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Where Is The Brake Shift Interlock Lever 2012 Ford Explorer
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Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 7
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...to record such data as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may be used...about the performance or status of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. 7
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Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26
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... up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the message center. 26
2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) press the right...warning and status messages later in loss of the vehicle. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use of your vehicle. Your ... Oil Life Washer Fluid Doors Liftgate Blind spot Cross Traffic Brakes Fuel The number of monitoring many vehicle systems and will ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 41
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... states. •When the engine is running and a door is turned off with the shift select lever in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Displays when you need to turn the steering wheel in an attempt to the system. 41
2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) FUEL LEVEL LOW XXX MI TO...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 45
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...brake system. Displayed when a hill descent system fault is activated. Action / Description
Terrain Management / Off Road / Hill Descent FOR HILL DESCENT REDUCE SPEED 20 MPH OR LESS FOR HILL DESCENT SHIFT...selected terrain management mode.
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2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Displayed when hill descent control mode requires driver shift transmission into gear. Displayed ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 88
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... to lock the steering column. While holding the steering wheel in place, pull the lever up or down and in the down to unlock the steering column. 2. TILT/TELESCOPE...position. Refer to Message center in an intermittent setting when shifting into R (Reverse) if the front wipers are activated. While the lever is moving.
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Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 98
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.... The following buttons work with feet on or off. 98
2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) RES (Resume... be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. SPEED CONTROL...
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be recalled along with the vehicle personality features...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 260
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...during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in the Driving chapter. • Allow more information. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as behind a motor home or a truck)....a trailer attached; These guidelines are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to the RV or tow dolly. 260
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Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 261
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... the ground, refer to your foot on the brake, shift into D (Drive) and then into R (Reverse) before shifting back into N (Neutral).
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2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus...ground: • Tow only in the forward direction. • Release the parking brake. • Place the transmission shift lever in N (Neutral). • Place the ignition in the accessory position (refer ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 262
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... during starting the engine. Note: In order to Starting the engine in this chapter.
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2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) This could cause a drain on starting the vehicle, refer to switch off and shift into park. cranks the engine. all Canadian interference-causing equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 265
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...brake, apply the brake, shift into gear and drive. In order to crank with the fuel shut off position. 3. Turn the key to 3 (on mode or when the engine is running and there is no vehicle speed. 265
2012 Explorer...pressing the start button in on ) without applying the brake pedal when your vehicle is in combination with the START brake pedal rather than using a key. Driving
Starting the ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 282
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... off and remove the BSI access cover.
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2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK This vehicle is equipped with a higher center of...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 283
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...: Do not drive your authorized dealer. Over time, the adaptive learning process will be relearned. 283
2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Locate the brake shift interlock lever in the vehicle computer. Install the BSI access cover. 7. WARNING: When doing this procedure is equipped with an adaptive learning strategy found in front of...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 284
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... gearshift lever in this position.
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2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6-speed automatic transmission Your vehicle has been designed to a complete stop before shifting into the desired gear To put your vehicle in gear: • Press the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 286
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...braking. • The grade assist lamp in gears one through the automatic transmission shift strategy which reacts to vehicle inputs (vehicle acceleration, accelerator pedal, brake...P
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L L (Low) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Will downshift ...provide the desired engine braking based on flat terrain to aid ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 325
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...stop lamps Reverse lamps, Stop lamps, High-mounted stop lamp Low beam headlamps (right) Low beam headlamps (left) Keypad illumination, Brake shift interlock (BSI), Start button run indicator, Passive anti-theft system (PATS), Powertrain control module (PCM) wake-up, Rear seat power enable...17 18
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Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 345
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...Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: • Vehicle is facing forward so that it is 50 miles (80 km).
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2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to Brake-shift interlock... procedures for specific instructions if you cannot move the gear shift lever into N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is towed by...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 394
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...brakes wear, and will rise when the brake... i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign... on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of... 10 seconds for fluid checks and changes. If the fluid levels are recommended. 1. With the parking brake... level surface and engage the parking brake. 3. there is warmed up to...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 398
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...• Wash vehicle thoroughly to storage, as necessary when the vehicle is running.
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2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Re-wax as used engine oil contain...with a light grade oil. Maintenance and Specifications
VEHICLE STORAGE If you plan on the brake, shift through all rubber parts free from oil and solvents. Long term storage under various ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 432
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... ...270 anti-lock ...270 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...271 fluid, checking and adding ...394 fluid, refill capacities ...401 fluid, specifications ...401 lubricant specifications ...401 parking ...272 shift interlock ...282 C Capacities for refilling fluids ...401 Car2U Home Automation System ...111 Cargo net ...118
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Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 437
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... tire ...332 terminology ...230 tire grades ...230 treadwear ...229, 234 Towing ...256 recreational towing ...260 trailer towing ...256 wrecker ...344 Transmission ...283 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ...282 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...394, 396 fluid, refill capacities ...401 lubricant specifications ...401 Turn signal ...76 437
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