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Table of Contents Maintenance General information ...Opening and closing the hood ...Under hood overview ...Engine oil dipstick ...Engine oil check ...Engine coolant check ...Automatic transmission fluid check Brake fluid check ...Power steering fluid check ...Fuel filter...Washer fluid ... the windows and wiper blades ...Cleaning the interior ...Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens Cleaning leather seats ...Cleaning the alloy wheels ...Vehicle storage ... 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus)
Table of Contents Maintenance General information ...Opening and closing the hood ...Under hood overview ...Engine oil dipstick ...Engine oil check ...Engine coolant check ...Automatic transmission fluid check Brake fluid check ...Power steering fluid check ...Fuel filter...Washer fluid ... the windows and wiper blades ...Cleaning the interior ...Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens Cleaning leather seats ...Cleaning the alloy wheels ...Vehicle storage ... 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus)
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... system will not work if: • the ignition is on • the alarm system is triggered • you disable the feature • the hood is not closed • the transmission is not in the information display. The horn will sound if the system fails to lock all the doors...start your vehicle with an intelligent access transmitter, you do not follow this sequence. Press the lock button to start, unless quiet start system. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Quiet start will flash twice. See the Information Displays chapter to reduce noise.
... system will not work if: • the ignition is on • the alarm system is triggered • you disable the feature • the hood is not closed • the transmission is not in the information display. The horn will sound if the system fails to lock all the doors...start your vehicle with an intelligent access transmitter, you do not follow this sequence. Press the lock button to start, unless quiet start system. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Quiet start will flash twice. See the Information Displays chapter to reduce noise.
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...the liftgate is open on the top of your vehicle. 74 Locks Note: If any door or the luggage compartment is open, or if the hood is closed to prevent exhaust fumes from falling out. The door will unlock and can be sure to lock your vehicle. At the Liftgate Press...Liftgate (If Equipped) WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the door handle. Press twice within 3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate pull-cup handle. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) At the Front Doors Pull a front exterior door handle. This will not flash. Note: Be...
...the liftgate is open on the top of your vehicle. 74 Locks Note: If any door or the luggage compartment is open, or if the hood is closed to prevent exhaust fumes from falling out. The door will unlock and can be sure to lock your vehicle. At the Liftgate Press...Liftgate (If Equipped) WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the door handle. Press twice within 3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate pull-cup handle. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) At the Front Doors Pull a front exterior door handle. This will not flash. Note: Be...
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... door lock control three times. 5. Verify that the new intelligent access key was programmed. 7. Take all keys and remote controls to your vehicle. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) ANTI-THEFT ALARM (IF EQUIPPED) The system will warn you end in the... A message will flash and sound the horn up to a total of unauthorized entry to an authorized dealer if there is any door, the hood or the luggage compartment is opened without using the keypad, the remote control or the intelligent access transmitter (if equipped) • the ignition is...
... door lock control three times. 5. Verify that the new intelligent access key was programmed. 7. Take all keys and remote controls to your vehicle. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) ANTI-THEFT ALARM (IF EQUIPPED) The system will warn you end in the... A message will flash and sound the horn up to a total of unauthorized entry to an authorized dealer if there is any door, the hood or the luggage compartment is opened without using the keypad, the remote control or the intelligent access transmitter (if equipped) • the ignition is...
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...Do not attempt to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. Note: Do not disconnect the battery of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Turn the heater fan on both vehicles and stay clear of the disabled...battery terminals. Set the parking brake on in injury or vehicle damage. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 3. Attempting to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not have push-start a vehicle with an automatic transmission may exhibit a combination of the...
...Do not attempt to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. Note: Do not disconnect the battery of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Turn the heater fan on both vehicles and stay clear of the disabled...battery terminals. Set the parking brake on in injury or vehicle damage. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 3. Attempting to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not have push-start a vehicle with an automatic transmission may exhibit a combination of the...
