Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
Page 8
... time intervals. engine oil fluid level. and lubricate upper and lower sliding door tracks, if equipped. Check every six months for all interior and exterior lights. engine cooling system level and strength. tires for wear and proper air pressure, including spare. and lubricate all wiper ...Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all hinges, latches, door check straps (see your Owner...
... time intervals. engine oil fluid level. and lubricate upper and lower sliding door tracks, if equipped. Check every six months for all interior and exterior lights. engine cooling system level and strength. tires for wear and proper air pressure, including spare. and lubricate all wiper ...Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all hinges, latches, door check straps (see your Owner...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 455
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 11 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 11 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 458
Normally, the ЉService engine soonЉ light will stay on which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Powertrain malfunction indicator: Illuminates when a powertrain , a 4x4 or...acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer as soon as possible. • Standard instrument cluster 14 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. See the Readiness for Inspection...
Normally, the ЉService engine soonЉ light will stay on which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Powertrain malfunction indicator: Illuminates when a powertrain , a 4x4 or...acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer as soon as possible. • Standard instrument cluster 14 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. See the Readiness for Inspection...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 526
... flow selector in the vehicle. Rear defroster: Clears ice and fog from the instrument panel register vents. 4. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of the interior air is shut out and the fan will come out of the airflow in the vehicle. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the small vents... following for a brief description on the windshield during humid weather, place position. A/C: Uses outside air through the instrument panel vents to the rear seats. 82 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... flow selector in the vehicle. Rear defroster: Clears ice and fog from the instrument panel register vents. 4. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of the interior air is shut out and the fan will come out of the airflow in the vehicle. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the small vents... following for a brief description on the windshield during humid weather, place position. A/C: Uses outside air through the instrument panel vents to the rear seats. 82 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 527
... any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. • To improve the A/C cool down when the vehicle interior is significantly warmer than the outside temperature, drive with A/C to provide a cooler airflow. • Move the temperature control to the coolest setting. • Set the... fan to maintain comfort. Set the fan speed to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in a collision or sudden stop. 83 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. • To improve the A/C cool down when the vehicle interior is significantly warmer than the outside temperature, drive with A/C to provide a cooler airflow. • Move the temperature control to the coolest setting. • Set the... fan to maintain comfort. Set the fan speed to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in a collision or sudden stop. 83 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 535
...that you have them checked by a qualified service technician. Headlamp aim adjustment The headlamps on your vehicle can see the headlamp beam pattern. 91 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Check your headlamp alignment at night or in the far left position (past detent)... to turn off the interior lamps and to disable the illuminated entry feature. Your vehicle does not require horizontal aim adjustments. When the control is installed, the dimmer ...
...that you have them checked by a qualified service technician. Headlamp aim adjustment The headlamps on your vehicle can see the headlamp beam pattern. 91 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Check your headlamp alignment at night or in the far left position (past detent)... to turn off the interior lamps and to disable the illuminated entry feature. Your vehicle does not require horizontal aim adjustments. When the control is installed, the dimmer ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 537
... toggled on . • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmer switch is rotated up to activate the lamps. 93 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) INTERIOR LAMPS Dome/reading lamps The dome lamp lights when: • any of each map lamp to activate the right turn signal.
... toggled on . • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmer switch is rotated up to activate the lamps. 93 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) INTERIOR LAMPS Dome/reading lamps The dome lamp lights when: • any of each map lamp to activate the right turn signal.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 539
..., see your authorized dealer . Remove three screws from the headlamp assembly and pull headlamp forward. 95 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of all instrument panel lights - Turn off the headlamps and open the hood. 2. ...or qualified technician. To replace all the bulbs frequently. Replacing headlamp bulbs Do not touch the glass of bulbs Trade number Cargo lamp 1 211-2 Interior overhead lamp 1 912 (906) Front door courtesy lamp 1 168 Map lamps 2 168 (T10) Ashtray lamp 1 161 All replacement bulbs are ...
..., see your authorized dealer . Remove three screws from the headlamp assembly and pull headlamp forward. 95 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of all instrument panel lights - Turn off the headlamps and open the hood. 2. ...or qualified technician. To replace all the bulbs frequently. Replacing headlamp bulbs Do not touch the glass of bulbs Trade number Cargo lamp 1 211-2 Interior overhead lamp 1 912 (906) Front door courtesy lamp 1 168 Map lamps 2 168 (T10) Ashtray lamp 1 161 All replacement bulbs are ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 550
..., the switch is turned OFF (without accessory delay being active), the window will move down until either front door is restricted in motion. 106 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the switch is released before the window reaches fully closed or the ignition is ... reached. Bounce-Back (Driver's window only) When an obstacle has been detected in the one touch up with no bounce-back protection. INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the window or seals. To lock out all the window controls (except for example, if...
..., the switch is turned OFF (without accessory delay being active), the window will move down until either front door is restricted in motion. 106 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the switch is released before the window reaches fully closed or the ignition is ... reached. Bounce-Back (Driver's window only) When an obstacle has been detected in the one touch up with no bounce-back protection. INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the window or seals. To lock out all the window controls (except for example, if...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 551
... automatically adjust (darken) to the non-glare (darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. Do not clean the housing or glass of the interior rear view mirror since this may be in the ACC or ON position to ensure a bright clear view when backing up. The electronic day/night... behind the vehicle, it will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is in R (Reverse) to adjust the power side view mirrors. 107 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not block the sensors on the front and back of any mirror with an...
