Ford Explorer Owner's Manual page 38

Instrument Cluster
4WD Messages
4WD OFF
CHECK 4WD
Battery and
Charging System
Messages
CHECK CHARGING
SYSTEM
TURN POWER OFF
TO SAVE BATTERY
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2012 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
Action / Description
Displayed when the AWD 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 AWD 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.
Displayed in conjunction with the Throttle
Control/Transmission/AWD
the AWD system is not operating properly. If
the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Action / Description
Displayed when the charging system needs
servicing. If the warning stays on or continues
to come on, contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
Displayed when the battery management
system determines that:
• the battery is at a low state of charge or,
• the ignition has been in accessory position
or on position with the engine off for
approximately 45 minutes.
Turn the ignition off as soon as possible to
protect the battery. This message will clear
once the vehicle has been started and the
battery state of charge has recovered. Turning
off unnecessary electrical loads will allow
faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
light when