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urn
the
key
to
3
(ON)
without
turning
the
key
to
4
(ST
ART).
Some
warning
lights
will
briefly
illuminate.
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arning
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and
chimes
in
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Explorer
Sport
Trac
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Owners
Guide
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
2
Table of Contents
2
Introducción
4
Grupo de Instrumentos
12
Luces y Campanillas de Advertencia
12
Presión del Aceite del Motor
15
Advertencia de Baja Presión Enlas Llantas
16
Temperatura del Líquido Refrigerante del Motor
16
Indicadores
19
Cómo Comenzar
23
Sistemas de Entretenimiento
23
Enchufe de Entrada Auxiliar (Línea de Entrada)
45
Puerto USB
47
Información de Radio Satelital
50
Sistema de Entretenimiento Familiar
54
Sistema de Navegación
84
Controles de Temperatura Interior
85
Sistema de Luces
92
Controles del Conductor
103
Ventanas Eléctricas
109
Espejos
113
Control de Velocidad
116
Toldo Corredizo
121
Centro de Mensajes
123
Llaves
162
Seguridad y Seguros
162
Sistema Antirrobo
174
Asientos y Sistemas de Seguridad
178
Asientos
178
Sistemas de Seguridad
185
Bolsas de Aire
214
Asientos de Seguridad para Niños
225
Llantas, Ruedas y Carga
235
Inflado de Llantas
240
Sistema de Monitoreo de Presión de las Llantas
254
Carga del Vehículo
260
Remolque Vacacional
274
Manejo
276
Arranque
276
Frenos
281
Funcionamiento de la Transmisión
291
Emergencias en el Camino
312
Asistencia en el Camino
312
Interruptor de Corte de Bomba de Combustible
314
Fusibles y Relevadores
316
Amperaje y Color de Los Fusibles Estándar
316
Cambio de las Llantas
324
Torsión de Tuercas de Seguridad
332
Arranque con Cables Pasacorriente
334
Remolque con Grúa de Auxilio
340
Asistencia al Cliente
342
Informe de Defectos de Seguridad (sólo Canadá)
349
Limpieza
350
Mantenimiento y Especificaciones
359
Compartimiento del Motor
361
Aceite del Motor
364
Batería
369
Líquido Refrigerante del Motor
371
Filtros de Aire
394
Especificaciones de Productos de Mantenimiento y Capacidades
394
Números de Refacción
396
Datos del Motor
401
Accesorios
404
Índice
407
Table of Contents
415
Introduction
418
Perchlorate Material
418
Protecting the Environment
419
Safety and Environment Protection
419
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
420
Special Instructions
420
Event Data Recording
421
Service Data Recording
421
Cell Phone Use
422
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance
422
Using Your Vehicle with a Snowplow
422
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
424
Instrument Cluster
426
Optional Instrument Cluster
426
Standard Instrument Cluster
426
Warning Lights and Chimes
426
Powertrain Malfunction Indicator
427
Service Engine Soon
427
Airbag Readiness
428
Anti-Lock Brake System
428
Brake System Warning Light
428
Charging System
429
Engine Coolant Temperature
429
Engine Oil Pressure
429
Safety Belt
429
Check Fuel Cap
430
Low Tire Pressure Warning
430
Speed Control
430
Advancetrac
431
Four Wheel Drive High
431
Four Wheel Drive Low
431
O/D off
431
High Beams
432
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
432
Low Washer Fluid
432
Turn Signal
432
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
433
Gauges
433
Speedometer
433
Odometer
434
Trip Odometer
434
Fuel Gauge
435
Tachometer
435
Audio Systems
436
Entertainment Systems
436
Listening to the Radio
436
Quick Start — How to Get Going
436
Listening to a CD/MP3
437
Listening to Satellite Radio
437
Accessory Delay
440
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible Sound System
440
Satellite Radio Menu
441
Autoset
442
Rbds
442
Setting the Clock
442
Audiophile AM/FM In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible Sound System
448
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)
456
General Audio Information
458
Radio Frequencies
458
Radio Reception Factors
458
USB Port
458
CD/CD Player Care
459
MP3 Track and Folder Structure
460
Sample MP3 Structure
461
Satellite Radio Channels
461
Satellite Radio Information
461
Satellite Radio Reception Factors
461
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)
462
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Service
462
Family Entertainment System
464
Quick Start
465
To Play a DVD in the DVD System
465
To Play a CD in the DVD System
466
To Play an MP3 Disc in the DVD System
466
To Play an Auxiliary Source through the DVD System
467
To Listen to Audio over the Headphones (Dual Play Mode)
468
Using the Infrared (IR) Wireless Headphones
468
Using Wired Headphones (Not Included)
468
DVD Player Controls
469
To Adjust Display Brightness
469
Remote Control
472
Battery Replacement
474
Wireless Headphones
475
Operation
477
Single Play/Dual Play
477
Wired Headphones
477
