2006 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
2006 Ford Explorer Manual
2006 Ford Explorer manual content summary:
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audio Estéreo AM/FM con CD Estéreo AM/FM y tocacintas con CD Estéreo AM/FM con capacidad para seis CD 22 22 27 33 Controles de temperatura interior Control manual de calefacción y aire Llaves Seguros Sistema antirrobo 114 114 114 117 1 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 2
Asientos Sistemas de seguridad Bolsas de aire Asientos de seguridad para niños 132 cables pasacorriente Remolque con grúa de auxilio 266 266 268 268 270 278 287 288 293 Asistencia al cliente Reportar defectos de seguridad (sólo EE.UU.) 295 302 Limpieza 303 2 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 3
o la traducción total o parcial no están permitidas sin la autorización escrita de Ford Motor Company. Ford puede cambiar el contenido sin previo aviso y sin incurrir en ninguna obligación. Derechos de propiedad © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 4
acerca de Ford Motor Company y sus productos, visite los siguientes sitios Web: • En los Estados Unidos: www.ford.com • En Canadá: www.ford.ca • En Australia: www.ford.com.au • En México: www.ford.com.mx La información adicional para el propietario se entrega en otras publicaciones. Este Manual del - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 5
ículo y el desecho autorizado de materiales de lubricación y limpieza son pasos importantes para lograr este objetivo. La información sobre protección medioambiental se destaca en este manual con el símbolo del árbol. 5 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 6
Varíe frecuentemente su velocidad para que las partes móviles se puedan asentar. Conduzca su nuevo pistones. Consulte Aceite del motor en el capítulo el Manual de garantías que se entrega junto con el Manual del aire del pasajero activa. 6 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 7
o si lo requiere la ley, las autoridades gubernamentales u otras terceras partes que actúen como autoridad legal. Terceras partes pueden solicitar acceso a la información en forma independiente de Ford Motor Company y Ford of Canada. 7 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 8
ículos. Antes de manejar el vehículo, lea atentamente este Manual del propietario. Su vehículo no es un automóvil de ículo no está equipado con el Paquete de preparación de ambulancia Ford. Uso del teléfono celular El uso de equipos móviles de 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 9
tiles, sistemas de comunicaciones para vehículos, dispositivos telemáticos y radios de dos bandas portátiles. La primera responsabilidad del conductor es . Consulte el Manual del propietario para ver toda la información y advertencias requeridas. 9 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 10
la bomba de combustible Desempañador y descarchador del parabrisas Consulte el Manual del propietario Bolsa de aire - delantera Asiento para niños Anclaje inferior del asiento para niñ Desempañador y descarchador de la ventana trasera 10 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 11
la cajuela Aceite del motor Temperatura del líquido refrigerante del motor Batería Ácido de la batería Advertencia del ventilador Mantener el nivel de líquido correcto Filtro de aire del motor Gato MAX MIN Advertencia de presión de llanta desinflada 11 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 12
cuando exista un problema con una de las funciones de su vehículo. Muchas luces se encienden cuando arranca el vehículo para asegurarse 12 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 13
ículo, es posible que no cuente con algunos indicadores. Service engine soon (Servicio del motor a la brevedad): la luz indicadora Service engine soon se ilumina cuando el encendido se gira por posible. • Grupo de instrumentos estándar 13 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 14
de frenos también esté encendida. Disponibilidad de bolsa de aire: si esta luz no se enciende cuando el encendido se gira a ON, si continúa destellando o si permanece encendida, haga revisar el sistema inmediatamente por un distribuidor 14 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 15
quido refrigerante es alta. Detenga el vehículo lo antes posible, apague el motor y deje que se enfríe. Consulte la sección Líquido refrigerante del motor en el capítulo Mantenimiento y especificaciones. • Grupo de instrumentos estándar 15 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 16
, se puede encender la luz de advertencia del Servicio del motor a la brevedad. Consulte Tapón de llenado de combustible en el capítulo Mantenimiento y especificaciones. • Grupo de instrumentos estándar • Grupo de instrumentos opcional 16 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 17
de inmediato al distribuidor autorizado para que revise el sistema. Door ajar (Puerta abierta): se ilumina cuando el encendido está en la posición ON y alguna puerta, compuerta levadiza o vidrio de la compuerta levadiza está abierto. 17 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 18
la posición OFF/LOCK o ACCESSORY y la puerta motor está en funcionamiento y el vehículo se ha manejado por más de 5 km (3 mph). Campanilla de activación del centro de mensajes: suena cuando aparecen por primera vez las siguientes advertencias en la pantalla del 18 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 19
roja, esto significa que el motor se está sobrecalentando, consulte Líquido refrigerante del motor en el capítulo Mantenimiento y especificaciones. Detenga el vehículo a la brevedad posible, apague el motor y deje que el motor se enfríe. 19 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 20
instrumentos Nunca quite el tapón del depósito del líquido refrigerante mientras el motor esté caliente o en funcionamiento. Odómetro: registra el total de kilómetros B (Viaje B). Presione el botón RESET (Restablecer) para restablecer. 20 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 21
control manual de aire acondicionado y calefacción. Tacómetro: indica la velocidad del motor en revoluciones por minuto. Si maneja con la aguja del tacómetro continuamente en la parte superior la puerta de llenado de combustible. 21 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 22
desplazarse a través de la lista de Categorías de canales Sirius disponibles (pop, rock, noticias, etc.). Consulte Modo categoría en Menú para obtener mayor información. Radio satelital está disponible sólo en Estados Unidos continental. 22 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 23
Sistemas de audio 2. MUTE/Phone (SILENCIAR/Teléfono): (Menú) nuevamente para desactivar el modo reloj. CATEGORY (Categoría) (Radio satelital, si está instalado): presione MENU (Menú) hasta que en graves. para acomodar el ajuste de agudos. 23 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 24
o siguiente . / En el modo de CD, presione anterior/siguiente pista del CD. para acceder a la SEEK En el modo Radio satelital (si está instalado), presione (Buscar) para cambiar al canal anterior o siguiente . Si se selecciona una 24 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 25
audio estado del CD o DVD aparece en la visualización del radio. 7. SHUFFLE (Selección aleatoria): presione para reproducir pistas en FF (Fast forward) (Avanzar): presione para avanzar en forma manual en una pista de CD. 11. REW (Rewind) ( 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 26
se establece sobre cierto nivel y el encendido se apaga, el volumen volverá al nivel de audición "nominal" al volver a activar el interruptor de encendido. 26 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 27
de las ventanas, el radio y el toldo corredizo (si está instalado) se pueden usar por un lapso de hasta diez minutos después de que el interruptor de encendido se ha girado a la posición OFF o hasta que se abra alguna puerta delantera. 27 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 28
seleccionar una categoría. Radio satelital está disponible sólo en Estados Unidos continental. 3. MUTE/Phone (SILENCIAR/Teléfono): presione para silenciar los medios de reproducción. Presione nuevamente para volver a los medios de reproducción. 28 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 29
buscar todas las categorías y canales Sirius disponibles. Radio satelital está disponible sólo en Estados Unidos continental. ajustar el audio entre las bocinas / para ajustar el audio entre las 29 Fade (Distribución): presione bocinas delanteras y traseras. 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 30
AUX: presione para alternar entre los modos FES/DVD y AUX. Si no hay fuentes auxiliares disponibles, aparecerá NO AUX AUDIO. Para regresar al modo de radio, presione AM/FM. Si está instalado un Radio satelital, presione AUX presione este 30 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 31
ón. Puede guardar hasta 18 estaciones, seis en AM, seis en FM1 y FM2. En el modo Radio satelital (si está instalado), existen 18 memorias preestablecidas, seis vuelva el sonido. Radio satelital está disponible sólo en Estados Unidos continental. 31 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002- - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 32
audio audición "nominal" al volver a activar el interruptor de encendido. 18. CD: presione para ingresar al modo CD. Si ya hay Radio satelital (si está instalado), presione para ingresar a TEXT MODE (Modo texto) y ver el título de la canción actual. Mientras 32 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 33
Sistemas de audio esté en TEXT MODE (Modo texto), presione nuevamente para desplazarse a trav manualmente la frecuencia de radio o para seleccionar un disco deseado. Manténgalo presionado para avanzar rápidamente por las frecuencias de 33 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 34
buscar todas las categorías y canales Sirius disponibles. Radio satelital está disponible sólo en Estados Unidos continental. RBDS (Señal digital de transmisión de radio) Activada/Desactivada: presione / para activar o desactivar RBDS. 34 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 35
la función y el nivel 7 es el ajuste máximo. / para seleccionar Occupancy mode (Modo de utilización): use y optimizar el sonido para ALL SEATS (Todos los asientos) , DRIVERS SEAT (Asiento del conductor) o REAR SEATS (Asientos traseros). 35 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 36
En TEXT MODE (Modo texto), presione visualizar el texto anterior/adicional. SEEK En CATEGORY MODE (Modo categoría, presione (Buscar) para seleccionar una categoría. Radio satelital está disponible sólo en Estados Unidos continental. 36 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 37
forward) (Avanzar): presione para avanzar en forma manual en una pista de CD. 11. REW ( 18 estaciones, seis en AM, seis en FM1 y FM2. En el modo Radio satelital (si está instalado), existen 18 Radio satelital está disponible sólo en Estados Unidos continental. 37 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 38
Sistemas de audio 13. TEXT/SCAN (Texto/Exploración): en el modo radio y CD/MP3, mantenga presionado para oír una breve muestra de las estaciones de radio o pistas de CD. Presione nuevamente para disco) aparecerá en la visualización. 38 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 39
en el radio la frecuencia de la estación débil. Cuidado de cintas y del tocacintas: Correcto: • Utilice sólo cintas de 90 minutos de duración o menos. • Apriete las cintas que estén muy sueltas insertando un dedo o un lápiz en el orificio y girando el eje. 39 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 40
cuando se usan en reproductores de CD Ford. No se deben insertar en el audio: consulte el Manual de garantía para obtener información sobre la garantía del sistema de audio. Si es necesario realizar servicio, consulte a su distribuidor o a un técnico calificado. 40 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 41
canales de radio satelital SIRIUS, consulte el Kit de bienvenida de Sirius. Factores de recepción de radio satelital: Radio satelital SIRIUS incluyen: • Aparato y términos de suscripción limitada, que comienzan en la fecha de venta o arrendamiento del vehículo. 41 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 42
íodo de tiempo o con un ciclo de encendido con la llave, su receptor puede presentar una falla. Visite a un distribuidor autorizado para solicitar servicio. 42 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 43
Sistemas de audio Visualización del radio INVALID CHNL (Canal no válido) Condición El canal ya no está disponible. Acción requerida no disponible en este momento disponible. en este canal. El sistema está funcionando adecuadamente. 43 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 44
Sistemas de audio Visualización del radio NO SIGNAL (Sin señal) Condición Acción requerida Se perdió la señal del Se encuentra y un control remoto. Para obtener más información, consulte el capítulo Sistema de entretenimiento familiar. 44 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 45
