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...the light remains ON while driving, the temperature of the engine may not be too high, refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Message Center as words and function the same as possible. • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster 13 2006 Explorer (exp...) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Powertrain malfunction indicator: Illuminates when a powertrain or a 4x4 fault has been detected. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, refer to check the bulb. If any light remains on which could ...
...the light remains ON while driving, the temperature of the engine may not be too high, refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Message Center as words and function the same as possible. • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster 13 2006 Explorer (exp...) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Powertrain malfunction indicator: Illuminates when a powertrain or a 4x4 fault has been detected. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, refer to check the bulb. If any light remains on which could ...
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... It will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking...readiness: If this time, seek service immediately from your safety belt. P confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will take you to the ON position. A chime will also sound when a ... battery is not charging properly. • Standard instrument cluster 14 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A significant decrease in the supplemental restraint system has...
... It will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking...readiness: If this time, seek service immediately from your safety belt. P confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will take you to the ON position. A chime will also sound when a ... battery is not charging properly. • Standard instrument cluster 14 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A significant decrease in the supplemental restraint system has...
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... oil pressure falls below the normal range. Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is running or hot. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. For more 15 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light remains ON at start up or while driving...
... oil pressure falls below the normal range. Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is running or hot. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. For more 15 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light remains ON at start up or while driving...
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... been disabled (by the driver or as a result of the OFF transmission has been turned off, refer to illuminate when the 16 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Four wheel drive low (if 4x4 equipped): Illuminates when LOW four-wheel drive...and Loading chapter. AdvanceTrac: Flashes when the AdvanceTrac with this system, refer to come on may cause the Service engine soon warning light to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster...
... been disabled (by the driver or as a result of the OFF transmission has been turned off, refer to illuminate when the 16 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Four wheel drive low (if 4x4 equipped): Illuminates when LOW four-wheel drive...and Loading chapter. AdvanceTrac: Flashes when the AdvanceTrac with this system, refer to come on may cause the Service engine soon warning light to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster...
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... and have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. Refer to come on , have the burned out lamp replaced. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 86 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) TIRE MONITOR FAULT. If the warning stays on or continues to Understanding Your...Displayed when the headlamps are activated and at least one bulb is malfunctioning. CHECK TURN LAMP. Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Lights chapter. Check the washer fluid level. TIRE SENSOR FAULT. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the system inspected by your...
... and have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. Refer to come on , have the burned out lamp replaced. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 86 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) TIRE MONITOR FAULT. If the warning stays on or continues to Understanding Your...Displayed when the headlamps are activated and at least one bulb is malfunctioning. CHECK TURN LAMP. Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Lights chapter. Check the washer fluid level. TIRE SENSOR FAULT. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the system inspected by your...
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...Brake fluid reservoir in the Lights chapter. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than one bulb is burned out. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 99 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (... your vehicle have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. Refer to the recommended maintenance schedule. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the...
...Brake fluid reservoir in the Lights chapter. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than one bulb is burned out. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 99 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (... your vehicle have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. Refer to the recommended maintenance schedule. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the...
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... the ignition from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position. If the key has been successfully programmed it will not start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator light will flash on and off, and you begin. 1. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your vehicle...ignition from the ignition. 7. Within twenty seconds of turning the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the first coded key from Step 1. 119 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least three seconds but no more than...
... the ignition from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position. If the key has been successfully programmed it will not start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator light will flash on and off, and you begin. 1. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your vehicle...ignition from the ignition. 7. Within twenty seconds of turning the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the first coded key from Step 1. 119 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least three seconds but no more than...
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... 3 seconds, followed by the restraint system warning light flashing 4 times per second for 3 seconds again. 146 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will be completed within 50 seconds after...
... 3 seconds, followed by the restraint system warning light flashing 4 times per second for 3 seconds again. 146 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will be completed within 50 seconds after...
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.... 4. START, cranks the engine. Warning lights illuminated. If the vehicle is not running. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off the engine and all snow and/or ice away for the air induction inlet. ACC, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. OFF/LOCK, shuts off . 213 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide...
.... 4. START, cranks the engine. Warning lights illuminated. If the vehicle is not running. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off the engine and all snow and/or ice away for the air induction inlet. ACC, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. OFF/LOCK, shuts off . 213 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide...
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...wheel is in P (Park). 3. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to 4 (START). Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 214 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is ... without turning the key to 4 (START), then release the key as soon as the engine starts. Turn the key to 4 (START). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. Starting the engine 1. See Warning lights and chimes in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel until the key turns freely. If...
...wheel is in P (Park). 3. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to 4 (START). Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 214 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is ... without turning the key to 4 (START), then release the key as soon as the engine starts. Turn the key to 4 (START). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. Starting the engine 1. See Warning lights and chimes in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel until the key turns freely. If...
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... • A slight deceleration of the vehicle • The AdvanceTrac with RSC indicator light will flash when the system is activated. • If your foot is on the brake pedal...wheels from under the instrument panel during the cool-down , the system will flash momentarily. 218 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) During Traction Control events the "sliding...of the brake pedal when the AdvanceTrac with RSC stability enhancement feature will restore full engine power and will feel a vibration in deep sand, switching off by this situation, Traction ...
... • A slight deceleration of the vehicle • The AdvanceTrac with RSC indicator light will flash when the system is activated. • If your foot is on the brake pedal...wheels from under the instrument panel during the cool-down , the system will flash momentarily. 218 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) During Traction Control events the "sliding...of the brake pedal when the AdvanceTrac with RSC stability enhancement feature will restore full engine power and will feel a vibration in deep sand, switching off by this situation, Traction ...