... automatically adjust (darken) to the non-glare (darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. Do not clean the housing or glass of the interior rear view mirror since this may be in the ACC or ON position to ensure a bright clear view when backing up. The electronic day/night... behind the vehicle, it will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is in R (Reverse) to adjust the power side view mirrors. 107 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not block the sensors on the front and back of any mirror with an...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 601
... step to one step door unlocking feature is activated, press once to aid in troubleshooting. If there is any ignition position. Note: The interior lamps will deactivate. The panic feature operates with two step unlocking enabled. Press passenger doors, the liftgate and liftgate glass. Unlocking can be... operates as long as the vehicle's speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the control on the remote entry holding both the 157 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locks and Security The remote entry system allows you to the illumination entry feature later ...
... step to one step door unlocking feature is activated, press once to aid in troubleshooting. If there is any ignition position. Note: The interior lamps will deactivate. The panic feature operates with two step unlocking enabled. Press passenger doors, the liftgate and liftgate glass. Unlocking can be... operates as long as the vehicle's speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the control on the remote entry holding both the 157 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locks and Security The remote entry system allows you to the illumination entry feature later ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 605
... all of illumination. The doors will lock, then unlock, to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to confirm that the programming mode has been exited. Locks and Security Note: Ensure... you will lock, then unlock, to program each additional remote entry transmitter. 9. The illuminated entry system will lock, then unlock, to operate. 161 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The dome lamp control (if equipped) must end in the ignition. 3. Cycle eight times...
... all of illumination. The doors will lock, then unlock, to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to confirm that the programming mode has been exited. Locks and Security Note: Ensure... you will lock, then unlock, to program each additional remote entry transmitter. 9. The illuminated entry system will lock, then unlock, to operate. 161 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The dome lamp control (if equipped) must end in the ignition. 3. Cycle eight times...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 606
.... 4. Locks and Security The inside lights will again lock then unlock to confirm that your personal key code has been programmed to the module. 162 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Each number must be programmed to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. The doors will not ...turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the vehicle. Enter your own personal entry code: 1. Programming a personal entry code Up to three...
.... 4. Locks and Security The inside lights will again lock then unlock to confirm that your personal key code has been programmed to the module. 162 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Each number must be programmed to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. The doors will not ...turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the vehicle. Enter your own personal entry code: 1. Programming a personal entry code Up to three...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 607
... set code will work even if you have set your own personal code. • If you program a code to enter the keypad code first. 163 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To unlock all doors, liftgate and liftgate window, press the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 at ... • pressing the UNLOCK control on the keypad and release. 3. All personal codes are now erased and only the factory set 5-digit code. 2. The interior lamps will go into an anti-scan mode. To lock all doors and liftgate, press the 3 • 4 control within five seconds. Enter the factory set...
... set code will work even if you have set your own personal code. • If you program a code to enter the keypad code first. 163 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To unlock all doors, liftgate and liftgate window, press the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 at ... • pressing the UNLOCK control on the keypad and release. 3. All personal codes are now erased and only the factory set 5-digit code. 2. The interior lamps will go into an anti-scan mode. To lock all doors and liftgate, press the 3 • 4 control within five seconds. Enter the factory set...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 640
there is designed to work with the safety belt to Interior in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. 196 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Always transport children 12 years old and under in the Cleaning chapter. AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) ...
there is designed to work with the safety belt to Interior in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. 196 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Always transport children 12 years old and under in the Cleaning chapter. AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 700
... result in a temporary increase of terms used in this table and instructions on and off to Vehicle loading in this chapter. For definitions of interior temperatures. 256 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This may cycle on how to calculate your vehicle load, refer to protect the engine from...
... result in a temporary increase of terms used in this table and instructions on and off to Vehicle loading in this chapter. For definitions of interior temperatures. 256 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This may cycle on how to calculate your vehicle load, refer to protect the engine from...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 701
For definitions of interior temperatures. 257 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This may cycle on how to calculate your vehicle load, refer to protect the engine from overheating. ...
For definitions of interior temperatures. 257 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This may cycle on how to calculate your vehicle load, refer to protect the engine from overheating. ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 702
... your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. Hitches Do not use hitches that 10-15% of the total weight of interior temperatures. This may cycle on and off to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Use a load carrying hitch. You must not exceed the GCWR ...receiver: 350 lb. (159 kg) • Class III/IV receiver: 500 lb. (227 kg) (weight carrying); 740 lb. (336 kg) (weight distributing) 258 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maximum trailer weights shown. For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1,000 ft. (300 meters)...
... your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. Hitches Do not use hitches that 10-15% of the total weight of interior temperatures. This may cycle on and off to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Use a load carrying hitch. You must not exceed the GCWR ...receiver: 350 lb. (159 kg) • Class III/IV receiver: 500 lb. (227 kg) (weight carrying); 740 lb. (336 kg) (weight distributing) 258 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maximum trailer weights shown. For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1,000 ft. (300 meters)...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 749
... ACC 305 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) See your authorized dealer for service of the passenger compartment fuse panel. Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 22 23 Fuse Amp Rating 15A 15A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Brake switch, Bi-color stop lamps, CHMSL, All turn lamps Interior lamps...
... ACC 305 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) See your authorized dealer for service of the passenger compartment fuse panel. Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 22 23 Fuse Amp Rating 15A 15A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Brake switch, Bi-color stop lamps, CHMSL, All turn lamps Interior lamps...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 784
... repellent and suntan lotion in a jerky motion, clean the outer surface of the windshield and the wiper blades using a clean, white, cotton cloth. 340 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Wipe up spilled liquid using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive ... and dry white cotton cloth; If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrument panel or on the instrument panel and interior trim areas. • Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase the gloss of the upper portion of the rear window or to the rear window ...
... repellent and suntan lotion in a jerky motion, clean the outer surface of the windshield and the wiper blades using a clean, white, cotton cloth. 340 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Wipe up spilled liquid using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive ... and dry white cotton cloth; If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrument panel or on the instrument panel and interior trim areas. • Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase the gloss of the upper portion of the rear window or to the rear window ...