brake fluid FORD EXPLORER 2015 5.G Owner's Manual

Normal scheduled maintenance*
At every oil change
interval as indicated by
the information displayChange engine oil and filter.**
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth.
Perform multi-point inspection
(recommended).
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with dipstick). Consult dealer for
requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums,
brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system strength and
hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings (All-wheel drive
vehicles).
Inspect half-shaft boots.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints,
suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and
U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease
fittings.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
*Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between
service intervals.
**Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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911 Assist™ ......................436, 513
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................220
Accessing and using your USB
port ............................................493
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............425
Accessing your calendar ..........513
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................448
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................427
Accessory delay ........................108
Active call menu options .........425
Active Park Assist .....................230
Adaptive Cruise Control ...........240
Adding (pairing) a phone ........500
Advanced menu options ...434, 454
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................434
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................52
and child safety seats ..............53
description ................................52
disposal ......................................61
driver airbag ..............................52
passenger airbag .......................52
side airbag ...........................52, 57
Air cleaner filter .......331–332, 391
Air conditioning ........................144
manual heating and air
conditioning system ...............144
Air filter .....................................332Air filter, cabin ..........................153
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................212
Ambient mood/lighting .............520
Ambulance packages ..................16
AM/FM .......................................480
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................316
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................220
Anti-theft system ..................85, 88
arming the system ..............85, 88
disarming a triggered system ..88
AppLink™ .................................444
Audio system
Single CD ................401, 406–407
Audio system
(see Radio) ................401, 406–407
Automatic transmission ............205
fluid, adding ............................322
fluid, checking ........................322
fluid, refill capacities ..............386
fluid, specification ..................386
Selectshift (SST) ....................208
Auxiliary Input Jack .................489
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..414
Auxiliary powerpoint ................182
A/V inputs ..........................416, 497
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........386
refill capacities ........................386
B
Battery .......................................327
acid, treating emergencies .....327
jumping a disabled battery ....289
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maintenance-free ....................327
replacement, specifications ...391
servicing ..................................327
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................254
Booster seats ...............................23
Brakes ........................................219
anti-lock ...................................220
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................220
brake warning light ................220
fluid, checking and adding ....326
fluid, refill capacities ..............386
fluid, specifications .................386
lubricant specifications ..........386
parking ....................................220
shift interlock ..........................209
trailer .......................................278
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....386
Cargo net ...................................264
CD ..............................401, 406–407
CD player ..........................399, 491
CD voice commands .................492
Cell phone use ............................17
Changing a tire .........................375
Changing the air filter ..............332
Child safety restraints ..........31, 33
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....33
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................41
LATCH .......................................31
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................23
Cleaning the touchscreen ........470Cleaning your vehicle ...............341
engine compartment ..............343
instrument panel ....................345
interior .....................................345
plastic parts ............................342
washing ....................................341
waxing .....................................343
wheels ......................................347
wiper blades ............................344
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........144
Climate voice commands .........532
Clock ..................................401, 518
Collision Warning System .........259
Console ......................................185
overhead ..................................186
rear ..........................................185
Coolant ......................................316
checking and adding ..............316
refill capacities ........................386
specifications ..........................386
Cross Traffic Alert ....................254
Cruise control ...........................239
Customer Assistance ................286
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................396
Getting roadside assistance ...286
Getting the service you
need .........................................292
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................298
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................296
D
Defrost .......................144, 146, 148
rear window ............................153
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Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................322
engine oil .................................315
Display settings .........................519
Driver alert ................................248
Driving under special
conditions ..................211, 214, 216
sand .........................................215
snow and ice ...........................217
through water .................216, 284
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .................146, 148
E
Electronic message center .......123
Electronic stability control ......224
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................289
running out of fuel .................197
Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) ..................220
Emission control system ..........202
End user license agreement ....552
Engine ........................................384
cleaning ...................................343
coolant .....................................316
fail-safe cooling .......................320
idle speed control ...................327
lubrication specifications .......386
refill capacities ........................386
service points ..................312–314
Engine block heater .................192
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............315
dipstick ....................................315
filter, specifications ................391refill capacities ........................386
specifications ..........................386
Event data recording ..................13
Exhaust fumes ..........................192
F
Fail safe cooling ........................320
Fleet MyKey programming ........69
Floor mats .................................284
Fluid capacities .........................386
Fuel
cap ...........................................199
capacity ...................................386
choosing the right fuel ...195–196
filler funnel .............................197
filling your vehicle with fuel ..199
filter, specifications ........327, 391
fuel pump shut-off ..................288
octane rating ...........................384
quality ......................................195
running out of fuel .................197
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................194
Fuel and distance computer ....127
outside temperature
indicator ..................................127
to empty indicator ..................127
trip distance ............................127
trip/reset button .....................127
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................................196
Fuses ..................................300, 306
G
Garage door opener ..................177
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............199
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Lug nuts ....................................382
M
Making and receiving calls .......501
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ..................................501
Map icons ..................................540
Map mode ..................................539
Map preferences .......................537
Map updates ..............................542
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................453
Message center .........................123
warning messages ...........127, 133
Mirrors ...............................109, 112
fold away .................................109
programmable memory ............65
side view mirrors (power) .....109
Moon roof ..................................113
Motorcraft® parts .............341, 391
MyFord Touch™ system ..........466
MyKey ..........................................69
N
Navigation features ...................533
Navigation voice commands ....543
Notifications ..............................513
P
Pairing other phones ........423, 500
Pairing your phone ...................500
Pairing your phone for
the first time .....................422, 500Parental MyKey programming ...69
Park Assist ................................230
Parking brake ............................220
Parts
(see Motorcraft® parts) ..........391
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................54
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................433
Phone redial ..............................427
Phone settings ..................504, 526
Phone voice commands ............505
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist,
tracks, similar) ..........................451
POI categories ...........................535
Point of Interest (POI) .............535
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................300
Power door locks ........................73
Power liftgate ..............................79
Power mirrors ...........................109
Powerpoint ................................182
Power steering ..........................262
fluid, checking and adding ....326
Power Windows .........................107
Privacy information ..........419, 472
Push button start system .........188
Putting a call on/off hold .........425
Q
Quick touch buttons .................541
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Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................530
Towing .......................273, 280–281
recreational towing .................281
trailer towing ..........................273
wrecker ....................................280
Traction control ........................222
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................441
Traffic preferences ...................537
Trailer sway control ..................274
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....209
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................322
fluid, refill capacities ..............386
lubricant specifications ..........386
Turn signal ................................103
U
USB port ............................416, 493
Using privacy mode ..................425
V
Vehicle health report ........439, 516Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................392
Vehicle loading ..........................265
Ventilating your vehicle ...........192
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................446
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................423
Voice recognition ......................474
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .....117
Washer fluid ..............................327
Water, Driving through .............284
Windows
power .......................................107
rear wiper/washer .....................97
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................96
checking and adding fluid .....327
replacing wiper blades ...330–331
Wrecker towing .........................280
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