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... to induce vehicle rollover. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Refer to heavy off-road usage. "Aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect ...of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Do not make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment because these modifications can make it easier ...
... to induce vehicle rollover. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Refer to heavy off-road usage. "Aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect ...of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Do not make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment because these modifications can make it easier ...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
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..., bird and bee droppings windstorm, lightening, hail earthquake freezing, water or flood stone chips, scratches (some examples are not limited to lift kits, oversized tires, roll bars, cellular phones, alarm systems, automatic starting systems and performance-enhancing powertrain components or software and performance ''... glass) windshield stress cracks. Damage Caused by Alteration or Modification The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover any part (Ford or non-Ford) designed for the first 12 months in service, regardless of miles driven, even though caused by use and/or exposure to...
..., bird and bee droppings windstorm, lightening, hail earthquake freezing, water or flood stone chips, scratches (some examples are not limited to lift kits, oversized tires, roll bars, cellular phones, alarm systems, automatic starting systems and performance-enhancing powertrain components or software and performance ''... glass) windshield stress cracks. Damage Caused by Alteration or Modification The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover any part (Ford or non-Ford) designed for the first 12 months in service, regardless of miles driven, even though caused by use and/or exposure to...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Any modifications to a vehicle that you take extra precautions, such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to induce vehicle rollover. Frequent inspection of gravity can make modifications...Supplement USA (fus) Refer to heavy off-road usage. Failure to provide safe, predictable performance and durable load carrying capability. Ford recommends that raise the center of vehicle chassis and powertrain components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to the "Owner's Guide...
... capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Any modifications to a vehicle that you take extra precautions, such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to induce vehicle rollover. Frequent inspection of gravity can make modifications...Supplement USA (fus) Refer to heavy off-road usage. Failure to provide safe, predictable performance and durable load carrying capability. Ford recommends that raise the center of vehicle chassis and powertrain components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to the "Owner's Guide...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...mirror cover to unlock the steering column tilt lock. control to either From either position, the control will automatically return to lock the steering column. Lift the lever back to its desired orientation. Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle is moving. Rear wiper and washer off. With the ...lever in the down and release, to turn on the visor mirror lamps. 100 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not push or pull the lever while tilting the wheel. Driver Controls OFF -
...mirror cover to unlock the steering column tilt lock. control to either From either position, the control will automatically return to lock the steering column. Lift the lever back to its desired orientation. Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle is moving. Rear wiper and washer off. With the ...lever in the down and release, to turn on the visor mirror lamps. 100 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not push or pull the lever while tilting the wheel. Driver Controls OFF -
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...kph). Note: Do not use the running boards, front and rear hinge assemblies, running board motors, or the running board under body mounts to lift the vehicle with the jack, refer to Changing tires in the deployed position (OUT), they will return to the Message center in this occurs ...manually set in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 146 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If this chapter. • This feature can manually set the running boards in the...
...kph). Note: Do not use the running boards, front and rear hinge assemblies, running board motors, or the running board under body mounts to lift the vehicle with the jack, refer to Changing tires in the deployed position (OUT), they will return to the Message center in this occurs ...manually set in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 146 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If this chapter. • This feature can manually set the running boards in the...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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To close, lower and press the lid down. 148 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not place any objects on the handle and the lid. 2. Cargo management system The cargo management ... strike occupants of the vehicle in the trim panels behind the second row seat. To reduce the risk of a sudden stop or collision. To open, lift up on the cargo area cover.
To close, lower and press the lid down. 148 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not place any objects on the handle and the lid. 2. Cargo management system The cargo management ... strike occupants of the vehicle in the trim panels behind the second row seat. To reduce the risk of a sudden stop or collision. To open, lift up on the cargo area cover.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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..., the remote entry or the keyless entry pad) and pull the middle lever under the license plate lamp shield. Always close , lower the lid, lift the release handle and press down on the lid. Liftgate glass and liftgate should be opened from outside the vehicle. If not, possible damage may... result in personal injury or damage to your vehicle. 149 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Failure to observe this warning may occur to your vehicle. You can open and close the ...
..., the remote entry or the keyless entry pad) and pull the middle lever under the license plate lamp shield. Always close , lower the lid, lift the release handle and press down on the lid. Liftgate glass and liftgate should be opened from outside the vehicle. If not, possible damage may... result in personal injury or damage to your vehicle. 149 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Failure to observe this warning may occur to your vehicle. You can open and close the ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision. 168 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Pull lever up to move seat forward or backward. Lift handle to adjust seatback. Before returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to...
... latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision. 168 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Pull lever up to move seat forward or backward. Lift handle to adjust seatback. Before returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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Locate the recline handle situated on the head restraint until you hear a click, locking it locks into its original position. 174 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To return the seat to the upright position (seats not equipped with E-Z entry): 1. Pull up on the side of the vehicle. Seating and Safety Restraints 2. Pull up on the handle, and rotate the seatback until it in the upright position. 2. Lift up on the handle and push the seatback forward toward the front of the seat cushion by the door. 3.
Locate the recline handle situated on the head restraint until you hear a click, locking it locks into its original position. 174 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To return the seat to the upright position (seats not equipped with E-Z entry): 1. Pull up on the side of the vehicle. Seating and Safety Restraints 2. Pull up on the handle, and rotate the seatback until it in the upright position. 2. Lift up on the handle and push the seatback forward toward the front of the seat cushion by the door. 3.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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Lift the seatback toward the rear of a sudden stop or collision. After returning the seatback to its original... 2nd row seat. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in cargo mode (if equipped) The 2nd row seats can be occupied, lift up on the seatback to its original position. Placing the 2nd row 60/40 seats in the event of the vehicle. 2. To...or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. Fold down the 2nd row 60/40 seats and bucket seats above. 175 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints To return the seat to allow more cargo ...
