instrument cluster FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owner's Manual

Child safety seats ......................163
attaching with tether straps ..167
in front seat ............................165
in rear seat ..............................165
Cleaning your vehicle ...............277
engine compartment ..............278
exterior ....................................278
exterior lamps .........................280
instrument cluster lens ..........281
instrument panel ....................281
interior .....................................281
mirrors .....................................282
plastic parts ............................280
safety belts ..............................282
washing ....................................277
waxing .....................................278
wheels ......................................280
windows ..................................282
wiper blades ............................280
woodtone trim ........................282
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............33
Clock ..........................56, 62, 72, 86
Clutch
operation while driving ..........185
recommended shift speeds ....186
Compass, electronic ....................17
calibration .................................19
set zone adjustment ...........18, 20
Console ......................................112
overhead ..................................100
rear ..........................................113
Controls
power seat ...............................133
steering column ........................99
Coolant
checking and adding ..............241
refill capacities ................245, 283
specifications ..................285, 287Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................90
Customer Assistance ................205
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................298
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................291
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............297
Getting roadside assistance ...205
Getting the
service you need ....................291
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................302
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................294
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............297
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................28
Defrost
rear window ..............................50
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................248
engine oil .................................235
Doors
door ajar warning .....................12
lubricant specifications ..........285
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................251
Driving under special
conditions ..................................193
mud ..........................................192
sand .........................................192
snow and ice ...................192±193
Index
305

odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................14
tachometer ................................16
trip odometer ............................15
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....194
calculating ...............................196
definition .................................194
driving with a heavy load ......194
location ....................................194
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............194
calculating .......................194, 196
definition .................................194
driving with a heavy load ......194
location ....................................194
H
Hazard flashers .........................206
Head restraints .................131, 136
Headlamps ...................................28
aiming ......................................276
autolamp system .......................30
bulb specifications ..................274
daytime running lights .............28
flash to pass ..............................29
high beam ...........................11, 29
replacing bulbs .......................271
turning on and off ....................28
warning chime ..........................13
Heating ........................................33
heating and air
conditioning system .................33
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see
Garage door opener) ........103±107
Hood ..........................................231I
Ignition .................................89, 287
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................163
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................270
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................281
cluster ..................................8, 281
lighting up
panel and interior .....................29
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ....................................217±218
positioning .......................217, 219
storage .....................217±218, 222
Jump-starting your vehicle ......222
K
Keyless entry system ...............121
autolock ...................................124
keypad .....................................121
locking and unlocking doors ..122
programming entry code .......121
Keys ...........................127±128, 130
key in ignition chime ...............13
positions of the ignition ...........89
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................30
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................274
cargo lamps ...............................29
daytime running light ...............28
Index
307