2007 Ford Explorer Sport TRAC Owners Manual

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INFO MENU estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel. The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL and sound a tone for one second when you have approximately 50 miles (80 km) to empty. If you RESET this warning message, this display and tone will return within 10 minutes. DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy, which is based on your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km). This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display. The running average fuel economy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected. Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function to display your average fuel economy in miles/gallon or liters/km. If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing miles traveled by gallons of fuel used (liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled), your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons: • Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up • Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at service stations 103 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls • Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another • Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter) 1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average. 2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference. It is important to press the SELECT/RESET control switch (press and hold for 2 seconds in order to reset the function) after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. Setup menu Press and hold the SELECT/RESET control switch to get to the SETUP MENU sequence from the INFO MENU for the following displays: • System Check • Units (English/Metric) • Language • Autolamp • Autolock • Autounlock • Park Aid (if equipped) • Oil Life Start Value Briefly press the SELECT/RESET control switch to scroll through the SETUP MENU display sequence. If the SELECT/RESET control switch is not pressed within 4 seconds, the message center returns to the Info Menu. System check Press and hold the SELECT/RESET control switch to select SYSTEM CHECK when “SYSTEM CHECK / HOLD RESET” is displayed in the message center. Selecting this function from the SETUP MENU causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for two seconds. Pressing the SELECT/RESET control switch cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored. 104 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the message center is as follows: 1. OIL LIFE RESET 2. CHARGING SYSTEM 3. WASHER FLUID 4. DOOR AJAR 5. EXTERIOR LAMP 6. BRAKE SYSTEM 7. PARK BRAKE 8. MILES TO EMPTY 9. FUEL LEVEL LOW (will only display if 50 miles or less to empty) To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change [approximately 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 180 days] perform the following: 1. Enter SYSTEM CHECK to display “OIL XXX% RESET IF NEW”. 2. Press SELECT/RESET control switch to display “HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL”. 3. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET control switch for more than 2 seconds. Oil life is set to 100% and “OIL CHANGE SET TO 100%” is displayed. Note: To change oil life 100% miles value from 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 180 days to another value, refer to the Oil Life Start Value selected from the SETUP MENU in this section. 105 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Units (English/Metric) 1. Select this function from the SETUP MENU for the current units to be displayed. 2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET control switch to change from English to Metric. 3. Press the SELECT/RESET control switch for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO MENU. Language Note: When entering the SETUP MENU and a non-English language has been selected, “PRESS RESET FOR ENGLISH” will be displayed to change back to English. 1. Select this function from the SETUP MENU for the current language to be displayed. 2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET control to select a new language. Selectable languages are English, Spanish, French, Japanese, or Arabic. 3. Press the SELECT/RESET control switch for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO MENU. Autolamp This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the ignition is switched off. 1. To change the time delay of the autolamp feature, select this function from the SETUP MENU. 2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET control switch to select the new Autolamp delay time (in seconds) values of 0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 and wraps back to 0. Selecting 0 will result in no delay feature. Note: “>” in front of a number indicates current selection. 3. Press the SELECT/RESET control switch for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO MENU. 106 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Autolock This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is shifted into any gear and when the vehicle is in motion over 13 mph (20 km/h) or higher. 1. To disable/enable the autolock feature, select this function from the SETUP MENU. 2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET control switch to turn the autolock feature ON or OFF. 3. Press the SELECT/RESET control switch for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO MENU. Autounlock This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’s door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off. 1. To disable/enable the autounlock feature, select this function from the SETUP MENU. 2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET control switch to turn the autounlock ON or OFF. 3. Press the SELECT/RESET control switch for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO MENU. Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) (if equipped) This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected. 1. To disable/enable the reverse sensing system feature with the vehicle in P (Park), select this function from the SETUP MENU or put the vehicle in R (Reverse). 2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET control switch to turn the park aid ON or OFF. 3. Press the SELECT/RESET control switch for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO MENU. 107 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Oil Life Start Value 1. Select this function from the SETUP MENU for the current display mode. 2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET control switch to reset oil change. 3. Press the SELECT/RESET control switch for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO MENU. Note: Oil Life Start Value of 100% equals 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 180 days. For example, setting Oil Life Start Value to 60% sets the Oil Life Start Value to 3,000 miles (4,828 km) and 120 days. Compass display (if equipped) The compass heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW in the message center display. The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy. Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass zone adjustment. Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is up to four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error. Refer to Compass calibration adjustment. 