temperature is high. • The engine oil pressure is...
... or the engine oil pressure is at or near empty. Instrument Cluster Air bag readiness: If this chapter). Refer to the Driving chapter. CHECK GAGE DOOR AJAR Overdrive off: Illuminates when O/D the overdrive function of the following conditions has occurred: • The engine coolant temperature is high. • The engine oil pressure is...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...; Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in R (Reverse), the vehicle will illuminate the O/D OFF lamp and activate Drive. D (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of R (Reverse). Transmission operates in this position. Turn...out of the gearshift lever. This will move backward. D (Overdrive) The normal driving position for all forward gears except overdrive. • O/D OFF lamp is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from turning. To put your vehicle in ...
...; Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in R (Reverse), the vehicle will illuminate the O/D OFF lamp and activate Drive. D (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of R (Reverse). Transmission operates in this position. Turn...out of the gearshift lever. This will move backward. D (Overdrive) The normal driving position for all forward gears except overdrive. • O/D OFF lamp is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from turning. To put your vehicle in ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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.... Used for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Forced downshifts • Allowed in D (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control switch. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your vehicle... Allows upshifts by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in mud or snow, it may be illuminated. • O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is not at high speeds; Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage ...
.... Used for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Forced downshifts • Allowed in D (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control switch. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your vehicle... Allows upshifts by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in mud or snow, it may be illuminated. • O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is not at high speeds; Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...gear rather than downshifting to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Do not drive over . If you do stall out, do not try to turn around because you would use . Apply just enough power to the wheels ...to a safe location. Descend a hill in loss of a hill without the aid of the slide until you regain control. 162 instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to steer. Too much power will cause the tires to steer the vehicle. Rapid pumping of stalling. This reduces strain on the...
...gear rather than downshifting to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Do not drive over . If you do stall out, do not try to turn around because you would use . Apply just enough power to the wheels ...to a safe location. Descend a hill in loss of a hill without the aid of the slide until you regain control. 162 instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to steer. Too much power will cause the tires to steer the vehicle. Rapid pumping of stalling. This reduces strain on the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... hill, start to steer. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to a safe location. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you would use . When you brake hard, the front... wheels can skid like any other side. Driving on snowy or icy roads, turn and if they aren't turning, you might roll over a hill without seeing what conditions are on the other vehicle...
... hill, start to steer. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to a safe location. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you would use . When you brake hard, the front... wheels can skid like any other side. Driving on snowy or icy roads, turn and if they aren't turning, you might roll over a hill without seeing what conditions are on the other vehicle...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...light ...122, 125 operation ...120, 124 passenger air bag ...120, 124 Air cleaner filter ...262 Air conditioning ...32 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...165 Ambulance packages ...7 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...238 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...143 Anti-theft... system ...92 arming the system ...92 disarming a triggered system ..93 Audio system (see Radio) ...17, 21, 25 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...150 fluid, adding ...256 fluid, checking ...256 fluid, refill capacities ...263 fluid, specification ...267 Auxiliary power point ...51 Axle lubricant...
...light ...122, 125 operation ...120, 124 passenger air bag ...120, 124 Air cleaner filter ...262 Air conditioning ...32 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...165 Ambulance packages ...7 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...238 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...143 Anti-theft... system ...92 arming the system ...92 disarming a triggered system ..93 Audio system (see Radio) ...17, 21, 25 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...150 fluid, adding ...256 fluid, checking ...256 fluid, refill capacities ...263 fluid, specification ...267 Auxiliary power point ...51 Axle lubricant...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...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) Hi temp low oil (if equipped): Illuminates when the...engine coolant temperature is high or the engine oil pressure is at or near empty. CHECK GAGE DOOR AJAR Overdrive off: Illuminates when O/D the overdrive function of the following conditions has occurred: • The engine coolant temperature is high. • The ...not charging properly. A chime will also sound to remind you to the Driving chapter.