Operation with an Aftermarket Audio System (Headphone Only Mode)
478
Angle Mode
479
Menu Mode
479
Aspect Ratio
480
Language
480
Audio Cds
481
Subtitles
481
MP3 Disc Quality Factors
482
Playing MP3 Discs
482
CD, MP3 and CD Player Care
483
Playing a DVD
484
Slow Play
484
Frame by Frame
485
Headphone/Auxiliary Jacks
485
Audio Displays
486
Audio Interaction
486
Parental Control for the DVD System
486
General Information
487
Macrovision
487
Safety Information
488
Care and Service of the DVD Player
490
Environmental Extremes
490
Humidity and Moisture Condensation
490
Temperature Extremes
490
Cleaning DVD and CD Discs
491
Compatibility with Aftermarket Audio Systems
491
Navigation System
491
Climate Controls
492
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
492
Operating Tips
492
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (Datc) System
494
Heated Windshield Control
497
Autolamp Control
499
Fog Lamp Control
499
Headlamp Control
499
Lights
499
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
500
Flash to Pass
500
Aiming the Headlamps
501
Headlamp Aim Adjustment
501
Panel Dimmer Control
501
Bulb Replacement
503
Interior Lamps
503
Map Lamps
503
Turn Signal Control
503
Replacing the Interior Bulbs
504
Using the Right Bulbs
504
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
505
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker Bulbs
506
Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs
506
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs
507
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
507
Replacing High-Mount Brake and Cargo Lamp Bulbs
508
Driver Controls
509
Multi-Function Lever
509
Windshield Washer
509
Windshield Wiper
509
Illuminated Visor Mirror
510
Tilt Steering Column
510
Overhead Console
511
Slide on Rod Feature
511
Storage Compartment
511
Auxiliary Power Points (12Vdc)
512
Installing a Garage Door Opener
512
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter
513
Center Console
514
Power Windows
514
Truck Bed Auxiliary Power Point
514
One Touch up or down (Driver’s Window Only)
515
Rear Window Buffeting
515
Bounce-Back (Driver’s Window Only)
516
Security Override
516
Window Lock
516
Normal Operation
517
Power down Back Window
517
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror
518
Bounce-Back
518
Interior Mirror
518
Position Recovery Mode
518
Exterior Mirrors
519
Power Side View Mirrors
519
Fold-Away Mirrors
520
Heated Outside Mirrors
520
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals
520
Setting Speed Control
521
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
522
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
522
Resuming a Set Speed
522
Audio Control Features
523
Steering Wheel Controls
523
Turning off Speed Control
523
Bounce Back
526
Moon Roof
526
To Close the Moon Roof
526
To Open the Moon Roof
526
Info Menu
527
Selectable Features
527
Standard Message Center
527
Average Fuel Economy (AFE)
528
Distance to Empty (DTE)
528
Message Center
529
Setup Menu
529
System Check
529
Autolamp
530
Units (English/Metric)
530
Autolock
531
Autounlock
531
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid)
531
Compass Display
532
Oil Life Reset and Start Value
532
Compass Zone Adjustment
533
Compass Calibration Adjustment
534
System Warnings
534
Optional Message Center
538
Reset
538
Instantaneous Fuel Economy
540
Blank Display
541
Fuel Used
541
Trip Elapsed Drive Time
541
Positive Retention Floor Mat
551
Tailgate Lock
551
Tailgate Removal
551
Exterior Tiedown Hooks
552
Cargo Cage (if Equipped)
553
Tonneau Cover
554
To Open the Rear Panel
555
To Remove the Tonneau Cover
555
To Stow the Rear Panel
555
Interior Tonneau Cover Release
556
Cargo Area Features
557
Cargo Management System
557
Pickup Box Storage Compartment
557
Interior Tiedown Hooks
558
Luggage Rack
558
Anti-Theft System
560
Keys
560
Locks and Security
560
Power Door Locks
560
Smart Unlocking Feature
560
Deactivating/Activating Autolock
561
Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure
561
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure
561
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock
562
Message Center Procedure
562
Power Door Lock/Unlock Inhibit Feature
564
Childproof Door Locks
565
Remote Entry System
565
One Step Door Unlocking
566
Switching from Two Step to One Step Door Unlocking
566
Two Step Door Unlocking
566
Car Finder
567
Locking the Doors
567
Replacing the Battery
567
Sounding a Panic Alarm
567
How to Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters
568
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters
568
Illuminated Entry
569
Keyless Entry System
570
Programming a Personal Entry Code
570
Anti-Scan Feature
571
Erasing Personal Code
571
Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using Keyless Entry
571
Anti-Theft Indicator
572
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
