park assist FORD EXPLORER 2007 4.G Owners Manual

•Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever.
•Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First)
when vehicle reaches slower speeds.
Forced downshifts
•Allowed in D (Drive) only.
•Depress the accelerator to the floor.
•Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out by
shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a
steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature or damage to the transmission may occur.
Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the
transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat.
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The reverse sensing system sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles
near the rear bumper when the R (Reverse) gear is selected.
To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the
limitations of the reverse sensing system as contained in this
section. The park assist is only an aid for some (generally large and
fixed) objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at “parking
speeds”. Inclement weather may also affect the function of the RSS;
this may include reduced performance or a false activation.
To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in
R (Reverse) and when using the reverse sensing system.
This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or
moving objects. The system is designed to provide a warning to
assist the driver in detecting objects to avoid damaging the vehicle.
The system may not detect smaller objects, particularly those close to
the ground.
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WRECKER TOWING
Note:Turn off the power running boards (if equipped) prior to
preparing the vehicle for towing. Refer toRunning boardsin theDriver
Controlschapter.
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing
service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your
roadside assistance service provider.
It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed
equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not
approved a slingbelt towing procedure.
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer toAutomatic transmission
operationin theDrivingchapter for directions on how to move the
gearshift lever out of the P (Park) position, for proper towing.
On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels
on the ground (without dollies) and the rear wheels off the ground.
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If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the
time of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since this
information is subject to change, please ask your authorized dealer for
complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or
visit the Ford ESP website at www.ford-esp.com.
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country, contact the
appropriate foreign embassy or consulate. These officials can inform you
of local vehicle registration regulations and where to find unleaded fuel.
If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel with an anti-knock
index lower than is recommended for your vehicle, contact a regional
office or owner relations/customer relationship office.
The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion may
damage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may cause
engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company/Ford of
Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper
fuel. Using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle
back into the U.S.
If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in
Central America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact the nearest
authorized dealer. If the authorized dealer cannot help you, write or call:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
FORD EXPORT OPERATIONS
1555 Fairlane Drive
Fairlane Business Park #3
Allen Park, Michigan 48101
U.S.A.
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
FAX: (313) 390-0804
If you are in another foreign country, contact the nearest authorized
dealer. If the authorized dealer employees cannot help you, they can
direct you to the nearest Ford affiliate office.
If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of
the U.S. or Canada, register your vehicle identification number (VIN) and
new address with Ford Motor Company Export Operations.
Customers in the U.S. should call 1–800–392–3673.
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Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............71
Power adjustable foot pedals .....71
Power deployable running
boards ........................................106
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................258
Power door locks ......................111
Power mirrors .............................70
Power point ...........................67–68
Power steering ..........................229
fluid, checking and adding ....324
fluid, refill capacity ................329
fluid, specifications .................329
Power Windows ...........................68
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................230
R
Radio ......................................25, 31
Rear window defroster ...............51
Relays ........................................253
Remote entry system .......116–117
illuminated entry ....................121
locking/unlocking
doors ................................117–118
panic alarm .............................118
replacing the batteries ...........119
Reverse sensing system ...........238
Roadside assistance ..................250
Roof rack ...................................110
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........153Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ......139, 142–147
Safety Canopy ...........163, 165–166
Safety defects, reporting ..285–286
Safety restraints ........139, 142–147
BeltMinder
............................149
extension assembly ................148
for adults .........................143–146
for children .....................168–169
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................140
safety belt maintenance .........153
warning light and chime ........149
Safety seats for children ..........174
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................334
Satellite Radio Information ........41
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............139
Seats ..........................................127
child safety seats ....................174
front seats ...............................128
heated ......................................132
memory seat ...................118, 131
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................124
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................26
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................32
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................328, 333
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................329
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