Ford 2017 EXPLORER Owner's Manual page 100

Low Washer Fluid
It illuminates when the
windshield washer fluid is low.
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Parking Lamps
It illuminates when you switch
the parking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault
Illuminates when the system
detects a powertrain or an 4WD
fault. Contact an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Service Engine Soon
If the service engine soon
indicator light stays illuminated
after you start the engine, it
indicates that the On Board Diagnostics
system (OBD) has detected a malfunction
of the vehicle emissions control system.
Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD) in
the Fuel and Refueling chapter for more
information about having your vehicle
serviced. See Emission Control System
(page 175).
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is
occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle
serviced immediately.
WARNING
Under engine misfire conditions,
excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic
converter, the fuel system, interior floor
coverings or other vehicle components,
possibly causing a fire. Have an authorized
dealer service your vehicle immediately.
Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing
Instrument Cluster
The service engine soon indicator light
illuminates when you first switch on the
ignition before engine start to check the
bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle
is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light
stays on until you crank the engine, then
turns itself off if no malfunctions are
present. However, if after 15 seconds the
service engine soon light blinks eight times,
it means that the vehicle is not ready for
I/M testing. See Emission Control
System (page 175).
Stability Control
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switch the ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction the
system switches off. Have the system
checked by an authorized dealer
immediately. See Using Stability
Control (page 191).
Stability Control Off
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or when you switch the ignition off. See
Using Stability Control (page 191).
Transmission Tow/Haul
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serviced immediately. Damage to the
transmission could occur. See Automatic
Transmission (page 178).
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It flashes when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated
or does not illuminate when you
It illuminates when you switch
the system off. It goes out when
you switch the system back on
Illuminates when you activate
the tow/haul feature. If the light
flashes steadily, have the system
(If Equipped)