TPMS FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2010 User Guide

Parking
On some 4WD vehicles, when the transfer case is in the N (Neutral)
position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of
the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic
transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in gear. Do not
leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral)
position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition
when leaving the vehicle.
WARNING:Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the
LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
WARNING:If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake
warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. See your authorized dealer.
AWD Systems (if equipped)
AWD uses all four wheels to power the vehicle. This increases traction,
enabling you to drive over terrain and road conditions that a
conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot.
Sand
When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid
area of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lower
gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly
and avoid spinning the wheels.
Note:The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) indicator light may
illuminate depending on how much air is released from your tires and/or
how long you drive the vehicle under these conditions.
Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you
and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may
be required from another vehicle. Remember, you may be able to back
out the way you came if you proceed with caution.
Driving
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CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving:
•do not brake heavily.
•gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.
•hold the steering wheel firmly.
•slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare is in use. To restore the full functionality of
the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage
to the TPMS sensor, refer toChanging tires with TPMSin theTires,
Wheels and Loadingchapter. Replace the spare tire with a road tire as
soon as possible.
WARNING:The use of tire sealants may damage your Tire
Pressure Monitoring System and should not be used.
WARNING:Refer toTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for important
information. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it
will no longer function.
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
WARNING:Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for
temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should
replace it as soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size
and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by
Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be
replaced rather than repaired.
A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that
is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
1.T-type mini-spare:This spare tire begins with the letter “T” for tire
size and may have “Temporary Use Only” molded in the sidewall
Roadside Emergencies
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Speed control ..............................92
Starting your
vehicle ........................217–218, 220
jump starting ..........................270
Steering wheel
controls ......................................95
tilting .........................................82
SYNC
..........................................64
T
Tailgate ........................................99
Tilt steering wheel ......................82
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................246
Roadside Emergencies ...........261
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....197
Warning Displays ..........12, 26, 34
Tires ...........................182–184, 261
alignment ................................190
care ..........................................187
changing ..........................261, 265
checking the pressure ............187
inflating ...................................185
label .........................................196
replacing ..........................188, 265
rotating ....................................191
safety practices .......................190
sidewall information ...............192
snow tires and cables .............202
spare tire .........................261, 263
terminology .............................184
tire grades ...............................183
treadwear ........................183, 187
Tonneau cover ...........................101
Towing .......................................210
recreational towing .................216trailer towing ..........................210
wrecker ....................................275
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................323
Transmission .............................233
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....232
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................323
fluid, refill capacities ..............326
lubricant specifications ..........326
Trunk .........................................103
Turn signal ..................................75
U
USB port ......................................58
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................332
Vehicle loading ..........................202
camper bodies ........................216
Ventilating your vehicle ...........220
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................296
Water, Driving through .............250
Windows
power .........................................86
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................81
checking and adding fluid .....296
replacing wiper blades ...........297
Wrecker towing .........................275
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