108 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Compass zone adjustment (if equipped) 1. Determine which magnetic zone you are in for your geographic location by referring to the zone map. 2. Turn ignition to the ON position. 23 3. Locate the reset button on top of the compass sensor mounted behind the mirror. 15 14 13 12 7 8 9 1011 4. Press and hold the reset button on the compass module for approximately 4 seconds until COMPASS ZONE XX appears in the message center display. 5. Continue to press the reset button until the correct zone appears in the message center display. 6. After 4 seconds ZONE XX IS SET will appear in the message center display. 7. The display will return to normal operation. The zone is now updated. Compass calibration adjustment Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 109 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls 1. Start the vehicle. 2. Locate the reset button on the compass sensor mounted on the base of mirror. 3. To calibrate, press and hold the reset button on the compass module for approximately eight seconds and release. 4. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) until the CIRCLE SLOW TO CALIBRATE display changes to CALIBRATION COMPLETED. It will take up to five circles to complete calibration. 5. The compass is now calibrated. 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 4 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 ten minutes from the reset if the • They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been • They reappear if the condition clears then reoccurs within the same condition has not been corrected. completed. ignition ON-OFF cycle. This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. 110 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Warning returns only after the ignition key is turned from OFF to ON. Status Warning cannot be reset Warning returns after 10 minutes Warning returns after the condition has cleared then reoccurs within the same ignition ON-OFF cycle. Warning display Door ajar Fuel level low Park brake engaged Check brake system Check park aid (if equipped) Brake fluid level low Check headlamp Check highbeam lamp Check turn lamp Washer fluid level low Oil change required Engine oil change soon Clear objects by pass seat Check charging system Low tire pressure Tire monitor fault Tire sensor fault DOOR AJAR. Displayed when a door is not completely closed. CLEAR OBJECTS BY 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 when the engine is running. 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. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. Displayed when the manual park brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the park brake is released, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 111 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. Displayed when the braking system is not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. CHECK PARK AID (if equipped). Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and the Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) is disabled. Refer to Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) in this section to enable. LOW TIRE PRESSURE. Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. TIRE MONITOR FAULT. Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. TIRE SENSOR FAULT. Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW. Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. CHECK HEADLAMP. Displayed when the headlamps are activated and at least one bulb is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. CHECK HIGHBEAM LAMP. Displayed when the highbeam lamps are activated and at least one bulb is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. CHECK TURN LAMP. Displayed when the turn lamps are activated and at least one bulb is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 112 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls OIL CHANGE REQUIRED. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 0%. An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON. Displayed when the engine oil life reaches 5% or less of the Oil Life Start Value. OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position, the message center, located on your instrument cluster, displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on the message center for a display of status. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by an indicator chime. Your display can show up to 6 reconfigurable telltales at one time. What ever is displayed in the top left corner has the highest priority. 113 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Selectable features Reset Press the RESET control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu, SETUP menu, text warnings and reconfigurable telltale warnings. Info menu The Info menu items are shown on the top two lines of the message center. Press the INFO control to display the following: • Trip odometer (Trip A and Trip B)• Distance to Empty • Average Fuel Economy • Instantaneous Fuel Economy • Fuel Used • Trip Elapsed Drive Time • Blank Trip odometer Refer to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Distance to empty (DTE) Selecting this function from the INFO menu estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel. The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL and sound a tone for one second when you have approximately 50 miles (80 km) to empty. If you RESET this warning message, this display and tone will return within 10 minutes. 114 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls service stations DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy, which is based on your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km). This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display. The running average fuel economy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected. Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function from the INFO menu to display your average fuel economy in miles/gallon or liters/km. If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing miles traveled by gallons of fuel used (liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled), your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons: • Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up • Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at • Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another • Rounding off the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter) 1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average. 2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference. It is important to press the RESET control (press and hold RESET for 2 seconds in order to reset the function) after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. Instantaneous fuel economy Select this function from the INFO menu to display your instantaneous fuel economy. This will display your fuel economy as a Bar Graph ranging from to the bars increase from left to right, the instantaneous fuel economy is increasing. Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy. When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows one or no bars illuminated. Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset. excellent fuel economy. As poor fuel economy 115 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Fuel Used Selecting this function from the INFO menu. “FUEL USED XXX.X GAL” will display the fuel used since last reset. The information displayed will be in gallons or liters, depending on English/Metric mode state. Trip elapsed drive time Select this function from the INFO menu to display a timer. To operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following: 1. Press and release RESET in order to start the timer. 2. Press and release RESET to pause the timer. 3. Press and hold RESET for 2 seconds in order to reset the timer to zero. Blank display Select this function from the INFO menu to turn the upper two lines of the message center display OFF. Setup menu Press the SETUP control twice for the following displays: • System Check • Units (English/Metric) • Language • Autolamp • Autolock • Autounlock • Park Aid (if equipped) • Compass Zone (if equipped) • Compass Calibration (if equipped) • Oil Life Start Value 116 SETUP RESET INFO 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls System check Selecting this function from the SETUP MENU causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for two seconds. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored. The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the message center is as follows: 1. OIL LIFE RESET 2. CHARGING SYSTEM 3. WASHER FLUID 4. DOOR AJAR 5. EXTERIOR LAMP 6. BRAKE SYSTEM 7. PARK BRAKE 8. FUEL LEVEL 9. MILES TO EMPTY To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change [approximately 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 180 days] perform the following: 1. Enter SYSTEM CHECK to display “OIL XXX% OIL LIFE OK”. 117 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls 2. Press RESET control to display “HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL”. 3. Press and hold the RESET control for more than 2 seconds. Oil life is set to 100% and “OIL CHANGE SET TO 100%” is displayed. Note: To change oil life 100% miles value from 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 180 days to another value, refer to the Oil Life Start Value selected from the SETUP MENU in this section. Units (English/Metric) 1. Select this function from the SETUP MENU for the current units to be displayed. 2. Press the RESET control to change from English to Metric. 3. Press the RESET control for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO menu. Language Note: When entering the SETUP MENU and a non-English language has been selected, “PRESS RESET FOR ENGLISH” will be displayed to change back to English. 118 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls 1. Select this function from the SETUP MENU for the current language to be displayed. 2. Press the RESET control to cycle the message center through each of the language choices to the desired language. Selectable languages are English, Spanish, French, Japanese, or Arabic. 3. Press the RESET control for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO menu. Autolamp This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the ignition is switched off. 1. To change the delay time of the autolamp feature, select this function from the SETUP MENU. 2. Press the RESET control to select the new Autolamp delay time (in seconds) value of 0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 and wraps back to 0. Selecting 0 will result in no delay feature. Note: “>” in front of a number indicates current selection. 3. Press the RESET control for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO menu. Autolock This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is shifted into any gear and when the vehicle is in motion over 13 mph (20 km/h) or higher. 1. To disable/enable the autolock feature, select this function from the SETUP MENU. 2. Press the RESET control to turn the autolock feature ON or OFF. 3. Press the RESET control for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO menu. 119 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Autounlock This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’s door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off. 1. To disable/enable the autounlock feature, select this function from the SETUP MENU. 2. Press the RESET control to turn the autounlock ON or OFF. 3. Press the RESET control for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO menu. Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) (if equipped) This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected. 1. To disable/enable the reverse sensing system feature with the vehicle in P (Park), select this function from the SETUP MENU or put the vehicle in R (Reverse). 2. Press the RESET control to turn the park aid ON or OFF. 3. Press the RESET control for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO menu. Compass display (if equipped) The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy. Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four 120 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. Note: Compass zone and calibration adjustments can be entered by using the INFO and SETUP MENU controls or using the reset button on top of the compass sensor mounted behind the mirror. Compass zone adjustment (if equipped) 1. Determine your magnetic zone by referring to the zone map. 2. Turn ignition to the ON position. 3. Start the engine. 23 15 14 13 12 7 8 9 1011 121 4. From SETUP menu, select compass zone. 5. Press RESET control until the message center display changes to show the current zone setting (XX). 6. Press the RESET control repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed on the message center. The range of zone values are from 01 to 15 and “wraps” back to 01. 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls 7. Wait 4 seconds when correct zone is chosen. Compass calibration adjustment (if equipped) Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. From the SETUP menu, press the SETUP control to select the compass calibration function. 2. Press RESET for calibration. 3. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE display changes to CALIBRATION COMPLETE. It will take up to five circles to complete calibration. 4. The compass is now calibrated. 122 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Oil life Start Value 1. Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode. 2. Each press of the RESET control reduces the value by 10 percent. Note: Oil Life Start Value of 100% equals 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 180 days. For example, setting Oil Life Start Value to 60% sets the Oil Life Start Value to 3,000 miles (4,828 km) and 120 days. 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 4 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 ten minutes from the reset if the • They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been • They reappear if the condition clears then reoccurs within the same condition has not been corrected. completed. ignition ON-OFF cycle. This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. 