User manual FORD EXPLORER SPORT 2002

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 8 8 11 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo cassette with CD AM/FM stereo with CD Rear seat controls 14 14 18 21 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Rear window defroster 22 22 23 Lights Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Power windows Mirrors Speed control 24 32 32 37 38 39 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 47 47 47 53 1 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 55 55 60 70 77 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation 86 86 90 93 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 111 111 113 120 125 127 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) 128 131 134 134 135 136 Cleaning 137 2 Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Hood Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 143 144 144 145 147 151 167 167 170 Accessories Index 175 178 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. [. . . ] 91 Driving If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. If · · · · · the steering wanders or pulls, check for: an underinflated tire uneven tire wear loose or worn suspension components loose or worn steering components improper steering alignment TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, the Traction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle. To reduce the risk of injury, never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, such as when changing a tire. PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt. Your vehicle has larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving the vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car. Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. 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. 92 Driving 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. 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). 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). [. . . ] MERCON and MERCON V are not interchangeable. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. 2 Conventional rear axles are filled with Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant, part number XY-80W90-QL, Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A. 171 Maintenance and Specifications Traction-Lok rear axles are filled with Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, part number F1TZ-19780-B, Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A. [. . . ]