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Ford 2008 Explorer Owner's Manual (402 pages)

Ford Explorer 2008

Brand: Ford | Category: Automobile | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
2
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
5
Introduction

5
Instrument Cluster

13
- Warning Lights and Chimes
  13
  - Standard Instrument Cluster
    13
  - Optional Instrument Cluster
    14
  - Service Engine Soon
    15
  - Powertrain Malfunction Indicator
    15
  - Brake System Warning Light
    16
  - Anti-Lock Brake System
    16
  - Airbag Readiness
    16
  - Safety Belt
    17
  - Charging System
    17
  - Engine Oil Pressure
    17
  - Engine Coolant Temperature
    17
  - Low Tire Pressure Warning
    18
  - Check Fuel Cap (if Equipped)
    18
  - Speed Control (if Equipped)
    18
  - O/D off
    19
  - Advancetrac
    19
  - Four Wheel Drive Low
    19
  - Four Wheel Drive High
    19
  - Low Washer Fluid (if Equipped)
    20
  - Turn Signal
    20
  - High Beams
    20
  - Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
    20
- Gauges
  21
  - Speedometer
    22
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
    22
  - Odometer
    23
  - Trip Odometer
    23
  - Tachometer
    24
  - Fuel Gauge
    24
  - Audio Systems
    25
Entertainment Systems

25
- Listening to the Radio
  25
- Quick Start — How to Get Going
  25
- Listening to a CD/MP3 (if Equipped)
  26
- Listening to Satellite Radio (if Equipped)
  26
- To Auto Eject up to 6 Discs
  28
- Accessory Delay
  29
- AM/FM Single CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible Sound System
  29
- AM/FM Stereo with CD
  29
  - Satellite Radio Menu
    30
  - Autoset
    31
  - Rbds
    31
  - Setting the Clock
    31
  - Speed Vol
    32
  - To Search for Specific RBDS Music Categories
    32
  - To View the Station Name or Type
    32
  - Track/Folder Mode
    32
  - Single Play/Dual Play
    33
- AM/FM Stereo with In-Dash Six CD
  37
- Audiophile AM/FM In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible Sound System
  37
- Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)
  45
- Family Entertainment System
  53
  - Quick Start
    54
  - To Play a DVD in the DVD System
    54
  - To Play a CD in the DVD System
    55
  - To Play an MP3 Disc in the DVD System
    55
  - To Play an Auxiliary Source through the DVD System
    56
  - To Listen to Audio over the Headphones (Dual Play Mode)
    57
  - Using the Infrared (IR) Wireless Headphones
    57
  - Using Wired Headphones (Not Included)
    57
  - DVD Player Controls
    58
  - To Adjust Display Brightness
    58
  - Remote Control
    61
  - Battery Replacement
    64
  - Wireless Headphones
    64
  - To Operate the Headphones
    67
  - Operation
    68
  - Wired Headphones
    68
  - Dual Play
    69
  - Single Play
    69
  - Angle Mode
    70
  - Menu Mode
    70
  - Operation with an Aftermarket Audio System
    70
  - Aspect Ratio
    71
  - Language
    71
  - Audio Cds
    72
  - Subtitles
    72
  - MP3 Disc Quality Factors
    73
  - Playing MP3 Discs
    73
  - CD, MP3 and CD Player Care
    74
  - Playing a DVD
    75
  - Slow Play
    75
  - Frame by Frame
    76
  - Headphone/Auxiliary Jacks
    76
  - Audio Displays
    77
  - Audio Interaction
    77
  - Parental Control for the DVD System
    77
  - General Information
    78
  - Macrovision
    78
  - Mp3
    78
  - Safety Information
    79
  - Care and Service of the DVD Player
    80
  - Environmental Extremes
    80
  - Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance
    80
  - Cleaning the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Flip-Down Screen
    81
  - Foreign Substances
    81
  - Humidity and Moisture Condensation
    81
  - Temperature Extremes
    81
  - Navigation System (if Equipped)
    82
  - Sync (if Equipped)
    82
Climate Controls

