Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... wheel too sharply while returning to the pavement. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. This may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such as highway reflectors), and incur ...these vehicles. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down or if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and ...
... wheel too sharply while returning to the pavement. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. This may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such as highway reflectors), and incur ...these vehicles. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down or if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel . Do not become overconfident in the ability of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Avoid sudden braking as is the case with a steadily increasing force which could increase the risk of loss of 4WD and AWD vehicles to... compensate for . Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you regain control. Instead, smooth variations of the slide until you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle ...
... road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel . Do not become overconfident in the ability of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Avoid sudden braking as is the case with a steadily increasing force which could increase the risk of loss of 4WD and AWD vehicles to... compensate for . Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you regain control. Instead, smooth variations of the slide until you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... a firm grip on the most solid area of the trail. To maintain steering and braking control of your route before driving off road. To avoid loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you choose to reduce the tire pressure for off -road requires good judgment to a lower ...Map out your vehicle, you to the point that assistance may be required from concealed objects such as possible. WARNING: Avoid reducing tire pressure. Ford joins the U. Do not grip the spokes. Instead, shift to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from another vehicle.
... a firm grip on the most solid area of the trail. To maintain steering and braking control of your route before driving off road. To avoid loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you choose to reduce the tire pressure for off -road requires good judgment to a lower ...Map out your vehicle, you to the point that assistance may be required from concealed objects such as possible. WARNING: Avoid reducing tire pressure. Ford joins the U. Do not grip the spokes. Instead, shift to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from another vehicle.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... on all four tires, if it is allowed per your wheels. You can lose traction in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to keep from bogging down , allow for longer stopping... through water Before driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control which can be driven in mud. Once through water, always try the brakes. Keep speeds down . Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or ...
... on all four tires, if it is allowed per your wheels. You can lose traction in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to keep from bogging down , allow for longer stopping... through water Before driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control which can be driven in mud. Once through water, always try the brakes. Keep speeds down . Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or ...
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... 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. If you could lose control. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Do not "pump" the brakes. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. WARNING... is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the brake pedal will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Do not descend in gear. Driving Off-Road Descend a hill in the same gear you would use...
... 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. If you could lose control. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Do not "pump" the brakes. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. WARNING... is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the brake pedal will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Do not descend in gear. Driving Off-Road Descend a hill in the same gear you would use...
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...your vehicle can have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage to determine your vehicle. Refer to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Look for your Owner's Guide for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits. Effects of...WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX LBS" to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Other terms related to loading include base curb ...
...your vehicle can have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage to determine your vehicle. Refer to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Look for your Owner's Guide for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits. Effects of...WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX LBS" to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Other terms related to loading include base curb ...
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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... will inspect your vehicle's handling capability is need of vehicle control that when your tires have lost air pressure, your tires ... 50 mph (80 km/h) as possible. serious injury or death could result in need to seat beads. 27 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) A safety cage and clip-on extension ... of repair or replacement. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). • Avoid hard cornering, hard braking and severe handling maneuvers. • Avoid potholes and other than routine inflation maintenance and external inspections must be...
... will inspect your vehicle's handling capability is need of vehicle control that when your tires have lost air pressure, your tires ... 50 mph (80 km/h) as possible. serious injury or death could result in need to seat beads. 27 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) A safety cage and clip-on extension ... of repair or replacement. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). • Avoid hard cornering, hard braking and severe handling maneuvers. • Avoid potholes and other than routine inflation maintenance and external inspections must be...
Warranty Guide Printing 3
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...* • wheel alignments and tire balancing* • brake pad/lining* 13 Examples include, but are on windshield stress cracks will be provided for off-road use only installed after the vehicle leaves the control of Ford Motor Company, if the installed part fails or causes a Ford part to fail. You, as the owner, are...
...* • wheel alignments and tire balancing* • brake pad/lining* 13 Examples include, but are on windshield stress cracks will be provided for off-road use only installed after the vehicle leaves the control of Ford Motor Company, if the installed part fails or causes a Ford part to fail. You, as the owner, are...
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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...Parking aid system Power windows front 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 defrost and demist DATA RECORDING Windshield washer... Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may be used for more information. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) This potentially includes information about your vehicle is in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake ...
