light FORD EXPLORER 2001 2.G Manual PDF

definition .................................176
driving with a heavy load ......176
location ....................................176
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................176
calculating .......................176, 178
definition .................................176
driving with a heavy load ......176
location ....................................176
H
Hazard flashers .........................186
Head restraints .................121, 125
Headlamps ...................................22
aiming ......................................248
autolamp system .....................101
bulb specifications ..................248
daytime running lights .............22
flash to pass ..............................23
high beam ...........................11, 22
replacing bulbs .......................244
turning on and off ....................22
warning chime ..........................13
Heating ........................................23
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................23
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ................................96±100
Hood ..........................................208
I
Ignition .................................83, 260
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .............145±146
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................243Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................252
cluster ..................................8, 253
lighting up panel and interior....23
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ............................................195
positioning ...............................195
storage .....................................195
Jump-starting your vehicle ......199
K
Keyless entry system ...............114
autolock ...................................116
keypad .....................................114
locking and unlocking doors ..115
programming entry code .......114
Keys ...................................117±119
key in ignition chime ...............13
positions of the ignition ...........83
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................248
cargo lamps ...............................23
daytime running light ...............22
fog lamps ...................................22
headlamps .................................22
headlamps, flash to pass ..........23
instrument panel, dimming .....23
replacing bulbs ...............243±247
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................83
Liftgate ......................................107
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
Index
279

air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....10, 158
anti-theft ...................................11
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................11
check coolant ............................11
check engine ...............................8
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................12
fuel cap light ...............................9
high beam .................................11
overdrive off ..............................12
safety belt .................................10
speed control ............................88
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................176
GAWR ......................................176
GVWR ......................................176
trailer towing ..........................176
Loading instructions .................177
Locks
autolock ...................................116
childproof ................................104
Lubricant specifications ...258, 260
Lumbar support, seats .....124±125
M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................255
lubricant specifications ..........260
Message center ...........................17
english/metric button ...............17
reset button ..............................19
system check button ................19
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................102
cleaning ...................................254fold away .................................105
heated ......................................105
side view mirrors (power) .....104
Moon roof ....................................93
Motorcraft parts ................238, 255
O
Octane rating ............................236
Odometer .....................................15
Off-Road Driving .......................173
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................210
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................110
Parking brake ............................158
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....255
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................192
Power door locks ......................103
Power steering ..........................159
fluid, checking and adding ....220
fluid, refill capacity ................255
fluid, specifications .........258, 260
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................161
R
Radio ............................................36
Relays ........................................187
Remote entry system .......109±110
illuminated entry ....................113
locking/unlocking doors .........110
panic alarm .............................110
Index
280

replacement/additional
transmitters .............................112
replacing the batteries ...........112
Reverse sensing system .............34
Roof rack ...................................184
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................13, 127±132
Safety defects, reporting ..........275
Safety restraints ................127±132
belt minder .............................133
cleaning the safety
belts .................................136, 253
extension assembly ................132
for adults .........................128±131
for children .....................144±145
warning light and
chime ...................10, 13, 132±133
Safety seats for children ..145±146
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................127
Seats ..........................................121
child safety seats ............145±146
cleaning ...........................252±253
memory seat ...................111, 124
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................117±119
Servicing your vehicle ..............207
Snowplowing .................................3
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................255, 260
Special notice ................................3
ambulance conversions ..............3
utility-type vehicles ....................3Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................258, 260
Speed control ..............................84
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ........152, 154
jump starting ..........................199
Steering wheel
controls ......................................90
tilting .........................................89
T
Tachometer .................................15
Tires ...........................195, 228±230
changing ..........................195±196
checking the pressure ............230
replacing ..................................232
rotating ....................................230
snow tires and chains ............233
tire grades ...............................230
treadwear ................................229
Towing ...............................178, 230
recreational towing .................183
trailer towing ..........................178
wrecker ....................................206
Traction-lok rear axle ...............175
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................224
Transmission .............................161
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................222
fluid, refill capacities ..............255
lubricant specifications ..258, 260
Trip odometer .............................15
Turn signal ............................11, 83
Index
281

V
Vehicle dimensions ...................260
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................262
Vehicle loading ..........................176
Ventilating your vehicle ...........155
W
Warning chimes ...........................13
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................215Water, Driving through .............178
Windows
power .......................................102
rear wiper/washer .....................90
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................90
checking and adding fluid .....215
checking and cleaning ............228
liftgate reservoir .....................216
operation ...................................89
replacing wiper blades ...........228
Wrecker towing .........................206
Index
282