83
Lights

90
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (if Equipped)
  91
- Flash to Pass
  91
- Aiming the Headlamps
  92
- Headlamp Aim Adjustment
  92
- Panel Dimmer Control
  92
- Dome/Reading Lamps
  94
- Interior Lamps
  94
- Turn Signal Control
  94
- Bulb Replacement
  95
- Cargo/Reading Lamps
  95
- Headlamp Condensation
  95
- Using the Right Bulbs
  95
- Replacing Exterior Bulbs
  96
- Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
  96
- Replacing the Interior Bulbs
  96
- Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker Bulbs
  97
- Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs
  98
- Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs
  98
- Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulb
  99
- Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
  99
Driver Controls

100
- Multi-Function Lever
  100
- Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls
  100
- Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
  100
- Illuminated Visor Mirror (if Equipped)
  101
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
  101
  - Tilt Steering Column
    101
  - Overhead Console (if Equipped)
    102
  - Slide on Rod Feature
    102
  - Storage Compartment
    102
  - Center Console
    103
  - Installing a Garage Door Opener (if Equipped)
    103
  - Auxiliary Power Points (12Vdc)
    104
  - Rear Center Console Features (if Equipped)
    104
  - Cigar/Cigarette Lighter (if Equipped)
    105
- Power Windows
  105
  - One Touch up (if Equipped) or down (Driver’s Window Only)
    106
  - Rear Window Buffeting
    106
  - Bounce-Back (Driver’s Window Only)
    107
  - Interior Mirror
    107
  - Security Override
    107
  - Window Lock
    107
  - Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror (if Equipped)
    108
  - Exterior Mirrors
    108
  - Power Side View Mirrors
    108
  - Fold-Away Mirrors
    109
  - Heated Outside Mirrors
    109
  - Power Adjustable Foot Pedals (if Equipped)
    109
  - To Adjust Your Mirrors
    109
  - Setting Speed Control
    110
  - Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
    111
  - Resuming a Set Speed
    111
  - Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
    112
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    112
  - Turning off Speed Control
    112
  - Audio Control Features
    113
  - Navigation System Hands Free Control Features (if Equipped)
    114
  - SYNC System Hands Free Control Feature (if Equipped)
    114
  - Moon Roof (if Equipped)
    115
  - Navigation System/Sync Hands Free Control Features
    115
  - To Open the Moon Roof
    115
  - Bounce Back
    116
  - Bounce Back Override
    116
  - Homelink Wireless Control System (if Equipped)
    116
  - To Close the Moon Roof
    116
  - Programming
    117
  - Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
    118
  - Erasing Homelink Buttons
    119
  - Operating the Homelink Wireless Control System
    119
  - Info Menu
    120
  - Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
    120
  - Selectable Features
    120
  - Standard Message Center (if Equipped)
    120
  - Average Fuel Economy (AFE)
    121
  - Distance to Empty (DTE)
    121
  - AWD Lock (4.6 L Engine Vehicles Only)
    122
  - Setup Menu
    122
  - System Check
    123
  - Units (English/Metric)
    123
  - Autolamp
    124
  - Autolock
    124
  - Autounlock
    125
  - Oil Life Reset and Start Value
    125
  - Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) (if Equipped)
    125
  - Compass Display (if Equipped)
    126
  - Compass Calibration Adjustment
    127
  - Compass Zone Adjustment (if Equipped)
    127
  - System Warnings
    128
  - Optional Message Center (if Equipped)
    132
  - Reset
    132
  - Instantaneous Fuel Economy
    134
  - Blank Display
    135
  - Fuel Used
    135
  - Trip Elapsed Drive Time
    135
  - Oil Life Setup and Start Value
    142
  - Cargo Cover (if Equipped)
    148
  - Positive Retention Floor Mat
    148
  - 7 Passenger Stowage
    149
  - Cargo Management System
    149
  - 5 Passenger Stowage
    150
  - Rear Liftgate
    150
  - Luggage Rack
    151
Locks and Security