572
Automatic Arming
573
Automatic Disarming
573
Programming Spare Keys
573
Replacement Keys
573
Adjustable Head Restraints
575
Seating and Safety Restraints
575
Adjusting the Front Manual Seat
576
Adjusting the Front Power Seat
577
Using the Manual Lumbar Support
577
Heated Seats
579
Using the Power Lumbar Support
579
Folding down the 2Nd Row 60/40 Seats
580
Rear Seats
580
How Does the Personal Safety System Work?
582
Personal Safety System
582
Safety Restraints
582
Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints
583
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
583
Front Crash Severity Sensor
583
Front Passenger Sensing System
583
Determining if the Personal Safety System Is Operational
584
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors
584
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners
584
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors
584
Safety Restraints Precautions
585
Energy Management Feature
586
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
587
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
587
Automatic Locking Mode
588
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
588
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
588
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
589
Safety Belt Pretensioner
589
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
590
Second Row Comfort Guide
590
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
591
Belt-Minder
592
Conditions of Operation
592
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
592
Deactivating/Activating the Belt-Minder Feature
595
One Time Disable
595
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
597
Safety Belt Maintenance
597
Important SRS Precautions
598
Children and Airbags
599
How Does the Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
600
Airbags
601
If the Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit
605
Determining if the System Is Operational
606
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System
606
How Does the Side Airbag System Work?
607
Safety Canopy System
608
How Does the Safety Canopy System Work?
609
Disposal of Airbags and Airbag Equipped Vehicles
611
Children and Safety Belts
612
Important Child Restraint Precautions
612
Safety Restraints for Children
612
Child Booster Seats
613
When Children Should Use Booster Seats
613
Types of Booster Seats
614
The Importance of Shoulder Belts
616
Child and Infant or Child Safety Seats
617
Safety Seats for Children
617
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
621
Attaching Safety Seats with LATCH Attachments for Child Seat Anchors
623
4WD and AWD Systems
626
Notice to Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners
626
Tires, Wheels and Loading
626
Vehicle Characteristics
626
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles
627
Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
628
Temperature a B C
629
Traction AA a B C
629
Treadwear
629
Glossary of Tire Terminology
630
Tires
630
Inflating Your Tires
631
Damage
633
Inspecting Your Tires
633
Tire Care
633
Tire Wear
633
Tire Replacement Requirements
634
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
634
Highway Hazards
636
Safety Practices
636
Tire and Wheel Alignment
636
Tire Rotation
637
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
638
Information on “P” Type Tires
638
Information on “T” Type Tires
642
Location of the Tire Label
642
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
643
Changing Tires with TPMS
644
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
645
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly
645
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed
645
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
647
When Inflating Your Tires
647
Base Curb Weight
648
Snow Tires and Chains
648
Vehicle Loading – with and Without a Trailer
648
Payload
649
Vehicle Curb Weight
649
Cargo Weight
650
GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
650
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
651
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
653
Calculating the Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow
654
Trailer Towing
655
Hitches
657
Preparing to Tow
657
Safety Chains
658
Trailer Brakes
658
Trailer Lamps
658
Driving While You Tow
659
Servicing after Towing
659
Trailer Towing Tips
659
Camper Bodies
660
Launching or Retrieving a Boat
660
Recreational Towing (All Wheels on the Ground)
661
Driving
662
Positions of the Ignition
662
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
662
Starting
662
Important Safety Precautions
663
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
665
Important Ventilating Information
665
Starting the Engine
665
Engine Block Heater
666
Brakes
667
How to Use the Engine Block Heater
667
ABS Warning Lamp
