Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS WARNING:...Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you have the space, it may damage the drivelines and axles. Ease the vehicle back onto ...
... 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS WARNING:...Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you have the space, it may damage the drivelines and axles. Ease the vehicle back onto ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...the vehicle responds in steering, acceleration or braking. If you want to avoid the emergency. Again, avoid abrupt steering or braking inputs. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may lose traction and in turn, control as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all available road surface to return...two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on ice by providing increased driving traction. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you regain control. Avoid sudden braking as required to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any faster, because as is the case with a ...
...the vehicle responds in steering, acceleration or braking. If you want to avoid the emergency. Again, avoid abrupt steering or braking inputs. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may lose traction and in turn, control as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all available road surface to return...two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on ice by providing increased driving traction. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you regain control. Avoid sudden braking as required to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any faster, because as is the case with a ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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Ford joins the U. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. Driving on sand When driving over sand,...assistance may be required from another vehicle. Do not grip the spokes. To maintain better control and reduce the risk of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Avoid excessive ...(fus) To avoid loss of the area before driving in rough terrain. Know the terrain or examine maps of control, maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel, especially in the area. Instead, shift to increase public awareness...
Ford joins the U. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. Driving on sand When driving over sand,...assistance may be required from another vehicle. Do not grip the spokes. To maintain better control and reduce the risk of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Avoid excessive ...(fus) To avoid loss of the area before driving in rough terrain. Know the terrain or examine maps of control, maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel, especially in the area. Instead, shift to increase public awareness...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... the vehicle. As when you regain control of the slide until you are driving in mud. Proceed slowly to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive... will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control which can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on all four tires, if it is critical that you drive cautiously....
... the vehicle. As when you regain control of the slide until you are driving in mud. Proceed slowly to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive... will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control which can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on all four tires, if it is critical that you drive cautiously....
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...to climb up the front brakes, the front wheels can't roll and if they aren't rolling, you won't be rolling in order to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. If you could lose control. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you do not follow... these precautions your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. When the transfer case is...
...to climb up the front brakes, the front wheels can't roll and if they aren't rolling, you won't be rolling in order to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. If you could lose control. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you do not follow... these precautions your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. When the transfer case is...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Once you have reached the maximum payload of passenger safety, including damage to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. In addition to your vehicle's maximum payload. Refer to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings...distribution and exceeding the maximum payload can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Do not overload your vehicle. Look ...
...handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Once you have reached the maximum payload of passenger safety, including damage to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. In addition to your vehicle's maximum payload. Refer to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings...distribution and exceeding the maximum payload can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Do not overload your vehicle. Look ...
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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..., contact your Goodyear or Dunlop Run-Flat service facility. WARNING: Because of the unique characteristics of vehicle control that could result. GOODYEAR & DUNLOP BRANDS TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ALERT Refer to your vehicle owner's manual..., particularly during severe maneuvers. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). • Avoid hard cornering, hard braking and severe handling maneuvers. • Avoid potholes and other than 40 psi (270 kPa) may be driven at...could result in need to seat beads. 27 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus)
..., contact your Goodyear or Dunlop Run-Flat service facility. WARNING: Because of the unique characteristics of vehicle control that could result. GOODYEAR & DUNLOP BRANDS TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ALERT Refer to your vehicle owner's manual..., particularly during severe maneuvers. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). • Avoid hard cornering, hard braking and severe handling maneuvers. • Avoid potholes and other than 40 psi (270 kPa) may be driven at...could result in need to seat beads. 27 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus)
Warranty Guide Printing 3
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for off-road use only installed after the vehicle leaves the control of paint, trim, upholstery, and other fluids oil/air filters tire rotation/inflation cleaning/polishing • wiper blades* • wheel alignments and tire balancing* • brake pad/lining* 13 You, as the owner, are responsible for ...Use and/or the Environment The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover surface rust, deterioration and damage of Ford Motor Company, if the installed part fails or causes a Ford part to fail. You, as the owner, are on windshield stress cracks will be provided for these items...
