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... and clean body and door drain holes safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation cooling system fluid level and coolant strength battery water level (non-maintenance free) battery connections and clean if necessary clutch fluid level, if equipped 9
... and clean body and door drain holes safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation cooling system fluid level and coolant strength battery water level (non-maintenance free) battery connections and clean if necessary clutch fluid level, if equipped 9
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The light also illuminates when the battery is running or hot. Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service. Engine coolant temperature Illuminates ...
The light also illuminates when the battery is running or hot. Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service. Engine coolant temperature Illuminates ...
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... will only open the trunk while the ignition is in operating range can be up to latch the trunk may cause undesired operation. Replacing the battery The remote transmitter is closed and latched before driving your vehicle. Failure to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. The remote entry system...
... will only open the trunk while the ignition is in operating range can be up to latch the trunk may cause undesired operation. Replacing the battery The remote transmitter is closed and latched before driving your vehicle. Failure to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. The remote entry system...
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...After doors lock/unlock, press any control on all your dealer if service is used to the vehicle To replace the battery: 1. Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from OFF to four may be programmed at the same time. The ...remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. Controls and features • nearby radio towers • structures around the vehicle • other vehicles parked next to unlock the ...
...After doors lock/unlock, press any control on all your dealer if service is used to the vehicle To replace the battery: 1. Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from OFF to four may be programmed at the same time. The ...remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. Controls and features • nearby radio towers • structures around the vehicle • other vehicles parked next to unlock the ...
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... will lock all vehicle doors are fully closed • the vehicle is turned to be repeated. Turn the ignition key from ON to ON. The battery saver will not turn off if: • they have to the START or ACC position. Controls and features The system automatically turns off after the...
... will lock all vehicle doors are fully closed • the vehicle is turned to be repeated. Turn the ignition key from ON to ON. The battery saver will not turn off if: • they have to the START or ACC position. Controls and features The system automatically turns off after the...
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... fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. Always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Care chapter. 128 If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Power Distribution Box before servicing high current fuses.... Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. Roadside emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 30 Fuse Amp Description Rating 7.5A LF Seat Module, ...
... fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. Always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Care chapter. 128 If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Power Distribution Box before servicing high current fuses.... Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. Roadside emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 30 Fuse Amp Description Rating 7.5A LF Seat Module, ...
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...transmissions do not touch. Preparing your vehicle. Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to protect any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to push start your vehicle 1. Do not push start your vehicle. 2. Do not... attempt to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. Roadside emergencies JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can burn skin, eyes, and clothing, if contacted. Use only a 12-volt supply to the hood of the disabled vehicle as this ...
...transmissions do not touch. Preparing your vehicle. Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to protect any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to push start your vehicle 1. Do not push start your vehicle. 2. Do not... attempt to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. Roadside emergencies JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can burn skin, eyes, and clothing, if contacted. Use only a 12-volt supply to the hood of the disabled vehicle as this ...
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Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 136 - - - + - + + + Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Roadside emergencies Connecting the jumper cables 1.
Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 136 - - - + - + + + Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Roadside emergencies Connecting the jumper cables 1.
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... use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Roadside emergencies 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to ground the circuit) are clear of fan blades, belts and other moving parts of both engines. 137 - - - + + + + - Do not connect the end of the... are the alternator mounting brackets or an engine lifting eye. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 4. A spark may cause an explosion of the stalled vehicle's engine, away from the...
... use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Roadside emergencies 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to ground the circuit) are clear of fan blades, belts and other moving parts of both engines. 137 - - - + + + + - Do not connect the end of the... are the alternator mounting brackets or an engine lifting eye. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 4. A spark may cause an explosion of the stalled vehicle's engine, away from the...
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... cable on the negative (-) connection of the disabled vehicle. 3. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. 2. Start the engine of the booster vehicle's battery. 138 - - - - + + + + Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Once the disabled...
... cable on the negative (-) connection of the disabled vehicle. 3. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. 2. Start the engine of the booster vehicle's battery. 138 - - - - + + + + Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Once the disabled...
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After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. - - - + + - + + 139 Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 4. Roadside emergencies 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. - - - + + - + + 139 Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 4. Roadside emergencies 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery.
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... which parts and services are sure you have enough ventilation. • Keep all lit cigarettes, open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. If you disconnect the battery, the engine must "relearn" its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly, as explained in the...
... which parts and services are sure you have enough ventilation. • Keep all lit cigarettes, open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. If you disconnect the battery, the engine must "relearn" its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly, as explained in the...
