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Ford Explorer Sport 2000 Owner's Manual

Ford Explorer Sport 2000 Owner's Manual (297 pages)

Ford Motor Company 2000 Ford Explorer Owner's Guide

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

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Icons
2
Introduction
2
Instrumentation
6
- Warning Lights and Chimes
  8
- Check Engine
  8
- Lights Turns on Solid
  8
- Check Fuel Cap
  9
- Light Is Blinking
  9
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
  10
- Air Bag Readiness
  10
- Brake System Warning
  10
- Safety Belt
  10
- Turn Signal
  11
- Anti-Theft System
  11
- Charging System
  11
- Check Gage
  11
- Four Wheel Drive Low
  12
- Four Wheel Drive High
  12
- O/D off
  12
- Check Air Suspension
  12
- Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
  13
- Safety Belt Warning Chime
  13
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Warninng Chime
  13
- Speed Control
  13
- Instrumentations
  14
- Speedometer
  14
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
  14
- Trip Odometer
  15
- Tachometer
  15
- Battery Voltage Gauge
  16
- Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
  16
- Fuel Gauge
  16
- Fuel Range
  17
- English/Metric Display
  17
- Selectable Features
  17
- Messafe Center
  17
- Fuel Status
  18
- Fuel Economy
  18
- Reset
  18
- System Check
  19
- Operating the Message Center During System Check
  19
- Oil Change Reset
  20
- Headlamp Control
  21
- Foglamp Control
  21
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
  21
Controls and Features
21
- Fan Speed Control
  22
- Climate Control System
  22
- Flash to Pass
  22
- Panel Dimmer Control
  22
- Temperature Control Knob
  23
- Mode Selector Control
  23
- Operating Tips
  24
- Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) System
  25
- Automatic Operation
  26
- Turning the EATC on
  26
- Turning the EATC off
  26
- Temperature Selection
  27
- Temperature Conversion
  27
- Manual Override Controls
  28
- Fan Speed
  28
- Rer Fan off
  30
- Rear Console Climate Controls
  31
- Rear Window Defroster
  33
- 4WD Control
  33
- Reverse Sensing System
  33
- Using Your Audio System
  35
- AM/FM Stereo Cassette
  35
- Volume/Power Control
  36
- AM/FM Select
  36
- AM/FM Select in Radio Mode
  36
- AM/FM Select in Tape Mode
  36
- Radio Station Memory Preset
  37
- Seek Function
  37
- Scan Function
  37
- Tune Adjust
  37
- Setting Memory Preset Stations
  38
- Bass Adjust
  38
- Treble Adjust
  38
- Speaker Balance Adjust
  39
- Speaker Fade Adjust
  39
- Tape Select
  39
- Automatic Music Search
  39
- Dolby Noise Reduction
  40
- Setting the Clock
  41
- AM/FM Stereo/Single CD Radio
  42
- Tune Adjust for CD Changer
  44
- CD Select
  46
- Compression Feature
  47
- Shuffle Feature
  47
- Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD
  48
- Autoset Memory Preset
  52
- Treble Adjust
  53
- Starting Autoset Memory Preset
  53
- Speaker Balance Adjust
  54
- Speaker Fade Adjust
  54
- Compression Adjust
  56
- Mute Mode
  58
- Rear Seat Controls
  59
- Using Headphones
  60
- Turning the Speakers on and off
  60
- Adjusting the Volume
  60
- Mode Select
  61
- Memory Preset Control
  61
- MACH Audio System with Am/Fm Stereo/Cassette/Single CD
  62
- Tape/CD/CD Changer Select
  68
- Radio Data System (RDS) Feature
  71
- RDS Traffic Announcement
  72
- RDS Select Program Type
  72
- RDS Show
  73
- CD Changer
  77
- CD and CD Changer Care
  79
- Cleaning Compact Discs
  79
- Troubleshooting the CD Changer
  79
- Cassette and Cassette Player Care
  80
- Radio Frequency Information
  80
- Radio Reception Factors
  80
- Turn Signal Control
  81
- Positions of the Ignition
  81
- To Turn Speed Control on
  82
- To Turn Speed Control off
  82
- To Set a Speed
  83
- To Set a Higher Set Speed
  83
- To Set a Lower Set Speed
  84
- To Disengage Speed Control
  85
- Indicator Light
  86
- To Return to a Previously Set Speed
  86
- Tilt Steering Wheel
  87
- Hazard Flasher
  87
- Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls
  87
- Speed Dependent Wipers
  88
- Rear Window Wiper and Washer
  88
- Steering Wheel Controls
  89
- Overhead Console
  90
- Storage Compartment
  90
- Installing a Garage Door Opener
  90
- Moon Roof
  91
- Compass
  92
- Outside Air Temperature
  92
- Electronic Compass/Temperature Display
  92
- Compass Zone Adjustment
  93
- Homelink Universal Transceiver with Travelnote
  94
- Compass Calibration Adjustment
  94
- Programming
  95
- Canadian Programming
  95
- Operating the Homelink Universal Transceiver
  96
- Rolling Code Programming
  96
- Erasing Homelink Buttons
  97
- Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
  97
- Operating Travelnote
  98
- Autolamp Delay System
  99
- Setting Autolamp
  99
- Power Windows
  100
- Automatic Dimmer Rear View Mirror
  100
- Power Door Locks