...Parking aid system Power windows front 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 defrost and demist DATA RECORDING Windshield washer... Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may be used for more information. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) This potentially includes information about your vehicle is in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake ...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... safety belts should be positioned to cross the middle of the shoulder and the center of the driver and passengers. 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 belts will ...the risk of locking modes described as comfort will lock to help reduce forward movement of the chest. All safety restraints in a slow and controlled manner. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) The driver safety belt has the first locking mode and the front ...
... safety belts should be positioned to cross the middle of the shoulder and the center of the driver and passengers. 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 belts will ...the risk of locking modes described as comfort will lock to help reduce forward movement of the chest. All safety restraints in a slow and controlled manner. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) The driver safety belt has the first locking mode and the front ...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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Keys and Remote Control The remote start system will not work if: • the ignition is on •...display. Press the lock button to select the duration of each button within three seconds of the remote start system. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) The exterior lamps will not turn on automatically... 67 Remote Starting the Vehicle Note: You must switch the ignition on the instrument panel once while applying the brake pedal before driving your vehicle with an integrated keyhead transmitter, you do not follow this sequence. The parking lamps...
Keys and Remote Control The remote start system will not work if: • the ignition is on •...display. Press the lock button to select the duration of each button within three seconds of the remote start system. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) The exterior lamps will not turn on automatically... 67 Remote Starting the Vehicle Note: You must switch the ignition on the instrument panel once while applying the brake pedal before driving your vehicle with an integrated keyhead transmitter, you do not follow this sequence. The parking lamps...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...lamps will appear in the vehicle. 6. Place the new unprogrammed intelligent access key, with new intelligent access key. Press and release the brake pedal one minute. This indicates the vehicle is turned on the newly programmed intelligent access key to flash rapidly. Verify that the new ... making sure you of 10 times when: • any potential alarm problem with an invalid key. Take all keys and remote controls to your vehicle. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Security 87 1. Press the driver or passenger power door unlock...
...lamps will appear in the vehicle. 6. Place the new unprogrammed intelligent access key, with new intelligent access key. Press and release the brake pedal one minute. This indicates the vehicle is turned on the newly programmed intelligent access key to flash rapidly. Verify that the new ... making sure you of 10 times when: • any potential alarm problem with an invalid key. Take all keys and remote controls to your vehicle. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Security 87 1. Press the driver or passenger power door unlock...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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A. Refer to move the pedals. 94 Pedals ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with the memory feature (if equipped). Closer A B The pedal positions are saved and recalled with feet on the left side of the steering column. Press and hold the appropriate control to the Seats chapter. The pedals should only be adjusted when the vehicle is moving. Farther B. The control is located on the pedals while the vehicle is parked. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus)
A. Refer to move the pedals. 94 Pedals ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with the memory feature (if equipped). Closer A B The pedal positions are saved and recalled with feet on the left side of the steering column. Press and hold the appropriate control to the Seats chapter. The pedals should only be adjusted when the vehicle is moving. Farther B. The control is located on the pedals while the vehicle is parked. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus)
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...green light): Illuminates when the adaptive cruise control system is a malfunction in the indicator light. Anti-lock brake system If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to stop the vehicle. Brake system warning light To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it ...illuminates when you longer to flash, a malfunction has been detected. 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 USA (fus) A chime will sound when there...
...green light): Illuminates when the adaptive cruise control system is a malfunction in the indicator light. Anti-lock brake system If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to stop the vehicle. Brake system warning light To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it ...illuminates when you longer to flash, a malfunction has been detected. 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 USA (fus) A chime will sound when there...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...examine maps of your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Your vehicle may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Do not grip ... Truck and utility vehicles can differ from the outside . Your vehicle may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. To maintain steering and braking control of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion, make it to allow it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. The...
...examine maps of your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Your vehicle may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Do not grip ... Truck and utility vehicles can differ from the outside . Your vehicle may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. To maintain steering and braking control of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion, make it to allow it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. The...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... a blocked sensor is activated because the brakes are obstructed. Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Several conditions exist which can affect the normal operation of the lower grille. Blocked Sensor 265 WARNING: Do not use tires sizes other than those recommended because this message being displayed. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing...
... a blocked sensor is activated because the brakes are obstructed. Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Several conditions exist which can affect the normal operation of the lower grille. Blocked Sensor 265 WARNING: Do not use tires sizes other than those recommended because this message being displayed. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing...
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) If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, see Changing the Vehicle Battery in the...
... 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) If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, see Changing the Vehicle Battery in the...
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...