Table Of Contents - Ford 2010 Explorer Sport Trac Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Safety And Environmental Protection4
Warning Symbols In This Guide4
Perchlorate Material5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Data Recording7
Service Data Recording7
Event Data Recording7
Cell Phone Use9
Export Unique Vehicle Specific Information9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Standard Instrument Cluster12
Optional Instrument Cluster12
Gauges18
Standard Message Center20
Selectable Features (Information Menu)20
Trip A/B20
Miles (Km) To Empty20
Average Fuel Xx.x Mpg / (L/100Km)21
Setup Menu Hold Reset21
System Check Hold Reset22
Awd Auto / Locked (4.6L Engine Vehicles Only)22
Units22
Trailer Sway24
Hold Reset If New Oil24
Compass24
Compass Zone Adjustment25
Compass Calibration Adjustment25
System Warnings26
Optional Message Center28
Drive Time31
Blank Display31
System Check And Vehicle Feature Customization31
Entertainment Systems37
Audio Systems37
Quick Start — How To Get Going37
Listening To The Radio37
Listening To Satellite Radio38
Listening To A Cd/Mp338
Am/Fm Single Cd/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System41
Am/Fm Stereo With Cd41
Premium Am/Fm In-Dash Six Cd/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System48
Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd48
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)56
To Eject A Disc56
Required Equipment57
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack57
Troubleshooting57
Usb Port58
General Audio Information58
Radio Frequencies58
Radio Reception Factors58
Cd/Cd Player Care59
Audio System Warranty And Service60
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure60
Sample Mp3 Structure61
Satellite Radio Information61
Display Messages63
Navigation System64
Sync64
Climate Controls65
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System65
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (Datc) System67
Lights71
Headlamp Control71
Autolamp Control71
Fog Lamp Control72
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)72
High Beams72
Flash To Pass73
Panel Dimmer Control73
Aiming The Headlamps73
Headlamp Aim Adjustment73
Turn Signal Control75
Interior Lamps75
Map Lamps75
Bulb Replacement75
Using The Right Bulbs76
Replacing Interior Bulbs77
Replacing Exterior Bulbs77
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs77
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker Bulbs78
Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs79
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs79
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs80
Replacing High-Mount Brake And Cargo Lamp Bulbs80
Driver Controls81
Multi-Function Lever81
Windshield Wiper Rainlamp Feature81
Tilt Steering Column82
Illuminated Visor Mirror82
Steering Wheel Adjustment82
Slide On Rod Feature83
Overhead Console83
Storage Compartment83
Installing A Garage Door Opener84
Auxiliary Power Points (12Vdc)84
Truck Bed Auxiliary Power Point85
Center Console85
Power Windows86
One Touch up or down (Driver's Window Only)86
Bounce-Back (Driver's Window Only)87
Security Override87
Window Lock88
Accessory Delay88
Power Down Back Window88
Normal Operation89
Bounce-Back89
Position Recovery Mode89
Interior Mirror90
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror90
Exterior Mirrors90
Power Side View Mirrors90
Fold-Away Mirrors91
Heated Outside Mirrors91
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals92
Speed Control92
Setting Speed Control93
Resuming A Set Speed94
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control94
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control94
Turning Off Speed Control95
Steering Wheel Controls95
Audio Control Features95
In Am, Fm1, Or Fm2 Mode95
Navigation System Hands Free Control Features96
Sync System Hands Free Control Feature96
Navigation System/Sync Hands Free Control Features97
Moon Roof97
Tailgate Lock99
Tailgate Removal99
Exterior Tiedown Hooks100
Cargo Cage100
Activating Cargo Cage Theft Deterrent Device101
Tonneau Cover101
Interior Tonneau Cover Release103
Cargo Area Features104
Cargo Management System104
Pickup Box Storage Compartment105
Luggage Rack105
Locks And Security107
Keys107
Power Door Locks107
Smart Unlocking Feature107
Deactivating/Activating Autolock108
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure108
Keyless Entry Keypad Procedure109
Message Center Procedure109
Autounlock109
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock109
Power Door Lock/Unlock Inhibit Feature111
Childproof Door Locks112
Remote Entry System112
Two Step Door Unlocking113
One Step Door Unlocking113
Switching From Two Step To One Step Door Unlocking113
Locking The Doors114
Car Finder114
Sounding A Panic Alarm114
Replacing The Battery114
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters115
Illuminated Entry116
Securicode Keyless Entry System117
Programming A Personal Entry Code117
Erasing Personal Code118
Anti-Scan Feature118
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry118
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System118
Anti-Theft Indicator119
