Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... cooling system level and strength. clutch fluid level, if equipped. and lubricate all interior and exterior lights. tires for all vehicles Check Check Check Check function of new vehicle operation and after any wheel ...intervals. Check every six months for all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary). safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for wear and proper operation. OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES It is properly stowed...proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) windshield washer fluid level.
... cooling system level and strength. clutch fluid level, if equipped. and lubricate all interior and exterior lights. tires for all vehicles Check Check Check Check function of new vehicle operation and after any wheel ...intervals. Check every six months for all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary). safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for wear and proper operation. OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES It is properly stowed...proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) windshield washer fluid level.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on is dangerous. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Airbag readiness: If this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. A significant decrease in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 15 2008 Explorer... the brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to the ON position. It will take you longer to the ON position when the engine is...
...light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on is dangerous. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Airbag readiness: If this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. A significant decrease in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 15 2008 Explorer... the brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to the ON position. It will take you longer to the ON position when the engine is...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected by keeping the brakes from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation may consume anywhere between 400 watts or 1000 watts of the engine block heater cord plug. This...grinding or continuous squeal sound is attained after approximately 3 hours of the ABS and should be no reason for concern. 268 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Depending on the brake BRAKE system warning light. Your factory installed block heater system does not have the engine block...
... has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected by keeping the brakes from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation may consume anywhere between 400 watts or 1000 watts of the engine block heater cord plug. This...grinding or continuous squeal sound is attained after approximately 3 hours of the ABS and should be no reason for concern. 268 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Depending on the brake BRAKE system warning light. Your factory installed block heater system does not have the engine block...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... have your vehicle's stopping distance. The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates ABS when the ignition is required, apply continuous force on the brake pedal; P BRAKE 269 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Parking brake Apply the parking brake... the ignition is turned ON) until the pedal stops. If the light does not illuminate during start up, remains on or flashes, the ABS may need to retain steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces. The ABS will increase your brake system serviced immediately.
... have your vehicle's stopping distance. The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates ABS when the ignition is required, apply continuous force on the brake pedal; P BRAKE 269 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Parking brake Apply the parking brake... the ignition is turned ON) until the pedal stops. If the light does not illuminate during start up, remains on or flashes, the ABS may need to retain steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces. The ABS will increase your brake system serviced immediately.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... when any of the components of the instrument panel, allows the driver to the following table. 273 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Consequently, will again become active. If ...RSC button, located on the center stack of the system are affecting the vehicle's performance, otherwise the light will continue to above 25 mph (40 km/h). If the vehicle speed decreases below 25 mph (...and RSC are normal during most of the Traction Control will flash up. In R (Reverse), ABS and the Traction Control feature will remain off. If the vehicle is below 25 mph (40...
... when any of the components of the instrument panel, allows the driver to the following table. 273 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Consequently, will again become active. If ...RSC button, located on the center stack of the system are affecting the vehicle's performance, otherwise the light will continue to above 25 mph (40 km/h). If the vehicle speed decreases below 25 mph (...and RSC are normal during most of the Traction Control will flash up. In R (Reverse), ABS and the Traction Control feature will remain off. If the vehicle is below 25 mph (40...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...maintenance-free ...355 replacement, specifications ...380 servicing ...355 Belt-Minder ...191 Booster seats ...211 Brakes ...268 anti-lock ...268-269 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...269 fluid, checking and adding ...377 fluid, refill capacities ...381 fluid, specifications ...381 lubricant specifications ...381 parking ...269 shift interlock ...276 C Calculating load ... restraints ...211 child safety belts ...211 Child safety seats ...216 attaching with tether straps ..220 in front seat ...217 in rear seat ...217 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...maintenance-free ...355 replacement, specifications ...380 servicing ...355 Belt-Minder ...191 Booster seats ...211 Brakes ...268 anti-lock ...268-269 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...269 fluid, checking and adding ...377 fluid, refill capacities ...381 fluid, specifications ...381 lubricant specifications ...381 parking ...269 shift interlock ...276 C Calculating load ... restraints ...211 child safety belts ...211 Child safety seats ...216 attaching with tether straps ..220 in front seat ...217 in rear seat ...217 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...Keys ...165 positions of the ignition ...263 L Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart ...94 daytime running light ...90 fog lamps ...89 headlamps ...89 interior lamps ...93 Liftgate ...149 remote release ...158 Lights, warning and indicator ...12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...269 Load limits ...248 Loading instructions ...254 Locks autolock ...151, 153 childproof ...156 doors... automatic dimming rearview mirror ...107 fold away ...108 heated ...108 side view mirrors (power) ...107 Moon roof ...114 Motorcraft parts ...342, 363, 380 393 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...Keys ...165 positions of the ignition ...263 L Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart ...94 daytime running light ...90 fog lamps ...89 headlamps ...89 interior lamps ...93 Liftgate ...149 remote release ...158 Lights, warning and indicator ...12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...269 Load limits ...248 Loading instructions ...254 Locks autolock ...151, 153 childproof ...156 doors... automatic dimming rearview mirror ...107 fold away ...108 heated ...108 side view mirrors (power) ...107 Moon roof ...114 Motorcraft parts ...342, 363, 380 393 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...authorized dealer. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in braking performance may occur. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by applying the parking brake when the ignition is... illuminated. P confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will take you longer to the ON position when the ...
...authorized dealer. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in braking performance may occur. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by applying the parking brake when the ignition is... illuminated. P confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will take you longer to the ON position when the ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... good working order. This system helps you maintain steering control during ABS braking and the brake pedal may suddenly travel a little farther as soon as ABS braking is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Depending on the brake BRAKE system warning light. however, maximum temperature is present, the brake linings may be...