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Note: Make sure the hood is located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the hood. 3. Lift the hood. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the front center of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is properly closed. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Maintenance 333 OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD 1.
Note: Make sure the hood is located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the hood. 3. Lift the hood. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the front center of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is properly closed. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Maintenance 333 OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD 1.
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Battery D. Engine oil filler cap G. Power distribution box E. Engine oil dipstick H. Engine coolant reservoir B. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Air filter assembly F. 334 2.0L EcoBoost® Engine Maintenance UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW A B C D H G F E A. Brake fluid reservoir C.
Battery D. Engine oil filler cap G. Power distribution box E. Engine oil dipstick H. Engine coolant reservoir B. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Air filter assembly F. 334 2.0L EcoBoost® Engine Maintenance UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW A B C D H G F E A. Brake fluid reservoir C.
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...to engage. 4. Allow a minimum of the dipstick. (For vehicles with a clean, dry lintfree rag. If necessary, refer to Under hood overview in this chapter for the location of 10 seconds for each gear to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for more information. ...transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. With the parking brake engaged and your vehicle has been operated for normal operating temperature. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) See Moving the Air Filter Assembly (EcoBoost engine) for ...
...to engage. 4. Allow a minimum of the dipstick. (For vehicles with a clean, dry lintfree rag. If necessary, refer to Under hood overview in this chapter for the location of 10 seconds for each gear to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for more information. ...transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. With the parking brake engaged and your vehicle has been operated for normal operating temperature. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) See Moving the Air Filter Assembly (EcoBoost engine) for ...
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... on the lens. The center of the headlamp has a 3.0 millimeter circle on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, block the light from the center of the beam pattern. For vehicles with HID headlamps: There is not... headlamps: On the wall or screen you will observe a flat zone of lamp to ground • (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters) • (4) Horizontal reference line 2. Open the hood. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus)
... on the lens. The center of the headlamp has a 3.0 millimeter circle on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, block the light from the center of the beam pattern. For vehicles with HID headlamps: There is not... headlamps: On the wall or screen you will observe a flat zone of lamp to ground • (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters) • (4) Horizontal reference line 2. Open the hood. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus)
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Note: If the bulb is accidentally touched, it . 5. Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped) The headlamps on your authorized dealer. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) These lamps operate at a high voltage. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb ... bulb is in the off position. 2. 358 Maintenance Replacing headlamp bulbs WARNING: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children's reach. Open the hood. 3.
Note: If the bulb is accidentally touched, it . 5. Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped) The headlamps on your authorized dealer. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) These lamps operate at a high voltage. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb ... bulb is in the off position. 2. 358 Maintenance Replacing headlamp bulbs WARNING: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children's reach. Open the hood. 3.
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... out of the socket. Reverse steps to service park/turn or sidemarker bulbs (if needed). Open the hood. 3. Replacing sidemarker bulbs 1. Remove the hood overslam bumper tower to reinstall bulb(s). Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s). 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove...
... out of the socket. Reverse steps to service park/turn or sidemarker bulbs (if needed). Open the hood. 3. Replacing sidemarker bulbs 1. Remove the hood overslam bumper tower to reinstall bulb(s). Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s). 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove...
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General • Store all rubber parts free from oil and solvents. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) All motor vehicles and their components were engineered and tested for an extended period of ... conditions may cause damage to the finish on storing your wheel rims or covers. Re-wax as necessary when the vehicle is washed. • Lubricate hood latch, all door latches and trunk lid hinges with brush agitation to remove brake dust and dirt, could wear away the clearcoat finish over time...
General • Store all rubber parts free from oil and solvents. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) All motor vehicles and their components were engineered and tested for an extended period of ... conditions may cause damage to the finish on storing your wheel rims or covers. Re-wax as necessary when the vehicle is washed. • Lubricate hood latch, all door latches and trunk lid hinges with brush agitation to remove brake dust and dirt, could wear away the clearcoat finish over time...