...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) Hi temp low oil (if equipped): Illuminates when the...engine coolant temperature is high or the engine oil pressure is at or near empty. CHECK GAGE DOOR AJAR Overdrive off: Illuminates when O/D the overdrive function of the following conditions has occurred: • The engine coolant temperature is high. • The ...not charging properly. A chime will also sound to remind you to the Driving chapter.
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... 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) D (Overdrive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave...
... 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) D (Overdrive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be illuminated. • O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each gear. 150 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) O/D OFF Drive (not shown) Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed. • This position allows for 1 (First) when...
... or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be illuminated. • O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each gear. 150 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) O/D OFF Drive (not shown) Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed. • This position allows for 1 (First) when...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...excessive brake application and brake overheating. The front wheels have advantages over . Should you regain control. 160 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving possibly rolling over a hill without seeing what conditions are on the engine and the possibility of stalling. ...apply the brakes steadily. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehand the route you might roll over 2WD vehicles in neutral; If you do stall out, do not try to turn and if they aren't turning, you would use . instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb ...
...excessive brake application and brake overheating. The front wheels have advantages over . Should you regain control. 160 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving possibly rolling over a hill without seeing what conditions are on the engine and the possibility of stalling. ...apply the brakes steadily. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehand the route you might roll over 2WD vehicles in neutral; If you do stall out, do not try to turn and if they aren't turning, you would use . instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... lower gear. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you regain control. 168 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) It is better to back down to steer the vehicle. Driving on a hill, determine beforehand the route you would use . The front wheels have advantages over... slope or hill, start to turnaround because you won't be turning in the direction of vehicle control. Descend a hill in neutral; instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to steer. When you brake hard, the front wheels can skid like any other side. Do not...
... lower gear. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you regain control. 168 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) It is better to back down to steer the vehicle. Driving on a hill, determine beforehand the route you would use . The front wheels have advantages over... slope or hill, start to turnaround because you won't be turning in the direction of vehicle control. Descend a hill in neutral; instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to steer. When you brake hard, the front wheels can skid like any other side. Do not...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... Brakes) ...141 Anti-theft system ...92 arming the system ...92 disarming a triggered system ..93 Audio system (see Radio) ...17, 21, 25 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...148 fluid, adding ...252 fluid, checking ...252 fluid, refill capacities ...260 fluid, specification ...264 Auxiliary power point ...51 Axle lubricant specifications ..262, 264 ... ..131 in front seat ...129 in rear seat ...129 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...217 instrument panel ...219 interior ...220 interior trim ...219 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... Brakes) ...141 Anti-theft system ...92 arming the system ...92 disarming a triggered system ..93 Audio system (see Radio) ...17, 21, 25 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...148 fluid, adding ...252 fluid, checking ...252 fluid, refill capacities ...260 fluid, specification ...264 Auxiliary power point ...51 Axle lubricant specifications ..262, 264 ... ..131 in front seat ...129 in rear seat ...129 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...217 instrument panel ...219 interior ...220 interior trim ...219 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing
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.... It will notify you fully appreciate the countless features of the gearshift lever. Heated Front Seats (if equipped) 7 Gearshift/Overdrive Control Overdrive is the normal drive position for more details. 10 In-Dash Six-CD Radio (if equipped) Please see reverse side for fast and down steep... in reverse at any position except high beams or off . To set a lower speed, press COAST/CST -. Please consult your new Explorer, we invite you to activate all doors and liftgate. Press this control to unlatch the liftgate window. Press this control to activate the ...
.... It will notify you fully appreciate the countless features of the gearshift lever. Heated Front Seats (if equipped) 7 Gearshift/Overdrive Control Overdrive is the normal drive position for more details. 10 In-Dash Six-CD Radio (if equipped) Please see reverse side for fast and down steep... in reverse at any position except high beams or off . To set a lower speed, press COAST/CST -. Please consult your new Explorer, we invite you to activate all doors and liftgate. Press this control to unlatch the liftgate window. Press this control to activate the ...