  101
- One Touch down
  101
- Window Lock
  101
- Childproof Door Locks
  102
- Power Side View Mirrors
  102
- Center Console
  103
- Heated Outside Mirrors
  103
- Fold-Away Mirrors
  103
- Auxiliary Power Point
  104
- Rear Console Features
  104
- Rear Liftgate
  105
- Positive Retention Floor Mat
  105
- Center Armrest/Rear Cupholder
  105
- Cargo Cover
  106
- Rewinding the Shade
  106
- Remote Entry System
  107
- Unlocking the Doors
  108
- Locking the Doors
  108
- Sounding a Panic Alarm
  108
- Memory Seat Feature
  109
- Replacing the Battery
  110
- Replacing Lost Transmitters
  111
- Programming Remote Transmitters
  111
- Illuminated Entry
  112
- Keyless Entry System
  112
- Unlocking the Doors with the Keyless Entry System
  113
- Erasing Personal Code
  113
- Programming Your Own Personal Entry Code
  113
- Autolock
  114
- Deactivating Autolock
  114
- Locking the Doors with the Keyless Entry System
  114
- Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
  116
- Theft Indicator
  117
- Programming Spare Securilock Keys
  117
- Adjustable Head Restraints
  119
- Adjusting the Front Manual Seat
  119
Seating and Safety Restraints
119
- Adjusting the Front Power Seat
  120
- Memory Seats
  122
- Using the Manual Lumbar Support
  122
- Folding Rear Seats
  123
- Rear Seats
  123
- Head Restraints
  123
- Using the Power Lumbar Support
  123
- Safety Restraints
  125
- Energy Management Feature
  126
- Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
  127
- Vehicle Sensitive Mode
  128
- Automatic Locking Mode
  128
- When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
  128
- How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
  128
- How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
  129
- Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
  130
- Safety Belt Extension Assembly
  130
- Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
  130
- Conditions of Operation
  131
- Belt Minder
  131
- One Time Disable
  133
- Deactivating/Activating the Belt Minder Feature
  133
- Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
  135
- Safety Belt Maintenance
  135
- Important Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
  136
- Children and Air Bag
  137
- How Does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
  138
- Determining if the System Is Operational
  139
- Side Air Bag System
  140
- How Does the Side Air Bag System Work?
  141
- Safety Restraints for Children
  143
- Disposal of Air Bags and Air Bag Equipped Vehicles
  143
- Important Child Restraint Precautions
  143
- Children and Safety Belts
  143
- Safety Seats for Children
  144
- Child and Infant or Child Safety Seats
  144
- Installing Child Safety Seats in Combination Lap and Shoulder Belt Seating Positions
  146
- Tether Anchorage Hardware
  148
- Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
  150
- Important Safety Precautions
  150
Starting
150
- Starting the Engine
  152
- Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
  153
- Using the Engine Block Heater
  153
- Important Ventilation Information
  154
- Brakes
  155
Driving
155
- ABS Warning Lamp
  156
- Using ABS
  156
- Parking Brake
  156
- Steering
  157
- Air Suspension System
  158
- Preparing to Drive Your Vehicle
  158
- Automatic Transmission Operation
  159
- Brake-Shift Interlock
  159
- Driving with a 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
  160
- Understanding Gearshift Positions
  161
- Driving with a 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
  163
- Driving a Manual Transmission
  166
- Using the Clutch
  166
- Parking
  166
- Recommended Shift Speeds
  167
- Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Operation
  168
- Control-Trac Automatic Four-Wheel Drive System
  168
- Maximum Downshift Speeds
  168
- Positions of the Control-Trac System
  169
- Using the Control-Trac System
  170
- Shifting between 4WD Auto and 4WD High
  170
- Shifting from 4WD Auto or 4WD High to 4WD Low
  170
- If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
  171
- Driving Off-Road with 4WD
  171
- Shifting from 4WD Low or 4WD Auto or 4WD High
  171
- Sand
  172
- Mud and Water
  172
- Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
  172
- All Wheel Drive (AWD) System (5.0L Engines Only)
  173
- Driving on Snow and Ice
  173
- Driving Off-Road with AWD
  174
- Driving on Hilly or Slopping Terrain
  175
- Traction-Lok Axle
  176
- Vehicle Loading
  176
- Special Loading Instructions for Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility-Type Vehicles
  178
- Driving through Water
  179
- Trailer Towing
  179
- Hitches
  184
- Preparing to Tow
  184
- Safety Chains
  185
- Trailer Brakes
  185
- Trailer Lamps
  185
- Using a Step Bumper
  185
- Driving While You Tow
  186
- Servicing after Towing
  186
- Trailer Towing Tips
  186
- Launching or Retrieving a Boat
  186