123 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Warning returns only after the ignition key is turned from OFF to ON. Status Warning cannot be reset Warning returns after 10 minutes Warning returns after the condition has cleared then reoccurs within the same ignition ON-OFF cycle. Warning display Door ajar Fuel level low Park brake engaged Check brake system Check park aid (if equipped) Brake fluid level low Check headlamp Check highbeam lamp Check turn lamp Washer fluid level low Oil change required Engine oil change soon Clear objects by pass seat Check charging system Low tire pressure Tire monitor fault Tire sensor fault DOOR AJAR. Displayed when a door is not completely closed. CLEAR OBJECTS BY 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. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. Displayed when the manual park brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the park brake is released, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 124 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. Displayed when the braking system is not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. CHECK PARK AID (if equipped). Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and the Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) is disabled. Refer to Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) in this section to enable. LOW TIRE PRESSURE. Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. TIRE MONITOR FAULT. Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. TIRE SENSOR FAULT. Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW. Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. CHECK HEADLAMP. Displayed when the headlamps are activated and at least one bulb is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. CHECK HIGHBEAM LAMP. Displayed when the highbeam lamps are activated and at least one bulb is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. CHECK TURN LAMP. Displayed when the turn lamps are activated and at least one bulb is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 125 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls OIL CHANGE REQUIRED. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 0%. An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON. Displayed when the engine oil life reaches 5% or less of the Oil Life Start Value. POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installed floor mats as they may interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals. Position the driver floor mat so that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in. Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. TAILGATE LOCK The tailgate lock is designed to help prevent theft of the tailgate. • Insert ignition key and turn to the • Turn ignition key to the left to right to lock. unlock. 126 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Tailgate removal 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. Exterior tiedown hooks Exterior tiedown hooks mounted on the side of the pickup box: • can be used to secure loads • can be used to secure half the within the pickup box. tonneau cover in an open position. 127 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls CARGO CAGE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo cage designed to extend the pickup box for larger loads. To extend the cargo cage: 1. Lower tailgate. 2. Pull the lever on each side of the cargo cage to release it from the pickup box. 3. Lift the cargo cage over onto the tailgate. 4. Evenly push down on the cargo cage and push the lever in on each side locking it in place. To stow the cargo cage, follow steps one through four in reverse order. The cargo cage may be used to secure a load of up to 100 lb. (46 kg) on the tailgate. The cargo cage should always be kept in the stowed position with the tailgate closed when not in use. Activating Cargo Cage Theft Deterrent Device: The following procedure can be done with the cargo cage in the stowed or extended position. 1. Locate the Phillips head screw in the middle of the vertical brace on the locking clip. 2. Turn the screw counterclockwise until you hear an audible click. 3. To deactivate, turn the screw clockwise until the locking clip moves freely. 128 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls To remove the cargo cage: 1. Extend the cargo cage. 2. Pull the lever on each side of the cage to unlock it. Make sure the locking clip screws are loose before removing the cargo cage. 3. Press the locking clips below the middle bar and lift the cargo cage out of the channels on the “D” pillar. To install the cargo cage, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. TONNEAU COVER (IF EQUIPPED) The tonneau cover has been designed to maximize fuel economy and should be fully installed whenever possible. The rear panel can be folded in half and secured behind the cab, or the whole cover can be removed completely from the vehicle. To avoid damage to the cover, do not operate the vehicle unless the cover is fully installed and securely latched, or securely stowed. To avoid damage to the cover, do not stand, sit or load anything on top of the cover. The tonneau cover has been designed to be a water resistant system. A small amount of water may drain into the pickup box with the cover installed. 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 • To close, lower the panel down the pickup box near the cab. on the pickup box. Do not drive with front panel unlocked or folded on top of the rear panel. 129 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls 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 • To close, lower the rear panel on in the pickup box. the pickup box. open, unlock the rear panel. To stow the rear panel: • Before driving with 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. 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 • Fold the rear panel on top of the • Pull the release levers on the underside of the tonneau cover from the rear panels. front panel. pickup box and remove the cover. For installation of the tonneau cover, reverse the removal procedure. 130 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls 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. 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. On hot days, the temperature in the pickup box can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk. 131 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo management system The cargo management system consists of a storage compartment located in the floor of the pickup box. The storage compartment has been designed to be a water resistant system. A small amount of water may drain into the storage compartment with the lid closed. 1. To open, pull the release handle located on the inside of the pickup box and lift the lid. 2. To close, lower the lid and push down until it clicks. Pickup box storage compartment The storage compartments are located inside the pickup box behind the wheel wells. The storage compartments have been designed to be a water resistant system. A small amount of water may drain into the storage compartments with the lid closed. 1. Turn latch counterclockwise to unlock and open the storage compartment. 