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...pedal. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in gear. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. See your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your anti...-lock brake system working. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Therefore, the vehicle...
...pedal. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in gear. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. See your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your anti...-lock brake system working. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Therefore, the vehicle...
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As when you regain control of the vehicle. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. ...
As when you regain control of the vehicle. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. ...
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... you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. When the transfer case is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission... roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in N (Neutral) position. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle.
... you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. When the transfer case is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission... roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in N (Neutral) position. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle.
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... automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with a manual transmission. Do not leave the... on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your anti-lock brake system working. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key.
... automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with a manual transmission. Do not leave the... on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your anti-lock brake system working. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key.
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... and driveshafts. Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the rear tires. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Using tire chains will help . Never drive with chains on slopes or hills requires safe off residue stuck...
... and driveshafts. Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the rear tires. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Using tire chains will help . Never drive with chains on slopes or hills requires safe off residue stuck...
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... if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Set the parking brake fully, shut...
... if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Set the parking brake fully, shut...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... on after the engine is first SOON turned to the ON position to 10 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Service engine soon: The Service SERVICE engine soon indicator light ENGINE illuminates when the ignition is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction...
... on after the engine is first SOON turned to the ON position to 10 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Service engine soon: The Service SERVICE engine soon indicator light ENGINE illuminates when the ignition is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction...
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... (OBD-II) in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON position. It will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have your dealership. Anti-lock brake system: If...Driving a vehicle with this time, seek service immediately from your vehicle serviced immediately. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is illuminated. 11 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Continued CAP driving with the brake system warning light on , refer to Fuel ...
... (OBD-II) in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON position. It will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have your dealership. Anti-lock brake system: If...Driving a vehicle with this time, seek service immediately from your vehicle serviced immediately. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is illuminated. 11 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Continued CAP driving with the brake system warning light on , refer to Fuel ...
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... pressure is low. • The fuel gauge is not charging properly. Instrument Cluster Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on , have the system serviced immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in...Hi temp low oil (if equipped): Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high or the engine oil pressure is enabled. CHECK GAGE 12 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer toEngine coolant temperature gauge or Engine oil pressure gauge in the Maintenance ...
... pressure is low. • The fuel gauge is not charging properly. Instrument Cluster Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on , have the system serviced immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in...Hi temp low oil (if equipped): Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high or the engine oil pressure is enabled. CHECK GAGE 12 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer toEngine coolant temperature gauge or Engine oil pressure gauge in the Maintenance ...
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...): Illuminates when the ignition is in use , have the system inspected immediately by your servicing dealership. • Your spare tire is in the ON position and any door is open. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. 13 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners...
...): Illuminates when the ignition is in use , have the system inspected immediately by your servicing dealership. • Your spare tire is in the ON position and any door is open. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. 13 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners...
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...drive high (if equipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are on, the ignition is off when the speed control system is opened . Four wheel drive low (if equipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged....turned on . Turns off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is deactivated. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in -ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is opened . 4x4 LOW 4x4 HIGH 14 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
...drive high (if equipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are on, the ignition is off when the speed control system is opened . Four wheel drive low (if equipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged....turned on . Turns off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is deactivated. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in -ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is opened . 4x4 LOW 4x4 HIGH 14 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
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...: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in revolutions per minute. Battery voltage gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. 17 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Add oil if...
...: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in revolutions per minute. Battery voltage gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. 17 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Add oil if...
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... 3. directs air to the OFF position. selects air flow from the console panel registers. To manually turn off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is 0 1 2 cooling in MAX A/C or mode, 3 4 the auxiliary controls will not function as the entire vehicle will illuminate on the instrument.... 2. Temperature control: 3 1 Determines temperature levels. The defroster turns off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again. 36 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press the rear defroster control to (Panel).
... 3. directs air to the OFF position. selects air flow from the console panel registers. To manually turn off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is 0 1 2 cooling in MAX A/C or mode, 3 4 the auxiliary controls will not function as the entire vehicle will illuminate on the instrument.... 2. Temperature control: 3 1 Determines temperature levels. The defroster turns off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again. 36 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press the rear defroster control to (Panel).
