2009 Ford Explorer Owners Manual

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dipstick ....................................359 filter, specifications ........362, 389 recommendations ...................362 refill capacities ........................390 specifications ..........................390 Event data recording ....................7 Exhaust fumes ..........................278 Fail safe cooling ........................371 Family entertainment system ....48 Floor mats .................................149 Fluid capacities .........................390 Fog lamps ....................................88 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......299 driving off road .......................301 indicator light .........................299 preparing to drive your vehicle .....................................289 Fuel ............................................373 calculating fuel economy ..................122, 136, 379 cap ...........................................375 capacity ...................................390 choosing the right fuel ...........376 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................382 detergent in fuel .....................377 filler funnel .............................377 filling your vehicle with fuel ...........................373, 375, 379 Index filter, specifications ........372, 389 fuel pump shut-off switch .....311 improving fuel economy ........379 octane rating ...................376, 394 quality ......................................377 running out of fuel .........330, 377 safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................373 Fuses ..................................312–313 Garage door opener ..................101 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............375 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................379 Gauges .........................................18 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) calculating ...............................267 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) calculating ...............................267 Hazard flashers .........................310 Headlamps ...................................87 aiming ........................................89 bulb specifications ....................92 daytime running lights .............88 flash to pass ..............................89 high beam .................................88 turning on and off ....................87 Heating heating and air conditioning system .................................80, 82 Homelink wireless control system ........................................115 401 REVIEW COPY —— 2009 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing, Market: USA (fus) Index Hood ..........................................354 How to get going ........................21 Ignition ...............................275, 394 Illuminated visor mirror .............99 Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................224 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................384 Instrument panel cleaning ...................................349 cluster ........................................12 Jack ....................................320, 323 positioning .......................320, 325 storage .............................320, 323 Jump-starting your vehicle ......330 Keyless entry system autolock ...........................154, 156 keypad .....................................165 locking and unlocking doors ..166 programming entry code .......165 Keys ...........................................168 positions of the ignition .........275 Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart ..................92 daytime running light ...............88 fog lamps ...................................88 headlamps .................................87 402 interior lamps ...........................91 LATCH anchors .........................228 Liftgate ......................................150 remote release ........................161 Lights, warning and indicator ....12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........281 Load limits .................................261 Loading instructions .................267 Locks autolock ...........................154, 156 childproof ................................159 doors ........................................154 Lubricant specifications ...........390 Lug nuts ....................................329 Luggage rack .............................152 Lumbar support, seats .....174, 176 Message center .................121, 134 english/metric button .....124, 139 system check button ......123, 138 warning messages ...........130, 145 Mirrors ...............................105–106 automatic dimming rearview mirror ......................................106 fold away .................................107 heated ......................................107 side view mirrors (power) .....106 Moon roof ..................................114 Motorcraft parts ........351, 372, 389 Navigation system .......................79 Octane rating ............................376 REVIEW COPY —— 2009 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing, Market: USA (fus) Oil (see Engine oil) ..................359 Parking brake ............................281 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....389 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor .................190 Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) ...............................108 Power adjustable foot pedals ...108 Power deployable running boards ........................................108 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................316 Power door locks ......................154 Power mirrors ...........................106 Power point ...............................102 Power steering ..........................288 fluid, checking and adding ....385 fluid, refill capacity ................390 fluid, specifications .................390 Power Windows .........................103 Preparing to drive your vehicle ........................................289 Radio ................................21, 25, 32 Rear seat entertainment system ..........................................48 Rear window defroster ...............86 Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children ......................................222 Relays ........................................312 Remote entry system .......159–160 Index illuminated entry ....................164 locking/unlocking doors ................................160–161 panic alarm .............................161 replacing the batteries ...........162 Reverse sensing system ...........296 Roadside assistance ..................309 Roof rack ...................................152 Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ..................189, 192–197 Safety Canopy ...........213, 216–217 Safety defects, reporting ..343–344 Safety restraints ........189, 192–197 Belt-Minder威 ...........................199 extension assembly ................199 for adults .........................193–196 for children .............................220 Occupant Classification Sensor ......................................190 warning light and chime ........199 Safety restraints - LATCH anchors ......................................228 Safety seats for children ..........224 Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................395 Satellite Radio Information ........45 Seats ..........................................170 child safety seats ....................224 easy access/easyout feature ..177 front seats ...............................173 heated ..............................178–179 memory seat ...................161, 176 SecuriCode keyless entry system ........................................165 403 REVIEW COPY —— 2009 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing, Market: USA (fus) Index SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ........................................166 Setting the clock AM/FM single CD .....................27 AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................34 Snowplowing .................................8 SOS Post Crash Alert ...............219 Spark plugs, specifications .....................389, 394 Special notice ambulance conversions ..............8 utility-type vehicles ....................8 Specification chart, lubricants ...................................390 Speed control ............................110 Starting your vehicle ........................275–276, 278 jump starting ..........................330 Steering wheel controls ....................................112 tilting .........................................99 SYNC威 ..........................................79 inflating ...................................244 label .........................................255 replacing ..........................247, 325 rotating ....................................250 safety practices .......................249 sidewall information ...............251 snow tires and cables .............261 spare tire .................320, 323–324 terminology .............................243 tire grades ...............................242 treadwear ........................242, 246 Towing .......................................268 recreational towing .................274 trailer towing ..........................268 wrecker ....................................335 Transfer case fluid checking .........................386 Transmission .............................290 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....290 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................386 fluid, refill capacities ..............390 lubricant specifications ..........390 ..................................91 Turn signal Third-row power fold seat .......187 Tilt steering wheel ......................99 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Driving .....................................305 Roadside Emergencies ...........320 Tires, Wheels and Loading ....256 Warning Displays ......12, 130, 145 Tires ...........................241–243, 320 alignment ................................250 care ..........................................246 changing ..........................320, 325 checking the pressure ............246 404 USB port ......................................42 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................395 Vehicle loading ..........................261 Ventilating your vehicle ...........278 Warning lights (see Lights) .......12 Washer fluid ..............................357 REVIEW COPY —— 2009 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing, Market: USA (fus) Index Water, Driving through .............308 Windows ....................................161 power .......................................103 rear wiper/washer .....................99 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ..........................................98 checking and adding fluid .....357 liftgate reservoir .....................357 replacing wiper blades ...........358 Wrecker towing .........................335 405 REVIEW COPY —— 2009 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing, Market: USA (fus)

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2009 Ford Explorer Owners Manual