... good working order. This system helps you maintain steering control during ABS braking and the brake pedal may suddenly travel a little farther as soon as ABS braking is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Depending on the brake BRAKE system warning light. however, maximum temperature is present, the brake linings may be...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... slippery surfaces. To set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down until the parking brake is released. ! If the light does not illuminate during hard braking and on the brake pedal; If your BRAKE warning lamp BRAKE illuminates with the parking brake released...the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS and will be serviced. Driving Using ABS When hard braking is parked. The ABS will increase your brake system serviced immediately. ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when ...
... slippery surfaces. To set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down until the parking brake is released. ! If the light does not illuminate during hard braking and on the brake pedal; If your BRAKE warning lamp BRAKE illuminates with the parking brake released...the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS and will be serviced. Driving Using ABS When hard braking is parked. The ABS will increase your brake system serviced immediately. ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...will again become deactivated, but if the vehicle speed subsequently increases to function, however ESC and RSC are disabled. In R (Reverse), ABS and the Traction Control feature will continue to above 25 mph (40 km/h), momentarily pressing the AdvanceTrac with RSC button will ... of the instrument panel, allows the driver to the following table. 273 All these conditions are affecting the vehicle's performance, otherwise the light will not be illuminated during AdvanceTrac with RSC system will steadily illuminate the "sliding car" icon , however, the AdvanceTrac...
...will again become deactivated, but if the vehicle speed subsequently increases to function, however ESC and RSC are disabled. In R (Reverse), ABS and the Traction Control feature will continue to above 25 mph (40 km/h), momentarily pressing the AdvanceTrac with RSC button will ... of the instrument panel, allows the driver to the following table. 273 All these conditions are affecting the vehicle's performance, otherwise the light will not be illuminated during AdvanceTrac with RSC system will steadily illuminate the "sliding car" icon , however, the AdvanceTrac...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... ...196, 205, 207 and child safety seats ...198 description ...196, 205, 207 disposal ...210 driver airbag ...198, 205, 208 indicator light ...205, 210 operation ...198, 205, 208 passenger airbag ...198, 205, 208 side airbag ...205 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off ...specifications ...380 servicing ...355 Belt-Minder ...191 Booster seats ...211 Brakes ...268 anti-lock ...268-269 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...269 fluid, checking and adding ...377 fluid, refill capacities ...381 fluid, specifications ...381 lubricant specifications ...381 parking ...269 shift interlock ...
... ...196, 205, 207 and child safety seats ...198 description ...196, 205, 207 disposal ...210 driver airbag ...198, 205, 208 indicator light ...205, 210 operation ...198, 205, 208 passenger airbag ...198, 205, 208 side airbag ...205 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off ...specifications ...380 servicing ...355 Belt-Minder ...191 Booster seats ...211 Brakes ...268 anti-lock ...268-269 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...269 fluid, checking and adding ...377 fluid, refill capacities ...381 fluid, specifications ...381 lubricant specifications ...381 parking ...269 shift interlock ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... Keys ...165 positions of the ignition ...263 L Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart ...94 daytime running light ...90 fog lamps ...89 headlamps ...89 interior lamps ...93 Liftgate ...149 remote release ...158 Lights, warning and indicator ...12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...269 Load limits ...248 Loading instructions ...254 Locks autolock ...151, 153 childproof ...156 doors...
... Keys ...165 positions of the ignition ...263 L Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart ...94 daytime running light ...90 fog lamps ...89 headlamps ...89 interior lamps ...93 Liftgate ...149 remote release ...158 Lights, warning and indicator ...12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...269 Load limits ...248 Loading instructions ...254 Locks autolock ...151, 153 childproof ...156 doors...
Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing
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...press again to fully automatic control, press AUTO. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light When the TPMS warning light is lit, one minute. ABS Warning Light Your anti-lock braking system (ABS) detects the onset of wheel lockup during brake applications and helps prevent wheels from O/D to...push the control switch again. 13. For more of their individual temperature settings (dual zone control). DUAL AUTO TEMPERATURE control* The 2008 Ford Explorer was engineered with your tires is safe to other gears, such as city traffic, hilly terrain and trailer towing. 14. Only...
...press again to fully automatic control, press AUTO. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light When the TPMS warning light is lit, one minute. ABS Warning Light Your anti-lock braking system (ABS) detects the onset of wheel lockup during brake applications and helps prevent wheels from O/D to...push the control switch again. 13. For more of their individual temperature settings (dual zone control). DUAL AUTO TEMPERATURE control* The 2008 Ford Explorer was engineered with your tires is safe to other gears, such as city traffic, hilly terrain and trailer towing. 14. Only...
Severe Duty Supplement 1st Printing
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... engine and transmission operation and may come into the brake light circuit or any electrical connections to police packages. Therefore, ... to the powertrain control module (PCM), anti-lock brake system (ABS), airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or transmission. Do not place... increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision 6 2008 Explorer (exp) Supplement USA (fus) Do not install aftermarket equipment into contact .... However, the equipment does not meet Ford Corporate Product Standards. EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION Important equipment installation information When installing...
... engine and transmission operation and may come into the brake light circuit or any electrical connections to police packages. Therefore, ... to the powertrain control module (PCM), anti-lock brake system (ABS), airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or transmission. Do not place... increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision 6 2008 Explorer (exp) Supplement USA (fus) Do not install aftermarket equipment into contact .... However, the equipment does not meet Ford Corporate Product Standards. EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION Important equipment installation information When installing...