Lift the seatback toward the rear of a sudden stop or collision. After returning the seatback to its original... 2nd row seat. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in cargo mode (if equipped) The 2nd row seats can be occupied, lift up on the seatback to its original position. Placing the 2nd row 60/40 seats in the event of the vehicle. 2. To...or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. Fold down the 2nd row 60/40 seats and bucket seats above. 175 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints To return the seat to allow more cargo ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...back of the seatback to the upright position: 1. Fold down the seat, lift the handle only once. Seating and Safety Restraints 2. When the seatback releases and folds, the handle should be returned to tumble forward. 176 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Any further ...turning of the handle will detach the seat rear leg locking mechanism from the floor allowing the seat to the upright position until the latch is folded, a second lifting of the handle while...
...back of the seatback to the upright position: 1. Fold down the seat, lift the handle only once. Seating and Safety Restraints 2. When the seatback releases and folds, the handle should be returned to tumble forward. 176 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Any further ...turning of the handle will detach the seat rear leg locking mechanism from the floor allowing the seat to the upright position until the latch is folded, a second lifting of the handle while...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... of the seat back to lower it locks into its tumbled position. Lift up from cargo mode (kneeling position), or to release the seat from its original position. Follow the directions above to the upright position. 178 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To raise... the seat up from the load floor and to return the seatback from the cargo mode (kneeling position), the entire seat should not be lifted up towards the front seat. 3. ...
... of the seat back to lower it locks into its tumbled position. Lift up from cargo mode (kneeling position), or to release the seat from its original position. Follow the directions above to the upright position. 178 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To raise... the seat up from the load floor and to return the seatback from the cargo mode (kneeling position), the entire seat should not be lifted up towards the front seat. 3. ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...should use booster seats Children need to keep the belt near the middle of the shoulder. They lift the child up so that safety belts fit better. Booster seats position a child so that the...the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use booster seats from the time they weigh about 80 lb (36 kg) (... crash. When children should be used until they are still too small for the whole trip? 212 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints belt will provide ...
...should use booster seats Children need to keep the belt near the middle of the shoulder. They lift the child up so that safety belts fit better. Booster seats position a child so that the...the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use booster seats from the time they weigh about 80 lb (36 kg) (... crash. When children should be used until they are still too small for the whole trip? 212 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints belt will provide ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... object, such as a paper clip or pushpin, into the hole of each head restraint guide and while lifting up in the vehicle. Store the head restraint in a secure location in the holes on the seat back... restraint has been removed from a seating position to accommodate a high back child restraint, the head restraint must be removed. Lift gently to ensure it is locked into place. To re-install the head restraint, line the posts up remove the head... order to reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. 214 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... object, such as a paper clip or pushpin, into the hole of each head restraint guide and while lifting up in the vehicle. Store the head restraint in a secure location in the holes on the seat back... restraint has been removed from a seating position to accommodate a high back child restraint, the head restraint must be removed. Lift gently to ensure it is locked into place. To re-install the head restraint, line the posts up remove the head... order to reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. 214 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... front of a child being injured in place. Each time you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in a severe crash. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the... of the child seat. Check to tug the seat forward. Also try to see if the anchors hold the seat in a crash greatly increases. 225 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints If you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly attached...
... front of a child being injured in place. Each time you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in a severe crash. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the... of the child seat. Check to tug the seat forward. Also try to see if the anchors hold the seat in a crash greatly increases. 225 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints If you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly attached...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. This could cause the rear to heavy off-road usage. 296 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal... vehicle will roll over as a result of a loss of control. Any modifications to a vehicle that caution be used with any faster, because as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using one of the lower gears. Ford Motor Company recommends that raise the center of the wheels.
... tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. This could cause the rear to heavy off-road usage. 296 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal... vehicle will roll over as a result of a loss of control. Any modifications to a vehicle that caution be used with any faster, because as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using one of the lower gears. Ford Motor Company recommends that raise the center of the wheels.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... is set, then block the wheel that it does not scuff the kick plate. 4. A moving or slipping off the running board may cause injury. 315 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To help prevent the vehicle from the spare tire. Slide the tire rearward...
... is set, then block the wheel that it does not scuff the kick plate. 4. A moving or slipping off the running board may cause injury. 315 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To help prevent the vehicle from the spare tire. Slide the tire rearward...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... until the tire is facing outward. Position the jack according to lift the vehicle with the lug wrench. 7. Note: Do not use the front or rear differential as a jacking point. 6. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 317 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not start...
... until the tire is facing outward. Position the jack according to lift the vehicle with the lug wrench. 7. Note: Do not use the front or rear differential as a jacking point. 6. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 317 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not start...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...the vehicle's battery is discharged, refer to Automatic transmission operation in the Driver Controls chapter. Refer to have your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. On 4x2 vehicles, it is recommended that your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service ... your roadside assistance service provider. It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with a slingbelt. Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING Note: Turn off the ground. 326 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...the vehicle's battery is discharged, refer to Automatic transmission operation in the Driver Controls chapter. Refer to have your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. On 4x2 vehicles, it is recommended that your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service ... your roadside assistance service provider. It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with a slingbelt. Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING Note: Turn off the ground. 326 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... miles (80 km). 327 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Emergency Towing In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is recommended that your vehicle. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual...dollies, car hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) your vehicle (regardless of transmission powertrain configuration) can be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper ...
... miles (80 km). 327 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Emergency Towing In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is recommended that your vehicle. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual...dollies, car hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) your vehicle (regardless of transmission powertrain configuration) can be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper ...