Table Of Contents - Ford Explorer 2009 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Warning Symbols In This Guide4
Introduction4
Warning Symbols On Your Vehicle5
Perchlorate Material5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Special Instructions6
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording7
Using Your Vehicle With A Snowplow8
Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance8
Cell Phone Use9
Export Unique (Non–United States/Canada) Vehicle Specific Information9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Standard Instrument Cluster View12
Optional Instrument Cluster View12
Service Engine Soon Light13
Powertrain Malfunction Indicator13
Brake System Warning Light14
Anti-Lock Brake System Light14
Airbag Readiness Light14
Safety Belt Light15
Charging System Light15
Engine Oil Pressure Light15
Engine Coolant Temperature Light15
Low Tire Pressure Warning16
Check Fuel Cap Fill Inlet Light16
Speed Control Light16
O/D Off Light17
Advancetrac Light17
Four Wheel Drive Low Light17
Low Fuel Light17
Gauges18
Turn Signal Light18
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime18
Parking Brake On Warning Chime18
Speedometer19
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge19
Odometer19
Trip Odometer20
Tachometer20
Fuel Gauge20
Entertainment Systems21
Audio Systems21
Listening To The Radio21
How To Get Going21
Listening To Satellite Radio22
Listening To A Cd/Mp322
To Auto Eject Up To Six Discs24
Am/Fm Single Cd/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System25
Accessory Delay25
Am/Fm Stereo With Cd25
Satellite Radio Menu26
Setting The Clock27
Autoset27
Rbds27
Delete Song27
Bass28
Treble28
Balance28
Fade28
Track/Folder Mode29
Compression29
Single Play/Dual Play29
Text/Scan31
Audiophile Am/Fm In-Dash Six Cd/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System32
Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd32
All Seats (Occupancy Mode)36
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)40
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack41
Auxiliary Input Jack Troubleshooting41
Usb Port42
General Audio Information42
Radio Frequencies42
Radio Reception Factors42
Cd/Cd Player Care43
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure44
Sample Mp3 Structure45
Satellite Radio Channels45
Satellite Radio Reception Factors45
Satellite Radio Information45
Sirius Satellite Radio Service46
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)46
Family Entertainment Dvd System48
To Play A Dvd In The Dvd System49
To Play A Cd In The Dvd System50
To Play An Mp3 Disc In The Dvd System50
To Play An Auxiliary Source Through The Dvd System51
To Listen To Audio Over The Headphones — Dual Play Mode (Navigation-Based Radio Systems Only)52
To Listen To Audio Over The Headphones— Dual Play Mode (Non-Navigation Based Radio Systems)52
Using The Infrared (Ir) Wireless Headphones53
Using Wired Headphones (Not Included)53
To Adjust Display Brightness54
Dvd Player Controls54
Remote Control57
Battery Replacement59
Wireless Headphones60
To Operate The Headphones62
Wired Headphones63
Single Play/Dual Play (Wired Headphones)63
Dual Play (Non-Navigation Based Radio Systems)65
Operation With An Aftermarket Audio System (Headphone Only Mode)66
Menu Mode67
Angle Mode67
Aspect Ratio67
Language68
Subtitles68
Audio Cds69
Playing Mp3 Discs69
Mp3 Disc Quality Factors70
Cd, Mp3 And Cd Player Care71
Playing A Dvd72
Slow Play72
Frame By Frame73
Headphone/Auxiliary Jacks73
Audio Displays74
Audio Interaction74
Parental Control For The Dvd System74
Macrovision75
Mp376
Care And Service Of The Dvd Player78
Cleaning The Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd) Flip-Down Screen78
Sync79
Cleaning Dvd And Cd Discs79
Compatibility With Aftermarket Audio Systems (Headphone Only Mode)79
Navigation System79
Climate Controls80
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System80
Max A/C80
O (Off)80
For Maximum Cooling Performance In Panel81
To Allow Side Window Defogging And Demisting While Warming Up The Vehicle Cabin81
To Allow Windshield Defogging And Demisting While Warming Up Vehicle81
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (Datc) System82
Auxiliary System85
Auxiliary Passenger Climate Control85
Floor Console Climate Controls86
Rear Window Defroster86
Lights87
Headlamp Control87
Autolamp Control87
Fog Lamp Control88
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)88
High Beams88
Flash To Pass89
Panel Dimmer Control89
Headlamp Aim Adjustment89
Turn Signal Control91
Interior Lamps91
Dome/Reading Lamps91
Bulb Replacement92
Lamp Assembly Condensation92
Using The Right Bulbs92
Cargo/Reading Lamps92
Replacing Interior Bulbs93
Replacing Exterior Bulbs93
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs94
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker Bulbs95
Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs95
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs96
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs96
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulb97
Driver Controls98
Multi-Function Lever98
Windshield Wiper Rainlamp Feature (If Equipped With Autolamp)98
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls98
Tilt Steering Column99
Illuminated Visor Mirror99
Steering Wheel Adjustment99
Overhead Console100
Slide On Rod Feature100