2. To close, lower the lid and turn latch clockwise to lock. 132 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Interior tiedown hooks Mounted inside the pickup box, each tiedown hook can secure loads up to 200 lb. (90 kg). Total pickup box cargo weight is not to exceed overall vehicle payload, refer to Vehicle loading in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. LUGGAGE RACK Your vehicle is equipped with a roof rack. The maximum recommended load is 100 lbs (44 kg), evenly distributed. If it is not possible to distribute the load, position it as far rearward as possible. Use the tie down loops on the thumbwheels (if equipped) to secure the load. To adjust cross-bar position (if equipped): 1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar (both cross-bars are adjustable). 2. Slide the cross-bar to the desired location. 3. Tighten the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar. Note: If the crossbars are repositioned close to each other, the vehicle may exhibit objectionable noise at highway speeds. This noise can be minimized by positioning the front crossbar just behind the front door and the rear crossbar in the furthest rearward position. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. 133 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sport cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increase risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 134 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locks and Security 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 the SecuriLock娂 passive anti-theft system section 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 3 (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 3 (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). 135 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locks and Security Deactivating/activating autolock Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature enabled. There are four methods to enable/disable this feature: • Through your authorized dealer, or • Performing the power door lock control procedure, or • Performing the keyless entry key pad (if equipped) procedure, or • Performing the message center (if equipped) procedure. Note: The autolock feature can be activated/deactivated independently of the autounlock feature. Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure that the anti-theft system is not armed, ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position, and all vehicle doors are closed. Power door unlock/lock procedure You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait 30 seconds. Note: All doors must be closed and remain closed throughout the configuration process. 1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position. 2. Press the power door unlock control three times. 3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (ON) to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. 4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (ON) position. The horn will chirp. 6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was activated. 7. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. Keyless entry key pad procedure 1. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. 2. Close all doors. 3. Enter 5–digit entry code 136 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locks and Security 4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding the 3 • 4 press the 7 • 8. 5. Release the 7 • 8. 6. Release the 3 • 4. The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been enabled. Message center procedure For information on activating/deactivating the autolock feature using the vehicle’s message center (if equipped), refer to Message center information in the Driver Controls chapter. Autounlock The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when: • the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position, all the doors are closed, and the vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h); • the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the 1 • the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being (OFF/LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position; and transitioned to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position. Note: The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked before the driver door is opened. Deactivating/activating autounlock Your vehicle comes with the autounlock feature activated. There are four methods to enable/disable this feature: • Through your authorized dealer, or • Performing the power door lock control procedure, or • Performing the keyless entry key pad (if equipped) procedure, or • Performing the message center (if equipped) procedure. Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure that the anti-theft system is not armed, ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position, and all vehicle doors are closed. 137 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locks and Security Power door unlock/lock procedure You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait 30 seconds. Note: All doors must be closed and remain closed throughout the configuration process. 1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position. 2. Press the power door unlock control three times. 3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (ON) to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. 4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (ON) position. The horn will chirp. 6. Press the lock control, then press the unlock control. The horn will chirp once if autounlock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autounlock was activated. 7. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. Keyless entry key pad procedure 1. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. 2. Close all doors. 3. Enter 5–digit entry code 4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding the 3 • 4 press the 7 • 8 twice. 5. Release the 7 • 8. 6. Release the 3 • 4. The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been enabled. Message center procedure For information on activating/deactivating the autounlock feature using the vehicle’s message center (if equipped), refer to Message center information in the Driver Controls chapter. 138 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locks and Security Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature (if equipped) If the key is not in the ignition, all doors are closed, and the vehicle has been locked using the remote entry transmitter, keypad (if equipped) or the power door unlock control on the door panel while a front door is open (then subsequently closed), the power door unlock control on the door panel will become disabled 20 seconds after the lock event occurred. Your vehicle comes with this feature enabled, but there are two methods to disable it: • Through your authorized dealer, or • Performing the following power door lock control procedure. Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure that the anti-theft system is not armed, ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position, and all vehicle doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait 30 seconds. Note: All doors must be closed and remain closed throughout the configuration process. 1. Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position. 2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (ON) position to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. 4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (ON) position. The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active. 