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...the "sliding car" icon will remain off. If the vehicle is located with the warning lights in the instrument cluster will be active at all times the vehicle speed is above 25... will again become deactivated, but if the vehicle speed subsequently increases to the following table. 220 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The "sliding car" icon which ...check at start -up . All functions of the AdvanceTrac with RSC (RSC, ESC, Engine Traction Control, and Brake Traction Control) will illuminate during AdvanceTrac with RSC operation. The AdvanceTrac...
...the "sliding car" icon will remain off. If the vehicle is located with the warning lights in the instrument cluster will be active at all times the vehicle speed is above 25... will again become deactivated, but if the vehicle speed subsequently increases to the following table. 220 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The "sliding car" icon which ...check at start -up . All functions of the AdvanceTrac with RSC (RSC, ESC, Engine Traction Control, and Brake Traction Control) will illuminate during AdvanceTrac with RSC operation. The AdvanceTrac...
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...at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more illuminated mph (40 mph (40 mph (40 than a few seconds when the engine is running , have exceeded their ability to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. The ...by an authorized dealer immediately. If the warning indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay on while the engine is running 221 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving AdvanceTrac with RSC Features Engine Button "Sliding RSC ESC Traction functions car" icon Control...
...at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more illuminated mph (40 mph (40 mph (40 than a few seconds when the engine is running , have exceeded their ability to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. The ...by an authorized dealer immediately. If the warning indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay on while the engine is running 221 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving AdvanceTrac with RSC Features Engine Button "Sliding RSC ESC Traction functions car" icon Control...
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...prevent contact with small or moving objects. This system is not at "parking speeds". Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not designed to the ground. 230 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in ... this section. Do not rock the vehicle for more than 3 mph (5 km/h). Press lightly on a flat surface at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may include reduced performance or a false activation. REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The Reverse...
...prevent contact with small or moving objects. This system is not at "parking speeds". Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not designed to the ground. 230 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in ... this section. Do not rock the vehicle for more than 3 mph (5 km/h). Press lightly on a flat surface at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may include reduced performance or a false activation. REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The Reverse...
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... sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in mud or snow it may overheat. 234 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not turn the steering wheel...or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may be your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at speeds as high as passenger cars any ...and the safety of others should be rocked out by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. Press lightly on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down , but avoid severe brake application, ease the ...
... sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in mud or snow it may overheat. 234 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not turn the steering wheel...or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may be your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at speeds as high as passenger cars any ...and the safety of others should be rocked out by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. Press lightly on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down , but avoid severe brake application, ease the ...
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... the vehicle is not known. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 240 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Also, water may enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may void the warranty, increase your vehicle slowly while applying...
... the vehicle is not known. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 240 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Also, water may enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may void the warranty, increase your vehicle slowly while applying...
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...) indicator light will illuminate when the spare is in use. Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 42 Fuse Amp Rating 15A* Power Distribution Box Description Redundant brake switch, EVMV, MAFS, HEGO, EVR, VCT1, VCT2, CMCV, CMS Coil on plug (4.6L engine only), Coil tower (4.0L engine only) Injectors...; gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to a safe place on the vehicle. 252 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To restore the full functionality of the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire ...
...) indicator light will illuminate when the spare is in use. Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 42 Fuse Amp Rating 15A* Power Distribution Box Description Redundant brake switch, EVMV, MAFS, HEGO, EVR, VCT1, VCT2, CMCV, CMS Coil on plug (4.6L engine only), Coil tower (4.0L engine only) Injectors...; gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to a safe place on the vehicle. 252 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To restore the full functionality of the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire ...
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... is not recommended for your warranty. Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should not be used when available. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to the fuel system. However, if it may come on several times after ... products could cause damage to improve air quality. If the problems persist, see your engine sometimes knocks lightly. If you are using an aftermarket product in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 305 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For more pronounced. Fuel quality ...
... is not recommended for your warranty. Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should not be used when available. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to the fuel system. However, if it may come on several times after ... products could cause damage to improve air quality. If the problems persist, see your engine sometimes knocks lightly. If you are using an aftermarket product in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 305 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For more pronounced. Fuel quality ...
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... 8-10 miles (12-16 km) of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Conditions • Heavily...economy. • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. Contact your vehicle. 308 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to Lubricant specifications in this...efficient than two-wheel-drive operation. • Close windows for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Fuel economy ...
... 8-10 miles (12-16 km) of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Conditions • Heavily...economy. • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. Contact your vehicle. 308 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to Lubricant specifications in this...efficient than two-wheel-drive operation. • Close windows for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Fuel economy ...
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... authorization to perform additional operations to request your vehicle. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft branded parts meet these specifications. The Ford Motor Company Trained Technicians who work at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership. KEEP IT GENUINE Factory Authorized Systems ...system check. A Factory Authorized Systems Check can find them at a participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealers: Air Conditioning Check Engine Light All Wheel Drive and 4X4 Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating Steering and Suspension Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Anti-Lock...
... authorization to perform additional operations to request your vehicle. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft branded parts meet these specifications. The Ford Motor Company Trained Technicians who work at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership. KEEP IT GENUINE Factory Authorized Systems ...system check. A Factory Authorized Systems Check can find them at a participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealers: Air Conditioning Check Engine Light All Wheel Drive and 4X4 Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating Steering and Suspension Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Anti-Lock...