668
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
668
Using ABS
668
Parking Brake
669
Traction Control™/Advancetrac
670
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
671
Roll Stability Control (RSC)
671
Advancetrac with RSC Button and Functionality
672
Advancetrac with RSC Features
673
Preparing to Drive
674
Steering
674
Automatic Transmission Operation
675
Brake-Shift Interlock
675
Driving with a 5–Speed Automatic Transmission
677
D (Drive) Without Overdrive
679
Driving with a 6–Speed Automatic Transmission
680
Forced Downshifts
680
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
683
Reverse Sensing System
683
Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation
685
System Indicator Lights
685
Driving Off-Road with Truck and Utility Vehicles
686
Shifting To/From 4X4 LOW (4WD Low)
686
Using the Control Trac 4WD System
686
Basic Operating Principles
687
If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
687
Emergency Maneuvers
688
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
688
4WD Systems
689
Parking
689
Mud and Water
690
Normal Characteristics
690
Sand
690
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
691
Driving on Snow and Ice
692
Driving through Water
693
Maintenance and Modifications
693
Getting Roadside Assistance
694
Roadside Emergencies
694
Hazard Flasher Control
695
Using Roadside Assistance
695
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
696
Fuses and Relays
697
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
697
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
698
Power Distribution Box
700
Changing the Tires
704
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
704
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
706
Stopping and Securing the Vehicle
706
Removing the Jack and Tools
707
Removing the Spare Tire
707
Changing the Spare Tire
708
Stowing the Flat/Spare Tire
711
Stowing the Jack and Tools
712
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
712
Jump Starting
713
Preparing Your Vehicle
713
Connecting the Jumper Cables
714
Removing the Jumper Cables
716
Wrecker Towing
718
Customer Assistance
719
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
725
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
726
Cleaning
727
Exterior Chrome
727
Washing the Exterior
727
Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Covers
728
Paint Chips
728
Waxing
728
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
730
Windows and Wiper Blades
730
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens
731
Interior
732
Leather Seats
733
Underbody
733
Maintenance and Specifications
735
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
735
Service Recommendations
735
Working with the Engine off
735
Opening the Hood
736
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
737
Windshield Washer Fluid
739
Changing the Wiper Blades
740
Checking the Engine Oil
740
Adding Engine Oil
742
Engine Oil Recommendations
743
Battery
745
Checking Engine Coolant
747
Engine Coolant
747
Adding Engine Coolant
749
Coolant Refill Capacity
751
Recycled Engine Coolant
751
Severe Climates
751
Fail-Safe Cooling and Engine Oil Overheat Mode (4.6L V8 Only)
752
What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling (4.6L V8 Engine Only)
752
Fuel Filter
753
When Fail-Safe Cooling Mode Is Activated
753
What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
754
Refueling
755
Fuel Filler Cap
756
Choosing the Right Fuel
757
Octane Recommendations
757
Cleaner Air
758
Fuel Quality
758
Running out of Fuel
758
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
759
Filling the Tank
759
Measuring Techniques
759
Calculating Fuel Economy
760
Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
760
Habits
760
Conditions
761
EPA Window Sticker
761
Maintenance
761
Emission Control System
762
On Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
763
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
764
Brake Fluid
765
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
765
Power Steering Fluid
765
Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
766
Transfer Case Fluid
766
Air Filter
767
Changing the Air Filter Element
767
Motorcraft Part Numbers
768
Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities
769
Engine Data
772
Engine Drivebelt Routing
772
Identifying Your Vehicle
773
Safety Compliance Certification Label
773
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
773
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations
774
Accessories
775
Index
777
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Ford 2008 Explorer Sport Trac Specifications
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Model
2008 Explorer Sport Trac
Category
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Language
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