152
- Keys
  152
  - Power Door Locks
    152
  - Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure
    153
  - Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure
    153
  - Message Center Procedure
    154
  - Deactivating/Activating Autounlock
    154
  - Power Door Lock/Unlock Inhibit Feature (if Equipped)
    156
  - Childproof Door Locks
    157
  - Remote Entry System
    157
  - Two Step Door Unlocking
    158
  - One Step Door Unlocking
    158
  - Switching from Two Step to One Step Door Unlocking
    158
- Anti-Theft System
  158
  - Locking the Doors/Liftgate
    159
  - Opening the Liftgate Window
    159
  - Car Finder
    159
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    159
  - Deactivating the Memory Seat Feature
    160
  - Replacing the Battery
    160
  - Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters
    161
  - How to Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters
    161
  - Illuminated Entry
    162
  - Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)
    163
  - Programming a Personal Entry Code
    163
  - Erasing Personal Code
    164
  - Anti-Scan Feature
    164
  - Unlocking/Locking Doors/Liftgate/Liftgate Window Using Keyless Entry
    164
  - Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
    165
  - Anti-Theft Indicator
    165
  - Automatic Arming
    166
  - Automatic Disarming
    166
  - Replacement Keys
    166
  - Programming Spare Keys
    166
  - Adjustable Head Restraints
    168
Seating and Safety Restraints

168
Tires, Wheels and Loading

227
- Vehicle Characteristics
  227
- How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles
  228
- Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
  229
- Treadwear
  229
- U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire Quality Grades
  229
- Glossary of Tire Terminology
  230
- Temperature a B C
  230
- Tires
  230
- Traction AA a B C
  230
- Inflating Your Tires
  231
- Tire Inflation
  231
  - Inspecting Your Tires
    233
  - Tire Care
    233
  - Damage
    234
  - Tire Wear
    234
  - Tire Replacement Requirements
    235
  - U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    235
  - Safety Practices
    236
  - Highway Hazards
    237
  - Tire and Wheel Alignment
    237
  - Tire Rotation
    237
  - Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
    238
  - Information on “P” Type Tires
    239
  - Information on “T” Type Tires
    243
  - Location of the Tire Label
    243
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  244
- Trailer Towing
  256
  - Hitches
    259
  - Preparing to Tow
    259
  - Safety Chains
    260
  - Trailer Brakes
    260
  - Trailer Lamps
    260
  - Driving While You Tow
    261
  - Servicing after Towing
    261
  - Trailer Towing Tips
    261
- Recreational Towing
  262
- 4WD Vehicles with Electronic Shift Transfer Case
  263
Driving

264
- Starting
  264
  - Positions of the Ignition
    264
  - Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
    264
  - Important Safety Precautions
    265
  - Engine Block Heater (if Equipped)
    267
  - Starting the Engine
    267
  - Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
    267
  - Important Ventilating Information
    267
- Brakes
  269
  - How to Use the Engine Block Heater
    269
  - Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    269
  - Using ABS
    270
  - ABS Warning Lamp
    270
  - Parking Brake
    270
  - Advancetrac (Electronic Stability Control) with Roll Stability Control
    271
  - Traction Control
    272
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
    272
  - Roll Stability Control (RSC)
    273
  - Advancetrac with RSC Button and Functionality
    273
  - Advancetrac with RSC Features
    275
  - Steering
    276
  - Preparing to Drive
    276
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    277
  - Brake-Shift Interlock
    277
  - Driving with a 5–Speed Automatic Transmission (if Equipped)
    279
  - D (Drive) Without Overdrive
    281
  - Forced Downshifts
    282
  - Driving with a 6–Speed Automatic Transmission (if Equipped)
    282
  - Reverse Sensing System (if Equipped)
    285
  - If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
    285
  - Audible Warnings
    287
  - Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation (if Equipped)
    288
  - System Indicator Lights
    288
  - All Wheel Drive (Awd) System (if Equipped)
    289
  - Using the Control Trac 4WD System
    289
  - Shifting between 4X4 AUTO (4WD Auto) and 4X4 HIGH (4WD High)
    289
  - Shifting To/From 4X4 LOW (4WD Low)
    289
  - Normal Operation (4.0L Engine Vehicles Only)
    290
  - Normal Operation (4.6L Engine Vehicles Only)
    290
  - Autolock Operation (4.6L Engine Vehicles Only)
    290
  - Driving Off-Road with Truck and Utility Vehicles
    291
  - Basic Operating Principles
    291
  - If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
    291
  - If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
    292
  - Emergency Maneuvers
    292
  - 4WD Systems
    293
  - Parking
    293
  - AWD Systems (if Equipped)
    294
  - Sand
    294
  - Mud and Water
    294
  - Driving through Deep Water May Damage the Transmission
    295
  - Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
    295
  - Driving on Snow and Ice
    296
  - Maintenance and Modifications
    297
  - Driving through Water
    298
Roadside Emergencies