. 5. Ajuste de velocidad del ventilador: controla el volumen de aire que circula en el vehículo. Consejos de funcionamiento • Para reducir la niebla del parabrisas en un clima húmedo, ponga el selector de flujo de aire en la posición . 45 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 46
que interferirán con el flujo de aire hacia los asientos traseros. • Retire toda la nieve, hielo u hojas del área de admisión de aire en la parte inferior del parabrisas. • Para aumentar la comodidad. 3. Ajuste el ventilador al máximo 46 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 47
recirculación: enfría el vehículo más rápidamente haciendo recircular el aire de la cabina, en lugar de usar aire exterior, y ayuda a evitar que penetren olores y gases externos La temperatura del pasajero aparecerá en la visualización. 47 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 48
o enfriar el vehículo a la temperatura seleccionada. 13. Controles de neutralización OFF manual: le permiten determinar manualmente dónde dirigir el flujo de aire. Para volver al control automático total, presione AUTO (Automático). 48 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 49
Velocidad del ventilador: aumenta o disminuye en forma manual la velocidad del ventilador. EXT 16. EXT: muestra aire recirculado. Use aire recirculado con A/C (A/A) para proporcionar un flujo de aire más frío. • Mueva el control de temperatura al ajuste más frío. 49 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 50
del tablero de instrumentos hacia las ventanas laterales. Para aumentar el flujo de aire a los respiraderos exteriores del tablero de instrumentos, cierre los respiraderos ubicados en culo está equipado con el Sistema de control doble 50 • 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 51
ñador se desactiva automáticamente después de 10 minutos o al girar el encendido a la posición 1 (OFF/LOCK) ó 2 (ACC). Para desactivar manualmente el desempañador antes de que transcurran 10 minutos, vuelva a presionar el control. 51 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 52
de tres minutos después de girar la llave a OFF. Para activar el encendido automático de luces, gire el control hacia la . izquierda hasta A P 52 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 53
y generalmente no proporciona la luz adecuada durante estas condiciones. Si no se activan los faros delanteros en estas condiciones, se podría producir un choque. o 53 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 54
participa en un accidente o si tiene problemas para corregir la alineación de los faros delanteros, haga que un técnico de servicio calificado los revise. 54 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 55
(puede usar cinta adhesiva). 3. Encienda la luz baja de los faros delanteros. La parte más brillante de la luz debe estar bajo la línea horizontal (4). Si está sobre la línea, el faro delantero necesita un ajuste. 4. Abra el cofre. 55 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 56
hasta que se encienden las luces de cortesía. • se presiona cualquiera de los controles de entrada a control remoto y el encendido está en OFF La parte de lectura, las dos luces exteriores, sólo se puede activar y desactivar en la luz. 56 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 57
cada luz de mapa para activarlas. Luces de carga y lectura La parte superior de techo de la luz o la luz central se puede delanteros se ventilan para igualar la presión. Cuando entra aire húmedo a los faros delanteros a través de los 57 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 58
los focos de reemplazo son transparentes, excepto cuando se indique. Para reemplazar todas las luces del tablero de instrumentos, consulte con su distribuidor autorizado. 58 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 59
hacer que el foco se quiebre la próxima vez que se usen los faros delanteros. Invierta los pasos para reinstalar el o los focos. 59 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 60
reversa 1. Apague los faros delanteros y abra la compuerta levadiza. 2. Quite los dos tornillos del conjunto de la luz. 3. Quite el conjunto de la luz. 60 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 61
socket del foco del conjunto de la luz girándolo hacia la izquierda y saque el foco. Invierta los pasos para reinstalar el o los focos. 61 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 62
la luz presionando los ganchos de resorte. 3. Saque el foco del socket y ponga el foco nuevo. Invierta los pasos para reinstalar el o los focos. 62 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 63
. OFF: limpiador y lavador traseros apagados. Para el ciclo de lavado trasero, gire (y mantenga según desee) el control . del limpiador y del lavador traseros a cualquier posición 63 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 64
esté en movimiento. ESPEJO DE VISERA ILUMINADO (SI ESTÁ INSTALADO) Levante la cubierta del espejo para encender las luces del espejo de la visera. 64 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 65
de su vehículo varía de acuerdo con el paquete de opciones. Compartimiento para guardar Presione el cerrojo para abrir el compartimiento para guardar. 65 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 66
Ponga el transmisor en el compartimiento para guardar, con el botón hacia abajo. • Coloque, en la parte de atrás de la puerta, los adaptadores de altura que vienen incluidos, según sea necesario. • no están cubiertos por su garantía. 66 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 67
que la batería se descargue, no use tomacorrientes por más tiempo que el necesario cuando el motor no esté funcionando. Mantenga siempre las tapas del tomacorriente cerradas cuando no lo esté usando tarjetas de crédito o de presentación 67 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 68
éctricas, debe verificar que estén libres de obstrucciones y asegurarse de que los niños y/o mascotas no estén cerca de las aberturas de la ventana. 68 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 69
lado izquierdo para restablecer los controles de la ventana. Retardo de accesorios Con el retardo de accesorios, los interruptores de las ventanas, el sistema de audio y el toldo corredizo (si está instalado) se pueden usar en un 69 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 70
) para asegurar una vista brillante clara cuando retrocede. No bloquee el sensor de la parte trasera del espejo retrovisor interior, ya que esto puede afectar el desempeño correcto del ón central para asegurar los espejos en su lugar. 70 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 71
). Nunca ajuste el pedal del acelerador ni el pedal del freno con los pies sobre los pedales mientras el vehículo esté en movimiento. 71 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 72
vehículo desciende más de 16 km/h (10 mph) por debajo de la velocidad establecida al manejar cuesta arriba, el control de velocidad se desactivará. 72 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 73
1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Use el pedal del acelerador para conseguir la velocidad deseada. Cuando el vehículo alcance dicha velocidad, presione y suelte el control SET +. 73 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 74
en el control de velocidad. CONTROLES DEL VOLANTE DE LA DIRECCIÓN (SI ESTÁN INSTALADOS) Estos controles le permiten usar algunas características de control de radio y de aire acondicionado y calefacción. 74 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 75
control de audio Presione MEDIA para seleccionar: • AM, FM1, FM2 • TAPE (si está instalado) • CD (si está instalado) • DVD (si está instalado) • SAT1, SAT2 o SAT3 (modo Radio satelital, presionado para avanzar o retroceder el CD. 75 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 76
modo: • Presione VOL + o − para ajustar el volumen. Características del control de aire acondicionado y calefacción (si están instalados) Presione TEMP + o - para ajustar la temperatura la posición cerrada) para ventilar el vehículo. 76 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 77
stica de apertura automática de un solo toque. Presione y suelte la parte posterior del control. Para detener el movimiento en cualquier momento durante la apertura vidrio está cerrado), mantenga presionada la parte delantera del control. 77 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 78
parte delantera del vehículo. Retardo de accesorios: Con el retardo de accesorios, los interruptores de las ventanas, el sistema de audio manera cómoda de reemplazar hasta tres transmisores manuales por un solo dispositivo integrado. Esta 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 79
indicadora. 3. Mantenga oprimidos al mismo tiempo los botones de HomeLink y del transmisor manual. No suelte los botones hasta que haya terminado el paso 4. Es probable que algunos y programación canadiense" para residentes de Canadá. 79 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 80
ón de las señales de radiofrecuencia del transmisor manual.) 5. Mantenga presionado el botón HomeLink recién (aprender) o "smart" (inteligente) (por lo general, cerca del cable de la antena colgante que va conectada a la unidad). 7. Presione 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 81
comodidad, el transmisor manual del dispositivo también se puede utilizar en cualquier momento. En caso de que aún existan dificultades para la programación, contáctese con Homelink en el sitio www.homelink.com o bien, llame al 1-800-355-3515. 81 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 82
. El sistema también le informará de posibles problemas del vehículo mediante una visualización de advertencias del sistema, seguida por una campanilla de indicación. 82 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 83
economía promedio de combustible. La economía de combustible promedio de funcionamiento se reinicia en el valor predeterminado de fábrica si se desconecta la batería. 83 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 84
el menú INFO (Info) para obtener las siguientes visualizaciones: • Comprobación del sistema • Unidades (inglesas, métricas) • Idioma • Encendido automático de luces • Cierre automático 84 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 85
) 6. BRAKE SYSTEM (Sistema de frenos) 7. PARK BRAKE (Freno de estacionamiento) 8. MILES TO EMPTY (Distancia antes de que el tanque quedará vacío) 9. FUEL LEVEL LOW (Nivel de combustible bajo) (sólo aparecerá cuando queden 80 km (50 millas) para vaciarse) 85 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 86
000 km (5,000 millas) o 180 días], efectúe lo siguiente: 1. Ingrese a SYSTEM CHECK (Comprobación del sistema) para mostrar "HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL" (Mantenga presionado " (Presione restablecer para volver a inglés) para volver a inglés. 86 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 87
del vehículo cuando éste se pone en cualquier marcha y cuando el vehículo se mueve a una velocidad de 20 km/h (13 mph) o superior. 87 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 88
menú SETUP (Configuración) o coloque el vehículo en R (Reversa). 2. Mantenga presionado el interruptor del control TRIP/RESET para encender o apagar la asistencia para estacionamiento. 88 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 89
de la brújula se puede ver afectada al manejar cerca de edificios de gran tamaño, puentes, cables del tendido eléctrico y antenas de transmisión potentes. Si se colocan objetos magnéticos o metálicos Ajuste de calibración de la brújula. 89 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 90
4 5 1 15 14 13 12 6 7 8 9 1011 3. Ubique el botón de restablecimiento en la parte superior del sensor la de brújula, instalado detrás del espejo. 4. Mantenga presionado el botón de restablecimiento . Ahora, la zona está actualizada. 90 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 91
rea abierta, sin estructuras de acero ni cables de alto voltaje. Para lograr una calibración óptima, apague todos los accesorios eléctricos (calefactor, aire acondicionado, limpiadores, etc.) y asegú si la condición no se ha solucionado. 91 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 92
direccional Nivel del líquido lavaparabrisas bajo Cambio de aceite requerido Cambiar aceite del motor a la brevedad Vidrio de la compuerta levadiza abierto Status (Estado) No vuelve a ocurrir dentro del mismo ciclo de encendido/apagado. 92 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 93
de estacionamiento manual está accionado, el motor está en funcionamiento y el vehículo se mueve a más de 5 km (3 mph). Si la advertencia permanece encendida después de soltar el freno de estacionamiento, póngase en contacto con su distribuidor autorizado a la brevedad. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM (Revise el - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 94
BRAKE CHECK TURN motor es 5% o menos del Valor de inicio de la vida útil del aceite. LIFTGATE/GLASS AJAR (Compuerta levadiza/vidrio de la compuerta levadiza abierto). Aparece cuando la compuerta levadiza o el vidrio de la compuerta levadiza están mal cerrados. 94 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 95
campanilla de indicación. La visualización puede mostrar hasta 6 indicadores reconfigurables a la vez. El que aparezca en el extremo superior izquierdo tiene la más alta prioridad. 95 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 96