Storage Compartment100
Center Console101
Installing A Garage Door Opener101
Auxiliary Power Points (12Vdc)102
Rear Center Console Features102
Power Windows103
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter103
Rear Window Buffeting104
One Touch up or down (Driver's Window Only)104
Interior Mirror105
Bounce-Back (Driver's Window Only)105
Security Override105
Window Lock105
Exterior Mirrors106
Power Side View Mirrors106
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror106
Fold-Away Mirrors107
Heated Outside Mirrors107
To Adjust Your Mirrors107
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals108
Running Boards108
Automatic Power Deploy108
Manual Power Deploy108
To Enable/Disable The Power Running Board Feature109
Bounce-Back109
Speed Control110
Resuming A Set Speed111
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control111
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control111
Steering Wheel Controls112
Turning Off Speed Control112
Navigation System Hands Free Control Features113
Sync System Hands Free Control Feature113
Moon Roof114
Navigation System/Sync Hands Free Control Features114
Homelink Wireless Control System115
To Open The Moon Roof115
Bounce-Back Override115
To Vent The Moon Roof115
Programming116
Console Mount116
Visor Mount117
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming118
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System119
Erasing Homelink Buttons120
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button120
Standard Message Center121
Info Menu121
Distance To Empty (Dte)121
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)122
Setup Menu122
Awd Lock (4.6L Engine Vehicles Only)123
System Check123
Units (English/Metric)124
Language Function124
Autolamp125
Autolock125
Autounlock125
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid)126
Trailer Sway Control126
Oil Life Reset And Start Value126
Compass Display127
Compass Zone Adjustment Using Mirror Mounted Compass Reset Button128
Compass Calibration Adjustment Using Mirror Mounted Compass Reset Button128
Compass Zone Adjustment Using The Select/Reset Stem Located On The Cluster129
Compass Calibration Adjustment Using The Select/Reset Stem Located On The Cluster129
System Warnings130
Optional Message Center134
Selectable Features134
Reset134
Instantaneous Fuel Economy136
Fuel Used137
Trip Elapsed Drive Time137
Blank Display137
Power Running Boards141
Easy Entry/Exit Seat141
Reverse Sensing System - Park Aid141
Trailer Sway Control Feature142
Compass Display (If Equipped)142
Compass Zone Adjustment (If Equipped)143
Compass Calibration144
Oil Life Setup And Start Value144
System Warnings Of The Message Center145
Positive Retention Floor Mat149
Cargo Cover149
Rear Liftgate150
Cargo Management System150
7 Passenger Stowage150
5 Passenger Stowage150
To Open The Liftgate Window151
To Open The Liftgate151
To Lock The Liftgate And The Liftgate Window151
Luggage Rack152
Locks And Security154
Keys154
Power Door Locks154
Smart Unlocking Feature154
Deactivating/Activating Autolock155
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure155
Keyless Entry Keypad Procedure156
Message Center Procedure156
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock156
Power Door Lock/Unlock Inhibit Feature158
Childproof Door Locks159
Remote Entry System159
Two Step Door Unlocking160
One Step Door Unlocking160
Switching From Two Step To One Step Door Unlocking160
Anti-Theft System160
Locking The Doors/Liftgate161
Car Finder161
Sounding A Panic Alarm161
Memory Seats And Adjustable Pedals Feature161
Deactivating The Memory Seat Feature162
Replacing The Battery162
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters163
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters163
Illuminated Entry164
Securicode Keyless Entry System165
Programming A Personal Entry Code165
Erasing Personal Code166
Anti-Scan Feature166
Unlocking And Locking The Doors, Liftgate And Liftgate Window Using Keyless Entry166
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System166
Anti-Theft Indicator167
Automatic Arming167
Automatic Disarming168
Replacement Keys168
Programming Spare Keys168
Adjustable Head Restraints170
Seating And Safety Restraints170
To Adjust The Head Restraint171
To Remove The Adjustable Head Restraint172
To Reinstall The Adjustable Head Restraint172
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat173
Using The Manual Lumbar Support174
Adjusting The Front Power Seat174
Using The Power Lumbar Support176
Memory Seats And Adjustable Pedals176
Easy Entry/Exit Feature177
Deactivating/Activating The Easy Access/Easy Out Feature178
Heated Seats178
Rear Seats179
Folding Down The 2Nd Row 60/40 Seats And Bucket Seats180
To Return The Seat To The Upright Position (Seats Not Equipped With E-Z Entry)181
To Return The Seat To The Upright Position (E-Z Entry Equipped Seats)182
Placing The 2Nd Row 60/40 Seats In Cargo Mode183
Returning To The Upright Position From Full Lowered Load Floor Position184
Adjusting The 2Nd Row Seat For E-Z Entry184
Returning The Seat To The Upright Position185
Exiting The 3Rd Row186
3Rd Row Folding Seat187
3Rd Row Power Folding Seat187
Safety Restraints189
Personal Safety System189
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints190
Front Crash Severity Sensor190
Driver's Seat Position Sensor190
