User manual FORD EXPLORER-1997

[. . . ] Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 165 222 232 233 110 117 147 2 5 25 78 1 Introduction ICONS Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation of them. Indicates that vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. [. . . ] D (Drive) provides more engine braking than D (Overdrive) and is useful when towing a trailer or heavy loads through heavy terrain. To return to D (Overdrive) mode, press the transmission control switch. OFF When starting your vehicle, the transmission will automatically return to normal D (Overdrive) mode. 2 Second Use the 2 (Second) position to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional braking on downgrades. 1 Low Use the 1 (Low) position to provide maximum engine braking on steep downgrades. Upshifts may be made by shifting to the 2 (Second) position or to D (Overdrive). Selecting the 1 (Low) position at high speeds causes the transmission to downshift through the gears and will shift to 1 (Low) after the vehicle decelerates to the proper speed. 124 Driving Driving a manual transmission (if equipped) Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. Release the clutch slowly while pressing gradually down on the accelerator pedal. Do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. Recommended shift speeds Upshifts when accelerating (for best fuel economy) Transfer case position Shift from: 4AUTO or 4H 4L 14 km/h (10 1-2 5 km/h (4 mph) mph) 125 Driving Upshifts when accelerating (for best fuel economy) 32 km/h (22 11 km/h (9 2-3 mph) mph) 50 km/h (33 19 km/h (13 3 -4 mph) mph) 4 - 5 (Overdrive) 71 km/h (41 27 km/h (17 mph) mph) Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy) Transfer case position Shift from: 4AUTO or 4H 4L 16 km/h (10 1 -2 6 km/h (4 mph) mph) 26 km/h (19 10 km/h (8 2-3 mph) mph) 43 km/h (28 16 km/h (12 3-4 mph) mph) 68 km/h (40 26 km/h (16 4 - 5 (Overdrive) mph) mph) Maximum downshift speeds Transfer case position Shift from: 4AUTO or 4H 4L 88 km/h (55 34 km/h (22 5 (Overdrive) - 4 mph) mph) 72 km/h (45 34 km/h (18 4-3 mph) mph) 56 km/h (35 21 km/h (14 3-2 mph) mph) 32 km/h (20 11 km/h (8 2-1 mph) mph) 126 Driving Parking 1. Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. Reverse Ensure that the vehicle is at a complete stop before shifting into R (Reverse). Put the gearshift into N and wait at least several seconds before shifting into R. 127 Driving You can shift into R (Reverse) only by moving the gearshift from left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) gears before you shift into R (Reverse). This is s special lockout feature that protects you from accidently shifting into R (Reverse) when you downshift from 5 (Overdrive). USING THE CONTROL TRAC 4WD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Positions of the Control Trac system 4WD AUTO -- Full power delivered to front and rear axles for increased traction. Use this mode for normal on-road operating conditions such as dry road surfaces, wet pavement, snow and gravel. 4WD HIGH -- 4WD with full power to the rear axle and higher continuous power level to the front axle than 4WD AUTO. Use this mode for severe winter or off-road conditions such as deep snow, ice, shallow sand. 4WD LOW -- Full power to both axles, including a lower gear ratio for low-speed. Use this mode for off-raod applications that require extra power such as deep sand, steep grades and pulling a boat out of the water. 4WD LOW operation is not recommended on dry pavement. 128 Driving Using the Control Trac system Shifting between 4WD AUTO and 4WD HIGH Either shift can be done at a stop, or at any forward speed. · The 4WD HIGH light will illuminate when you switch the control to 4WD HIGH or turn off if you switch to 4WD AUTO. [. . . ] Do not use household cleaning products because they may weaken the safety belt webbing or damage the vinyl parts of the seat. 220 Maintenance and care The child seat liner is removable and may be machine-washed and air dried. 221 Capacities and specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter Fuel filter Battery (standard) Battery (optional) Oil filter PCV valve Spark plug1 1 4. 0L EFI engine FA-1616 FG-872 BXT-58 BXT-65-650 FL-1A EV-225 AGSF-22PP2 4. 0L SOHC engine FA-1658 FG-872 BXT-58 BXT-65-650 FL-1A EV-225 AGSF-22PP2 5. 0L engine FA-1658 FG-872 BXT-65-650 BXT-65-850 FL-820S EV-152 AWSF-32EE3 Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal in the engine for gap specifications. If a spark plug must be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service number suffix letter EE as shown on the engine decal. 2 If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder. 3 If a spark plug is removed for inspection it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder. [. . . ]