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. [. . . ] 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. 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. 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. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. 105 Driving (Overdrive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission O/D ON/OFF operates in gears one through (Overdrive) can be five. deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever. Drive (not shown) Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed. · Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is required. · To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control switch. · O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned off. 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades. · Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. [. . . ] Service refill capacity for the manual transmission is determined by filling the transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford Part Name or equivalent Ford Part Number Ford Specification 8 Body hinges, latches, door striker plates and rotors, seat tracks, fuel Multi-Purpose filler door hinge Grease and spring, hood latch, auxiliary latch, seat tracks Motorcraft High Hydraulic clutch fluid and Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle brake fluid Brake Fluid Driveshaft, slip spline, universal Premium Long Life Grease joints Engine coolant Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored) Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) ESB-M1C93-B D0AZ-19584-AA or or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A PM-1 ESA-M6C25-A and DOT 3 XG-1-C or XG-1-T or ESA-M1C75-B XG-1-K VC-4­A (US) or ESE-M97B44-A CXC-10 (Canada) VC-7­A WSS-M97B51-A1 188 Maintenance and Specifications Item Engine oil Automatic transmission (5R55E) 1 Ford Part Name or equivalent Ford Part Number Ford Specification WSS-M2C205-A with API Certification Mark MERCON V MERCON MERCON Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Super XO-5W30-QSP Premium Motor Oil Motorcraft MERCON V ATF XT-5-QM XT-2-QDX XT-2-QDX 4­speed manual Motorcraft MERCON transmission Multi-Purpose ATF Motorcraft Power steering MERCON fluid Multi-Purpose ATF Ford conventional and 2, 3, 4 Traction-Lok rear axles Motorcraft SAE Front axle 80W-90 Premium (4X4) Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft Transfer case MERCON (4X4) Multi-Purpose ATF Transfer case Premium Long-Life Front Output Grease Slip Shaft Windshield washer fluid 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A XT-2-QDX XG-1-C or XG-1-T or XG-1-K MERCON ESA-M1C75-B Motorcraft Premium WSB-M8B16­A2 Windshield Washer ZC-32­A Concentrate 1 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. [. . . ]