service interval FORD EXPLORER 2008 4.G Quick Reference Guide

The 2008 Ford Explorer
was engineered with your lifestyle in mind – tough enough to take on \
what the road
ahead gives you, yet sophisticated. Please take a few moments to familia\
rize yourself
with your new Ford Explorer by reading this quick Reference Guide, which discusses
features, specifications and general information. For detailed informa\
tion, consult
your Owner’s Guide.
Use extreme caution with any device or feature that may take your attent\
ion off the
road. Your primary concern is safe operation of your vehicle. Only use non-esse\
ntial
devices or features when it is safe to do so.
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8. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning LightWhen the TPMS warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. You should stop and check the tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure, as indicated on the vehicle’s tire label. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can eventually lead to tire failure. Outside temperatures affect tire pressure; refer to the Owner’s Guide for additional tire information.
9. ABS Warning Light Your anti-lock braking system (ABS) detects the onset of wheel lockup during brake applications and helps prevent wheels from locking during extreme braking situations. The ABS warning light will illuminate when you start the vehicle’s engine. If the light remains illuminated, continues to flash, or fails to illuminate, see an authorized dealer’s service department immediately.
10. Power Adjustable Foot Pedals (if equipped) Press and hold the control to adjust the position of the accelerator and brake pedal toward or away from you, to a maximum of three (3) inches of travel. The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P (Park) position.
11. AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC) Stability Enhancement System The AdvanceTrac® with RSC system enhances your vehicle’s stability during maneuvers that require all available tire traction, like in wet/snowy/icy road conditions and/or when performing emergency maneuvers. In an emergency lane change, the driver may experience better overall vehicle traction, and may have better control of the vehicle. The AdvanceTrac® with RSC button allows the driver to turn off certain features of the AdvanceTrac with RSC system for vehicle speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). To deactivate, please refer to the Owner’s Guide for additional information.
12. Heated Windshield (if equipped) The heated windshield control is located on the instrument panel just under the climate controls behind the gear shift lever. To activate the heated windshield, push the control. During initial start-up, the windshield may have a shimmering appearance. This is normal operation and will only last for approximately one minute. The heated windshield will turn off automatically after a period
of eight minutes if the outside temperature is below 40°F or a period of four minutes when the outside temperature is above 40°F or when the engine is turned off. To manually turn off the heated windshield before the specified time has passed, push the control switch again.
13. Gearshift/Overdrive (O/D) Control Overdrive is the normal driving position for the best fuel economy, and can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the side of the gearshift lever. This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive, provides engine braking and should be used when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears, such as city traffic, hilly terrain and trailer towing.
14. Heated Seats (if equipped)The heated seat control is located in the lower center of the instrument panel. To operate the heated seats, push the control to activate and push again to deactivate.
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2008 EXPLORERINSTRUMENT PANEL1. Headlamp Control The headlamp control is located on the lower left portion of the instrument panel. The first clockwise position controls the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. The second clockwise position controls the headlamps. Pull the control out to activate the fog lamps and aid visibility in fog, snow or rain. The autolamps feature (if equipped) automatically activates/deactivates your headlamps as necessary. To use the autolamps feature, rotate the control counter-clockwise; to deactivate the feature, place the control in the O (Off) position.
2. Parking Brake Release Pull the release lever to release the parking brake. Driving with the parking brake engaged will cause the brakes to wear out prematurely and reduce fuel economy.
3. Turn Signal and Wiper / Washer Control Move the control down to activate your left turn signal; move the control up to activate your right turn signal. To use your windshield wipers, push the end of the stalk briefly to cause a single swipe of the wipers. With a quick push and hold, the wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid. With a long push and hold, the wipers and fluid
will be activated for up to ten seconds. The bars of varying length are for intermittent wipers. Rotate the windshield wiper control upward for fast intervals and downward for slow intervals. The control ring on the right side of the control operates the rear window wiper; rotate the control to the INT1 (8-10 second interval) or INT2 (3-4 second interval) position to activate the rear window wiper. To wash the rear window, rotate (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer control to either position.
4. Speed Control To engage speed control, press ON, then press and release SET+. To set a higher speed, press and hold SET +, then release the control when you have reached your desired speed. To set a lower speed, press and hold SET – until you have reached your desired speed, or depress the brake pedal and press the SET + control. To return to a previously set speed, press RES. To disengage speed controls, depress the brake pedal or press OFF.
5. Service Engine Soon Light The Service Engine Soon indicator light is located in the instrument cluster and illuminates when the engine
is started. If the light remains illuminated, it may signal a problem with the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring, which could damage the vehicle’s catalytic converter. If this occurs, drive in a moderate fashion and have your vehicle serviced immediately by an authorized dealer.
6. Hazard Flasher Control The hazard flasher is located on the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. Press the flasher control and all front and rear direction signals will flash; press again to deactivate the feature.
7. Message Center (if equipped)With the ignition in the ON position, the message center, located in the instrument cluster, displays important vehicle information through a constant monitoring of vehicle systems. The message center displays features such as trip odometer, compass, distance to empty, average fuel economy and a language selector. The message center also provides vehicle system checks and will notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings.
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2008 EXPLORERDUAL AUTO TEMPERATURE CONTROL*
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A. Temperature Controls: To control the temperature on the driver’s side in single zone mode, press the driver temperature control; the climate system’s display indicates the selected temperature. The passenger side can also be controlled by selecting the passenger temperature control, the temperature will appear in the display.
B. AUTO: Press to select the desired temperature shown in the display window. The system will automatically determine the fan speed, the direction of the airflow, and outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to the selected temperature.
C. Fan Speed: Press to manually increase and decrease fan speed.
D. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. note: If your vehicle is equipped with the auxiliary climate control system, the auxiliary fan can still operate with the front system off.
E. Manual Override Controls: Press to manually determine where airflow is directed. To return to fully automatic control, press AUTO.
F. Windshield Defroster: Outside air is distributed through the windshield defroster vents.
G. DUAL (Single/Dual Electric Temperature Control): The control allows the driver to have full control of the cabin temperature settings (single zone) or allows the passenger to have control of their individual temperature settings (dual zone control). Press to turn on dual zone mode; press again to return to single zone.
H. Rear Window Defroster: The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel. Press the rear defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. The ignition must be in the 3 (ON) position to operate the rear window defroster. The defroster turns off automatically after ten minutes or when the ignition is turned to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position. To manually turn off the defroster before ten minutes have passed, press the control again.
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