towing capacity FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2002 Owners Manual

•GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight):Base curb weight plus payload
weight.
•GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating):Maximum allowable total
weight of the base vehicle, occupants, optional equipment and cargo.
The GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety
Certification Label on the driver’s door pillar.
•GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating):Carrying capacity for each axle
system. The GAWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the
Safety Certification Label on the driver’s door pillar.
•GCW (Gross Combined Weight):The combined weight of the
towing vehicle (including occupants and cargo) and the loaded trailer.
•GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating):Maximum allowable
combined weight of towing vehicle (including occupants and cargo)
and the loaded trailer
•Maximum Trailer Weight Rating:Maximum weight of a trailer the
vehicle is permitted to tow. The maximum trailer weight rating is
determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each
engine/transmission combination, any required option weight for trailer
towing and the weight of the driver from the GCWR for the towing
vehicle.
•Maximum Trailer Weight:Maximum weight of a trailer the loaded
vehicle, including occupants and cargo, is permitted to tow. It is
determined by subtracting the weight of the loaded trailer towing
vehicle from the GCWR for the towing vehicle.
•Trailer Weight Range:Specified range of trailer weight from zero to
the maximum trailer weight rating.
Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded trailer when
figuring the total weight.
The Safety Certification Label, located on the driver’s door pillar, lists
vehicle weight rating limitations. Before adding any additional equipment,
refer to these limitations.
Always ensure that the weight of occupants, cargo and equipment is
within the weight limitations, including both gross vehicle weight and
front and rear gross axle weight rating limits.
Note:Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.
Driving
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Headlamps
aiming ........................................35
autolamp system .......................33
flash to pass ..............................34
high beam .................................34
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................31
I
Ignition .................................99, 188
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..91
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................156
cluster ..........................................8
K
Keyless entry system .................64
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........99
L
Lamps
autolamp system .................33, 48
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................37
fog lamps ...................................33
high beams ................................34
instrument panel, dimming .....34
interior lamps ...........................36
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........103
Load limits .................................116
GAWR ......................................116
GVWR ......................................116
trailer towing ..........................116
Loading instructions .................118Locks
childproof ..................................60
Lubricant specifications ...186, 188
Lumbar support, seats .........70–71
M
Manual transmission .................109
fluid capacities
........................183
lubricant specifications
..........188
reverse
.....................................110
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror
........................................48
fold away
...................................49
side view mirrors (power)
.......48
Moon roof
....................................51
Motorcraft parts
........................183
P
Parking brake
............................104
Parts (see Motorcraft parts)
....183
Power steering
..........................104
fluid, refill capacity
................183
fluid, specifications
.........186, 188
Preparing to drive your
vehicle
........................................105
R
Radio
......................................14, 27
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors
...........60
Roadside assistance
..................125
Index
196