Front Passenger Sensing System190
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors191
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners191
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors191
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational192
Safety Restraints Precautions192
Energy Management Feature193
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts194
Vehicle Sensitive Mode195
Webbing Extraction Sensitive Mode195
Automatic Locking Mode195
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode196
Safety Belt Pretensioner197
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment197
Second Row Comfort Guide198
Safety Belt Extension Assembly199
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime199
Belt-Minder199
One-Time Disable202
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature203
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)204
Important Srs Precautions204
To Properly Position Yourself Away From The Airbag205
Children And Airbags206
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?206
If You Think That The Status Of The Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Lamp Is Incorrect, Check For The Following...211
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit212
Determining If The Srs System Is Operational213
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System213
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?214
Safety Canopy System216
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?217
Determining If The System Is Operational219
Sos Post-Crash Alert System219
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles (Including Pretensioners)219
Safety Restraints For Children220
Important Child Restraint Precautions220
Recommendations For Safety Restraints For Children221
Recommendations For Attaching Child Safety Restraints For Children222
Transporting Children223
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats224
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts225
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Latch (Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children) Attachments228
Second Row Bench Seats229
Second Row Bucket Seats229
Use Of Inboard Lower Anchors From The Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use)231
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps232
To Install A Child Safety Seat With Tether Anchors233
Child Booster Seats234
When Children Should Use Booster Seats235
Types Of Booster Seats236
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts237
Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance238
Tires, Wheels And Loading239
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners239
Vehicle Characteristics239
4Wd And Awd Systems239
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles240
Uniform Tire Quality Grading241
Tire Information241
Treadwear242
Traction Aa A B C242
Temperature A B C242
Tires243
Glossary Of Tire Terminology243
Inflating Your Tires244
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure244
To Check The Pressure In Your Tire(S)245
Tire Care246
Inspecting Your Tires246
Tire Wear246
Tire Damage246
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)247
Tire Replacement Requirements247
Safety Practices249
Highway Hazards249
Tire And Wheel Alignment250
Tire Rotation250
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall251
Information on "P" Type Tires251
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires254
Information on "T" Type Tires255
Location Of The Tire Label255
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)256
Changing Tires With Tpms257
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)258
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed258
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly259
When Inflating Your Tires260
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure260
Snow Tires And Cables261
Vehicle Loading - With And Without A Trailer261
Base Curb Weight262
Vehicle Curb Weight262
Payload262
Cargo Weight263
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)263
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)264
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)264
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)264
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)265
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)265
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight265
Tongue Load Or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight265
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit266
Special Loading Instructions For Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility-Type Vehicles267
Calculating The Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow267
Trailer Towing268
Preparing To Tow270
Hitches270
Safety Chains270
Trailer Brakes271
Trailer Lamps271
Driving While You Tow272
Servicing After Towing272
Trailer Towing Tips272
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat273
Recreational Towing274
Driving275
Starting275
Positions Of The Ignition275
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle275
Important Safety Precautions276
Starting The Engine278
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes278
Important Ventilating Information278
Engine Block Heater279
Brakes280