condiciones normales de manejo. Recuerde apagar el encendido cuando vuelva a cargar combustible para permitir que esta función detecte correctamente la cantidad de combustible agregado. 96 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 97
RESET durante 2 segundos para restablecer la función) luego de programar el control de velocidad, para obtener lecturas exactas del ahorro de combustible en carretera. 97 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 98
a cero. Visualización en blanco Seleccione esta función del menú INFO (Información) para desactivar las dos líneas superiores de la visualización del centro de mensajes. 98 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 99
que aparece en el centro de mensajes son las siguientes: 1. OIL LIFE RESET (Reinicio de vida útil del aceite) 2. CHARGING SYSTEM (Sistema de carga) 3. LÍQUIDO LAVAPARABRISAS 4. DOOR AJAR (Puerta abierta). 5. EXTERIOR LAMP (Luz exterior) 99 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 100
Controles del conductor 6. BRAKE SYSTEM (Sistema de frenos) 7. PARK BRAKE (Freno de estacionamiento) 8. FUEL LEVEL (Nivel de combustible) 9. MILES TO del MENÚ SETUP (Configuración) o espere más de 4 segundos para volver al menú INFO. 100 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 101
del vehículo cuando éste se pone en cualquier marcha y cuando el vehículo se mueve a una velocidad de 20 km/h (13 mph) o superior. 101 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 102
entrada y salida fácil. 3. Presione el control RESET (Restablecer) para el siguiente elemento del MENÚ SETUP (Configuración) o espere más de 4 segundos para volver al menú INFO. 102 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 103
puede ver afectada al manejar cerca de edificios de gran tamaño, puentes, cables del tendido eléctrico y antenas de transmisión potentes. Si se colocan de restablecimiento en la parte superior del sensor de la brújula, instalado detrás del espejo. 103 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 104
su zona magnética consultando el mapa de zonas. 2. Ponga el encendido en la posición ON. 3. Arranque el motor. 3 2 4 5 1 15 14 13 12 6 7 8 9 1011 4. Desde el menú SETUP ( 7. Espere 4 segundos cuando se elija la zona correcta. 104 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 105
área abierta, sin estructuras de acero ni cables de alto voltaje. Para lograr una calibración óptima, apague todos los accesorios eléctricos (calefactor, aire acondicionado, limpiadores, etc.) y asegúrese el valor en un 10 por ciento. 105 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 106
Freno de estacionamiento accionado Revise el sistema de frenos Status (Estado) No es posible restablecer la advertencia La advertencia vuelve después de 10 minutos 106 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 107
bajo. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED (Freno de estacionamiento accionado). Aparece cuando el freno de estacionamiento manual está accionado, el motor está en BRAKE SYSTEM (Revise el sistema de frenos). Aparece en pantalla cuando el sistema de frenos no está funcionando 107 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 108
apareciendo, solicite al distribuidor autorizado que revise el sistema. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW (Nivel de líquido de frenos bajo de los faros delanteros en el capítuloLuces. CHECK TURN LAMP (Revise la luz direccional). Aparece cuando se activan 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 109
CHANGE REQUIRED (Cambio de aceite requerido). Aparece cuando la vida útil restante del aceite del motor es 0%. Se requiere un cambio de aceite cada vez que el centro de mensajes lo siga el procedimiento de instalación en orden inverso. 109 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 110
piso del área de carga trasera. Espacio para 7 pasajeros: 1. Para abrir, levante la manilla y la cubierta. 2. Para cerrar, baje y presione la cubierta hacia abajo 110 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 111
. La compuerta levadiza y la ventana deben estar cerradas antes de manejar su vehículo. De lo contrario, su vehículo se puede dañar. 111 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 112
son ajustables). 2. Deslice la barra transversal a la ubicación deseada. 3. Apriete el control de accionamiento con el pulgar de ambos extremos de la barra transversal. 112 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 113
bruscas en estos vehículos. No manejar con cuidado puede aumentar el riesgo de pérdida de control del vehículo, volcaduras, lesiones personales y muerte. 113 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 114
llave no está en el encendido, todas las puertas están cerradas y el vehículo se ha bloqueado con el transmisor de entrada a control remoto, 114 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 115
se desactivó o dos veces (un sonido corto y uno largo) si la inhibición del interruptor del panel se activó. 7. Gire el encendido a la posición 1 (OFF/LOCK). El claxon sonará una vez para confirmar que el procedimiento está completo. 115 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 116
SISTEMA DE ENTRADA A CONTROL REMOTO Este dispositivo cumple con la parte 15 de las normas FCC (Federal Communications Commission - Comisión federal de radio en las proximidades, • estructuras en torno al vehículo o • otros vehículos estacionados cerca del suyo. 116 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 117
km/h (3 mph). La característica de emergencia funciona con la llave en la posición 1 (OFF/LOCK). Si el vehículo tuviese algún problema en el sistema de entrada sin llave a control remoto, perimétrica (si está equipado) se desactivará. 117 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 118
la alarma de emergencia sólo funcionará cuando el encendido esté en la posición 1 (OFF/LOCK) o 2 (ACC). Asientos con memoria, pedales ajustables y característica de entrada y salida fá la característica de entrada y salida fáciles. 118 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 119
pedales ajustables en la posición deseada. 2. Presione el control SET (Establecer) en la parte céntrica baja del tablero de instrumentos. 3. Dentro de 5 segundos, presione un control en tipo moneda de tres voltios CR2032 o equivalente. 119 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 120
a control remoto adicionales, puede volver a programarlos usted mismo o llevar todos los transmisores de entrada a control remoto a su distribuidor autorizado para que los vuelva a programar. 120 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 121
el encendido a la posición (1) OFF/LOCK después de que haya terminado de programar todos los transmisores de entrada a control remoto. 10. Las puertas se bloquearán y desbloquearán para confirmar que ha salido del modo de programación. 121 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 122
luces interiores 10 minutos después de que el encendido se haya movido a la posición 1 (OFF/LOCK). SISTEMA DE ENTRADA SIN LLAVE (SI ESTÁ INSTALADO) Puede usar el teclado de entrada sin llave para fábrica no se puede volver a programar. 122 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 123
consecutivas de los botones), el teclado entra en un modo antiexploración. Este modo desactiva el teclado durante un minuto y la luz del teclado destella. 123 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 124
la posición 3 (ON) y la velocidad del vehículo sea 15 km/h (9 mph) o inferior y • el vehículo alcance una velocidad superior a 20 km/h (12 mph). 124 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 125
de las puertas. 3. Gire el encendido de la posición 3 (ON) a la posición 1 (OFF/LOCK). 4. Presione tres veces el control de apertura eléctrica de las puertas. 5. Gire nuevamente la llave de encendido corto y uno largo) si se activó. 125 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 126
de 10 minutos luego de haber girado el encendido a la posición 1 (OFF/LOCK) ó 2 (ACC). Nota: las puertas no se desbloquearán automáticamente si el vehículo se ha bloqueado en forma electrónica antes de abrir la puerta del conductor. 126 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 127
Gire el encendido de la posición 3 (ON) a la posición 1 (OFF/LOCK). 4. Presione tres veces el control de apertura eléctrica de las puertas. 5. posición 1 (OFF/LOCK). El claxon sonará una vez para confirmar que el procedimiento está completo. 127 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 128
de inmovilización del motor. Este sistema está diseñado para evitar el arranque del motor, a menos que con los sistemas de arranque remoto de refacción que no sean Ford. El uso de estos sistemas puede provocar problemas en el arranque 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 129
y vuelva a arrancar el motor. Indicador antirrobo El indicador antirrobo se ubica en la parte superior del tablero de instrumentos de colocar el encendido en la posición 2 (ACCESSORY). El indicador antirrobo destellará a intervalos de dos 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 130
que ya hacen funcionar el motor del vehículo) y la LOCK) y quite la primera llave codificada del encendido. 4. Dentro de diez segundos después de girar el encendido a la posición 1 (OFF/LOCK), inserte la segunda llave codificada previamente en el encendido. 130 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 131
recientemente programada del encendido. Si se programó con éxito, la llave hará arrancar el motor del vehículo y la luz del indicador antirrobo se encenderá durante tres segundos y luego se este procedimiento desde el Paso 1. 131 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 132
su cabeza o lo más cerca posible de esa posición. Los apoyacabezas pueden moverse hacia arriba y hacia abajo (sólo en los asientos de la primera fila). 132 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 133
para bajar el apoyacabezas. Ajuste del asiento manual delantero (si está instalado) Nunca ajuste parte baja de las caderas. Levante la manija para mover el asiento hacia adelante o hacia atrás. Jale la palanca hacia arriba para ajustar el respaldo del asiento. 133 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 134
ón pélvico ajustado cruzando por encima de la parte baja de las caderas. Si se reclina el respaldo, el ocupante podría deslizarse debajo del cinturón de seguridad del asiento, provocando serias lesiones personales en caso de un choque. 134 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 135
airbag off" o "pass airbag off" (bolsa de aire del pasajero desactivada) para verificar el estado correcto de la bolsa de aire. parte delantera del cojín del asiento. Presione el área posterior para levantar o bajar la parte trasera del cojín del asiento. 135 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 136
pedales ajustables en dos posiciones programables. El control del asiento con memoria se ubica en la parte céntrica baja del tablero de instrumentos. • Para programar la posición 1, mueva el asiento encendido no está en la posición RUN. 136 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 137
instalados) El control del asiento térmico se encuentra en la parte céntrica baja del tablero de instrumentos. Para hacer funcionar los asientos térmicos: • Presione el control para activarlos. • Presione nuevamente para desactivarlo. 137 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 138
delantera del vehículo. Para volver a colocar el asiento en la posición vertical: 1. Levante el respaldo hacia la parte posterior del vehículo. 2. Gire el respaldo hasta escuchar un chasquido, bloqueándolo en la posición vertical. 138 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 139
la posición inclinada hacia el piso. Es posible que haya que aplicar un poco de fuerza para mover el asiento hacia adelante o hacia abajo. 139 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 140
asiento y pliéguelo en dirección contraria a la tercera fila. Siempre devuelva el asiento a la posición de enganchado completo antes de conducir el vehículo. 140 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 141
piso y gire el respaldo hacia el asiento delantero. 2. Siga las instrucciones anteriores para devolver el respaldo del piso de carga y hasta la posición vertical. 141 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 142
la tercera fila (si está instalado) Nota: asegúrese de que los apoyacabezas estén plegados antes de bajar los asientos de la tercera fila. 142 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 143
desde el área de la compuerta levadiza). Empuje la parte inferior del botón de control para bajar el respaldo deseado. Empuje la parte superior del botón de control para volver el respaldo el control de apertura en el transmisor de 143 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 144
Systemி (Sistema de seguridad personal) El Personal Safety System Luz indicadora "passenger airbag off" o "pass airbag off" (bolsa de aire del pasajero desactivada aire, sensores de choque, pretensores del cinturón de seguridad, sensores de uso del cinturón 144 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 145