299
- Getting Roadside Assistance
  299
  - Using Roadside Assistance
    300
  - Roadside Coverage Beyond Basic Warranty
    300
- Hazard Flasher Switch
  301
- Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
  301
- Fuses and Relays
  302
  - Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
    303
  - Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
    304
  - Fuses Codes
    304
  - Power Distribution Box
    307
  - High-Current Fuses
    308
  - Changing the Tires
    310
  - Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
    311
  - Stopping and Securing the Vehicle
    313
  - Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
    314
  - Removing the Jack and Tools
    314
  - Removing the Spare Tire
    315
  - Changing the Spare Tire
    316
  - Stowing the Flat/Spare Tire
    319
  - Re-Stowing the Jack and Tools
    320
  - Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
    320
  - Running out of Fuel
    321
- Jump Starting
  321
  - Preparing Your Vehicle
    322
  - Connecting the Jumper Cables
    322
  - Removing the Jumper Cables
    325
- Wrecker Towing
  327
- Emergency Towing
  328
Customer Assistance

329
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
  335
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
  336

Ford 2008 Explorer Owner's Manual (844 pages)

Brand: Ford | Category: Automobile | Size: 7 MB

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2
- Table of Contents
  2
- Introducción
  4
- Grupo de Instrumentos
  12
- Advertencia de Baja Presión Enlas Llantas
  17
- Temperatura del Líquido Refrigerante del Motor
  17
- Indicadores
  21
- Sistemas de Entretenimiento
  26
- Enchufe de Entrada Auxiliar (Línea de Entrada)
  49
- Puerto USB
  51
- Información de Radio Satelital
  54
- Sistema de Entretenimiento Familiar
  58
- Sistema de Navegación
  88
- Controles de Temperatura Interior
  90
- Desempañador de la Ventana Trasera
  97
- Sistema de Luces
  99
- Controles del Conductor
  110
- Ventanas Eléctricas
  116
- Espejos
  118
- Control de Velocidad
  121
- Toldo Corredizo
  127
- Centro de Mensajes
  132
- Seguridad y Seguros
  
  169
  - Llaves
    169
  - Seguros
    170
  - Sistema Antirrobo
    170
- Asientos y Sistemas de Seguridad
  
  187
  - Asientos
    187
  - Sistemas de Seguridad
    202
  - Bolsas de Aire
    238
  - Asientos de Seguridad para Niños
    243
- Llantas, Ruedas y Carga
  
  254
  - Inflado de Llantas
    261
  - Sistema de Monitoreo de Presión de las Llantas
    274
  - Carga del Vehículo
    280
  - Remolque Vacacional
    295
- Manejo
  
  297
  - Arranque
    297
  - Frenos
    303
  - Funcionamiento de la Transmisión
    311
- Emergencias en el Camino
  
  335
  - Asistencia en el Camino
    335
  - Interruptor de Corte de Bomba de Combustible
    337
  - Fusibles y Relevadores
    339
  - Cambio de las Llantas
    347
  - Torsión de las Tuercas de Seguridad de las Ruedas
    357
  - Arranque con Cables Pasacorriente
    358
  - Remolque con Grúa de Auxilio
    364
- Asistencia al Cliente
  
  366
  - Informe de Defectos de Seguridad (sólo Canadá)
    373
- Limpieza
  
  374
- Mantenimiento y Especificaciones
  
  383
  - Compartimiento del Motor
    385
  - Aceite del Motor
    389
  - Batería
    394
  - Líquido Refrigerante del Motor
    396
  - Filtro(S) de Aire
    423
  - Números de Refacción
    424
  - Datos del Motor
    431
- Accesorios
  