Automatic Arming119
Automatic Disarming119
Replacement Keys120
Programming Spare Keys120
Seating And Safety Restraints122
Adjustable Head Restraints122
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat125
Using The Manual Lumbar Support126
Adjusting The Front Power Seat126
Using The Power Lumbar Support128
Heated Seats128
Rear Seats129
Folding Down The 2Nd Row 60/40 Seats130
Safety Restraints132
Personal Safety System132
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?132
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints133
Front Crash Severity Sensor133
Driver's Seat Position Sensor133
Front Passenger Sensing System133
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors134
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners134
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors134
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational134
Safety Restraints Precautions135
Energy Management Feature136
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts136
Vehicle Sensitive Mode137
Webbing Extraction Sensitive Mode137
Automatic Locking Mode138
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode138
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode138
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode138
Safety Belt Pretensioner139
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment140
Second Row Comfort Guide140
Safety Belt Extension Assembly141
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime141
Conditions Of Operation142
Belt-Minder142
One-Time Disable145
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature145
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)147
Important Srs Precautions147
Children And Airbags149
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?149
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit, Do The Following155
Determining If The System Is Operational155
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System156
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?157
Safety Canopy System158
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?159
Sos Post-Crash Alert System™161
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles161
Safety Restraint For Children162
Important Child Restraint Precautions162
Recommendations For Attaching Child Safety Restraints For Children164
Transporting Children165
Safety Seats For Children166
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats166
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts167
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Latch (Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children) Attachments170
Use Of Inboard Lower Anchors From The Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use)172
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps173
Child Booster Seats175
When Children Should Use Booster Seats176
Types Of Booster Seats177
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts178
Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance179
Tires, Wheels And Loading180
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners180
Vehicle Characteristics180
4Wd And Awd Systems (If Equipped)180
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles181
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading182
Treadwear183
Traction Aa A B C183
Temperature A B C183
Tires184
Glossary Of Tire Terminology184
Inflating Your Tires185
Tire Inflation185
Tire Care187
Inspecting Your Tires And Wheel Valve Stems187
Tire Wear187
Damage187
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)188
Tire Replacement Requirements188
Safety Practices190
Highway Hazards190
Tire And Wheel Alignment190
Tire Rotation191
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall192
Information on "P" Type Tires192
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires195
Information on "T" Type Tires196
Location Of The Tire Label196
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)197
Changing Tires With Tpms198
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)199
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed199
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly200
When Inflating Your Tires201
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure201
Snow Tires And Cables202
Vehicle Loading - With And Without A Trailer202
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit208
Special Loading Instructions For Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility-Type Vehicles209
Calculating The Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow209
Trailer Towing210
Preparing To Tow212
Hitches212
Safety Chains213
Trailer Brakes213
Trailer Lamps213
Driving While You Tow214
Servicing After Towing214
Trailer Towing Tips214
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat215
Camper Bodies216
Recreational Towing216
Driving217
Starting217
Positions Of The Ignition217
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle217
Important Safety Precautions218
Starting The Engine220
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes220
Important Ventilating Information220
Engine Block Heater221