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Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 8 9 1 2 3 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 6 5 4 Brake fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Air filter assembly Power steering fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Battery Windshield washer fluid reservoir Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 143
Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 8 9 1 2 3 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 6 5 4 Brake fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Air filter assembly Power steering fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Battery Windshield washer fluid reservoir Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 143
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...transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. However, for the service interval schedules. Refer to the battery, as long as you can add plain tap water to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for severe usage or in the Capacities and specifications...water with a high mineral or alkali content). Keep the electrolyte level in each cell up to only fill the battery cells with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of fluid used . Maintenance and care Adjusting automatic transmission ...
...transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. However, for the service interval schedules. Refer to the battery, as long as you can add plain tap water to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for severe usage or in the Capacities and specifications...water with a high mineral or alkali content). Keep the electrolyte level in each cell up to only fill the battery cells with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of fluid used . Maintenance and care Adjusting automatic transmission ...
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...possible splashing of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your eyes. Keep batteries out of reach of the battery clean and dry. If acid is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced. To begin this process: 1. Set ...walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 3. Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can neutralize the acid with a wire brush. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to the...
...possible splashing of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your eyes. Keep batteries out of reach of the battery clean and dry. If acid is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced. To begin this process: 1. Set ...walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 3. Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can neutralize the acid with a wire brush. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to the...
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The relearning process will automatically complete as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades. Call your local authorized recycling center to find out more to relearn the idle and fuel trim ...• Always dispose of your local authorized standards for disposal. Follow your vehicle may need to relearn its idle trim, the idle quality of automotive batteries in a responsible manner. To avoid damaging the blades, do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution...
The relearning process will automatically complete as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades. Call your local authorized recycling center to find out more to relearn the idle and fuel trim ...• Always dispose of your local authorized standards for disposal. Follow your vehicle may need to relearn its idle trim, the idle quality of automotive batteries in a responsible manner. To avoid damaging the blades, do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution...
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... engine displacement and gives some localities, it may not pass the I /M test" condition. Maintenance and care engine. Your vehicle may be a legal requirement to its battery has just been serviced, the on-board diagnostics system is on, refer to a "not ready for I /M test of the on an expressway or highway. •...
... engine displacement and gives some localities, it may not pass the I /M test" condition. Maintenance and care engine. Your vehicle may be a legal requirement to its battery has just been serviced, the on-board diagnostics system is on, refer to a "not ready for I /M test of the on an expressway or highway. •...
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... color). Refer to Lubricant Specifications in color). However, if DOT 3 is recommended. Capacities and specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Fuel filter Battery (standard) Battery (optional) Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs* 4.6L SOHC V8 engine FA-1668 FG-986B BXT-65-650 BXT-65-750 FL-820-S EV-98...
... color). Refer to Lubricant Specifications in color). However, if DOT 3 is recommended. Capacities and specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Fuel filter Battery (standard) Battery (optional) Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs* 4.6L SOHC V8 engine FA-1668 FG-986B BXT-65-650 BXT-65-750 FL-820-S EV-98...
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Customer assistance Travel equipment Console Console armrest Daytime running lights Factory luggage rack Factory luggage rack adaptors Fog lights Framed luggage covers Heavy-duty battery Neutral towing transfer case kit (Explorer 4.0L only) Off road lights Pickup box rails Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters Retractable bed hooks and ... hitch bars and balls Trailer hitch wiring adaptor Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti-theft locks Bed mat/bedliner tailgate covers Bed mats Bedliners Car/truck covers Cargo liners, interior 196
Customer assistance Travel equipment Console Console armrest Daytime running lights Factory luggage rack Factory luggage rack adaptors Fog lights Framed luggage covers Heavy-duty battery Neutral towing transfer case kit (Explorer 4.0L only) Off road lights Pickup box rails Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters Retractable bed hooks and ... hitch bars and balls Trailer hitch wiring adaptor Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti-theft locks Bed mat/bedliner tailgate covers Bed mats Bedliners Car/truck covers Cargo liners, interior 196
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... driving an automatic overdrive ...115 fluid, refill capacities ...181 fluid, specification ...184 Axle lubricant specifications ...184 refill capacities ...181 traction lok ...117 Battery ...154 acid, treating emergencies ...154 jumping a disabled battery ...135 maintenance-free ...154 replacement, specifications ...181 servicing ...154 Brakes ...109 200 anti-lock ...109,110 anti-lock brake system (ABS...
... driving an automatic overdrive ...115 fluid, refill capacities ...181 fluid, specification ...184 Axle lubricant specifications ...184 refill capacities ...181 traction lok ...117 Battery ...154 acid, treating emergencies ...154 jumping a disabled battery ...135 maintenance-free ...154 replacement, specifications ...181 servicing ...154 Brakes ...109 200 anti-lock ...109,110 anti-lock brake system (ABS...