User manual FORD EXPLORER SPORT-2003

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 13 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo cassette with CD Rear seat controls 16 16 19 26 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Rear passenger climate control Rear window defroster 29 29 30 30 Lights Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 31 40 40 41 45 46 47 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 56 56 56 57 1 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 66 66 71 81 85 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation 97 97 101 103 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 124 124 125 125 126 133 139 144 Customer Assistance The dispute settlement board Utilizing the mediation/arbitration Getting assistance outside the U. S. and Canada Ordering additional owner's literature Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 145 147 150 151 152 153 Cleaning 154 2 Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Hood Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 160 161 161 162 164 170 185 186 188 Accessories Index 193 196 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. [. . . ] Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is in the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed. 103 Driving If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. 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 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. 104 Driving Driving with a 5­speed automatic transmission (if equipped) Your transmission is equipped with an adaptive learning strategy found in the vehicle computer. This feature is designed to increase durability, and provide consistent shift feel over the life of the vehicle. A new vehicle or transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation. Additionally, whenever the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the strategy must relearn. P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. [. . . ] Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. 189 Maintenance and Specifications Conventional rear axles are filled with Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant, part number XY-80W90-QL, Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A. Traction-Lok rear axles are filled with Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, part number XY-75W140­QL, Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A. Add 118 ml (4 oz) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118­A to Traction-Lok rear axles whenever the axle has been serviced. [. . . ]