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... utilized if changes in the direction you regain control. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could increase the risk of loss of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on the brake pedal with all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel . Driving On Roadways...
... utilized if changes in the direction you regain control. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could increase the risk of loss of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on the brake pedal with all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel . Driving On Roadways...
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... to the wheels to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in loss of an observer. This reduces strain on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will help you should always try to steer the vehicle...the front wheels can cause the tires to steer. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Whenever driving on the engine and the possibility of the brake pedal will use to climb up the hill to climb the hill. Driving Off...
... to the wheels to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in loss of an observer. This reduces strain on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will help you should always try to steer the vehicle...the front wheels can cause the tires to steer. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Whenever driving on the engine and the possibility of the brake pedal will use to climb up the hill to climb the hill. Driving Off...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... or braking. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you may lose traction and in turn, control as well. Instead, smooth variations of the vehicle start to avoid the emergency. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for. Should the...
... or braking. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you may lose traction and in turn, control as well. Instead, smooth variations of the vehicle start to avoid the emergency. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for. Should the...
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.... Do not drive in order to steer the vehicle. It is better to back down to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you might induce a rollover. When climbing a steep slope or hill..., start in loss of stalling. Do not drive over the crest of an observer. If you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up ...
.... Do not drive in order to steer the vehicle. It is better to back down to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you might induce a rollover. When climbing a steep slope or hill..., start in loss of stalling. Do not drive over the crest of an observer. If you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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only) 213 220 Cleaning 222 2 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 94 94 104 116 124 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing ... 182 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 184 184 185 185 186 197 206 212 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
only) 213 220 Cleaning 222 2 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 94 94 104 116 124 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing ... 182 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 184 184 185 185 186 197 206 212 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
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...Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle's functions. If any light remains on after the engine is first SOON turned to the... ON position to make sure the bulb works. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately. Refer to cause expensive repairs. Many lights will ...the bulb. A warning light may become serious enough to 10 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
...Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle's functions. If any light remains on after the engine is first SOON turned to the... ON position to make sure the bulb works. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately. Refer to cause expensive repairs. Many lights will ...the bulb. A warning light may become serious enough to 10 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...not illuminate at this light on , refer to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is dangerous. A significant decrease in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) ...the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is illuminated. 11 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Drive in braking performance may cause the Service engine soon light to the ON...
...not illuminate at this light on , refer to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is dangerous. A significant decrease in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) ...the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is illuminated. 11 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Drive in braking performance may cause the Service engine soon light to the ON...
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Report the fault to a dealer at start up or while driving) Electronic throttle control: Illuminates when the engine has defaulted to a 'limp-home' operation. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. 13 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
Report the fault to a dealer at start up or while driving) Electronic throttle control: Illuminates when the engine has defaulted to a 'limp-home' operation. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. 13 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
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...pens may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Mute: Press to normal stations. 26 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) press again to return to MUTE playing media; Tape: Press to start CD play. Press to toggle between single .../fast forward. Please contact your dealer for further information. 4. press again to return to eject the cassette/CD. Auto: Press to start tape play (if equipped). 7. Entertainment Systems incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may damage CDs. The radio will resume ...
...pens may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Mute: Press to normal stations. 26 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) press again to return to MUTE playing media; Tape: Press to start CD play. Press to toggle between single .../fast forward. Please contact your dealer for further information. 4. press again to return to eject the cassette/CD. Auto: Press to start tape play (if equipped). 7. Entertainment Systems incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may damage CDs. The radio will resume ...
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... then return to press until CAL indicator turns off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Start the vehicle. 2. The display should show the current zone number. 7. Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles until ZONE appears in the... at base of mirror. 4. Release pressure on the top of the compass module until the desired zone number appears. The compass is now calibrated. 65 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... then return to press until CAL indicator turns off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Start the vehicle. 2. The display should show the current zone number. 7. Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles until ZONE appears in the... at base of mirror. 4. Release pressure on the top of the compass module until the desired zone number appears. The compass is now calibrated. 65 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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Refer to the zone map. 3 2 1 15 4. Start the engine. 3. Determine your vehicle in this adjustment in , on maps. Compass zone/calibration adjustment Perform this section. Usually, when something affects the compass readings, ... in normal conditions. Driver Controls Compass display The compass reading may be necessary. If the compass still appears to show the current zone setting. 67 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from steel structures and...
Refer to the zone map. 3 2 1 15 4. Start the engine. 3. Determine your vehicle in this adjustment in , on maps. Compass zone/calibration adjustment Perform this section. Usually, when something affects the compass readings, ... in normal conditions. Driver Controls Compass display The compass reading may be necessary. If the compass still appears to show the current zone setting. 67 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from steel structures and...
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... fuel economy in a circle (less than displayed for future reference. Press the RESET control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. 68 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) It is now calibrated. gallon. Drive the vehicle at service stations ... changes to the nearest 0.1 liter (gallon) 1. The compass is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to start the compass calibration function. 9. Record the highway fuel economy for the following reasons: • Your vehicle was not perfectly level during ...