- Recreational Towing
  187
- All Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Vehicles
  187
- Luggage Rack
  188
- Using Roadside Assistance
  189
- Getting Roadside Assistance
  189
Roadside Emergencies
189
- Resetting the Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
  190
- Roadside Coverage Beyond Basic Warranty
  190
- Fuses and Relays
  191
- Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
  192
- Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Fuses
  193
- The Fuses Are Coded
  194
- Power Distribution Box Fuses
  196
- The High-Current Fuses Are Coded
  197
- Changing the Tires
  199
- Spare Tire Information
  199
- Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
  199
- Tire Change Procedure
  200
- Removing the Spare Tire
  200
- Stowing the Spare Tire
  200
- Jump Starting Your Vehicle
  204
- Preparing Your Vehicle
  204
- Connecting the Jumper Cables
  205
- Jump Starting
  207
- Removing the Jumper Cables
  207
- Wrecker Towing
  211
- Service Recommendations
  212
- Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
  212
Maintenance and Care
212
- Opening the Hood
  213
- Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
  215
- 4.0 OHV V6 Engine
  215
- 4.0L SOHC V6 Engine
  216
- 4.0L V8 Engine
  217
- 4.0L V6 Engine
  218
- 5.0L V8 Engine
  218
- Adding Engine Oil
  219
- Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
  220
- Brake Fluid
  221
- Checking and Adding Brake Fluid
  221
- Clutch Fluid
  222
- Checking Engine Coolant
  223
- Engine Coolant
  223
- Checking and Adding Washer Fluid
  223
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  223
- Adding Engine Coolant
  225
- Recycled Engine Coolant
  226
- Coolant Refill Capacity
  227
- Severe Climates
  227
- Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
  228
- Transmission Fluid
  229
- Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
  229
- Low Fluid Level
  230
- Correct Fluid Level
  230
- Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
  231
- High Fluid Level
  231
- Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid
  234
- Checking and Adding Transfer Case Fluid
  235
- Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
  235
- Battery
  236
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  238
- Checking the Wiper Blades
  238
- Rear Window Wiper Blades
  239
- Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
  239
- Changing the Wiper Blades
  239
- Temperature a B C
  240
- Traction AA a B C
  240
- Treadwear
  240
- Servicing Your Tires
  241
- Checking the Tire Pressure
  241
- Tire Rotation
  241
- Replacing the Tires
  242
- Using Snow Tires and Traction Devices
  243
- What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
  244
- Choosing the Right Fuel
  246
- Octane Recommendations
  246
- Fuel Quality
  246
- Cleaner Air
  247
- Running out of Fuel
  247
- Fuel Filler Cap
  247
- Measuring Techniques
  248
- Fuel Filter
  248
- Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
  248
- Filling the Tank
  249
- Calculating Fuel Economy
  249
- Fuel Economy Habits
  250
- Maintenance
  251
- Conditions
  251
- EPA Window Sticker
  251
- Emission Control System
  252
- Bulbs
  253
- Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
  253
- Replacing Exterior Bulbs
  253
- Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
  254
- Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker Bulbs
  255
- Replacing Tail Lamp/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs
  256
- Replacing Foglamp Bulbs
  256
- Replacig License Plate Lamp Bulbs
  257
- Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs
  257
- Using the Right Bulbs
  258
- Aiming the Headlamps
  259
- Cleaning and Caring for Your Vehicle
  259
- Washing Vehicle
  259
- Waxing Vehicle
  259
- Repairing Paint Chips
  260
- Cleaning the Engine
  260
- Cleaning Non-Painted Plastic Exterior Parts
  262
- Underbody
  262
- Cleaning the Wheels
  262
- Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
  263
- Cleaning the Wiper Blades, Windshield and Rear Window
  263
- Cleaning Seats Equipped with Side Air Bags
  263
- Cleaning the Instrument Panel
  263
- Cleaning the Overhead Console
  264
- Cleaning the Interior Fabric
  264
- Cleaning and Maintaining the Safety Belts
  264
- Cleanig Leather Seats
  264
- Woodtone Trim
  265
- Inside Windows
  265
- Cleaning Mirrors
  265
- Refill Capacities
  266
- Motorcraft Part Numbers
  266
Capacities and Specifications
266
- Lubricant Specifications
  269
- Engine Data
  272
- Vehicle Dimensions
  272
- Certification Label
  274
- Vehicle Identification Number
  274
- Engine Number
  274
Customer Assistance
275
- Ford Car Care Products for Your Vehicle
  282
- Ford Accessories for Your Vehicle
  283
Reporting Safety Defects
287
Index
288
Filling Station Information
295

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