  434
- Índice
  
  437
English

445
- Introduction
  
  448
- Instrument Cluster
  
  456
  - Warning Lights and Chimes
    456
  - Gauges
    464
- Entertainment Systems
  
  468
  - How to Get Going
    468
  - Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)
    488
  - USB Port
    490
  - Satellite Radio Information
    493
  - Family Entertainment System
    496
  - Navigation System
    525
  - Sync
    525
- Climate Controls
  
  526
  - Rear Window Defroster
    531
- Lights
  
  533
- Driver Controls
  
  543
  - Power Windows
    548
  - Mirrors
    551
  - Speed Control
    553
  - Moon Roof
    558
- Locks and Security
  
  595
  - Keys
    595
  - Locks
    596
  - Anti-Theft System
    608
- Seating and Safety Restraints
  
  611
  - Seating
    611
  - Safety Restraints
    625
  - Airbags
    643
- Tires, Wheels and Loading
  
  670
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
    687
  - Vehicle Loading
    692
  - Trailer Towing
    699
  - Recreational Towing
    705
- Driving
  
  707
  - Starting
    707
  - Brakes
    712
  - Traction Control™/Advancetrac
    715
  - Transmission Operation
    720
- Roadside Emergencies
  
  742
  - Getting Roadside Assistance
    742
  - Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
    744
  - Fuses and Relays
    745
  - Jump Starting
    764
  - Wrecker Towing
    770
- Customer Assistance
  
  772
  - Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
    778
  - Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
    779
- Cleaning
  
  780
- Maintenance and Specifications
  
  788
  - Engine Oil
    794
  - Battery
    799
  - Engine Coolant
    801
  - Air Filter(S)
    823
  - Part Numbers
    824
  - Engine Data
    829
- Accessories
  
  832
- Index
  
  834

Ford 2008 Explorer Owner's Manual (280 pages)

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Brand: Ford | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents
2
Introduction
4
Perchlorate Material
4
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
5
Safety and Environment Protection
5
Special Notices
5
Event Data Recording
6
Service Data Recording
6
Special Instructions
6
Cell Phone Use
7
Export Unique (Non-United States/Canada) Vehicle Specific Information
7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
8
Instrument Cluster
10
Warning Lights and Chimes
10
Gauges
15
Entertainment Systems
18
Audio System(S)
18
AM/FM Stereo (if Equipped)
18
AM/FM Stereo
18
AM/FM Stereo Single CD Premium Audio System (if Equipped)
20
Premium/Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette System (if Equipped)
23
Audiophile AM/FM Satellite Compatible Stereo In-Dash Six CD Sound System (if Equipped)
28
General Audio Information
32
Operating Tips
34
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
34
Climate Controls
34
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (Eatc) System (if Equipped)
35
Rear Window Defroster
37
Autolamp Control
38
Headlamps
38
Lights
38
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (if Equipped)
39
High Beams
39
Panel Dimmer Control
40
Headlamp Aim Adjustment
40
Aiming the Headlamps
40
Interior Lamps
42
Map/Courtesy Lamps
42
Turn Signal Control
42
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps
43
Bulb Replacement
44
Headlamp Condensation
44
Replacing the Interior Bulbs
44
Using the Right Bulbs
44
Overhead Console Lamps
45
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
45
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
45
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulb
46
Replacing Front Side Marker Bulb
47
Replacing Backup Lamp Bulbs
49
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
49
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs
50
Driver Controls
51
Multifunction Lever
51
Windshield Wiper/Washer Features
51
Illuminated Visor Mirror (if Equipped)
52
Tilt Steering Wheel
52
Center Console (if Equipped)
53
Overhead Console Without Moon Roof (if Equipped)
53
Compass Mode
54
Overhead Console with Moon Roof (if Equipped)
54
Zone Variation Mode
55
Calibration Mode
56
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
60
Erasing Homelink Buttons
61
Operating the Homelink Wireless Control System
61
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)
62
Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
62
Power Windows
63
One Touch down
63
Window Lock
64
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror (if Equipped)
64
Mirrors
64
Interior Mirror
64
Exterior Mirrors
65
Heated Outside Mirrors
65
Power Side View Mirrors
65
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals (if Equipped)
66
Setting Speed Control
66
Disengaging Speed Control
67
Resuming a Set Speed
67
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
68
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
68
Audio Control Features
69
Steering Wheel Controls (if Equipped)
69
Turning off Speed Control
69
Moonroof (if Equipped)
70
Homelink Wireless Control System (if Equipped)
71
Message Center
75
Selectable Features
75
Distance to Empty (Dte)
76
Odometer/Trip Odometer
76
Average Fuel Economy (AFE)
77
Instantaneous Fuel Economy
77
Setup Menu
78
Trip Elapsed Drive Time
78
System Check
78
Display Type
79
Oil Minder Start Value
80
System Warnings
80
Positive Retention Floor Mat
83
Interior Trunk Control
84
Power Door Trim Switch Inhibit
85
Smart Locks (if Equipped)
85
Locks and Security
85
Power Door Locks
85
Keys
85
Auto-Relock
86
Auto-Unlock
86
Deactivating/Activating the Autolock or Auto-Unlock Feature
86
Childproof Door Locks
87
Interior Luggage Compartment Release
88
Remote Entry System (if Equipped)
89
Unlocking the Doors
89
Replacing Lost Transmitters
91
Illuminated Entry
92
Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)
93
Programming a Personal Entry Code
93
Erasing Personal Code
94
Locking Doors with the Keyless Entry System
95
Anti-Theft System
95
Anti-Scan Feature
95
Anti-Theft Indicator
97
Automatic Arming
98
Automatic Disarming
98
Programming Spare Keys
98
Replacement Keys
98
Perimeter Alarm System (if Equipped)
99
Disarming the System
100
Seating and Safety Restraints

