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... latches for all hinges, latches, door check straps (see your Owner's Guide for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES It is recommended that externally mounted spare tire is properly stowed (tight)... (see dealer) and outside locks. Check every month for wear and proper operation. engine oil fluid level. windshield washer fluid level. that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at 500 miles (800 km) of all wiper blades ...
... latches for all hinges, latches, door check straps (see your Owner's Guide for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES It is recommended that externally mounted spare tire is properly stowed (tight)... (see dealer) and outside locks. Check every month for wear and proper operation. engine oil fluid level. windshield washer fluid level. that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at 500 miles (800 km) of all wiper blades ...
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... INSPECTION - Check battery performance. Check windshield for leaks and damage. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for cracks, chips and pitting. Inspect steering and linkage. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Parts Genuine Ford Collision Parts are manufactured to help ensure... of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. They are designed, engineered, and warranted by Ford Motor Company. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Check operation of your vehicle...
... INSPECTION - Check battery performance. Check windshield for leaks and damage. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for cracks, chips and pitting. Inspect steering and linkage. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Parts Genuine Ford Collision Parts are manufactured to help ensure... of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. They are designed, engineered, and warranted by Ford Motor Company. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Check operation of your vehicle...
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...not limited to exhaust and intake systems) • the installation or use of a non-Ford Motor Company part (other parts that result from use and/or exposure to fail. However, limited coverage on windshield stress cracks will be provided for these systems (for example, but are not limited to lift...• tampering with the vehicle, tampering with the emissions systems or with the other than a certified emissions part) or any part (Ford or non-Ford) designed for off-road use only installed after the vehicle leaves the control of miles driven, even though caused by use and/or exposure...
...not limited to exhaust and intake systems) • the installation or use of a non-Ford Motor Company part (other parts that result from use and/or exposure to fail. However, limited coverage on windshield stress cracks will be provided for these systems (for example, but are not limited to lift...• tampering with the vehicle, tampering with the emissions systems or with the other than a certified emissions part) or any part (Ford or non-Ford) designed for off-road use only installed after the vehicle leaves the control of miles driven, even though caused by use and/or exposure...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Automatic temperature control Auxiliary passenger climate control Rear window defroster 82 82 84 87 87 Lights Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moon roof Message center 89 99 99 100 104 106 109 114 119...
... Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Automatic temperature control Auxiliary passenger climate control Rear window defroster 82 82 84 87 87 Lights Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moon roof Message center 89 99 99 100 104 106 109 114 119...
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... System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...opened . Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on . Instrument Cluster Low washer fluid (if equipped): Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on , the ignition is off ... lever has been activated to signal a turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on or flash faster, check for the first time. 19 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left or right turn and...
...opened . Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on . Instrument Cluster Low washer fluid (if equipped): Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on , the ignition is off ... lever has been activated to signal a turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on or flash faster, check for the first time. 19 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left or right turn and...
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...put objects under the front seats that will come out of the small vents near the side windows. : Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and floor vents. Note: Some airflow will interfere with the airflow to cool the vehicle. O (OFF): Outside air is...reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. : Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents. : Distributes outside air to the rear seats. 82 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Rear defroster: Clears ice and fog from the instrument panel register vents. 4. Air...
...put objects under the front seats that will come out of the small vents near the side windows. : Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and floor vents. Note: Some airflow will interfere with the airflow to cool the vehicle. O (OFF): Outside air is...reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. : Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents. : Distributes outside air to the rear seats. 82 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Rear defroster: Clears ice and fog from the instrument panel register vents. 4. Air...
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... control to maintain comfort. 4. Climate Controls • Remove 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 recommended to run the A/C in the MAX A/C position, turn off ...continue to receive cool air from your A/C system. To allow windshield defogging and demisting while warming up the vehicle cabin: 1. Select A/C. 3. To increase airflow to highest setting. For maximum cooling performance in a collision or sudden stop. 83 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)...
