Ford 2011 Explorer Owner's Manual page 47

Instrument Cluster
AWD OFF (if equipped) — Displayed when the 4WD system has been
automatically disabled to protect itself. This is caused by operating the
vehicle with the compact spare tire installed or if the system is
overheating. The 4WD system will resume normal function and clear this
message after driving a short distance with the road tire re-installed or
after the system is allowed to cool.
CHECK AWD (if equipped) — Displayed in conjunction with the
throttle control/transmission/4WD
not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
EXITING OFF ROAD MODE (if equipped) — Displayed when off
road mode becomes inactive.
FOR HILL DESCENT REDUCE SPEED 20 MPH OR LESS (if
equipped) — Displayed when hill descent speed exceeds 20 MPH.
FOR HILL DESCENT REDUCE SPEED 32 KM/H OR LESS (if
equipped) — Displayed when hill descent speed exceeds 32 KM/H.
FOR HILL DESCENT SELECT GEAR (if equipped) — Displayed
when hill descent control mode requires driver shift transmission into
gear.
FOR OFF ROAD SLOW TO 5 MPH (if equipped) — Displayed when
the vehicle speed requirement for off road mode entry has not been met.
DRIVER RESUME CONTROL (if equipped) — Displayed when the
hill control and off road mode require the driver to resume control.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL ACTIVE (if equipped) — Displayed
when hill descent control mode becomes active.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when
a hill descent system fault is present.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF (if equipped)— Displayed when hill
descent control mode becomes inactive.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF SYSTEM COOLING (if equipped)
— Displayed when hill descent control mode is disabled to cool the
brake system.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL READY (if equipped) — Displayed
when hill descent control mode is ready.
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light when the 4WD system is