How To Use The Engine Block Heater222
Brakes222
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)222
Using Abs223
Abs Warning Lamp223
Parking Brake223
Advancetrac With Roll Stability Control (Rsc) Stability Enhancement System225
Traction Control (Tcs)227
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)227
Roll Stability Control™ (Rsc)228
Switching Off Advancetrac With Rsc228
Trailer Sway Control229
Disabling Trailer Sway Control230
Steering230
Preparing To Drive231
Brake-Shift Interlock232
Automatic Transmission Operation233
Driving With A 5–Speed Automatic Transmission233
P (Park)233
R (Reverse)233
N (Neutral)234
D (Drive) With Overdrive234
D (Drive) Without Overdrive234
3 (Third)234
1 (First)235
Forced Downshifts235
Driving With A 6–Speed Automatic Transmission235
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow238
Reverse Sensing System238
Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation240
System Indicator Lights240
Using The Control Trac 4Wd System241
Shifting To/From 4X4 Low (4Wd Low)241
Shifting Between 4X4 Auto (4Wd Auto) And 4X4 High (4Wd High)241
All Wheel Drive (Awd) System241
Autolock Operation242
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles242
Basic Operating Principles243
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement243
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck244
Emergency Maneuvers245
4Wd Systems245
Parking246
Awd Systems246
Sand246
Mud And Water247
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain248
Driving On Snow And Ice249
Maintenance And Modifications249
Driving Through Water250
Roadside Emergencies251
Getting Roadside Assistance251
Using Roadside Assistance252
Hazard Flasher Control252
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch253
Fuses And Relays254
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color254
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel255
Power Distribution Box257
Changing The Tires261
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information261
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle263
Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools263
Removing The Jack And Tools264
Removing The Spare Tire264
Changing The Spare Tire265
Stowing The Jack And Tools268
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire268
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications269
Jump Starting270
Preparing Your Vehicle270
Connecting The Jumper Cables271
Removing The Jumper Cables273
Wrecker Towing275
Emergency Towing276
Getting The Services You Need277
Customer Assistance277
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)283
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)283
Cleaning284
Washing The Exterior284
Exterior Chrome284
Waxing285
Paint Chips285
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers285
Engine286
4.0L V6 Engine286
4.6L V8 Engine287
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts287
Windows And Wiper Blades287
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens288
Interior289
Leather Seats290
Underbody290
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products290
Maintenance And Specifications292
Service Recommendations292
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle292
Working With The Engine Off/On292
Opening The Hood293
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment294
Windshield Washer Fluid296
Changing The Wiper Blades297
Checking The Engine Oil297
Adding Engine Oil299
Engine Oil Recommendations300
Use Sae 5W-30 Engine Oil300
4.6L 3V V8 Engine301
Use Sae 5W-20 Engine Oil301
Battery302
Checking Engine Coolant304
Adding Engine Coolant306
Recycled Engine Coolant307
Coolant Refill Capacity308
Severe Climates308
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling309
Fail-Safe Cooling And Engine Oil Overheat Mode309
When Fail-Safe Cooling Mode Is Activated310
Fuel Filter310
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels310
Fuel Information310
Refueling312
Fuel Filler Cap313
Choosing The Right Fuel314
Octane Recommendations314
Fuel Quality315
Cleaner Air315
Running Out Of Fuel315
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy316
Measuring Techniques316
Filling The Tank316
Calculating Fuel Economy317
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits317
Habits317
Maintenance318
Conditions318
Epa Fuel Economy Estimates319
Emission Control System319
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)320
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing321
Power Steering Fluid322
Brake Fluid322
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid323
Transfer Case Fluid323
Driveline Universal Joint And Slip Yoke324
Air Filter324
Changing The Air Filter Element324
Motorcraft Part Numbers325
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities326
Engine Data331
Engine Drivebelt Routing331
Identifying Your Vehicle332
Safety Compliance Certification Label332
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)332
Transmission Code Designations333
Accessories334
Genuine Food Accessories For Your Vehicle334
Exterior Style334
Interior Style334
Peace Of Mind335
Ford Extended Service Plan336
Index339