Contents:
A Accessory delay 64 AdvanceTrac 217 Air cleaner filter 313–314 Air conditioning 43 Airbag supplemental restraint system 147–148 156 158 and child safety seats 149 description 148 156 158 disposal 161 driver airbag 150 157 159 indicator light 156 161 operation 150 157 159 passenger airbag 150 157 159 side airbag 156 Ambulance packages 8 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) 294 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) 216 Anti-theft system 117 Audio system (see Radio) 21 26 31 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive 224 227 fluid adding 312 fluid checking 312 fluid refill capacities 315 fluid specification 321 Auxiliary power point 61 Axle lubricant specifications 318 321 refill capacities 315 B Battery 292 acid treating emergencies 292 jumping a disabled battery 262 maintenance-free 292 replacement specifications 314 servicing 292 BeltMinder 142 Brakes 215 anti-lock 216 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light 216 fluid checking and adding 312 fluid refill capacities 315 fluid specifications 318 321 lubricant specifications 318 321 parking 216 shift interlock 223 C Calculating load 205 Capacities for refilling fluids 315 Cargo cover 100 Cargo management system 101 Cassette tape player 21 26 Cell phone use 9 Changing a tire 252 Child safety restraints 162 child safety belts 162 Child safety seats 166 attaching with tether straps 170 in front seat 167 in rear seat 167 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment 277 instrument panel 279 interior 280 interior trim 279 plastic parts 278 327 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index washing 275 waxing 276 wheels 276 wiper blades 278 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) 43 Clock adjust 6-CD in dash 32 AM/FM/CD 22 AM/FM/Tape/CD 27 Compass electronic 82 calibration 83 set zone adjustment 83 95 Console 62–63 overhead 60 rear 63 Controls power seat 122 steering column 69 Coolant checking and adding 294 refill capacities 298 315 specifications 318 321 Cruise control (see Speed control) 66 Customer Assistance 241 Ford Extended Service Plan 272 Getting assistance outside the US and Canada 273 Getting roadside assistance 241 Getting the service you need 268 Ordering additional owner’s literature 273 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program 271 328 D Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) 49 Defrost rear window 47 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 312 engine oil 287 Doors lubricant specifications 318 Driveline universal joint and slip yoke 313 Driving under special conditions 230 234 238 sand 236 snow and ice 239 through water 237 240 Dual automatic temperature control (DATC) 43 DVD system 40 E Electronic message center 76 87 Emergencies roadside jump-starting 262 Emergency Flashers 243 Emission control system 309 Engine 321 cleaning 277 coolant 294 fail-safe cooling 299 idle speed control 292 lubrication specifications 318 321 refill capacities 315 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index service points 284–285 starting after a collision 243 Engine block heater 215 Engine oil 287 checking and adding 287 dipstick 287 filter specifications 290 314 recommendations 290 refill capacities 315 specifications 318 321 Exhaust fumes 215 F Fail safe cooling 299 Floor mats 100 Fluid capacities 315 Foglamps 48 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles 232 driving off road 233 indicator light 232 preparing to drive your vehicle 222 Fuel 301 calculating fuel economy 78 89 306 cap 303 capacity 315 choosing the right fuel 304 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates 308 detergent in fuel 305 filling your vehicle with fuel 301 303 306 filter specifications 300 314 fuel pump shut-off switch 243 improving fuel economy 306 octane rating 304 321 quality 305 running out of fuel 305 safety information relating to automotive fuels 301 Fuses 245–246 G Garage door opener 61 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) 303 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) 306 Gauges 18 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) calculating 205 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) calculating 205 H Hazard flashers 243 Head restraints 120 Headlamps aiming 50 bulb specifications 53 daytime running lights 49 flash to pass 49 high beam 49 Heating heating and air conditioning system 41 43 Homelink wireless control system 72 Hood 283 I Ignition 213 321 329 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index Illuminated visor mirror 59 Infant seats (see Safety seats) 166 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing 310 Instrument panel cleaning 279 cluster 12 J Jack 252 256 positioning 252 258 storage 252 256 Jump-starting your vehicle 262 K Keyless entry system 112 autolock 114–115 keypad 112 locking and unlocking doors 113 programming entry code 112 Keys 118 positions of the ignition 213 L Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart 52–53 daytime running light 49 fog lamps 48 interior lamps 52 Liftgate 101 remote release 108 Lights warning and indicator 12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) 216 Load limits 198 Loading instructions 205 330 Locks autolock 114–115 childproof 106 doors 104 Lubricant specifications 318 321 Lug nuts 261 Luggage rack 102 Lumbar support seats 122 125 M Message center 76 87–88 english/metric button 80 92 system check button 79 91 warning messages 84 97 Mirrors 65 automatic dimming rearview mirror 65 fold away 66 heated 66 side view mirrors (power) 65 Moon roof 71 Motorcraft parts 281 300 314 N Navigation system 40 O Octane rating 304 Oil (see Engine oil) 287 P Parking brake 216 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) 314 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor 133 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) 66 Power adjustable foot pedals 66 Power distribution box (see Fuses) 249 Power door locks 104 Power mirrors 65 Power point 61–62 Power steering 221 fluid checking and adding 311 fluid refill capacity 315 fluid specifications 318 321 Power Windows 63 Preparing to drive your vehicle 222 R Radio 21 26 31 Rear window defroster 47 Relays 245 Remote entry system 106–107 illuminated entry 111 locking/unlocking doors 107–108 panic alarm 108 replacing the batteries 109 Reverse sensing system 230 Roadside assistance 241 Roof rack 102 S Safety Belt Maintenance 147 Safety belts (see Safety restraints) 132 135–140 Safety Canopy 156 158–159 Safety defects reporting 274 Safety restraints 132 135–140 belt minder 142 extension assembly 141 for adults 136–139 for children 161–162 Occupant Classification Sensor 133 safety belt maintenance 147 warning light and chime 141–142 Safety seats for children 166 Safety Compliance Certification Label 323 Seat belts (see Safety restraints) 132 Seats 120 child safety seats 166 front seats 121 heated 125 memory seat 108 124 SecuriLock passive anti-theft system 117 Setting the clock AM/FM single CD 22 AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD 32 AM/FM/Tape/CD 27 Snowplowing 8 Spark plugs specifications 314 321 Special notice ambulance conversions 8 utility-type vehicles 8 Specification chart lubricants 318 321 Speed control 66 Starting your vehicle 213–214 jump starting 262 331 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index Steering wheel controls 69 tilting 59 T Tilt steering wheel 59 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Driving 236 Roadside Emergencies 252 Tires Wheels and Loading 192 Warning Displays 12 84 97 Tires 178–179 252 alignment 190 care 187 changing 252 258 checking the pressure 182 inflating 180 label 187 replacing 189 258 rotating 191 safety practices 190 sidewall information 182 snow tires and chains 197 spare tire 253 256–257 terminology 179 tire grades 179 treadwear 178 188 Towing 205 recreational towing 212 trailer towing 205 wrecker 267 Transfer case fluid checking 313 Transmission 223 brake-shift interlock (BSI) 223 fluid checking and adding (automatic) 312 fluid refill capacities 315 lubricant specifications 318 321 Turn signal 51 V Vehicle dimensions 321 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 323 Vehicle loading 198 Ventilating your vehicle 215 W Warning lights (see Lights) 12 Washer fluid 286 Water Driving through 240 Windows 108 power 63 rear wiper/washer 59 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 58 checking and adding fluid 286 liftgate reservoir 286 replacing wiper blades 287 Wrecker towing
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