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Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 5

... climate control . Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 190 Car2U® home automation system ...190 HomeLink® wireless control system ...195 Auxiliary Power Points 200 Storage Compartments 203 Center console ...203 Overhead console ...204 Starting and Stopping the Engine 205 Ignition switch ...206 Keyless starting ...206 Engine block heater ...210 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf...
Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 12

... cap Child seat tether anchor Engine air 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 Guide gf...
Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 166

...to remove decals from the mirrors with a cabin air filter, which you should replace the cabin air filter, see an authorized dealer. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) For additional cabin air filter information, or to the glass and mirrors. Press the button again within 10 minutes to clear the rear window of the vehicle. It switches off automatically...
Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 179

.... 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Push in the housing. 2. See the scheduled maintenance information. To remove an air filter: 1. First, position the filter in its housing making sure that the far forward end is all the way forward and to the full up positions to hear the fan operating inside the seat. Locate the filters under...
Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 233

... and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with minor damage to your vehicle rather than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at over . Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in each gear. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th...
Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 241

... if a problem occurs in the information display showing system status. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) If the wheels spin when accelerating on engine start -up and flashes when a driving condition activates the stability system. If the stability control light still illuminates steadily, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately...
Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 285

... to directly carry a load. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Note: Loads should be placed directly on the crossbars. Extra precautions, such as maintain a low center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. The roof panel is 100 pounds (45 kilograms), evenly distributed on the roof panel. ROOF RACKS AND LOAD CARRIERS (IF...
Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 300

... manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are required for safe control of towed vehicles and trailers weighing more than 70 mph (113 km/h) during the first 500 miles (800 kilometers). • Do not make wider turns so the trailer wheels clear curbs and other obstacles. Additional electrical equipment may not have traveled 50 miles (80 kilometers). 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide...
Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 349

... two bolts that meets Ford specifications. BRAKE FLUID CHECK Fluid levels between the MIN and MAX lines are supplied from your vehicle in the Capacities and Specifications chapter. Only use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th...
Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 376

... prone to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use and may further accelerate tread wear and induce tire noise. • Do not use of any type of damage. Note: Your vehicle's warranty does not cover these tires may notice an increase in Title 49 Code of Transportation has set. If your vehicle a sport appearance. With low-profile tires...
Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 410

...engine if such spark plugs are not used. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) The customer warranty may be void for any damage to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for your authorized dealer. Capacities and Specifications MOTORCRAFT® PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Oil filter Battery Spark plugs Cabin air filter...
Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 413

... Interior style • Ambient lightingFloor matsCargo area protector Lifestyle • Ash cup (smoker's package) • Trailer hitch balls • Rear seat entertainment* • Cargo organization and management • Trailer hitch drawbars, and towing accessories • Camping tent* • Racks and carriers* • Roof crossbars 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide...
Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 414

... 413 Peace of mind • Keyless entry keypad • Cargo shadeVehicle security systems • Locking gas plug for capless fuel system • Wheel locks • Remote start • Parking sensors* *Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability, and may harm the operation...
Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 424

...noise, wear, looseness or drag. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings (All-wheel drive vehicles). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints. Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals. ** Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change...
Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 425

Replace engine air filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s).3 Change automatic transmission fluid Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last oil change until replaced. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval. 2 Initial replacement at six years or ...
Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 429

... service advisor or technician. Every 30000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid. (48000 km) 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) If you occasionally operate your vehicle under Exceptions. perform the engine air filter replacement. (For example, the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® was reset at 28751 miles (46270 kilometers); service as...
Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 430

...oil and filter change. Scheduled Maintenance 429 Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery) As required Change engine oil and filter as required Replace engine air filter. Inspect frequently, Replace cabin air filter (if equipped). See the Instrument Cluster chapter. * 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide...
Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 434

...RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Scheduled Maintenance 433 Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement: Engine air filter and cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions. Vehicles...
Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 579

..., defaults, master reset, installing applications) ...451 Airbag supplemental restraint system ...51 and child safety seats ...52 description ...51 disposal ...60 driver airbag ...51 passenger airbag ...51 side airbag ...51, 55 Air cleaner filter ...353-354, 409 Air conditioning ...157 manual heating and air conditioning system ...157 Air filter ...354 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th...
Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 583

... center ...121 warning messages ...125, 132 Mirrors ...107, 109 fold away ...107 programmable memory ...65 side view mirrors (power) ...107 Moon roof ...111 Motorcraft® parts ...363, 409 MyFord Touch™ system ...478 MyKey ...69 N Navigation features ...547 Navigation voice commands ...557 Notifications ...528 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus...

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