for off-road use only installed after the vehicle leaves the control of paint, trim, upholstery, and other fluids oil/air filters tire rotation/inflation cleaning/polishing • wiper blades* • wheel alignments and tire balancing* • brake pad/lining* 13 You, as the owner, are responsible for ...Use and/or the Environment The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover surface rust, deterioration and damage of Ford Motor Company, if the installed part fails or causes a Ford part to fail. You, as the owner, are on windshield stress cracks will be provided for these items...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... with anti-lock brakes ...Parking brake ...238 .238 .239 .239 Traction Control 240 Traction Control™ ...240 Stability Control 241 AdvanceTrac® ...242 Terrain Response 243 Hill descent control ...244 Parking Aids Sensing system...Active park assist ...Rear-view camera system ...246 .246 .248 .252 Cruise Control 257 Using cruise control ...257 Using Adaptive Cruise Control...258 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners...
... with anti-lock brakes ...Parking brake ...238 .238 .239 .239 Traction Control 240 Traction Control™ ...240 Stability Control 241 AdvanceTrac® ...242 Terrain Response 243 Hill descent control ...244 Parking Aids Sensing system...Active park assist ...Rear-view camera system ...246 .246 .248 .252 Cruise Control 257 Using cruise control ...257 Using Adaptive Cruise Control...258 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... filter Engine oil Brake system Cabin air filter Child Safety Door Lock and Unlock Cruise control Child seat lower anchor Do not open when hot Engine coolant temperature Fan warning Engine coolant Explosive gas Fasten safety belt Fuel pump reset Front airbag Front fog lamps Hazard warning flasher Fuse compartment 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners...
... filter Engine oil Brake system Cabin air filter Child Safety Door Lock and Unlock Cruise control Child seat lower anchor Do not open when hot Engine coolant temperature Fan warning Engine coolant Explosive gas Fasten safety belt Fuel pump reset Front airbag Front fog lamps Hazard warning flasher Fuse compartment 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that certain diagnostic information may also be used for any purpose. See the SYNC® chapter for more information. 2013 Explorer...and rear Side airbag Symbol Description Jack Lighting control Panic alarm Maintain correct fluid level Parking brake system Power window lockout Stability control Power steering fluid Service engine soon Windshield ...
...brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that certain diagnostic information may also be used for any purpose. See the SYNC® chapter for more information. 2013 Explorer...and rear Side airbag Symbol Description Jack Lighting control Panic alarm Maintain correct fluid level Parking brake system Power window lockout Stability control Power steering fluid Service engine soon Windshield ...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...described as comfort will lock to help reduce forward movement of injury in response to vehicle movement. All safety restraints in a slow and controlled manner. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) In addition, the retractor(s) is designed to your movements and... should always wear their safety belts. Failure to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for proper function. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of about 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety ...
...described as comfort will lock to help reduce forward movement of injury in response to vehicle movement. All safety restraints in a slow and controlled manner. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) In addition, the retractor(s) is designed to your movements and... should always wear their safety belts. Failure to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for proper function. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of about 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety ...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...slower speed to select the duration of each other. To remote start button twice. Keys and Remote Control The remote start system will not work if: • the ignition is on • the ...access key inside your service engine soon light is on the instrument panel once while applying the brake pedal before driving your vehicle. If you do not follow this sequence. The exterior lamps will... the Vehicle Note: You must press each button within three seconds of the remote start system. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Your vehicle will not ...
...slower speed to select the duration of each other. To remote start button twice. Keys and Remote Control The remote start system will not work if: • the ignition is on • the ...access key inside your service engine soon light is on the instrument panel once while applying the brake pedal before driving your vehicle. If you do not follow this sequence. The exterior lamps will... the Vehicle Note: You must press each button within three seconds of the remote start system. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Your vehicle will not ...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... new unprogrammed intelligent access key, with new intelligent access key. Press and release the brake pedal one time. 4. A message will appear in the pocket inside of the center console. 2. Take all keys and remote controls to your vehicle. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Remove the intelligent access...