... control to maintain comfort. 4. Climate Controls • Remove 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 recommended to run the A/C in the MAX A/C position, turn off ...continue to receive cool air from your A/C system. To allow windshield defogging and demisting while warming up the vehicle cabin: 1. Select A/C. 3. To increase airflow to highest setting. For maximum cooling performance in a collision or sudden stop. 83 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)...
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Note: Some airflow will be most accurate when the vehicle has been moving for a period of time. 85 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) AUTO: Press to fully automatic control, press AUTO. 14. Driver's side temperature control: ... to the selected temperature. 13. Fan Speed: Manually increases or decreases the fan speed. EXT 16. Climate Controls 6. : Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents. : Distributes outside air temperature. The system will come out of the vehicle cabin. When DUAL zone is directed. vents. 10. : Distributes...
Note: Some airflow will be most accurate when the vehicle has been moving for a period of time. 85 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) AUTO: Press to fully automatic control, press AUTO. 14. Driver's side temperature control: ... to the selected temperature. 13. Fan Speed: Manually increases or decreases the fan speed. EXT 16. Climate Controls 6. : Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents. : Distributes outside air temperature. The system will come out of the vehicle cabin. When DUAL zone is directed. vents. 10. : Distributes...
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... To increase airflow to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature on the windshield during humid weather, place position. Temperature conversion: Press to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in a collision or sudden stop. 86 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use ... the coolest setting. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in the middle of the windshield. • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with A/C to provide a cooler airflow. • Move the temperature control to ...
... To increase airflow to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature on the windshield during humid weather, place position. Temperature conversion: Press to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in a collision or sudden stop. 86 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use ... the coolest setting. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in the middle of the windshield. • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with A/C to provide a cooler airflow. • Move the temperature control to ...
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... defroster before the specified time has passed, push the control switch again. This is required to provide adequate power from the alternator to the heated windshield and maintain power to the other electrical functions in the 3 (ON) position to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position. No ... a period of up to activate the system will be in the vehicle. 88 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Climate Controls The ignition must be running at or near its warmed up , the windshield may have passed, push the control again. Once activated, a small light on ...
... defroster before the specified time has passed, push the control switch again. This is required to provide adequate power from the alternator to the heated windshield and maintain power to the other electrical functions in the 3 (ON) position to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position. No ... a period of up to activate the system will be in the vehicle. 88 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Climate Controls The ignition must be running at or near its warmed up , the windshield may have passed, push the control again. Once activated, a small light on ...
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...control away from you to the windshield before operating the wipers. Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is dry. This may cause the washer pump to increase the speed of the wipers; INT 2 - 3-4 second interval rear wiper. 99 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-...2002-fmt) USA (fus) Windshield wiper features (if equipped with Autolamp feature) The exterior lamps will turn on with washer fluid. • a long push...
...control away from you to the windshield before operating the wipers. Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is dry. This may cause the washer pump to increase the speed of the wipers; INT 2 - 3-4 second interval rear wiper. 99 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-...2002-fmt) USA (fus) Windshield wiper features (if equipped with Autolamp feature) The exterior lamps will turn on with washer fluid. • a long push...
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Storage compartment Press the latch to your vehicle's overhead console will vary according to open the storage compartment. 101 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your option package. Driver Controls Slide on rod feature Rotate the visor towards the windshield.
Storage compartment Press the latch to your vehicle's overhead console will vary according to open the storage compartment. 101 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your option package. Driver Controls Slide on rod feature Rotate the visor towards the windshield.
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.... For more information, refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Driving chapter. Displayed when the turn signal/side marker bulbs in the Driving chapter. 130 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the engine oil life reaches 5% or less of the Oil Life Start Value. ...in 4X4 LOW. FOR 4X4 LOW STOP VEHICLE (if equipped). Displayed when 2WD is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to Windshield washer fluid in the Driving chapter. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.