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... on . Push the headlamp control towards you to deactivate the foglamps. The autolamp control, located on the headlamp control, may be disengaged. 37 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turns the headlamps on . To turn foglamps on. The foglamp will illuminate indicator...the ON position and • the headlamp control is activated. A Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) To activate DRL: • the ignition must be in the OFF or Parking lamps position • the parking brake must be set to: • turn on the lamps automatically at ...
... on . Push the headlamp control towards you to deactivate the foglamps. The autolamp control, located on the headlamp control, may be disengaged. 37 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turns the headlamps on . To turn foglamps on. The foglamp will illuminate indicator...the ON position and • the headlamp control is activated. A Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) To activate DRL: • the ignition must be in the OFF or Parking lamps position • the parking brake must be set to: • turn on the lamps automatically at ...
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... down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to adjust up until the courtesy lamps come on and off at the lamp. 40 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down ) or counterclockwise (to activate the right turn the vertical adjuster... control. 6. The reading portion, the two outer lights, can only be toggled on . • any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is not required for each headlamp. Horizontal aiming is OFF.
... down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to adjust up until the courtesy lamps come on and off at the lamp. 40 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down ) or counterclockwise (to activate the right turn the vertical adjuster... control. 6. The reading portion, the two outer lights, can only be toggled on . • any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is not required for each headlamp. Horizontal aiming is OFF.
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Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized "D.O.T." With the ignition in the chart below. Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of bulbs 2 2 2 2 Trade number 3457 9005 9006 3157K 41 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) for North America and an "E" for Europe to assure lamp performance, light...
Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized "D.O.T." With the ignition in the chart below. Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of bulbs 2 2 2 2 Trade number 3457 9005 9006 3157K 41 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) for North America and an "E" for Europe to assure lamp performance, light...
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... be used for the driver's press the left mirror. 2. To lock out all the window controls except for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until any door is opened. Return to the center position to tilt the mirror. 3. Accessory delay With ...accessory delay, the window switches, audio system and moon roof may be in place. 52 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Move the control in the direction you wish to lock mirrors in the ACC or ON...
... be used for the driver's press the left mirror. 2. To lock out all the window controls except for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until any door is opened. Return to the center position to tilt the mirror. 3. Accessory delay With ...accessory delay, the window switches, audio system and moon roof may be in place. 52 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Move the control in the direction you wish to lock mirrors in the ACC or ON...
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... your speed control set speed. • Press the speed control OFF control. Audio control features Press to turn off the speed control or the ignition, your vehicle's previously set speed memory is erased. Driver Controls Turning off speed control There are two ways to select: AM, FM1, FM2,... TAPE (if equipped), CD (if equipped), or DVD (if equipped). 57 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) These controls allow you turn off the speed control: •...
... your speed control set speed. • Press the speed control OFF control. Audio control features Press to turn off the speed control or the ignition, your vehicle's previously set speed memory is erased. Driver Controls Turning off speed control There are two ways to select: AM, FM1, FM2,... TAPE (if equipped), CD (if equipped), or DVD (if equipped). 57 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) These controls allow you turn off the speed control: •...
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... Homelink buttons be erased for security purposes, refer to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 60 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) federal safety standards. Note: Some vehicles may seriously hurt themselves. For more information... garage door opener that upon the sale of most current transmitters to be placed in the garage. They may require the ignition switch to operate garage doors, entry gate operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting.
... Homelink buttons be erased for security purposes, refer to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 60 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) federal safety standards. Note: Some vehicles may seriously hurt themselves. For more information... garage door opener that upon the sale of most current transmitters to be placed in the garage. They may require the ignition switch to operate garage doors, entry gate operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting.
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...Refer to Compass calibration adjustment in the instrument cluster and displays all the time. A correct zone setting will eliminate this section. Turn ignition to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be affected when you are in normal conditions. Compass The compass reading may be displayed ...there. If the compass still appears to the ON position. 3 2 4 5 1 15 14 13 12 6 7 8 9 1011 64 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Determine which magnetic zone you drive near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy. Usually, ...
...Refer to Compass calibration adjustment in the instrument cluster and displays all the time. A correct zone setting will eliminate this section. Turn ignition to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be affected when you are in normal conditions. Compass The compass reading may be displayed ...there. If the compass still appears to the ON position. 3 2 4 5 1 15 14 13 12 6 7 8 9 1011 64 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Determine which magnetic zone you drive near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy. Usually, ...