parking sensors FORD EXPLORER 2005 3.G Quick Reference Guide

may shift firmly. This is considered normal
and will not affect function or durability.
For more information, please consult your
Owner’s Guide.
Message Center (if equipped)
Please see Additional Features for more details.
Premium Cassette/Single CD Radio(if equipped)
Please see reverse side for more details.
InDash SixCD Radio (if equipped)
Please see reverse side for more details.
Control Trac FourWheel Drive Control (if equipped)
4X4 AUTO automatically delivers full
power to the rear axle and to the
front axle as required for increased
traction. This is appropriate for
normal onroad driving. 4X4 HIGH
provides fourwheel drive with full power to all four wheels.
4X4 LOW provides fourwheel drive with full power to both
axles and includes a lower gear
ratio for low speed. 4X4 HIGH and
4X4 LOW should
notbe used on dry or merely
wet pavement.
To shift between 4X4 AUTO and 4X4 HIGH,
press either button at a stop, or while
driving at any speed. To shift to and from
4X4 LOW, bring the vehicle to a stop and
keep the brake pedal depressed. Next, place
the gearshift in N (Neutral), and press the
4X4 LOW control, or if you are in the 4X4 LOW
mode, press 4X4 AUTO or 4X4 HIGH.
When shifting from one fourwheel drive
position to the next, a mechanical noise
may be heard. This is normal and no service
should be required.
Dual Automatic Temperature
Control (DATC) System (if equipped)
Please see reverse side for more details.
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals (if equipped)
Press and hold the rocker control to
adjust the accelerator and brake
pedal toward you or away from you.Adjust the pedals only when the
vehicle is stopped and the gearshift
lever is in the P (Park) position.
Speed Control
To operate, the speed control
must be ON and the vehicle’sspeed must be at or above
30 mph (48 km/h). To set a
speed, press SET +. To set a
higher speed, press SET + again.
To set a lower speed, press CST .
Pressing RES will return to a
previously set speed. To turn the
speed control off, press OFF or pressthe brake pedal to disengage.
Reverse Sensing System (RSS) (if equipped)
The RSS sounds a tone to warn the driver of
obstacles near the rear bumper when the R (Reverse) gear is selected. The system
detects obstacles within approximately
6 ft. (2 m.) behind the rear bumper, or near
the rear periphery, while the vehicle moves
in reverse at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h).The system defaults to ON, but the RSS
control allows you to disable the systemwhen the ignition is ON, and the gearshift is in R (Reverse).
The RSS may not detect small objects,
particularly those close to the ground. The
system may also operate incorrectly underinclement weather conditions, especially if
the rear bumper sensors are covered with
dirt, snow, or ice.
Brake Release
Pull the release lever (rearward) to release
the parking brake. To set the parking brake,
press the parking brake pedal down until the
pedal stops. The BRAKE warning lamp in the
instrument cluster will illuminate (when the
ignition is turned ON).
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