Ubicado en la parte delantera, proporciona System (Sistema de seguridad personal) distinga entre diferentes niveles de gravedad del choque y modifique la estrategia de despliegue de las bolsas de aire de doble etapa y los pretensores del cinturón de seguridad. 145 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 146
del asiento del conductor le permite al Personal Safety System (Sistema de seguridad personal) ajustar el nivel de despliegue de la bolsa de aire de doble etapa según la posición del asiento. padres siempre asegurar en forma adecuada a 146 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 147
activar junto con las bolsas de aire delanteras. Retractores de administración de System (Sistema de seguridad personal). El Módulo de control de sistemas de seguridad (RCM) monitorea sus propios circuitos internos y los circuitos de los sistemas de seguridad 147 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 148
intermitente, haga revisar de inmediato el Personal Safety System en un distribuidor autorizado. A menos que se el cinturón pélvico ajustado cruzando por encima de la parte baja de las caderas. Para reducir el riesgo de aire (SRS). 148 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 149
de hombros bajo el brazo. 2) Nunca mueva el cinturón de seguridad alrededor de su cuello sobre la parte interior del hombro. 3) Nunca utilice un cinturón de seguridad para más de una persona. Siempre lleve úa sobre el pecho del usuario. 149 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 150
üeta en la hebilla. • Asientos delanteros y traseros 2. Para desabrocharlo, presione el botón de apertura y quite la lengüeta de la hebilla. • Asientos delanteros y traseros 150 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 151
asiento trasero siempre que sea posible. Consulte Sistemas de seguridad para niños o Asientos de seguridad para niños más adelante en este capítulo. 151 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 152
de bloqueo automático • Abroche la combinación de cinturón pélvico y de hombros. • Tome la parte del hombro y jálela hacia abajo hasta extraer todo el cinturón. • Deje que el cinturón se de bloqueo sensible (emergencia) del vehículo. 152 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 153
participa en un choque que produce el inflado de las bolsas de aire delanteras, bolsas de aire laterales montadas en el asiento y activación del sistema Safety Canopy (si está instalado) y de los pretensores del cinturón de seguridad. 153 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 154
y se utiliza para ajustar la comodidad del cinturón de hombros para pasajeros más pequeños en los asientos de los costados de la segunda fila. 154 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 155
cinturón de seguridad se enciende en el grupo de instrumentos y suena una campanilla para recordar a los ocupantes que se abrochen el cinturón de seguridad. 155 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 156
esta característica. 156 Si...El cinturón de seguridad del conductor no se abrocha antes de poner el interruptor de encendido en la posición ON... 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 157
seguridad y suena la campanilla de advertencia durante 6 segundos cada 30 segundos, y se repite durante aproximadamente 5 minutos o hasta que se abrochen los cinturones de seguridad. 157 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 158
hacer mucho más que arrugar su ropa, ropa" especialmente, si no tiene puesto el cinturón de seguridad. Razones dadas..."Los accidentes son eventos poco frecuentes" 158 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 159
el comportamiento que observan. Las bolsas de aire brindan una mayor protección cuando se usan con cinturones de seguridad. Las bolsas de aire delanteras no están diseñadas para inflarse ambos durante el mismo ciclo de llave. 159 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 160
posición RUN (Marcha) u ON (Encendido). (NO ARRANQUE EL MOTOR) 2. Espere hasta que se apague la luz de advertencia de de advertencia del sistema de sujeción (luz de la bolsa de aire) se encenderá durante tres segundos. 4. Dentro de 10 segundos 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 161
de la correa y LATCH de asientos de seguridad para niños y los accesorios de fijación. Ford Motor Company recomienda reemplazar todos los conjuntos de cinturón de seguridad que se usan en vehículos que Interior en el capítulo Limpieza. 161 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 162
en forma apropiada, incluso si se cuenta con un sistema de sujeción suplementario de bolsa de aire (SRS). Siempre lleve a los niños de hasta 12 años en el asiento trasero y siempre utilice sistemas de seguridad apropiados para niños. 162 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 163
de los sensores de la bolsa de aire, aumentando el riesgo de lesiones. Consulte el Libro de esquemas de montaje para fabricantes de carrocerías para ver las instrucciones acerca de la instalación correcta del equipo adicional. 163 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 164
hacer que los sensores cierren un circuito eléctrico que inicia el inflado de las bolsas de aire. El hecho de que las bolsas de aire no se inflen en un accidente, no significa que el sistema funcione incorrectamente. Más bien, significa 164 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 165
. No los toque después del inflado. Si la bolsa de aire se ha inflado, ésta no volverá a funcionar y se debe reemplazar de inmediato. Si la bolsa de aire no se reemplaza, el área sin reparar aumentará el riesgo de lesiones en un choque. 165 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 166
• Luz indicadora "passenger airbag off" o "pass airbag off" (bolsa de aire del pasajero desactivada). Consulte aire frontal del pasajero delantero si: • el asiento del pasajero delantero está desocupado o hay objetos pequeños o medianos en el asiento delantero, 166 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 167
está encendida, apague el vehículo, retire el sistema de seguridad para niños del vehículo y vuelva a instalarlo siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante. 167 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 168
de aire del pasajero Desactivada Desactivada Ocupante Asiento vacío Niño pequeño en un asiento de seguridad para niños o asiento auxiliar Niño pequeño con cinturón de seguridad abrochado o desabrochado Adulto 168 Encendida Desactivada Apagada Activada 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 169
bolsa de aire del pasajero. Aunque la bolsa de aire del pasajero esté desactivada, es posible que la luz Љpass airbag offЉ (bolsa de aire del pasajero desactivada , equipaje completo) Bolsa de aire del pasajero Desactivada Desactivada 169 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 170
indicadora "passenger airbag off" o "pass airbag off" (bolsa de aire del pasajero desactivada), para verificar el estado correcto de la bolsa de aire. Si no acata estas instrucciones, puede interferir con el sistema de sensores del pasajero delantero. 170 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 171
modificar un sistema avanzado de bolsa de aire delantera para acomodar a una persona discapacitada, comuníquese con el Centro de relaciones con el cliente Ford al número de teléfono que aparece ón del sistema. Consulte la sección 171 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 172
lesionarlo ya que se infla desde el lado del respaldo. No intente revisar, reparar ni modificar el SRS de bolsas de aire, sus fusibles ni la cubierta de un asiento que contenga una bolsa de aire. Consulte con su distribuidor autorizado. 172 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 173
conocidos como Side Airbag Technical Working Group (Grupo de trabajo técnico de bolsas de aire laterales). Estos aire lateral montada en el asiento del pasajero delantero se desactivará. La bolsa de aire se diseñó para inflarse entre el panel de la puerta y el 173 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 174
(incluido el asiento) debe ser inspeccionado y reparado por un distribuidor autorizado. Si la bolsa de aire no se reemplaza, el área sin reparar aumentará el riesgo de lesiones en un choque. Sistema Safety Canopyி (si está instalado) 174 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 175
de seguridad, incluso si se cuenta con un SRS de bolsas de aire y el sistema Safety Canopy. Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, no obstruya ni coloque objetos en el espacio donde se despliega el sistema Safety Canopy inflable. 175 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 176
en seguridad automotriz conocidos como Side Airbag Technical Working Group (Grupo de trabajo técnico de bolsas de aire laterales). Estos procedimientos de prueba recomendados mediante un asiento para niños o auxiliar correctamente 176 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 177
por un distribuidor autorizado. Si el sistema Safety Canopy no se reemplaza, el área sin reparar aumentará el riesgo de lesiones en un choque. 177 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 178
o provinciales para ver si hay requisitos específicos con relación a la seguridad de los niños en su vehículo. Cuando sea posible, ponga 178 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 179
de los sistemas de seguridad y de las bolsas de aire que se aplican a los pasajeros adultos en su vehículo. Si la parte del cinturón de hombros de una combinación de cinturón que no pueden valerse por sí mismos ni a mascotas. 179 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 180
o para niños cuando pesan 18 kilos (40 lb) y tienen para niños, Ford Motor Company recomienda el uso parte inferior de las caderas? • ¿El cinturón de hombros está centrado en el hombro y en el pecho? • ¿El niño puede permanecer sentado así durante todo el viaje? 180 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 181
un asiento auxiliar sin respaldo puede ubicar la cabeza del niño (parte superior del nivel del oído) sobre la parte de arriba del asiento. En este caso, mueva el asiento auxiliar caso de que el niño pese más de 18 kilos (40 libras). 181 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 182
el cinturón de hombros bajo el brazo del niño o detrás de la espalda, ya que puede eliminar la protección para la parte superior del cuerpo y puede aumentar el riesgo de sufrir lesiones o de tener consecuencias fatales en un choque. 182 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 183
capítulo, revise y siga la información presentada en la sección Sistema de sujeción suplementario de bolsa de aire (SRS). • Use la hebilla del cinturón de seguridad correcta para la posición del asiento (la hebilla niños hasta 27 kg (60 183 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 184
de torso superior y un reforzador de colocación de cinturón. Ford recomienda el uso de un asiento de seguridad para niños para niños orientado hacia atrás frente a una bolsa de aire activa. Si debe usar un asiento para niños orientado hacia 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 185
üeta a través del asiento para niños de acuerdo con las instrucciones del fabricante. Asegúrese que la correa del cinturón no esté torcida. 185 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 186
que está en el modo de bloqueo automático. 7. Jale la parte del cinturón pélvico a través del asiento para niños hacia la hebilla y jale hacia arriba del cinturón de hombros, mientras presiona el asiento para niños con la rodilla. 186 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 187
ón. Los asientos traseros de su vehículo tienen instalados anclajes de correas de sujeción integrados, ubicados detrás de los asientos, como se muestra a continuación. 187 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 188
la correa de sujeción por debajo del apoyacabezas y entre los postes del mismo. 3. Localice el anclaje correcto para la posición de asiento trasero seleccionada. 188 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 189
vehículo para 5 pasajeros, las correas de sujeción se pueden fijar a cualquiera de los anclajes de correa ubicados en la parte trasera del área de carga. • Detrás del asiento de la segunda fila • En la parte trasera del área de carga 189 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 190
para la instalación de asientos de seguridad para niños en las posiciones de asiento marcadas con el símbolo de asiento para niños. 190 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 191
anclaje no sea lo suficientemente fuerte como para sostener dos conexiones de asientos para niños y puede romperse, provocando lesiones graves o incluso la muerte. 191 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 192
ín del asiento del vehículo cuando el niño esté sentado en él. Mantenga la correa de sujeción ajustada tan sólo lo necesario sin que se 192 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 193
Asientos y sistemas de seguridad levante la parte delantera del asiento para niños. Mantener el asiento para niños tocando levemente el anclado, el riesgo de que un niño resulte lesionado en un choque aumenta considerablemente. 193 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 194