How To Use The Engine Block Heater280
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)280
Using Abs281
Abs Warning Lamp281
Parking Brake281
Advancetrac With Roll Stability Control (Rsc) Stability Enhancement System283
Traction Control (Tcs)285
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)285
Roll Stability Control (Rsc)286
Switching Off Advancetrac With Rsc286
Advancetrac With Rsc Features287
Steering288
Disabling Trailer Sway Control288
Preparing To Drive289
Automatic Transmission Operation290
Brake-Shift Interlock290
Driving With A 5–Speed Automatic Transmission291
P (Park)291
R (Reverse)291
N (Neutral)292
D (Drive) With Overdrive292
D (Drive) Without Overdrive292
3 (Third)292
2 (Second)293
1 (First)293
Forced Downshifts293
Driving With A 6–Speed Automatic Transmission293
P (Park) Position294
R (Reverse) Position294
N (Neutral) Position294
D (Drive) With Overdrive Position294
Reverse Sensing System296
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow296
Audible Warnings298
Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation299
System Indicator Lights299
Using The Control Trac 4Wd System299
All Wheel Drive (Awd) System300
Normal Operation (4.0L Engine Vehicles Only)300
Shifting Between 4X4 Auto (4Wd Auto) And 4X4 High (4Wd High)300
Shifting To/From 4X4 Low (4Wd Low)300
Normal Operation (4.6L Engine Vehicles Only)301
Autolock Operation (4.6L Engine Vehicles Only)301
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles301
Basic Operating Principles302
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement302
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck303
Emergency Maneuvers303
4Wd Systems304
Parking304
Awd Systems (If Equipped)305
Sand305
Mud And Water305
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain306
Driving On Snow And Ice307
Maintenance And Modifications308
Driving Through Water308
Roadside Emergencies309
Getting Roadside Assistance309
Hazard Flasher Control310
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch311
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color312
Fuses And Relays312
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel313
Fuses Codes Table313
Power Distribution Box316
High-Current Fuses Codes Table317
Changing Tires320
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information320
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle322
Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools323
Removing The Jack And Tools323
Removing The Spare Tire324
Changing The Spare Tire325
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire328
Re-Stowing The Jack And Tools328
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications329
Running Out Of Fuel330
Jump Starting330
Connecting The Jumper Cables331
Jump Starting Procedure333
Removing The Jumper Cables333
Wrecker Towing335
Emergency Towing336
Customer Assistance337
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)343
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)344
Cleaning345
Washing The Exterior345
Exterior Chrome Cleaning345
Waxing346
Paint Chips346
Aluminium Wheels And Wheel Covers346
Engine Cleaning347
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts Cleaning348
Windows And Wiper Blades Cleaning348
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens Cleaning349
Interior Cleaning350
Leather Seats Cleaning351
Underbody Cleaning351
Maintenance And Specifications353
Service Recommendations353
Working With The Engine Off353
Working With The Engine On353
Opening The Hood354
4.0L Sohc V6 Engine Compartment Components View355
4.6L V8 Engine Compartment Components View356
Windshield Washer Fluid357
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid For The Liftgate357
Changing The Wiper Blades358
Changing The Rear Window Wiper Blade358
Checking The Engine Oil359
Adding Engine Oil361
Engine Oil Recommendations362
Battery Maintenance364
Checking Engine Coolant366
Adding Engine Coolant368
Recycled Engine Coolant370
Coolant Refill Capacity370
Severe Climates370
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling (4.6L V8 Engine Only)371
Fail-Safe Cooling And Engine Oil Overheat Mode (4.6L V8 Only)371
Fuel Filter372
When Fail-Safe Cooling Mode Is Activated372
Fuel Information373
Refueling374
Easy Fuel "No Cap" Fuel System375
Choosing The Right Fuel376
Octane Recommendations376
Fuel Quality377
If You Have Run Out Of Fuel377
Refilling With A Portable Fuel Container378
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy379
Measuring Techniques379
Filling The Tank379
Calculating Fuel Economy380
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits380
Emission Control System382
Epa Fuel Economy Estimates382
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)383
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing384
Power Steering Fluid385
Brake Fluid385
Transmission Fluid386
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid386
Transfer Case Fluid386
Driveline Universal Joint, Driveshaft And Slip Yoke387
Air Filter387
Changing The Air Filter Element388
Motorcraft Part Numbers389
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities390
Engine Data394
Engine Drivebelt Routing394
Identifying Your Vehicle395
Safety Compliance Certification Label395
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)395
Transmission Code Designators396
Accessories397
Index399