6. Press the power door lock control on the door panel two times within five seconds. The horn will chirp once if trim switch inhibit was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if trim switch inhibit was activated. 7. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. 139 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locks and Security CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS • When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside. • The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors. • Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock. • Move control down to disengage childproof locks. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could be caused by: • weather conditions, • nearby radio towers, • structures around the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next to your vehicle. 140 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locks and Security a key. Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to: • unlock the vehicle doors without • lock all the vehicle doors without • activate the personal alarm. a key. If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with you to your authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem. and release again within three seconds to unlock the Two step door unlocking and release to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The interior 1. Press lamps will illuminate if the control on the overhead lamp is not set to the off position and the perimeter alarm system (if equipped) will deactivate. 2. Press passenger doors. The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. One step door unlocking and release If the one step door unlocking feature is activated, press once to unlock all of the doors. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate (refer to the Illuminated entry feature later in this section), if the control on the overhead lamp is not set to the off position and the perimeter alarm system (if equipped) will deactivate. Switching from two step to one step door unlocking Your vehicle comes with two step unlocking enabled. Unlocking can be switched between two step and one step door unlocking by pressing and buttons simultaneously on the remote entry holding both the transmitter for approximately 4 seconds. The hazard lamps will flash twice to indicate that the vehicle has switched to one step unlocking. Repeat the procedure to switch back to two-step unlocking. and 141 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locks and Security Locking the doors and release to lock all the doors. The lamps will flash. Note: 1. Press If any door is not closed properly, the lamps will not flash until all doors are closed. 2. Press doors are closed and locked. Note: The doors will lock again and the horn will make two quick chirps and the lamps will not flash until all the doors are closed. Note: If any door is not closed properly, the horn will make two quick chirps. and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the to activate the alarm. The horn will sound and the parklamps Sounding a panic alarm Press will flash for a maximum of 3 minutes. Press again or turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to timeout in 3 minutes. Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position . Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 142 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locks and Security 2. Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 5. Snap the two halves back together. Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for reprogramming. How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters You must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of six) available before beginning this procedure. If all remote entry transmitters are not present during the programming procedure, the transmitters that are not present during programming will no longer operate the vehicle. 143 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locks and Security Note: Ensure the brake pedal is not depressed during this sequence. To reprogram the remote entry transmitters: 1. Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked. 2. Put the key in the ignition. 3. Turn the key from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to 3 (ON). 4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and 3 (ON). Note: The eighth turn must end in the 3 (ON) position. 5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming mode has been activated. 6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter. Note: If more than 20 seconds have passed you will need to start the procedure over again. 7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entry transmitter has been programmed. 8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter. 9. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position after you have finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters. 10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming mode has been exited. Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition is turned to the 2 (ACC) or 3 (ON) position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the off position for the illuminated entry system to operate. 144 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locks and Security The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can use the keyless entry keypad to: • lock or unlock the doors without • activate or deactivate the using a key. autolock feature. The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5–digit entry code; this code is located on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box, is marked on the computer module, and is available from your authorized dealer. You can also create your own 5–digit personal entry code. In the event the wallet card is lost, the factory set code cannot be reprogrammed. When pressing the controls on the keypad, press the middle of the controls to ensure a good activation. Programming a personal entry code Up to three personal entry codes may be programmed to the vehicle. To create your own personal entry code: 1. Enter the factory set code. 2. Within five seconds press the 1 • 2 on the keypad. 3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other. 4. Press 1 • 2, 3 • 4 or 5 • 6 to indicate which of the three personal entry code positions you wish to use. 5. The doors will again lock then unlock to confirm that your personal key code has been programmed to the module. 145 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locks and Security Tips: • Do not set a code that uses five of the same number. • Do not use five numbers in sequential order. • The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personal • If you program a code to a position that already contains a set code, code. the previously-set code will be erased. Erasing personal code 1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code. 2. Within five seconds, press the 1 • 2 on the keypad and release. 3. Press and hold the 1 • 2 for two seconds. This must be done within five seconds of completing Step 2. All personal codes are now erased and only the factory set 5–digit code will work. Anti-scan feature If the wrong code has been entered 7 times (35 consecutive button presses), the keypad will go into an anti-scan mode. This mode disables the keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash. The anti-scan feature will turn off after: • one minute of keypad inactivity. • pressing the UNLOCK • the ignition is turned to the 3 (ON) position. Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry To unlock the driver’s door, enter the factory set 5-digit code or your personal code. Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each other. The interior lamps will illuminate. To unlock all doors, press the 3 • 4 control within five seconds. To lock all doors, press the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 at the same time. Note: The driver’s door must be closed. You do not need to enter the keypad code first. control on the remote entry transmitter. 146 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locks and Security SECURILOCK姟 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock娂 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start” condition. Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additional coded keys may be purchased from your authorized dealer. The authorized dealer can program your spare keys to your vehicle or you can program the keys yourself. Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key. Note: The SecuriLock娂 passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. These objects will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the key when starting the engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on the key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine. Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft indicator is located on top of the instrument panel. • When the ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position, the indicator will flash once every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock娂 system is functioning as a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position, the indicator will glow for 3 seconds to indicate normal system functionality. If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock娂 system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position. If this occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service. 147 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locks and Security Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the 2 (ACCESSORY) position. The theft indicator will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is armed. Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 3 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. • If the theft indicator stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your authorized dealer. Replacement keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key, you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed. Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys. Programming spare keys You can program your own coded keys to your vehicle. Tips: • A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. • Only use SecuriLock娂 keys. • You must have two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your vehicle’s engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible. • If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed. 148 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin. 1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition. Locks and Security 2. Turn the ignition from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the first coded key from the ignition. 4. Within ten seconds of turning the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position, insert the second previously coded key into the ignition. 5. Turn the ignition from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 6. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the second previously programmed coded key from the ignition. 7. Within twenty seconds of turning the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and removing the previously programmed coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition. 8. Turn the ignition from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least three seconds but not more than 10 seconds. 9. Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition. If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If the key was not successfully programmed, it will not start your vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator light will flash on and off, and you may repeat Steps 1 through 5. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the new key(s) programmed. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait twenty seconds and then repeat this procedure from Step 1. 149 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision. Adjustable head restraints Head restraints help to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision. The seats in your vehicle have adjustable head restraints. Adjust your head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible behind your head. The head restraints can be moved up and down (on first row seats only). Push control to lower head restraint. 150 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Lift handle to move seat forward or backward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision. Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) For more lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the front of vehicle. For less lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle. 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) 151 Seating and Safety Restraints Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor. To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not hang objects off seat back or stow objects in the seatback map pocket (if equipped) when a child is in the front passenger seat. Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console (if equipped). Check the “passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp for proper airbag status. Refer to Front passenger sensing system section for additional details. Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. 152 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press front to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. Press rear to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Press the control to recline the seatback forward or rearward. 153 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press one side of the control to adjust firmness. Press the other side of the control to adjust softness. Heated seats (if equipped) The heated seat control is located in the lower center of the instrument panel. To operate the heated seats: • Push control to activate. • Push again to deactivate. 154 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints REAR SEATS Folding down the 2nd row 60/40 seats Ensure that the head restraint is in the down position and no objects such as books, purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of the second row seats before folding them down. 1. Lower the head restraints by pulling on the strap. 2. Locate handle on the side of the seat cushion by the door. 3. Pull up on the handle and push the seatback forward toward the front of the vehicle. To return the seat to the upright position: 1. Lift the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle. 2. Rotate the seatback until you hear a click, locking it in the upright position. 