key FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2009 Owners Manual

Locks and Security 118
Keys 118
Locks 118
Anti-theft system 129
Seating and Safety Restraints 133
Seating 133
Safety restraints 143
Airbags 159
Child restraints 174
Tires, Wheels and Loading 192
Tire information 194
Tire inflation 196
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 209
Vehicle loading 213
Trailer towing 220
Recreational towing 226
Driving 227
Starting 227
Brakes 232
AdvanceTrac235
Transmission operation 242
Reverse sensing system 249
Roadside Emergencies 262
Getting roadside assistance 262
Hazard flasher control 263
Fuel pump shut-off switch 264
Fuses and relays 265
Changing tires 271
Wheel lug nut torque 280
Jump starting 281
Wrecker towing 286
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Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Turn signal warning chime:Sounds when the turn signal lever has
been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is
driven more than 2 miles (3.2 km).
Parking brake on warning chime:Sounds when the parking brake is
set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph
(5 km/h).
Message center activation chime:Sounds when the following
warnings; DOOR AJAR, LOW FUEL LEVEL or LOW TIRE PRESSURE
appear in the message center display for the first time.
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Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN):This 12–digit
Satellite Serial Number is needed to activate, modify or track your
satellite radio account. You will need this number when communicating
with SIRIUS. While in Satellite Radio mode, you can view this number on
the radio display by pressing AUX and Preset 1 control simultaneously.
Radio Display Condition Action Required
ACQUIRING Radio requires
more than two
seconds to
produce audio for
the selected
channel.No action required. This
message should disappear
shortly.
SAT FAULT Internal module or
system failure
present.If this message does not clear
within a short period of time,
or with an ignition key cycle,
your receiver may have a fault.
See your authorized dealer for
service.
INVALID CHNL Channel no longer
available.This previously available
channel is no longer available.
Tune to another channel. If the
channel was one of your
presets, you may choose
another channel for that preset
button.
UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not
available for this
channel.Contact SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474 to subscribe
to the channel or tune to
another channel.
NO TEXT Artist information
not available.Artist information not available
at this time on this channel.
The system is working
properly.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking lamps,
instrument panel lamps, license
plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Autolamp control
(if equipped)
The autolamp control sets the
headlamps to turn on and off
automatically. The autolamp control,
located on the headlamp control,
may be set to:
•turn on the lamps automatically
at night
•turn off the lamps automatically
during the daylight
•keep the lamps on for up to three minutes after the key is turned to
off.
To turn the autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise to
.
Note:With autolamps, your vehicle has awindshield wiper rainlamp
feature. When the headlamp control is in the autolamp position and the
windshield wipers are turned on during daylight, the exterior lamps will
turn on after a brief delay.
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System warnings
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle’s operating systems.
In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will
cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for four
seconds.
The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no
more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of
the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the
RESET control and clearing the warning message.
Warning messages are divided into four categories:
•They cannot be cleared until the condition is corrected.
•They will reappear on the display 10 minutes from the reset if the
condition has not been corrected.
•They will not reappear until an ignition off-on cycle has been
completed.
•They reappear if the condition clears then reoccurs within the same
ignition on-off cycle.
This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within
the vehicle.
Warning display Status
Door ajar Warning cannot be reset
Fuel level low Warning returns after
10 minutes
Park brake engaged
Check brake system
Check park aid (if equipped) Warning returns only after the
ignition key is turned from off
to on. Brake fluid level low
Washer fluid level low
Oil change required
Oil life change soon
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Warning display Status
Door ajar Warning cannot be reset
Fuel level low Warning returns after
10 minutes
Park brake engaged
Check brake system
Check park aid (if equipped) Warning returns only after
the ignition key is turned
from off to on. Brake fluid level low
Washer fluid level low
Oil change required
Oil life change soon
Remove objects near pass seat Warning returns after the
condition has cleared then
reoccurs within the same
ignition on-off cycle. Check charging system
Low tire pressure
Tire pressure monitor fault
Tire pressure sensor fault
Trailer sway, reduce speed (if equipped) Temporary alert
For 4x4 low stop vehicle (if equipped)
For 4x4 low shift to N (if equipped)
To exit 4x4 low stop vehicle (if
equipped)
To exit 4x4 low shift to N (if equipped)
DOOR AJAR— Displayed when a door is not completely closed.