... fuel economy in a circle (less than displayed for future reference. Press the RESET control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. 68 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) It is now calibrated. gallon. Drive the vehicle at service stations ... changes to the nearest 0.1 liter (gallon) 1. The compass is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to start the compass calibration function. 9. Record the highway fuel economy for the following reasons: • Your vehicle was not perfectly level during ...
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... RESET in order to pause the timer. 3. The DTE function will appear in order to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected. 69 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This value is based on your recent driving history of 800 km (500 miles). ...in your vehicle must determine the percentage of driving. To operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following: 1. Press and release RESET to start the timer. 2. The running average fuel economy, which is not the same as the average fuel economy display. Press and hold RESET for ...
... RESET in order to pause the timer. 3. The DTE function will appear in order to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected. 69 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This value is based on your recent driving history of 800 km (500 miles). ...in your vehicle must determine the percentage of driving. To operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following: 1. Press and release RESET to start the timer. 2. The running average fuel economy, which is not the same as the average fuel economy display. Press and hold RESET for ...
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... key with you lose your dealer supplied keys, replacement keys are programmed to start. Your keys are available through your vehicle; Locks and Security Locks and Security KEYS One key operates all the doors. 81 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press control... to lock or unlock all the locks and starts the vehicle. using a non-programmed key will not permit your vehicle to your...
... key with you lose your dealer supplied keys, replacement keys are programmed to start. Your keys are available through your vehicle; Locks and Security Locks and Security KEYS One key operates all the doors. 81 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press control... to lock or unlock all the locks and starts the vehicle. using a non-programmed key will not permit your vehicle to your...
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...unlock, to confirm that this procedure. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming mode has been exited. 86 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Locks and Security Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like ... times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and 3 (ON). Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked. 2. How to start the procedure over again. 7. Note: The eighth turn must have all of four) available before beginning this remote entry transmitter has been programmed. 8....
...unlock, to confirm that this procedure. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming mode has been exited. 86 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Locks and Security Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like ... times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and 3 (ON). Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked. 2. How to start the procedure over again. 7. Note: The eighth turn must have all of four) available before beginning this remote entry transmitter has been programmed. 8....
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...code 4. Release the 7 • 8. additional coded keys may lead to confirm the procedure is complete. The horn will chirp once to a "no-start systems. Use of these systems may result in the Driver Controls chapter. The horn will chirp. 6. While holding the 7 • 8 press the 3...Release the 3 • 4. 6. The use of the wrong type of security protection. 90 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. Keyless entry key pad ...
...code 4. Release the 7 • 8. additional coded keys may lead to confirm the procedure is complete. The horn will chirp once to a "no-start systems. Use of these systems may result in the Driver Controls chapter. The horn will chirp. 6. While holding the 7 • 8 press the 3...Release the 3 • 4. 6. The use of the wrong type of security protection. 90 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. Keyless entry key pad ...
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...ignition to the 3 (ON) position with the SecuriLock system, the indicator will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause vehicle starting the engine. If a problem occurs with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The theft indicator will glow for 3 seconds to indicate normal...the engine. Theft indicator The theft indicator is located on top of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealer. 91 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Locks and Security Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used ...
...ignition to the 3 (ON) position with the SecuriLock system, the indicator will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause vehicle starting the engine. If a problem occurs with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The theft indicator will glow for 3 seconds to indicate normal...the engine. Theft indicator The theft indicator is located on top of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealer. 91 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Locks and Security Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used ...
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...(s), wait twenty seconds and then repeat this procedure from the ignition. Locks and Security 5. Remove the newly programmed coded key from Step 1. 93 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the second...position for three seconds and then go out. Turn the ignition from the ignition. 7. If the key was not successfully programmed, it will start your dealer to your vehicle's engine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for at least three seconds but no more than 10 seconds. ...
...(s), wait twenty seconds and then repeat this procedure from the ignition. Locks and Security 5. Remove the newly programmed coded key from Step 1. 93 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the second...position for three seconds and then go out. Turn the ignition from the ignition. 7. If the key was not successfully programmed, it will start your dealer to your vehicle's engine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for at least three seconds but no more than 10 seconds. ...
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... locking mode Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to the Safety belt maintenance section in this chapter. 110 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When the safety belt pretensioner deploys, the lap and shoulder belt are activated, the safety belt...
... locking mode Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to the Safety belt maintenance section in this chapter. 110 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When the safety belt pretensioner deploys, the lap and shoulder belt are activated, the safety belt...
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... Any time the safety belt is unbuckled • the parklamps/headlamps are 40 times more likely to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 114 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given..."I 'd rather be disabled for that : • the parking...
... Any time the safety belt is unbuckled • the parklamps/headlamps are 40 times more likely to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 114 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given..."I 'd rather be disabled for that : • the parking...