101
Tires, Wheels and Loading

145
- Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
  145
  - Glossary of Tire Terminology
    146
  - Inflating Your Tires
    147
- Tire Inflation
  147
  - Tire Care
    149
  - Inspecting Your Tires
    149
  - U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    151
  - Tire Replacement Requirements
    151
  - Safety Practices
    152
  - Highway Hazards
    153
  - Tire and Wheel Alignment
    153
  - Tire Rotation
    154
  - Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
    155
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  160
- Vehicle Loading
  165
- Trailer Towing
  171
  - Preparing to Tow
    171
  - Servicing after Towing
    173
  - Trailer Towing Tips
    173
- Recreational Towing
  174
- Starting
  175
  - Positions of the Ignition
    175
  - Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
    175
Driving

175
- Important Safety Precautions
  176
- Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)
  177
- Starting the Engine
  177
- Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
  178
- Brakes
  180
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
    181
  - Using ABS
    181
  - ABS Warning Lamp
    182
  - Parking Brake with Auto-Release (if Equipped)
    182
- Traction Control
  183
- Speed Sensitive Steering
  185
- Air Suspension
  186
  - Traction-Lok™ Axle (if Equipped)
    186
  - Brake-Shift Interlock - Column-Shift Transmission
    187
- Transmission Operation
  187
  - Brake-Shift Interlock - Floor-Shift Transmission
    188
  - Understanding the Gearshift Positions of the 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
    189
Roadside Emergencies

192
- Getting Roadside Assistance
  192
  - Using Roadside Assistance
    193
  - Roadside Coverage Beyond Basic Warranty
    193
- Hazard Flasher Switch
  193
- Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
  194
- Fuses and Relays
  195
- Changing a Flat Tire
  203
  - Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
    204
  - Full-Size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information
    206
  - Stopping and Securing the Vehicle
    206
  - Tire Change Procedure
    207
  - Jack Location
    209
  - Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
    210
- Lug Nut Torque
  210
- Jump Starting
  211
  - Preparing Your Vehicle
    211
  - Connecting the Jumper Cables
    212
  - Removing the Jumper Cables
    214
- Wrecker Towing
  216
  - Getting the Services You Need
    217
  - Away from Home
    217
Customer Assistance

217
Cleaning

225
- Paint Chips
  226
- Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Covers
  226
- Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
  227
- Windows and Wiper Blades
  228
- Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens
  228
- Leather Seats (if Equipped)
  230
- Ford and Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products
  230

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