.... For more information, refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Driving chapter. Displayed when the turn signal/side marker bulbs in the Driving chapter. 130 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the engine oil life reaches 5% or less of the Oil Life Start Value. ...in 4X4 LOW. FOR 4X4 LOW STOP VEHICLE (if equipped). Displayed when 2WD is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to Windshield washer fluid in the Driving chapter. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.
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...when the engine oil life remaining is moving. Displayed when 4X4 LOW is selected while the vehicle is 0%. For more information, refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Lights chapter. For more information, refer to Using the Control trac 4WD system in the Driving chapter. For more ... An oil change is operating in the Lights chapter. Displayed when 2WD is burned out. Refer to assist entering and exiting the vehicle. 145 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the engine oil life reaches 5% or less of the Oil Life Start ...
...when the engine oil life remaining is moving. Displayed when 4X4 LOW is selected while the vehicle is 0%. For more information, refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Lights chapter. For more information, refer to Using the Control trac 4WD system in the Driving chapter. For more ... An oil change is operating in the Lights chapter. Displayed when 2WD is burned out. Refer to assist entering and exiting the vehicle. 145 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the engine oil life reaches 5% or less of the Oil Life Start ...
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Roadside Emergencies The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Fuse Amp Rating 50A** 50A** 50A** 30A** 30A** 40A** 40A** 40A** 40A** 30A** 30A** 30A** 30A** Power Distribution Box Description BATT 2 (SJB) BATT 3 (SJB) BATT 1 (SJB) Fuel pump, Injectors Third row seat (left) ABS pump Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Heated windshield (left) Heated windshield (right) Power seat (right) Starter Third row seat (right) Trailer tow battery charger 307 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Roadside Emergencies The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Fuse Amp Rating 50A** 50A** 50A** 30A** 30A** 40A** 40A** 40A** 40A** 30A** 30A** 30A** 30A** Power Distribution Box Description BATT 2 (SJB) BATT 3 (SJB) BATT 1 (SJB) Fuel pump, Injectors Third row seat (left) ABS pump Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Heated windshield (left) Heated windshield (right) Power seat (right) Starter Third row seat (right) Trailer tow battery charger 307 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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Take your color code (printed on your authorized dealer. 337 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream of Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), available from your authorized dealer, ... damage to ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as grained door handles, roof racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl area.
Take your color code (printed on your authorized dealer. 337 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream of Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), available from your authorized dealer, ... damage to ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as grained door handles, roof racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl area.
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... windows and side windows may cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades, and streaking and smearing of the windshield. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on the vehicle's glass or the wiper blades may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car ... Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42). • For plastic headlamp lenses, use Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23). This washer fluid contains 339 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... windows and side windows may cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades, and streaking and smearing of the windshield. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on the vehicle's glass or the wiper blades may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car ... Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42). • For plastic headlamp lenses, use Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23). This washer fluid contains 339 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... or polishes that increase the gloss of the upper portion of the instrument panel, interior trim and cluster lens. you rinse the windshield with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive cleaning solution. Be sure to replace wiper blades when they may cause damage to clean any... been spilled on the instrument panel or on the wiper blade and windshield from undesirable windshield reflection. • Be certain to avoid contamination of the windshield and the wiper blades using a clean, white, cotton cloth. 340 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do ...
... or polishes that increase the gloss of the upper portion of the instrument panel, interior trim and cluster lens. you rinse the windshield with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive cleaning solution. Be sure to replace wiper blades when they may cause damage to clean any... been spilled on the instrument panel or on the wiper blade and windshield from undesirable windshield reflection. • Be certain to avoid contamination of the windshield and the wiper blades using a clean, white, cotton cloth. 340 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do ...
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... Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23) Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-93) Wash and Wax (Canada only) (CXC-95) Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 343 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) only) (ZC-14) Tire Clean and Shine (ZC-28) Triple Clean (U.S. Cleaning Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft (ZC-32...
... Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23) Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-93) Wash and Wax (Canada only) (CXC-95) Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 343 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) only) (ZC-14) Tire Clean and Shine (ZC-28) Triple Clean (U.S. Cleaning Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft (ZC-32...