el ЉManual del propietarioЉ y sus suplementos para obtener información específica acerca de las características del equipo, las instrucciones para un manejo seguro y las precauciones adicionales para reducir el riesgo de accidentes o lesiones graves. 194 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 195
acelerar mejor que los de tracción en dos ruedas en situaciones que requieran baja tracción, éstos no frenan más rápido. Siempre maneje a una velocidad segura. 195 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 196
pendientes y sobrepasar la cima de una colina sin quedar atrapado o dañar los componentes de la parte baja. Aunque hay igualdad en todos los demás aspectos, una distancia entre ejes más corta puede otros vehículos comunes de pasajeros. 196 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 197
Parte 575.104(c)(2). Departamento de Transportes de Estados Unidos: grados de calidad de llantas: el Ministerio de transportes de Estados Unidos exige que Ford Motor representan la capacidad de la llanta para detenerse sobre pavimento 197 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 198
establece para una llanta apropiadamente inflada y no sobrecargada. La velocidad excesiva, falta de aire o carga excesiva, ya sea por separado o en combinación, puede causar un de fabricación. Conocido también como código DOT. 198 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 199
infladas correctamente. Recuerde que una llanta puede perder hasta la mitad de su presión de aire y sin verse desinflada. Todos los días, antes de manejar, revise sus llantas. y revise la presión de aire con un manómetro de presión para 199 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 200
las llantas según la presión de inflado recomendada por Ford Motor Company. Use un manómetro de presión para su presión de aire sin verse desinflada! Siempre infle sus llantas según la presión de inflado recomendada por Ford, incluso si é 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 201
(es decir, cuando ha conducido más de 1.6 km [1 milla]), no reduzca la presión del aire. Las llantas están calientes debido al uso y es normal que la presión aumente sobre el baras). Para las llantas de refacción desiguales y de tamaño 201 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 202
clavos u otros objetos incrustados que puedan perforar la llanta y provocar una fuga de aire. 7. Verifique los costados para asegurarse que no haya ranuras, cortes ni protuberancias. INFORMACI sea el número, más ancha es la llanta. 202 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 203
se relaciona con el peso que puede transportar una llanta. Puede encontrar esta información en el Manual del propietario. Si no es así, comuníquese con un distribuidor local de llantas. Nota: mph) 270 km/h (168 mph) 299 km/h (186 mph) 203 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 204
100. • Tracción: los grados de tracción, de mayor a menor, son AA, A, B y C. Los grados representan la capacidad de la llanta para detenerse 204 Rotulación del régimen 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 205
usa en pares; un par es cuando se instalan cuatro llantas en el eje trasero (un total de seis o más llantas en el vehículo). 205 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 206
Inspección de sus llantas Inspeccione periódicamente si la banda de rodadura de las llantas están disparejas o excesivamente gastadas y quite objetos como piedras, clavos 206 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 207
de la banda de rodadura. Revise si hay agujeros o cortaduras que puedan permitir fugas de aire de la llanta y haga las reparaciones necesarias. También inspeccione el costado de la llanta se recomienda la inspección posterior a este uso. 207 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 208
estación contra todo terreno) que las proporcionadas originalmente por Ford. El uso de cualquier llanta o rueda no recomendada por Ford puede afectar la seguridad y el rendimiento de su vehí , consulte a su distribuidor autorizado. 208 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 209
explotar en apenas tres a cinco segundos. Nunca gire las llantas en exceso desde el punto 55 km/h (35 mph) indicado en el velocímetro. 209 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 210
llantas Una mala sacudida por golpear el borde de las banquetas o un bache, puede provocar que la parte delantera de su vehículo pierda la alineación o se dañen las llantas. Si su vehículo , gire las llantas cada 8,000 km (5,000 millas). 210 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 211
4WD)/ Vehículos con tracción en todas las ruedas (AWD) (llantas delanteras en la parte superior del diagrama) En ocasiones, el desgaste irregular de las llantas se puede corregir rotá y ajustarse según los requisitos del vehículo. 211 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 212
funcionamiento no deseado. El Sistema de monitoreo de presión de las llantas NO sustituye la revisión manual de la presión de las llantas. La presión de las llantas se debe revisar perió volcadura del vehículo y de lesiones personales. 212 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 213
presión recomendada por el fabricante. Incluso si la luz se ENCIENDE y luego APAGA, sigue siendo necesaria la revisión de la presión de las llantas. 213 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 214
avisarle cuando éstas necesitan aire. También podría avisarle en caso de que el sistema ya no pudiera funcionar como se espera. Consulte el siguiente cuadro para obtener información respecto al Sistema de monitoreo de presión de las llantas: 214 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 215
llantas en este capítulo. Para mejorar la precisión, Ford recomienda el uso de manómetros de presión para llantas 2. Una vez infladas las llantas según la presión de aire recomendada por el fabricante, tal como se muestra en la Etiqueta 215 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 216
garaje), es posible que el Sistema de monitoreo de presión de las llantas no responda inmediatamente al aire agregado a éstas. Aquí aparecen los detalles: • Los sensores de monitoreo de presión de ón al revisar y llenar las llantas. 216 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 217
debe a un aumento en la temperatura del aire contenido. La temperatura del aire contenido depende de varios factores, como la monitoreo de presión de las llantas NO sustituye la revisión manual de la presión de las llantas. La presión de las 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 218
exceda los 48 km/h (30 mph) con cables o cadenas de llantas en su vehículo. Para obtener información sobre otros métodos aprobados por Ford Motor Company para el control de la tracción, consulte , más algún equipamiento alternativo. 218 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 219
más carga, incluso si hay espacio disponible. La sobrecarga o carga inadecuada del vehículo puede contribuir a que usted pierda el control o a que ocurra una volcadura. 219 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 220
, incluida la carga y el equipamiento opcional. Al remolcar, el peso de la lengüeta de remolque o el peso del pivote de la dirección también es parte del peso de la carga. 220 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 221
de seguridad, puede ocasionar un rendimiento y un manejo deficiente del vehículo; daños al motor, la transmisión y/o estructurales, graves daños al vehículo, pérdida de control y para rodar del vehículo, más la carga y los pasajeros. 221 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 222
de seguridad, puede ocasionar un rendimiento y un manejo deficiente del vehículo; daños al motor, la transmisión y/o estructurales, graves daños al vehículo, pérdida de control y lesiones cargado que puede arrastrar el vehículo. 222 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 223
o XXX lbs. 4. La cifra resultante es igual a la cantidad disponible de carga y capacidad de carga de equipaje. Por ejemplo, si la cantidad "XXX" es 223 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 224
a arrastrar un remolque, la carga del remolque se trasladará al vehículo. Consulte este manual para determinar cómo esto reduce la capacidad de carga de equipaje y la carga disponible del 99 kg) - (9 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kg. 224 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 225
Preparación para manejar el vehículo en el capítulo Manejo de este Manual del propietario. Los vehículos cargados pueden maniobrarse de modo distinto a los para el motor, la transmisión, el eje, los frenos, las llantas y la suspensión de su vehículo. 225 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 226
peso superior al peso bruto máximo recomendado para el remolque excede el límite del vehículo y puede producir daños en el motor, en la transmisión y en la estructura, pérdida de control del vehículo, volcaduras y lesiones personales. 226 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 227
para evitar que el motor se sobrecaliente. Como Motor Relación del GCWR-lb Rango de peso eje trasero máximo (kg) de remolque-lb. (kg) (0-Máximo) 4.0L SOHC 3.55 8500 (3856) 0-3500 (0-1588) Arrastre Clase II 4.6L* Arrastre 3.55 8500 (3856) 0-3500 (0-1588) Clase II 227 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 228
A/A puede realizar un ciclo de encendido y apagado para evitar que el motor se sobrecaliente. Como resultado, la temperatura interior puede aumentar momentáneamente. Preparaci (transporte de peso); 336 kg (740 lb) (distribución de peso) 228 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 229
en la defensa. Frenos del remolque Los frenos eléctricos y los frenos de remolque manuales, automáticos o por impulso son seguros si están instalados adecuadamente y si se ajustan equipos adecuados para conectar las luces del remolque. 229 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 230
para recibir ayuda con la instalación correcta de los cables de arrastre de remolque. Puede que se requieran normal. Consulte Indicador de temperatura del líquido refrigerante del motor en el capítulo Grupo de instrumentos. • Anticípese 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 231
y las tuercas de seguridad de ruedas del remolque. • Como ayuda para que se enfríe el motor y la transmisión y el A/A funcione en forma óptima en climas calurosos mientras se está detenido remolque después de sacar el remolque del agua. 231 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 232
de transmisión. Ford recomienda que el retiro o instalación del eje de transmisión sea realizado solamente por un técnico calificado en un distribuidor autorizado. Visite a su distribuidor autorizado para el retiro o instalación del eje de transmisión. 232 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 233
todas las ruedas en el suelo, a menos que instale el juego de remolque en neutro, ya que se podría dañar el vehículo. 233 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 234
tormenta o ventisca de nieve, la inducción de aire del motor se puede tapar parcialmente con nieve y/o hielo. Si sucede esto, el motor puede experimentar una reducción importante en la salida y los accesorios eléctricos estén apagados. 234 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 235
tulo Grupo de instrumentos, para obtener más información con respecto a las luces de advertencia. Arranque del motor 1. Gire la llave a 3 (ON) sin girarla a 4 (START). Si tiene dificultad al delantera está contra el borde de la banqueta 235 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 236
o aire acondicionado para que entre aire fresco. USO DEL CALEFACTOR DE BLOQUE DEL MOTOR (SI ESTÁ INSTALADO) Un calefactor del bloque del motor calienta el líquido refrigerante del motor, lo las balatas estén desgastadas y sea necesario 236 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 237
revisión. Aun cuando el ABS esté ! P desactivado, el frenado normal sigue siendo eficaz. (Si se enciende la luz BRAKE de advertencia BRAKE (Freno) con el freno de estacionamiento desenganchado, haga revisar inmediatamente su sistema de frenos.) 237 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 238
de estacionamiento, presione el pedal de éste hasta que se detenga. La luz de advertencia BRAKE (Freno) del grupo de instrumentos se enciende y permanece encendida (cuando se gira el encendido a se verá afectado de manera adversa. 238 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 239
una mayor fuerza de frenado. Puede que también escuche un silbido de aire que sale desde abajo del tablero durante esta condición grave. Control de del motor y/o al aplicar los frenos antibloqueo. El control de tracción es una ayuda para el conductor. 239 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 240
forma excesiva en un período breve de tiempo, la parte de los frenos del sistema se desactivará para permitir el es necesario, con una reducción de la potencia del motor. Durante eventos del Control de estabilidad electrónica, el 240 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 241
