Contents:
A Accessory delay 53 Air bag supplemental restraint system 116–117 121 and child safety seats 118 description 117 121 disposal 124 driver air bag 119 122 indicator light 120 123 operation 119 122 passenger air bag 119 122 Air cleaner filter 259 Air conditioning 32 All Wheel Drive (AWD) driving off road 163 Ambulance packages 7 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) 234 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) 141 Anti-theft system 92 arming the system 92 disarming a triggered system 93 Audio system (see Radio) 17 21 25 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive 148 fluid adding 252 fluid checking 252 fluid refill capacities 260 fluid specification 264 Auxiliary power point 51 Axle lubricant specifications 262 264 refill capacities 260 B Battery 232 272 acid treating emergencies 232 jumping a disabled battery 200 maintenance-free 232 replacement specifications 259 servicing 232 BeltMinder 112 Brakes 140 anti-lock 141 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light 141 fluid checking and adding 252 fluid refill capacities 260 fluid specifications 262 264 lubricant specifications 262 264 parking 141 shift interlock 146 C Calculating load 173 Capacities for refilling fluids 260 Cargo cover 78 Cassette tape player 17 CD-single premium 21 25 Cell phone use 48 Certification Label 266 Changing a tire 192 Child safety restraints 124 child safety belts 124 Child safety seats 127 attaching with tether straps 131 in front seat 129 in rear seat 129 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment 217 instrument panel 219 interior 220 interior trim 219 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Index plastic parts 218 safety belts 220 washing 216 waxing 216 wheels 217 wiper blades 219 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) 32 Compass electronic 64 calibration 65 set zone adjustment 64 67 Console 48 overhead 49 rear 49 52 Controls power seat 96 steering column 58 Coolant checking and adding 234 refill capacities 237 260 specifications 262 264 Cruise control (see Speed control) 54 Customer Assistance 180 Ford accessories for your vehicle 221 Ford Extended Service Plan 209 Getting assistance outside the US and Canada 213 Getting roadside assistance 180 Getting the service you need 207 Ordering additional owner’s literature 214 The Dispute Settlement Board 210 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program 213 D Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) 37 Defrost rear window 36 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 252 engine oil 226 Doors lubricant specifications 262 Driveline universal joint and slip yoke 253 Driving under special conditions 150 156 159 165 167 sand 158 166 snow and ice 160 168 through water 159 167 171 Dual automatic temperature control (DATC) 32 E Electronic message center 66 Emergencies roadside jump-starting 200 Emergency Flashers 181 Emission control system 248 Engine 264–265 cleaning 217 coolant 234 fail-safe coolant 238 idle speed control 232 lubrication specifications 262 264 refill capacities 260 service points 224–225 starting after a collision 181 Engine block heater 140 273 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Index Engine oil 226 checking and adding 226 dipstick 226 filter specifications 230 259 recommendations 230 refill capacities 260 specifications 262 264 Exhaust fumes 140 F Fail safe cooling 238 Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) 239 Floor mats 77 Fluid capacities 260 Foglamps 37 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles 153 driving off road 155 163 indicator light 153 preparing to drive your vehicle 145 Fuel 239 calculating fuel economy 68 245 cap 244 capacity 260 choosing the right fuel 242 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates 248 detergent in fuel 243 filling your vehicle with fuel 239 244–245 filter specifications 244 259 fuel pump shut-off switch 181 improving fuel economy 245 octane rating 242 264–265 quality 243 running out of fuel 244 safety information relating to automotive fuels 239 274 Fuel - flex fuel vehicle (FFV) 239 242 Fuses 182–183 G Garage door opener 50 Garage Door Opener (see Homelink wireless control system) 60 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) 244 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) 245 Gauges 14 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) 171 calculating 173 definition 171 driving with a heavy load 171 location 171 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 171 calculating 171 173 definition 171 driving with a heavy load 171 location 171 H Hazard flashers 181 Head restraints 94 Headlamps aiming 39 bulb specifications 41 daytime running lights 37 flash to pass 38 high beam 38 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Index Heating heating and air conditioning system 31–32 HomeLink universal transceiver (see Garage door opener) 63 Homelink wireless control system 60 Hood 223 I Ignition 137 264–265 Infant seats (see Safety seats) 127 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing 250 Instrument panel cleaning 219 cluster 10 J Jack 192 194 positioning 192 196 storage 192 194 Jump-starting your vehicle 200 K Keyless entry system 87 Keys positions of the ignition 137 L Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart 41 daytime running light 37 fog lamps 37 high beams 38 instrument panel dimming 38 interior lamps 40 Liftgate 77 83 Lights warning and indicator 10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) 141 Limited-slip axle 153 Load limits 171 GAWR 171 GVWR 171 trailer towing 171 Loading instructions 173 Locks childproof 82 doors 81 Lubricant specifications 262 264 Lumbar support seats 98 M Manual transmission fluid capacities 260 lubricant specifications 264 Message center 66 english/metric button 71 system check button 71 warning messages 72 Mirrors 51 automatic dimming rearview mirror 50 fold away 54 heated 53 side view mirrors (power) 53 Moon roof 59 Motorcraft parts 244 259 O Octane rating 242 275 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Index Oil (see Engine oil) 226 P Parking brake 141 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) 259 Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) 54 Power adjustable foot pedals 54 Power distribution box (see Fuses) 187 Power door locks 81 Power point 49 51–52 Power steering 145 fluid checking and adding 250 fluid refill capacity 260 fluid specifications 262 264 Power Windows 52 Preparing to drive your vehicle 145 R Radio 17 21 25 Rear window defroster 36 Relays 182 190 Remote entry system 83 illuminated entry 86 locking/unlocking doors 93 opening the trunk 83 Reverse sensing system 151 Roadside assistance 180 Roof rack 79 S Safety Belt Maintenance 115 276 Safety belts (see Safety restraints) 104 106–111 Safety Canopy 121–122 Safety defects reporting 215 Safety restraints 104 106–111 belt minder 112 extension assembly 111 for adults 107–110 for children 124 safety belt maintenance 115 warning light and chime 112 Safety seats for children 127 Seat belts (see Safety restraints) 104 Seats 94 child safety seats 127 heated 98 memory seat 84 97 Snowplowing 7 Spark plugs specifications 259 264–265 Special notice ambulance conversions 7 utility-type vehicles 7 Specification chart lubricants 262 264 Speed control 54 Starting a flex fuel vehicle 139 Starting your vehicle 137 139 jump starting 200 Steering wheel controls 58 tilting 47 T Tilt steering wheel 47 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Index Tire warning 257 Tires 192 254 257 changing 192 196 replacing 196 snow tires and chains 258 spare tire 193–195 tire grades 255 treadwear 254 Towing 173 recreational towing 179 trailer towing 173 wrecker 206 Traction control 142 Transfer case fluid checking 253 Transmission 146 brake-shift interlock (BSI) 146 fluid checking and adding (automatic) 252 fluid refill capacities 260 lubricant specifications 262 264 Trunk 83 Turn signal 40 V Vehicle dimensions 265 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 267 Vehicle loading 171 Ventilating your vehicle 140 W Warning lights (see Lights) 10 Washer fluid 226 Water Driving through 171 Windows power 52 rear wiper/washer 47 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 46 checking and adding fluid 226 liftgate reservoir 226 replacing wiper blades 47 Wrecker towing
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