User manual FORD EXPLORER

[. . . ] Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 156 197 205 206 99 104 135 2 4 21 72 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright 1997 Ford Motor Company Elemental Chlorine Free 1 Introduction ICONS Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation. Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. [. . . ] Activate by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever with the gearshift in the position. more engine braking than (Overdrive) and is useful when: · driving with a heavy load · towing a trailer up or down steep hills · additional engine braking is desired. If towing a trailer, refer to Driving while you tow in the Towing a trailer chapter. 109 Driving To return to (Overdrive) mode, press the transmission control switch. Each time the vehicle is started, the transmission will automatically return to normal overdrive mode. Every time the vehicle is shut off and restarted, you must press the transmission control switch to cancel overdrive operation if driving in overdrive is not desired. 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades. 1 (First) Use 1 (Low) to provide maximum engine braking on steep downgrades. Selecting 1 (Low) at higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to a lower gear, and will shift to 1 (Low) after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed. Driving with a 5­speed automatic transmission (4. 0L engines only) Understanding gearshift positions Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift lever from position to position. If you do not hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Pull the gearshift lever towards you and downward to move the automatic gearshift. 110 Driving P (Park) Always come to a complete stop before shifting into or out of P (Park). Make sure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). R (Reverse) With the gearshift in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse). N (Neutral) With the gearshift in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this gear. (Overdrive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears one through five. (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever. O/D ON/OFF 111 Driving The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) will illuminate on the instrument cluster. O/D OFF Drive ­ Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever with the gearshift in the position. (Drive) provides more engine braking than (Overdrive) and is useful whenever driving conditions (i. e. , city traffic, hilly terrain, etc. ) cause the transmission to excessively shift between (Overdrive) and (Drive). Also deactivate (Overdrive) when: · driving with a heavy load · towing a trailer up or down steep hills · additional engine braking is desired. Each time the vehicle is started, the transmission will automatically return to normal overdrive mode. 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades. 1 (First) Use 1 (First) to provide maximum engine braking on steep downgrades. Selecting 1 (Low) at higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to a lower gear 112 Driving and will shift to 1 (First) after the vehicle decelerates to the proper vehicle speed. Driving a manual transmission (if equipped) Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. Release the clutch slowly while pressing gradually down on the accelerator pedal. [. . . ] These lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should be changed any time the axle has been submerged in water. For Traction-Lok rear axles, add 118 ml (4 oz. ) of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546-A, Ford specification EST-M2C118­A, whenever the lubricant is changed. 4 Refer to your ``Service Guide'' for axle fluid change intervals. 199 Capacities and specifications LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Fluid Windshield washer fluid reservoir Ford Part Name or equivalent Ford Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Concentrate Ford Part Number C9AZ-19550-AA OR -BA Ford Specification ESR-M17P5-A Body hinges, latches, door stricker plates and rotors, seat tracks, fuel filler Multi-Purpose Grease door hinge and spring, hood latch, auxiliary latch High Hydraulic clutch master cylinder Perfromance DOT 3 Motor and brake master cylinder Vehicle Brake Fluid Driveshaft, slip spline, universal Premium Long Life Grease joints Ford Premium Engine coolant Cooling System Fluid Engine oil Automatic transmission (4R7OW) Automatic transmission (5R55E) D7AZ-19584-AA ESR-M1C159-A OR AND D0AZ-19584-AA ESB-M1C93-B C6AZ-19542-AB ESZ-M6C25-A XG-1-C or K E2FZ-19549-AA ESA-M1C75-B ESE-M97B44-A WSS-M2C153-G with API Certification Mark MERCON V MERCON V Motorcraft 5W30 Super Premium XO-5W30-QSP Motor Oil Motorcraft MERCON V ATF Motorcraft MERCON V ATF XT-5-QM XT-5-QM 200 Capacities and specifications Fluid Power steering reservoir Ford conventional and traction lok rear axles Front axle Transfer case Four wheel drive 5-speed manual transmission Transfer case Front Output Slip Shaft 1 Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft MERCON ATF Refer to footnotes 1, 2 and 3 4x4 Gear Oil Motorcraft MERCON ATF Motorcraft MERCON ATF Ford Part Number XT-2-QDX Refer to footnotes 1, 2 and 3 F1TZ-19580-A XT-2-QDX XT-2-QDX Ford Specification MERCON Refer to footnotes 1, 2 and 3 WSL-M2C191-A MERCON MERCON ESA-M1C75-B Premium XG-1-G or K Long-Life Grease 4. 0L vehicles with conventional and Traction-lok rear axles are filled with Motorcraft SAE 80W90 Premium Rear Axle Lube, part number XY-80W90­QL, Ford specification WSP-M2C197­A. 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