normal. Todas las funciones de AdvanceTrac con RSC (RSC, ESC, Control de tracción del motor y Control de tracción de los frenos) se desactivarán al arrancar. Cuando el sistema no se iluminará durante la mayor parte del manejo normal. 241 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 242
tracción del motor y se la parte de los ABS y la característica de Control de tracción seguirán funcionando, aunque ESC y RSC estén desactivados. Todas estas condiciones son normales durante el funcionamiento de AdvanceTrac con RSC. Consulte la siguiente tabla. 242 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 243
grupo de instrumentos permanecerá encendida. Si la luz indicadora de advertencia en el grupo de instrumentos permanece encendida mientras el motor está funcionando, lleve a revisar el sistema inmediatamente a un distribuidor autorizado. 243 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 244
depósito. Si el sistema de dirección hidráulica falla (o si el motor se apaga), usted puede dirigir el vehículo en forma manual; sin embargo, esto exige un mayor esfuerzo. Si la dirección se desvía mayor que otros tipos de vehículos. 244 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 245
velocidades de P (Estacionamiento) con el encendido en la posición ON y el pedal del freno a fondo: 1. Ponga el freno de estacionamiento, gire la llave de encendido a LOCK (Bloqueo) y luego saque la llave. 245 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 246
de cambio de velocidades esté colocada en P (Estacionamiento). Gire el encendido a la posición LOCK y saque la llave cada vez que baje de su vehículo. Si suelta completamente el freno . Consulte con su distribuidor autorizado. 246 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 247
normales de la estrategia de cambio. Es como tener que restablecer las estaciones de radio cuando la batería de su vehículo ha sido desconectada. La Estrategia de control normal del cambio y la programación de cambio se recuperará. 247 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 248
una velocidad: • Arranque el motor • Presione el pedal del freno • Presione el botón de liberación de la palanca de cambio de velocidades en la parte delantera de la palanca y mueva ón funciona en las velocidades primera a quinta. 248 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 249
en caminos resbalosos o para proporcionar frenado adicional del motor al bajar pendientes. 1 (Primera) • Suministra frenado máximo del motor. • Permite cambios ascendentes con el movimiento de la palanca de cambio de velocidades. 249 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 250
desconecte para realizar cualquier tipo de servicio o reparación, los parámetros de la Estrategia de control de transmisión de adaptación no se verán afectados. 250 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 251
: • Presione el pedal del freno • Arranque el motor • Presione el botón de liberación de la palanca de cambio de velocidades (en la parte delantera de la palanca) y cambie a la velocidad donde opera en velocidades de segunda a sexta. 251 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 252
ón sólo funciona en 2da. Use 2 (Segunda) para arrancar en caminos resbalosos o para proporcionar frenado adicional del motor al bajar pendientes. 1 (Primera) • La transmisión sólo funciona en 1ra. • Suministra frenado máximo del motor. 252 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 253
lo contrario, es posible que se dañen la transmisión y las llantas o bien, se sobrecaliente el motor. SISTEMA DE DETECCIÓN DE REVERSA (SI ESTÁ INSTALADO) El Sistema de detección de reversa (RSS) al estar en R (Reversa) y al usar el RSS. 253 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 254
está en ON y el selector de velocidades está en R (Reversa). Consulte Centro de mensajes en el capítulo Controles del conductor para obtener más información. 254 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 255
LOW (Baja): se enciende momentáneamente cuando se arranca el vehículo. Se enciende cuando se selecciona 4X4 LOW (4WD Baja). 4x4 4x4 LOW 255 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 256
Manejo Uso del sistema Control Trac (Control de tracción) tracción en las cuatro ruedas 4X4 AUTO - Potencia a las cuatro ruedas; se usa para manejo luz 4X4 LOW del grupo de instrumentos se apague, lo que indica que se realizó el cambio. 256 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 257
alto para permitir viajar en terreno irregular sin que cuelguen o se dañen componentes de la parte inferior de la carrocería. Las diferencias que hacen que su vehículo sea tan versátil tambi al pavimento sólo cuando haya disminuido 257 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 258
por más de unos minutos; de lo contrario, es posible que se dañen la transmisión y las llantas o se sobrecaliente el motor. No gire las ruedas a más de 56 km/h (35 mph). Las llantas pueden fallar y lesionar a un pasajero o a un peatón. 258 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 259
en N (Neutro), el motor y la transmisión est manual está engranada. Esté atento al vehículo cuando la caja de transferencia esté en la posición N (Neutro). Coloque siempre el freno de estacionamiento completamente y apague el encendido cuando salga del vehículo. 259 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 260
de cambio de velocidades esté colocada en P (Estacionamiento). Gire el encendido a la posición LOCK y saque la llave cada vez que baje de su vehículo. Si suelta completamente el freno Evite reducir las presiones de las llantas; pero 260 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 261
luz indicadora del sistema puede encenderse, dependiendo de cuánto aire escape de las llantas o de cuánto tiempo conduzca la profundidad; evite un nivel de agua superior al de la parte inferior de los cubos (si es posible) y maneje lentamente. 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 262
Manejo "Tread Lightly" (Transitar con cuidado) es un programa educacional diseñado para mejorar el conocimiento público de las leyes y responsabilidades del uso de tierras en las áreas salvajes de nuestra nación. Ford Motor Company se une al Servicio Forestal de EE.UU. (U.S. Forest Service) y a la - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 263
la dirección que desea. Si bloquea las ruedas, suelte el pedal del freno y repita la técnica de apretar. Si su vehículo tiene un 263 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 264
ABS rdida de control. Ford Motor Company recomienda tener parte inferior de la tracción delantera (para las camionetas). Cuando se desplaza por el agua, es posible que disminuya la capacidad de la tracción o de los frenos. Además, el agua puede entrar en la 264 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 265
Manejo admisión de aire del motor y dañar gravemente el motor o hacer que el vehículo se detenga. Si maneja por aguas profundas y el tubo de ventilación freno. Los frenos mojados no detienen el vehículo tan rápido como los frenos secos. 265 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 266
el vehículo, Ford Motor Company ofrece un programa Ford GT que tiene un equipo de inflado de llantas) • arranque con cables galones) de gasolina o 18.9 litros (5 galones) Manual de información del propietario para obtener información sobre: • período de cobertura 266 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 267
en el Manual de información del propietario, dentro de la guantera. Los usuarios de vehículos Ford o Mercury 1-800-665-2006. Si necesita contratar usted mismo la asistencia en el camino, Ford Motor Company le reembolsar ford.ca. 267 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 268
destinado a detener la bomba eléctrica de combustible si el vehículo ha participado en un choque. Después de un choque, si el motor gira pero no arranca, se puede haber activado el interruptor de corte de la bomba de combustible. 268 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 269
unos segundos y vuelva a girar la llave a la posición OFF (Apagado). 5. Haga una revisión adicional para ver si hay fugas en el sistema de combustible. 269 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 270
Rosado Canela Marrón Rojo Azul Amarillo Natural Verde - - - - - Maxifusibles - - - - - - - Amarillo - Verde Anaranjado Rojo Azul Canela Natural Maxifusibles de cartucho - - - - - - - Azul - Rosado Verde Rojo Amarillo - - 270 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 271
8 12 16 20 24 28 3 7 11 CB1 15 19 23 27 2 6 10 14 18 22 26 1 5 9 13 17 21 25 Los fusibles están codificados de la siguiente manera: DSM, motor del soporte lumbar con memoria Potencia del microcontrolador (SJB) Radio 2 3 5A 20A 271 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 272
4x4, interruptores de asientos térmicos, brújula, espejo electrocromático, control de aire acondicionado y calefacción auxiliar No se usa 7 8 9 15A 15A 2A 10 11 12 5A 5A 5A 13 14 15 16 17 18 15A 20A 10A 10A 10A 10A 19 272 - 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 273
10A Descripción del tablero de fusibles del compartimiento del pasajero Control manual de aire acondicionado y calefacción, DEATC, palanca de cambio de velocidades del freno Relevador 2 Descripción ACC retardado Desempañador trasero 273 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 274
corriente La caja de distribución de la corriente se ubica en el compartimiento del motor. Esta caja contiene fusibles de alta potencia que protegen a los sistemas elé la sección Batería del capítulo Mantenimiento y especificaciones. 274 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 275
28 32 36 52 51 53 54 11 12 13 14 15 37 16 17 18 19 20 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45B 46B 47 48 49 50B No se usa 10 30A** Asiento eléctrico (derecha) 11 30A** Motor de arranque 12 30A** Asiento de la tercera fila (derecha) 275 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 276
15 40A** Desempañador trasero, Espejos térmicos 16 40A** Motor del ventilador 17 30A** Frenos electrónicos del remolque 18 30A** Motor del ventilador auxiliar 19 - No se usa 20 - No 30A* Limpiador delantero 38 15A* Transmisión 5R 276 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 277
AA 51 - No se usa 52 - Clutch del A/A (diodo) 53 - No se usa 54 - Relevador del cargador de la batería del remolque 55 - Relevador del motor de arranque 56 - Relevador del ventilador * Mini fusibles ** Fusibles de cartucho 277 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 278
que sea del mismo tamaño y tipo que las ruedas y llantas para el camino que suministró Ford originalmente. Si la llanta o rueda de refacción distinta está dañada, en lugar de repararla, y ruedas para camino y puede ser de tres tipos: 278 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 279
de refacción distinta de tamaño completo sin etiqueta en la rueda Al conducir con la llanta o rueda de refacción diferente de tamaño completo, no: 279 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 280
una zona segura a un costado del camino. 2. Estaciónese en una superficie nivelada, active las luces intermitentes de emergencia y ponga el freno de estacionamiento. 280 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 281
en P (Estacionamiento) y apague el motor. Cuando una de las ruedas traseras esté en el aire, la transmisión por sí sola no de la llanta de refacción está ubicada en la parte central trasera del área de carga, debajo de una cubierta 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 282
la llanta de refacción. 1. Abra la cubierta de la alfombra del piso de carga para dejar a la vista la tuerca de accionamiento del montacarga. 282 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 283
la llanta baje hasta el suelo y el cable esté holgado. Al girar la llave de tuercas, asegúrese de que no raye la placa metálica de la parte inferior de una puerta. 4. Deslice la del gato, usted o alguien podría sufrir lesiones graves. 283 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 284
del gato a través de la arandela plástica protectora de la llave de tuercas de seguridad y dentro del orificio cuadrado en el otro extremo. 284 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 285
reducir el riesgo de lesiones personales, no coloque ninguna parte de su cuerpo bajo el vehículo mientras realiza un cambio de llanta. No encienda el motor cuando su vehículo esté sobre el gato. El seguridad hasta haber bajado la rueda. 285 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 286
consecuencia la falla del cable montacarga y la pérdida de la llanta. 5. Si su vehículo tiene una cerradura y una llave para la llanta de refacción, asegúrese de instalar la cerradura en el tubo de la defensa con su llave y la manija del gato. 286 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 287
hexagonal: 1⁄2 x 20 * Las especificaciones de torsión son para las roscas de pernos y tuercas sin suciedad ni óxido. Sólo utilice los sujetadores de repuesto que recomienda Ford. 287 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 288
la rueda. Verifique que todos los sujetadores que fijan el rotor al cubo estén asegurados, de manera que no interfieran de compuesto antiagarrotamiento en esa área. ARRANQUE CON CABLES PASACORRIENTE Los gases que se encuentran alrededor de 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 289
motor y otras piezas móviles. 4. Revise todos los terminales de la batería y elimine el exceso de corrosión antes de conectar los cables 2. Conecte el otro extremo del cable positivo (+) al terminal positivo (+) de la batería auxiliar. 289 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 290
de combustible, cubiertas de base del motor ni el múltiple de admisión como puntos de conexión a tierra. Asegúrese de que la protección de la batería esté instalada correctamente antes de arrancar el vehículo con cables pasacorriente. 290 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 291
en orden inverso al que se conectaron. 1. Retire el cable pasacorriente de la superficie metálica de conexión a tierra. 2. Retire el cable pasacorriente de la conexión negativa (-) de la batería del vehículo auxiliar. 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - + + 291 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 292
és de encender el vehículo descompuesto y de retirar los cables pasacorriente, déjelo funcionar en ralentí durante varios minutos, de modo que la computadora del motor pueda reaprender sus condiciones de ralentí. 292 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + + - + + - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 293
vehículo con un elevador o equipo de plataforma plana. No remolque con una eslinga. Ford Motor Company no ha aprobado el procedimiento de remolque con eslingas. Si la batería del vehículo plana con todas las ruedas separadas del suelo. 293 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 294
. Ford Motor Company elabora un manual de remolque para todos los operadores autorizados de camiones de remolque. Haga que el operador de la grúa de remolque consulte este manual para que vea los procedimientos adecuados de enganche y remolque de su vehículo. 294 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 295
que pueda ayudarlo. En los Estados Unidos: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD para las personas con discapacidad auditiva: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 295 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 296
con discapacidad auditiva: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com En Canadá: Lincoln Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-387-9333 número de identificación del vehículo (VIN) 296 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 297
.UU.) se debe notificar por escrito directamente a Ford, antes de buscar soluciones en virtud de las leyes de garantía dentro de los primeros 18 meses de la propiedad de un vehículo nuevo o durante los primeros 29,000 km (18,000 millas), lo que 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 298
la necesidad de reparaciones, a la siguiente dirección: Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn representante de BBB se pondrá en contacto con las partes y analizará las opciones para resolver su solicitud. Si 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 299
, Suite 800 Arlington, Virginia 22203-1833 Nota: Ford Motor Company se reserva el derecho de modificar las restricciones árbitros imparciales que actúan como la tercera parte dirigen audiencias en tiempos y lugares convenientes para ambos 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 300
Ford Motor Company y Ford of Canada no se responsabilizan de cualquier daño causado por el uso del combustible inadecuado. El uso de combustible con plomo también puede tener como consecuencia que sea más difícil importar nuevamente el vehículo a Estados Unidos. 300 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 301
propietario en francés Puede obtener un Manual del propietario en francés con su distribuidor autorizado o escribiendo a Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. 301 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 302
carreteras no se puede involucrar en problemas individuales entre usted, su distribuidor o Ford Motor Company. Para comunicarse con la Administración nacional de seguridad de tránsito en la página de Internet http://www.safercar.gov. 302 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 303
. Aplique el producto tal como lo haría con una cera para limpiar las defensas y otras partes cromadas; deje que el limpiador se seque durante unos minutos, luego limpie con un paño limpio las rayaduras pequeñas y el daño a la pintura. 303 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 304
la puerta del conductor) para asegurarse de obtener el color correcto. • Elimine las partículas tales como excrementos de pájaros, savia de árbol, restos de insectos, manchas metálicas, combustible o detergentes fuertes de uso casero. 304 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 305
de otros componentes del motor. • Rocíe Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) en todas las zonas que necesiten limpieza y enjuague a presión. • Cubra las áreas destacadas para evitar daños causados por el agua al limpiar el motor. 305 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 306
4.6L V8 • Nunca lave ni enjuague el motor mientras esté funcionando; el agua en el motor en marcha puede provocar daños internos. PARTES EXTERIORES PLÁSTICAS (NO PINTADAS) Use sólo en las hojas de los limpiadores. Éstos pueden incluir 306 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 307
de la parte superior del tablero aire. • Asegúrese de lavar o secar sus manos si ha estado en contacto con ciertos productos, tales como, repelente contra insectos o loción bronceadora, a fin de evitar posibles daños a las superficies pintadas del interior. 307 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 308
de tela, cinturones de seguridad y asientos que tengan bolsas de aire laterales instaladas. • Quite el polvo y la suciedad suelta con utilice Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit (ZC-11-D), disponible en su distribuidor autorizado. 308 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 309
parte inferior del vehículo. Mantenga los orificios de drenaje de la carrocería y de las puertas libres de suciedad. PRODUCTOS PARA EL CUIDADO DE LOS VEHÍCULOS FORD Y LINCOLN MERCURY Su distribuidor autorizado Ford Car Care Kit (ZC-26 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 310
Glass Cleaner (ZC-23) Vinyl Cleaner (sólo en Canadá) (CXC-93) Vinyl Conditioner (sólo en Canadá) (CXC-94) Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 310 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 311
con el motor caliente. • Asegúrese que no quede nada atrapado en las partes en movimiento. • No trabaje en un vehículo con el motor en funcionamiento no arranque el motor con el filtro de aire extraído y no lo saque mientras el motor está funcionando. 311 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 312
se encuentra debajo de la esquina inferior izquierda del tablero de instrumentos. 2. Diríjase a la parte delantera del vehículo y desenganche el pasador auxiliar ubicado bajo la parte central delantera del cofre. 3. Levante el cofre. 312 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 313
4. Caja de distribución de la corriente 5. Batería 6. Depósito del líquido de la dirección hidráulica 7. Tapón del radiador 8. Depósito de líquido refrigerante del motor 9. Conjunto del filtro de aire 10. Depósito de líquido parabrisas 313 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 314
6L V8 1. Conjunto del filtro de aire 2. Tapón de llenado del aceite del motor 3. Varilla indicadora del nivel de aceite del motor 4. Depósito del líquido de de líquido refrigerante del motor 10. Depósito del líquido lavaparabrisas 314 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 315
-M8B16-A2 de Ford. No use ning motor y los componentes del sistema de enfriamiento. Revisión y llenado de líquido lavaparabrisas para la compuerta levadiza El líquido lavaparabrisas para la compuerta levadiza es suministrado por el mismo depósito del parabrisas. 315 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 316
palanca de cambio de velocidades esté correctamente enganchada en P (Estacionamiento). 4. Abra el cofre. Protéjase del calor del motor. 5. Ubique y extraiga cuidadosamente el indicador del nivel de aceite del motor (varilla indicadora). 316 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 317
Mantenimiento y especificaciones • Motor 4.0L V6 • Motor 4.6L V8 6. Limpie el indicador. Insértelo completamente y vuelva a extraerlo. • Si el nivel de aceite aceite para que el nivel quede entre el orificio superior y el inferior. 317 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 318
el nivel de aceite del motor. Asegúrese de que el nivel de aceite no esté por encima del orificio superior del indicador de nivel de aceite del motor (varilla indicadora). 4. Instale el indicador y asegúrese que quede bien puesto. 318 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 319
detergentes u otro tratamiento de motor. Son innecesarios y pueden provocar daños al motor, que la garantía Ford no cubre. Cambie el aceite del motor de acuerdo con el programa adecuado señalado en la información de mantenimiento programado. 319 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 320
y de diseño de Ford, pueden producirse ruidos o detonaciones en el motor al arrancar. Se recomienda el uso de un filtro de aceite Motorcraft adecuado (o de otra marca que cumpla con las especificaciones de Ford) para la aplicación de su motor. 320 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 321
funcionamiento más prolongado y sin problemas, mantenga la parte superior de la batería limpia y seca. Además, asegúrese que los cables de la batería siempre estén firmemente conectados ojos. Suministre siempre una ventilación adecuada. 321 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 322
motor funcione en ralentí durante al menos un minuto. 5. Encienda el aire acondicionado y deje que el motor motor vuelva a aprender su ajuste de ralentí, la calidad de ralentí de su vehículo puede verse afectada negativamente hasta que vuelva a aprenderla. 322 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 323
del motor se pueden dañar o pueden dejar de funcionar correctamente. Una mezcla 50/50 de líquido refrigerante y de agua proporciona lo siguiente: • Protección contra el congelamiento hasta -36° C (-34° F) • Protección contra la ebullición hasta 129° C (265° F). 323 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 324
. • Asegúrese de leer y comprender las Precauciones al revisar su vehículo en este capítulo. Si el líquido refrigerante del motor no se ha revisado en el intervalo recomendado, es posible que el depósito esté vacío o con un nivel bajo. 324 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 325
capítulo. Nota: el uso de Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets o un producto equivalente que cumpla con la especificación Ford, WSS-M99B37-B6, puede oscurecer el color de que se degrade la protección contra la corrosión. 325 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 326
sito de recuperación de este líquido cuando el motor esté frío. Agregue la mezcla correcta de líquido refrigerante y agua hasta el nivel "FULL COLD". En el caso de todos los demás vehí ño para girar el tapón hacia la izquierda y quítelo. 326 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 327
correcta (ver arriba), hasta el nivel "COLD FILL RANGE" o "FULL COLD" en el depósito. Si quit reciclaje aprobado por Ford. El líquido refrigerante del motor usado debe eliminarse motor según se describe en Llenado de líquido refrigerante del motor en esta sección. 327 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 328
protección contra el sobrecalentamiento que posee el líquido refrigerante del motor y pueden causar daños en el motor. • Consulte la tabla en el envase del líquido refrigerante de enfriamiento óptimo y para la protección del motor. 328 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 329
motor y desactiva el aire acondicionado. El motor cambiará a funcionamiento alterno de cilindros para contribuir con el enfriamiento del motor El motor motor), el indicador de la temperatura del líquido refrigerante del motor aparecerá en el área Caliente (H). 329 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 330
a un distribuidor autorizado. 3. Si no es posible, espere aproximadamente 15 minutos para que el motor se enfríe. 4. Revise el nivel de líquido refrigerante y llénelo si está bajo. un filtro de combustible Motorcraft autorizado. 330 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 331
provocar irritación a los ojos y a las vías respiratorias. En casos graves, la respiración excesiva o prolongada de vapor de combustible puede causar enfermedades graves y lesiones permanentes. 331 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 332
: • Lea y acate las instrucciones del lugar donde se abastecerá de combustible; • Apague el motor antes de abastecerse de combustible; • No fume si se encuentra cerca de combustible o si está abasteciendo su vehículo de combustible; 332 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 333
vuelta. Cuando llene el tanque de combustible de su vehículo: 1. Apague el motor. 2. Gire cuidadosamente el tapón de llenado 1/4 de vuelta hacia la izquierda un encendido del motor frío seguido de un manejo combinado en carretera y ciudad. 333 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 334