REMOVE OBJECTS NEAR PASS SEAT— Displayed when objects
are by the passenger seat. After the objects are moved away from the
seat, if the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your
authorized dealer.
CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM— Displayed when the electrical system
is not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical
accessories when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of
the electrical loads as soon as possible. If the warning stays on or comes
on when the engine is operating at normal speeds, have the electrical
system checked as soon as possible.
FUEL LEVEL LOW— Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel
condition.
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TAILGATE LOCK
The tailgate lock is designed to help
prevent theft of the tailgate.
•Insert ignition key and turn to the
right to lock.
•Turn ignition key to the left to
unlock.
Tailgate removal
WARNING:Vehicles equipped with a cap, keep passengers and
pets out of the pickup box area when vehicle is running to
prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. Exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide which can injure your lungs and cause
drowsiness and even death.
Your tailgate is removable to allow
more room for loading.
1. Lower the tailgate.
2. Use a screwdriver to pry the
spring clip (on each connector) past
the head of the support screw.
Disconnect cable.
3. Disconnect the other cable.
4. Lift tailgate to a 45–degree angle
from horizontal.
5. Lift right side off of its hinge.
6. Lift tailgate to a 80–degree angle from horizontal.
7. Remove tailgate from left side hinge by sliding tailgate to the right.
To install, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.
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To open the front panel:
•Open the driver side lock cover
and unlock the front panel using
your ignition key.
•Lift the panel to access items in
the pickup box near the cab.
•To close, lower the panel down
on the pickup box.
Do not drive with front panel
unlocked or folded on top of the
rear panel.
To open the rear panel:
•Open the lock cover and unlock
the rear panel using your ignition
key.
•Lift the rear panel to access items
in the pickup box.
•To close, lower the rear panel on
the pickup box.
To stow the rear panel:
•Before driving with the rear panel
open, unlock the rear panel.
•Lift the rear panel up, lay it on
top of the front panel and secure
it with the two straps to the
exterior tiedowns on the pickup
box.
Failure to secure the rear panel
could damage the tonneau cover
or vehicle.
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To remove the tonneau cover:
The tonneau cover weighs 70 lb.
(29 kg) and needs to be supported
during removal since the panels will
automatically lock when set down
on the pickup box. This is a two
person operation.
•Unlock and support the front and
rear panels.
•Fold the rear panel on top of the
front panel.
•Pull the release levers on the underside of the tonneau cover from the
pickup box and remove the cover.
For installation of the tonneau cover, reverse the removal procedure.
Interior tonneau cover release
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior tonneau cover
release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in
the event they become locked inside the pickup box.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
To open the tonneau cover from the
inside, pull the “T” shaped handle
and push up on the tonneau cover
panel. The handle is composed of a
material that will glow for hours in
darkness following brief exposure to
ambient light.
The “T” shaped handle is located on
the tonneau cover panel.
WARNING:Keep vehicle doors and tonneau cover locked and
keep keys and remote transmitters out of a child’s reach.
Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the box and risk injury.
Children should be taught not to play in vehicles.
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KEYS
One key operates the door, tailgate, and tonneau cover locks and starts
the vehicle. Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency.
Your door and ignition keys are programmed to your vehicle; using a
non-programmed key will not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose
your authorized dealer supplied keys, replacement keys are available
through your authorized dealer. Refer to theSecuriLock™ passive
anti-theft systemsection later in this chapter for more information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press control to unlock or lock all
doors.
Smart unlocking feature
The smart unlocking feature helps prevent you from locking yourself out
of the vehicle. With the key in any ignition position, the driver’s door will
automatically unlock if it is locked using the lock control on the driver’s
door panel while the driver’s door is open.
Autolock
The autolock feature will lock all the doors when:
•all doors are closed,
•the ignition is in the on position,
•you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and
•the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
The autolock feature repeats when:
•any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the on position
and the vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower, and
•the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
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