User manual FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC-2004

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 14 Entertainment Systems AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM stereo stereo stereo stereo with CD cassette with CD with in-dash six CD with CD6/MP3 16 16 19 23 28 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning 33 33 Lights Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 35 44 44 45 48 52 52 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 64 64 64 65 1 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 75 75 81 92 100 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Recreational towing 113 113 117 121 133 143 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 145 145 146 146 147 154 162 167 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 168 176 Cleaning 177 2 Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Hood Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 183 184 184 185 188 195 209 220 221 223 Accessories Index 230 233 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. [. . . ] Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove the key. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N (Neutral). When the key is in the ignition and in the OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever, it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are not operating properly. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your dealer or a qualified service technician. 121 Driving Driving with a 5­speed automatic transmission This vehicle is equipped with an adaptive Transmission Shift Strategy. Adaptive Shift Strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and shift quality. When the vehicle's battery has been disconnected for any type of service or repair, the transmission will need to relearn the normal shift strategy parameters, much like having to reset your radio stations when your vehicle battery has been disconnected. The Adaptive Transmission Strategy allows the transmission to relearn these operating parameters. This learning process could take several transmission upshifts and downshifts; during this learning process, slightly firmer shifts may occur. After this learning process, normal shift feel and shift scheduling will resume. P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. To put your vehicle in gear: · Start the engine · Depress the brake pedal · Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear To put your vehicle in P (Park): · Come to a complete stop · Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse). N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. [. . . ] MERCON and MERCON V are not interchangeable. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the correct service interval. 2 Add 118 ml (4 oz) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-7 or equivalent to Traction-Lok rear axles whenever the axle has been serviced. 224 Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Ignition system Compression ratio VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Dimensions (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Vehicle height/ Maximum height* (4) Wheelbase (5) Front track /Rear track *Denotes a 4x4 vehicle with 16" tires 4-Door - inches (mm) 205. 9 (5230) 71. 8 (1823) 69. 9 (1776)/70. 6 (1794)* 125. 9 (3198) 58. 5 (1486)/58. 3 (1480) 4. 0L SOHC FFV V6 engine 245 87 octane unleaded gasoline or Ethanol (E 85 max) 1-4-2-5-3-6 EDIS 9. 7:1 3 5 2 225 Maintenance and Specifications 4 1 IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Certification label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Certification label may be located. 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