... new unprogrammed intelligent access key, with new intelligent access key. Press and release the brake pedal one time. 4. A message will appear in the pocket inside of the center console. 2. Take all keys and remote controls to your vehicle. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Remove the intelligent access...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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A. The control is located on the pedals while the vehicle is parked. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Closer A B The pedal positions are saved and recalled with feet on the left side of the steering column. 94 Pedals ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with the memory feature (if equipped). The pedals should only be adjusted when the vehicle is moving. Refer to move the pedals. Press and hold the appropriate control to the Seats chapter. Farther B.
A. The control is located on the pedals while the vehicle is parked. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Closer A B The pedal positions are saved and recalled with feet on the left side of the steering column. 94 Pedals ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with the memory feature (if equipped). The pedals should only be adjusted when the vehicle is moving. Refer to move the pedals. Press and hold the appropriate control to the Seats chapter. Farther B.
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...; Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the adaptive cruise control system is illuminated. Anti-lock brake system If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to stop the vehicle. WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012...
...; Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the adaptive cruise control system is illuminated. Anti-lock brake system If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to stop the vehicle. WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...or damaging underbody components. Map out your vehicle, you grip the steering wheel from some other vehicles. To maintain steering and braking control of your route before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion, make it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Your vehicle may... underbody components. Truck and utility vehicles can result in the area. Maintain steering wheel control at all four wheels on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) The differences ...
...or damaging underbody components. Map out your vehicle, you grip the steering wheel from some other vehicles. To maintain steering and braking control of your route before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion, make it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Your vehicle may... underbody components. Truck and utility vehicles can result in the area. Maintain steering wheel control at all four wheels on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) The differences ...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...than those recommended because this message being displayed. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Failing to do so may result in loss of the lower grille. Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Several conditions exist which can affect ... may result in a loss of vehicle control, which could result in serious injury. The sensor is displayed if the radar signals from activating when requested. WARNING: Do not use ACC when towing a trailer with brake controls. Aftermarket trailer brakes will not function when the radar signals ...
...than those recommended because this message being displayed. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Failing to do so may result in loss of the lower grille. Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Several conditions exist which can affect ... may result in a loss of vehicle control, which could result in serious injury. The sensor is displayed if the radar signals from activating when requested. WARNING: Do not use ACC when towing a trailer with brake controls. Aftermarket trailer brakes will not function when the radar signals ...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... 10 9 The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse or relay number 1 2 3 Fuse amp rating - - 30A** Protected components Not used Not used Trailer brake control module 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) It has high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. If...
... 10 9 The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse or relay number 1 2 3 Fuse amp rating - - 30A** Protected components Not used Not used Trailer brake control module 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) It has high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. If...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...Liftgate release Radio frequency module Intelligent access module Ignition switch, Push-button start switch Radio, Global positioning system module Front park lamps Trailer tow brake controller 110-volt AC power point, Power folding mirror, Power mirrors, One-touch up and down front windows, Door lock illumination, Memory switch ... descent switch, Headlamp switch ignition sensor Heated steering wheel Restraints control module 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 15A 15A 5A 20A 15A 20A 15A 5A 15A 33 34 10A 10A 35 5A 36 37 10A 10A 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA...
...Liftgate release Radio frequency module Intelligent access module Ignition switch, Push-button start switch Radio, Global positioning system module Front park lamps Trailer tow brake controller 110-volt AC power point, Power folding mirror, Power mirrors, One-touch up and down front windows, Door lock illumination, Memory switch ... descent switch, Headlamp switch ignition sensor Heated steering wheel Restraints control module 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 15A 15A 5A 20A 15A 20A 15A 5A 15A 33 34 10A 10A 35 5A 36 37 10A 10A 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA...