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Ford Explorer Xlt 2002 Owner's Manual

Ford Explorer Xlt 2002 Owner's Manual (337 pages)

Ford Motor Company 2002 Ford Explorer Owner's Guide

Brand: Ford | Category: Automobile | Size: 2.91 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Icons
2
Introduction
2
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
4
Instrumentation
6
- Warning Lights and Chimes
  8
- Standard Instrument Cluster
  8
- Optional Instrument Cluster
  8
- Service Engine Soon
  8
- Check Fuel Cap
  9
- Air Bag Readiness
  10
- Safety Belt
  10
- Brake System Warning
  10
- Check Gage
  10
- High Beams
  11
- Oil Pressure/Engine Coolant
  11
- Turn Signal
  11
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
  11
- Charging System
  12
- Advancetrac
  12
- Four Wheel Drive Low/High
  12
- Door Ajar
  12
- O/D off
  13
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Warning Chime
  13
- Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
  13
- Headlamps on Warning Chime
  13
- Standard Instrument Cluster Gauges
  14
- Optional Instrument Cluster Gauges
  14
- Speedometer
  14
- Odometer
  15
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
  15
- Trip Odometer
  16
- Tachometer
  16
- Battery Voltage Gauge
  16
- Electronic Compass/Temperature Display
  17
- Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
  17
- Fuel Gauge
  17
- Outside Air Temperature
  17
- Compass Zone Adjustment
  18
- Message Center
  19
- Compass Calibration Adjustment
  19
- Selectable Features
  20
- Reset
  20
- Info Menu
  20
- Compass Display
  20
- Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment
  21
- Average Fuel Economy (AFE)
  22
- Average Fuel Economy for FFV-Equipped Vehicles
  22
- Trip Elapsed Drive Time
  23
- Distance to Empty (DTE)
  23
- Setup Menu
  23
- Autolocks
  24
- Easy Entry/Exit
  24
- Autolamp Delay
  24
- Language
  24
- Units (English/Metric)
  25
- System Check
  25
- System Warnings
  25
- Warning Messages
  26
- Warning-Tire very Low
  27
- Check Charging System
  27
- Check Engine Temperature
  27
- Transmission Overheated
  27
- Check Tire Pressure
  28
- Check Advancetrac
  28
- Advtrack off T/C on
  28
- Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required
  28
- Tire Pressure System off
  30
- Data Err
  30
- Headlamp Control
  31
- Foglamp Control
  31
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
  31
Controls and Features
31
- Panel Dimmer Control
  32
- Flash to Pass
  32
- Reverse Sensing System
  33
- Autolamp Control
  33
- Power Adjustable Foot Pedals
  33
- Climate Control System
  36
- Fan Speed Control
  36
- Temperature Control Knob
  36
- Mode Selector Control
  36
- A/C Control
  38
- Defrost Control
  38
- Cooling Vehicle with Outside Air
  38
- Operating Tips
  39
- Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC) System
  40
- Turning the DEATC System on
  41
- Turning the DEATC System off
  41
- DEATC Automatic Operation
  42
- Driver Side Temperature Selection
  43
- Single/Dual Electronic Temperature Zone
  43
- Temperature Conversion
  44
- Passenger Side Temperature Selection
  44
- Fan Speed
  45
- Recirculation Control
  46
- Manual Override Controls
  47
- Airflow Direction Control
  47
- Displaying Outside Temperature
  48
- Turn DEATC off
  48
- Auxiliary Climate Controls
  50
- Front Auxiliary Control
  50
- Rear Auxiliary Climate Controls
  51
- Floor Console Climate Controls
  53
- Rear Window Derfoster
  54
- 4WD Control
  54
- Volume/Power Control
  55
- Using Audio System
  55
- AM/FM Stereo Cassette
  55
- AM/FM Select in Radio Mode
  56
- AM/FM Select in Tape Mode
  56
- Tune Adjust in Radio Mode
  56
- Seek Function in Radio Mode
  56
- Scan Function in Radio Mode
  57
- Radio Station Memory Preset
  57
- Setting Memory Preset Stations
  57
- Bass Adjust
  57
- Treble Adjust
  58
- Speaker Balance Adjust
  58
- Speaker Fade Adjust
  58
- Tape Select
  58
- Tape Direction Select
  59
- Fast Forward
  59
- Rewind
  59
- Automatic Music Search
  59
- Eject Function
  60
- Dolby Noise Reduction
  60
- Setting the Clock
  60
- AM/FM Stereo/Single CD Radio
  61
- CD Select
  64
- Compression Feature
  65
- Shuffle Feature
  65
- Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD
  67
- Autoset Memory Preset
  70
- Stsrting Autoset Memory Preset
  70
- Mute Mode
  75
- Audiophile AM/FM Stereo in Dash Six CD Radio
  76
- Premium AM/FM Stereo in Dash Six CD Radio
  76
- Speed Sensitive Volume
  77
- Autostore
  80
- Display Description
  81
- Load
  81
- Auto Load
  82
- Eject
  82
- Auto Eject
  82
- Menu Mode
  85
- Radio Data System (RDS) Feature
  86
- Traffic Announcements
  86
- Program Type
  86
- Show
  87
- Digital Signal Processing
  87
- Troubleshooting the CD Changer
  89
- Cleaning Compact Discs
  89
- CD and CD Changer Care
  89
- Radio Reception Factors
  90
- Cleanin Cassette Player
  90
- Radio Frequency Information
  90
- Cassette and Cassette Player Care
  90
- Turn Signal Control
  91
- Positions of the Ignition
  92
- Speed Control
  92
- To Turn Speed Control off
  93
- To Set a Speed
  93
- To Set a Higher Set Speed
  94
- To Set a Lower Set Speed
  94
- To Disengage Speed Control
  95
- Tilt/Telescope Steering Column
  96
- Indicator Light
  96
- To Return to a Previously Set Speed
  96
- Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls
  97
- Hazard Flasher
  97
- Steering Wheel Controls
  98
- Speed Dependent Wipers
  98
- Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls
  98
- Audio Control Features
  99
- Overhead Console
  100
- Climate Control Features
  100
- Storage Compartment
  101
- Installing a Garage Door Opener
  101
- Moon Roof
  102
- Interior Lamps
  102
- Dome Lamps and Map Lamps
  102
- To Vent
  102
- Homelink Universal Transceiver
  103
- Programming
  104
- Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
  106
- Operating the Homelink Universal Transceiver
  106
- Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
  107
- Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror
  107
- Erasing Homelink Buttons
  107
- Illuminated Visor Mirror
  108
- Power Windows
  108
- Manual Door Locks
  109
- One Touch down
  109
- Window Lock
  109
- Accessory Delay
  109
- Power Door Locks
  110
- Power Door Lock/Unlock Inhibit
  110
- Liftgate
  110
- To Adjust Mirrors
  111
- Power Side View Mirrors
  111
- Childproof Door Locks
  111
- Fold-Away Mirrors
  112
- Heated Outside Mirrors
  112
- Center Console
  112
- Auxiliary Power Point
  113
- Rear Auxiliary Power Point
  113
- Rear Console Features
  113
- Rear Liftgate
  114
- Positive Retention Floor Mat
  114
- Cargo Cover
  115
- Cargo Management System
  115
- Remote Entry System
  116
- 7/5 Passenger Stowage
  116
- Unlocking the Doors/Liftgate
  117
- Locking the Doors/Liftgate
  117
- Memory Seat Feature
  118
- Opening the Liftgate Window
  118
- Sounding the Panic Alarm
  118
- Activating the Memory Seat Feature
  119
- Deactivating the Memory Seat Feature
  119
- Replacing the Battery
  119
- Replacing Lost Transmitters
  120
- Programming Remote Transmitters
  120
- To Replace the Battery
  120
- Illuminated Entry
  121
- Keyless Entry System
  122
- Programming Your Own Personal Entry Code
  123
- Erasing Personal Code
  124
- Anti-Scan Feature
  124
- Unlocking the Doors and Liftgate or the Liftgate Window with the Keyless Entry System
  125
- Deactivating/Activating Autolock
  126
- Autolock
  126
- Smart Unlock
  127
- Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure
  127
- Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure
  127
- Perimeter Alarm System
  128
- Power Door Lock Disable Feature
  128
- Deactivating/Activating Power Door Lock Disable Feature
  128
- Arming the System
  129
- Disarming the System
  130
- Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
  131
- Theft Indicator
  131
- Automatic Arming
  132
- Automatic Disarming
  132
- Key Information
  132
- Programming Spare Keys
  133
- Adjusting the Front Manual Seat
  135
- Front Seat Adjustable Head Restraints
  135
Seating and Safety Restraints
135
- Adjusting the Front Power Seat
  136
- Memory Seat/Easy Entry/Exil Feature
  138
- Using the Manual Lumbar Support
  139
- Heated Seats
  139
- Rear Seats
  140
- Adjustable Head Restraints
  140
- Folding down the 60/40 Rear Seats
  140
- Folding down the 40/20/40 Rear Seats
  142
- Adjusting the 2Nd Row Seat for E-Z Entry
  143
- Folding the Middle 2Nd Row Seat
  145
- Third Row Seat
  146
- To Put Seat in Stowed Position
  146
- To Put Seat in Upright Position
  146
- How Does the Personal Safety System Work?
  147
- Personal Safety System
  147
- Safety Restraints
  147
- Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Air Bag Supplemental Restraints
  148
- Front Crash Severity Sensor
  148
- Driver's Seat Position Sensor
  148
- Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors
  148
- Front Safety Belt Pretensioners
  149
- Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors
  149
- Determining if the Personal Safety System Is Operational
  149
- Safety Restraints Precautions
  149
- Energy Management Feature
  151
- Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
  151
- Vehicle Sensitive Mode
  152
- Automatic Locking Mode
  152
- How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
  153
- How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
  153
- Lap Belts
  154
- Adjusting the Lap Belt
  154
- Safety Belt Pretensioner
  156
- Safety Belt Height Adjustment
  157
- Safety Belt Extension Assembly
  157
- Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
  157
- Conditions of Operation
  158
- Beltminder
  158
- One Time Disable
  161
- Deactivating/Activating the Beltminder Feature
  161
- Safety Belt Maintenance
  162
- Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
  163
- Important Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
  163
- Children and Air Bags
  165
- How Does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
  165
- Consistance of SRS
  167
- Determining if the System Is Operational
  167
- Safety Canopy System
  168
- How Does the Safety Canopy System Work?
  169
- Consistance of Safety Canopy System
  169
- Safety Restraints for Children
  171
- Children and Safety Belts
  172
- Child Booster Seats
  172
- When Children Should Use Booster Seats
  172
- Safety Seats for Children
  174
- The Importance of Shoulder Belts
  174
- Installing Child Safety Seats in Combination Lap and Shoulder Belt Seating Positions
  176
- Installing Child Safety Seat in the Second Row Center Seating Position with an Automatic Locking Retractor
  178
- Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
  179
- Preparing to Start Vehicle
  182
- Important Safety Precautions
  182
Starting
182
Driving
187
- ABS Warning Lamp
  188
- Using ABS
  188
- Brake Assist
  189
- Parkimg Brake
  189
- Advancetrac Stability Enhancement System
  190
- Preparing to Drive Your Vehicle
  193
- Steering
  193
- Automatic Transmission Operation
  194
- Brake-Shift Interlock
  194
- Driving with a 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
  196
- Understanding Gearshift Lever Positions
  196
- Forced Downshifts
  199
- Manual Transmission Operation
  199
- Using the Clutch
  199
- Parking
  199
- Recommended Shift Speeds
  200
- Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Operation
  201
- Reverse
  201
- Control-Trac Automatic Four-Wheel Drive System
  201
- Positions of the Control-Trac System
  202
- Using the Control Trac 4WD System
  204
- Shifting from 4X4 or 4X4 High to 4X4 Low
  205
- Shifting between 4X4 Auto and 4X4 High
  205
- Using the Control Trac System
  205
- Shifting from 4X4 Low to 4X4 Auto or 4X4 High
  206
- Driving Off-Road with Truck and Utility Vehicles
  206
- How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles
  206
- Basic Operating Principles
  207
- If Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
  207
- If Vehicle Gets Stuck
  207
- Emergency Maneuvers
  208
- 4WD System
  209
- Normal Characteristics
  209
- Sand
  209
- Mud and Water
  210
- Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
  210
- Driving on Snow and Ice
  211
- Tires, Replacement Requirements
  212
- Maintenance and Modifications
  213
- Limited-Slip Axle
  214
- Vehicle Loading
  214
- Driving through Water
  216
- Special Loading Instructions for Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility-Type Vehicles
  216
- Calculating the Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow
  216
- Trailer Towing
  217
- Preparing to Tow
  220
- Hitches
  221
- Safety Chains
  221
- Trailer Brakes/Lamps
  221
- Driving While You Tow
  221
- Servicing after Towing
  222
- Trailer Towing Tips
  222
- Launching or Retrieving a Boat
  222
- 4X4 Vehicles with Electronic Shift Transfer Case
  223
- Recreational Towing (All Wheels on the Ground)
  223
- Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) 4X2 Vehicles
  223
- Luggage Rack
  224
Roadside Emergencies
225
- Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
  226
- Fuses and Relays
  227
- Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
  228
- Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
  229
- Codes of Fuses
  230
- Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel (Top Side)
  232
- Power Distribution Box
  233
- Codes of High-Current Fuses
  234
- Rear Relay Box
  236
- Codes of Relays
  236
- Changing the Tires
  237
- Auxiliary Relay Box
  237
- Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
  238
- Spare Tire Information
  238
- Removing the Jack
  239
- Removing the Spare Tire
  239
- Tire Change Procedure
  240
- Stowing the Spare Tire
  243
- Jump Starting Your Vehicle
  244
- Preparing Your Vehicle
  244
- Connecting the Jumper Cables
  245
- 4.0L Engine
  247
- 4.6L Engine
  247
- Jump Starting
  248
- Removing the Jumper Cables
  248
- Wrecker Towing
  250
- Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
  251
- Service Recommendations
  251
Maintenance and Care
251
- Opening the Hood
  252
- Working with the Engine on
  252
- Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
  254
- 4.0L SOHC V6 Engine
  254
- 4.6L V8 Engine
  255
- Checking the Engine Oil
  256
- Engine Oil Recommendations
  259
- Engine Oil Filter Recommendation
  260
- Brake Fluid and Clutch Fluid
  261
- Checking and Adding Brake Fluid/Clutch Fluid
  261
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  262
- Checking Engine Coolant
  262
- Adding Engine Coolant
  264
- Severe Climates
  266
- Recycled Engine Coolant
  266
- What to Know about Fail-Safe Cooling (4.6L V8 Engine Only)
  267
- How Fail Safe Cooling Works
  267
- When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
  267
- Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
  268
- Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
  269
- Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid
  270
- Checking and Adding Transfer Case Fluid
  271
- Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
  271
- Battery
  272
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  274
- Rear Window Wiper Blade
  274
- Checking the Wiper Blades
  274
- Changing the Wiper Blades
  274
- Traction AA a B C
  275
- Treadwear
  275
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading
  275
- Servicing Tires
  276
- Temperature a B C
  276
- Tire Rotation
  277
- Replacing the Tires
  278
- Using Snow Tires and Traction Devices
  279
- Changing Tires with TPMS
  279
- What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
  280
- Choosing the Right Fuel
  283
- Octane Recommendations
  283
- Fuel Quality
  284
- Cleaner Air
  285
- Running out of Fuel
  285
- Fuel Filler Cap
  285
- Filling the Tank
  286
- Fuel Filter
  286
- Measuring Techniques
  286
- Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
  286
- Filling the Tank for FFV Equipped Vehicles
  287
- Calculating Fuel Economy
  287
- Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
  288
- Emission Control System
  289
- Flex Fuel (E-85) Cruising Range
  289
- EPA Window Sticker
  289
- Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
  290
- Replacing Exterior Bulbs
  291
- Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
  292
- Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker Bulbs
  293
- Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs
  294
- Replacing Foglamp Bulbs
  294
- Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
  295
- Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs
  295
- Using the Right Bulbs
  296
- Vertical Aim Adjustment
  297
- Cleaning and Caring for Your Vehicle
  298
- Washing the Exterior
  298
- Waxing
  298
- Paint Chips
  299
- Aluminium Wheels and Covers
  299
- Engine
  299
- Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
  301
- Windows and Wiper Blades
  301
- Instrument Panel and Cluster Lens
  301
- Leather Seats
  302
- Underbody
  302
- Interior
  302
- Wood-Tone Trim
  302
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Car Care Products
  303
- Motorcraft Part Numbers
  304
- Refill Capacities
  304
Capacities and Specifications
304
- Lubricant Specifications
  307
- Engine Data
  309
- Vehicle Dimensions
  309
- Certification Label
  311
- Vehicle Identification Number
  311
- Engine Number
  312
Customer Assistance
313
Reporting Safety Defects
325
Index
326
Filling Station Information
336

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