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) 155 Seating and Safety Restraints 3. Lift up on the head restraint until it locks into its original position. Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System姟 The Personal Safety System娂 provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations. Your vehicle’s Personal Safety System娂 consists of: • Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints. • Front safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors, and safety belt usage sensors. • Driver’s seat position sensor. • Front passenger sensing system • “Passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp • Front crash severity sensor. • Restraints Control Module (RCM). • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, front passenger sensing system, and indicator lights. 156 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints How does the Personal Safety System姟 work? The Personal Safety System娂 can adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle’s safety devices according to crash severity and occupant conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to the Restraints Control Module (RCM). During a crash, the RCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and/or either one or both stages of the dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions. The fact that the pretensioners or airbags did not activate for both front seat occupants in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the Personal Safety System娂 determined the accident conditions (crash severity, belt usage, etc.) were not appropriate to activate these safety devices. Front airbags are designed to activate only in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollovers, side-impacts, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual-stage airbags offer the capability to tailor the level of airbag inflation energy. A lower, less forceful energy level is provided for more common, moderate-severity impacts. A higher energy level is used for the most severe impacts. Refer to Airbag supplemental restraints section in this chapter. Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to detect the severity of an impact. Positioned up front, it provides valuable information early in the crash event on the severity of the impact. This allows your Personal Safety System娂 to distinguish between different levels of crash severity and modify the deployment strategy of the dual-stage airbags and safety belt pretensioners. Driver’s seat position sensor The driver’s seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System娂 to tailor the deployment level of the driver dual-stage airbag based on seat position. The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sitting close to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag output level. Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they must inflate with great force, and this force can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that are very close to the airbag when it begins to inflate. For some occupants, this occurs 157 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints because they are initially sitting very close to the airbag. For other occupants, this occurs when the occupant is not properly restrained by safety belts or child safety seats and they move forward during pre-crash braking. The most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front. Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off the front passenger airbag and passenger seat-mounted side airbag. The system is designed to help protect small (child size) occupants from frontal airbag deployments when they are seated or restrained in the front passenger seat contrary to proper child-seating or restraint usage recommendations. Even with this technology, parents are STRONGLY encouraged to always properly restrain children in the rear seat. The sensor also turns off the passenger front airbag and passenger seat-mounted side airbag (if equipped) when the passenger seat is empty. Front safety belt usage sensors The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are fastened. This information allows your Personal Safety System娂 to tailor the airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Refer to Safety restraints section in this chapter. Front safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners at the front outboard seating positions are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant’s body during frontal collisions, and in side collisions and rollovers when the vehicle is equipped with the optional Safety Canopy娂 system. This helps increase the effectiveness of the safety belts. In frontal collisions, the safety belt pretensioners can be activated alone or, if the collision is of sufficient severity, together with the front airbags. 158 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Front safety belt energy management retractors The front outboard safety belt energy management retractors allow webbing to be pulled out of the retractor in a gradual and controlled manner in response to the occupant’s forward momentum. This helps reduce the risk of force-related injuries to the occupant’s chest by limiting the load on the occupant. Refer to Safety restraints section in this chapter. Determining if the Personal Safety System姟 is operational The Personal Safety System娂 uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Warning lights and chimes section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System娂 is not required. The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, front passenger sensing system, and the driver seat position sensor. In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrument cluster. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The warning light will either flash or stay lit. • The warning light will not illuminate immediately after the ignition is • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat turned on. periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the Personal Safety System娂 serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit in the back seat where they can be properly restrained. 159 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt. Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person. Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them. Energy Management Feature • This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature at the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. 160 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints • This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to extend the safety belt webbing in a controlled manner. This helps reduce the belt force acting on the user’s chest. BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the safety belt assembly automatic locking retractor feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly when checked by an authorized dealer. Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions. Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. • Front and rear seats 2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. • Front and rear seats

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2007 Ford Explorer Sport TRAC Owners Manual