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...) every 15 days to lubricate working parts and prevent corrosion. Vehicle Care 371 Miscellaneous • Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under the hood for any foreign material that may have collected during storage. • Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label. • Check brake... the following: • Wash your authorized dealer if you have collected during storage (mice/squirrel nests). • Check the exhaust for any concerns or issues. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus)
...) every 15 days to lubricate working parts and prevent corrosion. Vehicle Care 371 Miscellaneous • Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under the hood for any foreign material that may have collected during storage. • Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label. • Check brake... the following: • Wash your authorized dealer if you have collected during storage (mice/squirrel nests). • Check the exhaust for any concerns or issues. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus)
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...-4 or XL-5 or equivalent / ESB-M1C93-B XL-6 / ESR-M13P4-A XL-1 / None WSS-M2C945-A2 WSS-M2C946 -A WSS-M2C946 -A 2 2 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Capacities and Specifications Engine oil (3.5L V6 EcoBoost) Engine oil (2.0L EcoBoost) Silicone... Between MIN and MAX on reservoir PM-20 / WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6 Capacity Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Ford Part Number / Ford Specification Body hinges, latches, door striker plates and rotors, seat tracks, fuel filler door hinge and...
...-4 or XL-5 or equivalent / ESB-M1C93-B XL-6 / ESR-M13P4-A XL-1 / None WSS-M2C945-A2 WSS-M2C946 -A WSS-M2C946 -A 2 2 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Capacities and Specifications Engine oil (3.5L V6 EcoBoost) Engine oil (2.0L EcoBoost) Silicone... Between MIN and MAX on reservoir PM-20 / WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6 Capacity Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Ford Part Number / Ford Specification Body hinges, latches, door striker plates and rotors, seat tracks, fuel filler door hinge and...
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... (U.S. Ford Motor Company will be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective accessories. Exterior style • Hood deflectors* • Bumper protector • Side window deflectors • Splash guards ... • Trailer hitch drawbars, and towing accessories • Camping tent* • Racks and carriers* • Roof crossbars 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) only). 412 Accessories ACCESSORIES For a complete listing of your new vehicle...
... (U.S. Ford Motor Company will be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective accessories. Exterior style • Hood deflectors* • Bumper protector • Side window deflectors • Splash guards ... • Trailer hitch drawbars, and towing accessories • Camping tent* • Racks and carriers* • Roof crossbars 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) only). 412 Accessories ACCESSORIES For a complete listing of your new vehicle...
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...or tested to the vehicle by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may also adversely affect the performance of the driver's side hood. • Any non-Ford custom electrical or electronic accessories or components that are not properly designed for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and... braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas onto their vehicle should not locate the amateur radio antennas in the vehicle. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus)
...or tested to the vehicle by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may also adversely affect the performance of the driver's side hood. • Any non-Ford custom electrical or electronic accessories or components that are not properly designed for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and... braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas onto their vehicle should not locate the amateur radio antennas in the vehicle. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus)
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...restraints ...169 Heated steering wheel ...544 Heating ...157, 159, 161 Help ...543 Hill descent mode ...244 Hill start assist ...229 Homelink wireless control system ...194 Hood ...333 How to use voice commands ...486 I Ignition ...206, 404 Illuminated visor mirror ...110 Information displays ...121 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...221 581 Instrument ... ...269 LATCH anchors ...30 Liftgate ...74, 78-79 Lights, warning and indicator ..114 Listening to music ...492 Loading instructions ...292 Load limits ...285 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus)
...restraints ...169 Heated steering wheel ...544 Heating ...157, 159, 161 Help ...543 Hill descent mode ...244 Hill start assist ...229 Homelink wireless control system ...194 Hood ...333 How to use voice commands ...486 I Ignition ...206, 404 Illuminated visor mirror ...110 Information displays ...121 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...221 581 Instrument ... ...269 LATCH anchors ...30 Liftgate ...74, 78-79 Lights, warning and indicator ..114 Listening to music ...492 Loading instructions ...292 Load limits ...285 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus)