Oil Change Indicator Reset - Ford 2017 EXPLORER Owner's Manual

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Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
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Only use oils certified for gasoline engines
by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
An oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and
fuel economy requirements of the
International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC), comprised
of U.S. and Japanese automobile
manufacturers.
To top up the engine oil level do the
following:
Clean the area surrounding the engine oil
filler cap before you remove it.
1.
Remove the engine oil filler cap. See
Under Hood Overview (page 274).
Turn it counterclockwise and remove
it.
2. Add engine oil that meets the correct
specification. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 339). You may
have to use a funnel to pour the engine
oil into the opening.
3. Recheck the oil level.
4. If the oil level is correct, replace the
dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing
Maintenance
5. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn
it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note: Make sure you install the oil filler cap
correctly.
Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET
Use the information display controls on
the steering wheel to reset the oil change
indicator.
From the main menu scroll to:
Message
Settings
Vehicle
Oil Life
Hold OK to
Reset
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Action and description
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.
Press and hold the OK
button until the instrument
cluster displays the
following message.
Reset Successful
When the oil change indic-
ator resets the instrument
cluster displays 100%.
Remaining Life
{00}%

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