tanque de combustible o al sistema de combustible si no se usa el tapón de llenado de combustible Ford o Motorcraft original y correcto. Si no usa el tapón de llenado de combustible correcto, el vacío no estén cubiertas por la garantía. 334 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 335
. Aire más limpio Ford respalda el uso de gasolinas "con una combustión más limpia" reformuladas para mejorar la calidad del aire. Sin combustible Evite quedarse sin combustible, ya que esta situación puede afectar negativamente los componentes del tren motriz. 335 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 336
obtener más información sobre el indicador "check engine" (revisión del motor) o "service engine soon" (servicio del motor a la brevedad), consulte Luces y campanillas de advertencia en el cap reserva de vacío aún presente en el tanque. 336 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 337
Para obtener resultados concretos al llenar el tanque de combustible: • Apague el interruptor del motor y de encendido antes de volver a llenar el tanque; podría producirse un error bajas producen un menor ahorro de combustible. 337 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 338
viaja a 105 km/h (65 mph). • Acelerar el motor antes de apagarlo puede reducir el ahorro de combustible. • El uso del aire acondicionado o el desempañador puede reducir el ahorro de combustible infladas y use sólo el tamaño recomendado. 338 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 339
con las ruedas desalineadas reducirá el ahorro de combustible. • Use el aceite de motor recomendado. Consulte Especificaciones del lubricante en este capítulo. • Realice todas las tareas . Estos números representan el rango de MPG 339 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 340
control de emisión de gases, dichas refacciones que no son Ford deben ser equivalentes a las refacciones Ford Motor Company originales en cuanto a rendimiento y durabilidad. No estacione, ponga de escape dañado o en mal funcionamiento. 340 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 341
ciclo de manejo consiste en un arranque de motor en frío seguido por el manejo de ciudad y carretera. No se requiere un servicio adicional del vehículo. Si el indicador brevedad posible. continúa encendido, haga revisar su vehículo a la 341 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 342
stico a bordo se restablece a una condición "not ready for I/M test" (no listo para prueba de motor en ralentí, gire varias veces el volante de la dirección hacia la izquierda y hacia la derecha. 3. Apague el motor. 4. Revise el nivel de líquido en el depósito. 342 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 343
que alcance el rango de funcionamiento correcto. Asegúrese de volver a tapar el depósito. BRAKE FLUID (LÍQUIDO DE FRENOS) El nivel de líquido disminuirá lentamente a medida que los y provocar daños a los componentes internos de ésta. 343 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 344
los intervalos adecuados para cambiar el elemento del filtro de aire. Al cambiar el elemento del filtro de aire, use sólo el elemento del filtro de aire Motorcraft mencionado. Consulte Números de refacción Motorcraft en este capítulo. 344 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 345
quemaduras personales, no arranque el motor con el filtro de aire extraído y no lo saque mientras el motor está funcionando. Cambio del elemento del filtro de aire 1. Suelte las abrazaderas y ículo y de su sistema de emisión de gases. 345 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 346
con los materiales y especificaciones de diseño Ford para su vehículo, tales como Ford para su vehículo, tales como refacciones de Motorcraft o equivalentes. La garantía al usuario se puede anular por cualquier daño al motor si no se usan tales bujías. 346 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 347
Mantenimiento y especificaciones CAPACIDADES DE LLENADO Nombre de pieza Ford Brake fluid Motorcraft High (Líquido de Performance frenos) DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Aceite del motor Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Premium (incluido el Synthetic Blend cambio de Motor Oil filtro)4 (EE.UU.) Motorcraft SAE 5W- - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 348
del motor 3 Nombre de pieza Ford Motorcraft MERCON aire acondicionado y calefacción auxiliar Motor V8 de 4.6L con control de aire acondicionado y calefacción auxiliar 13.2L (13.9 cuartos de galón) 13.2L (13.9 cuartos de galón) 14.9L (15.7 cuartos de galón) 348 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 349
Nombre de pieza Ford Lubricante del Motorcraft motor sintético o de mezcla sintética. El aceite del motor sólo debe tener la Marca de certificación API y cumplir con los requisitos de la especificación WSS-M2C929-A (4.0L) o WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L) de Ford. 3 2 349 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 350
de la Número de refacción Ford refacción Ford o equivalente Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor PM-1 o PM-1-C Vehicle Brake Fluid Especificación de Ford Brake fluid (Líquido de frenos) ESA-M6C25-A o WSS-M6C62-A Bisagras de la carrocería, cerraduras, placas y rotores de la cerradura de la - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 351
Motorcraft Cooling system Cooling System stop leak pellets Stop Leak Pellets Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Aceite del motor (EE.UU.) (4.0L) Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canadá) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Aceite del motor (EE.UU - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 352
Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose ATF Número de Especificación refacción Ford de Ford XT-5-QM MERCONV MERCON SP XT-6-QSP XT-2-QDX MERCON Eje trasero XY-75W140 XG-1-C Long-Life Grease ESA-M1C75-B 352 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 353
la Número de Especificación refacción Ford refacción Ford de Ford o equivalente Motorcraft Premium Windshield ZC- el intervalo correcto de servicio. DATOS DEL MOTOR Motor Motor 4.0L Motor V8 de SOHC V6 4.6L 3V Pulgadas se puede ajustar 353 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 354
(mm) 193.4 (4912.3) 73.7 (1872.5) 72.8 (1849.1) 113.7 (2888.7) 60.9 (1547.5) 62 (1574.3) * La altura incluye parrilla portaequipaje y barras transversales con llanta P235/65R18 354 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 355
seguridad se encuentra en la estructura junto al borde de salida de la puerta del conductor o en el borde de la puerta del conductor. 355 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 356
mundial 2. Tipo de frenos y Peso bruto vehicular máximo (GVWR) 3. Línea, serie y tipo de carrocería del vehículo 4. Tipo de motor 5. Dígito de verificación 6. Año de modelo 7. Planta de ensamblaje 8. Número de secuencia de producción 356 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 357
siguiente cuadro le indica qué transmisión o transeje representa cada código. Descripción Automático de cinco velocidades (5R55S) Automático de seis velocidades (6R60) Código V X 357 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 358
supera las estrictas especificaciones de seguridad e ingeniería de Ford. Ford Motor Company reparará o reemplazará cualquier accesorio Ford instalado adecuadamente por un distribuidor que se encuentre defectuoso de temperatura y brújula 358 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 359
ículo, tales como sistemas de freno antibloqueo, los usuarios del radio para aficionados, que instalan radios y antenas en su vehículo, no deben ubicar las antenas del radio para aficionados en el área del cofre del lado del conductor. 359 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 360
Accesorios • La incorporación de accesorios o componentes eléctricos o electrónicos al vehículo por parte del distribuidor autorizado o del propietario puede afectar el rendimiento y la durabilidad de la batería. 360 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 361
Aire acondicionado ...47 Ajuste del reloj AM/FM/CD ...23 AM/FM/Tocacintas/CD ...29 Anticongelante (vea Lı ´quido refrigerante del motor) ...323 Apoyacabezas ...132 Arranque con cables ...288 Arranque del motor Gane de Ford ...300 Asistencia 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 362
Calcular la carga ...225 Calefaccio ´n sistema para calefaccio ´n y aire acondicionado ...45, 47 Calefactor del motor ...236 Cambio de llantas ...278 Capacidades de lı ´quido ...347 la carga ...110 D Defectos de seguridad, informe ...302 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 363
el camino arranque con cables pasacorriente ...288 Encendido destello para pasar ...54 Filtro de aire ...344-345 Flecha carda ´ n ABS) ...237 Fusibles ...270-271 G Gases de escape ...236 Gato ...278, 282 almacenamiento ...278, 281-282 posicionamiento ...278, 283 363 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 364
carga ...218 Limpieza del vehı ´culo compartimiento del motor ...305 encerado ...303 hojas del limpiador ...306 interior ABS) ...237 Luces de advertencia (vea Luces) ...12 Luces diurnas automa ´ ticas (consulte Luces) ...53 Luces intermitentes de emergencia ...268 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 365
, 264 arena ...260 nieve e hielo ...263 Mantenimiento del cinturón de seguridad ...161 Motor ...353-354 arranque despue ´ s de un accidente ...268 capacidades de llenado ...347 ´ n ...155 luz de advertencia y campanilla ...155-156 365 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 366
SecuriLock ...128 Sistema de audio ...22, 27, 33 Sistema de audio (consulte Radio) ...22, 27, aire bolsa de aire lateral ...172 162,172,174 asientos de seguridad para nin ˜ os ...164 bolsa de aire del conductor ...164, 173, 176 bolsa de aire 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 367
...287 U Uso de teléfono celular ...8 V Varilla indicadora de nivel de aceite aceite del motor ...316 lı ´quido para transmisio ´n automa ´ tica ...343 Vehı ´culos con traccio ´ ón ...64 Volante de la direccio ´n inclinacio ´ n ...64 367 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 368
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41 41 43 46 47 Lights Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 48 58 58 59 63 65 66 76 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 104 104 104 107 1 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 370
Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 120 120 132 147 161 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 176 178 180 192 198 205 212 Driving Starting Brakes Traction - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 371
storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 372
Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Australia: www.ford.com.au • In Mexico: www.ford 's Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 373
section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. Protecting the environment We must all play our part in protecting piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. 5 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide ( - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 374
or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. 6 2006 Explorer (exp - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 375
potentially including information such as: • how various systems in your vehicle were operating; • whether or the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was traveling Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 7 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 376
other types of vehicles. Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner's Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. 8 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 377
devices, in-vehicle communications systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios. A driver's first features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this Owner's Guide for all other required information and warnings. 9 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 378
See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 379
, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 11 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 380
condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle's functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the 12 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 381
in your vehicle. Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 382
-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated. Airbag readiness: If this light - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 383
, Wheels and Loading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to ON, the light will illuminate for 3 seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn ON, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For more 15 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 384
by the driver or as a result of a system failure), refer to the Driving chapter for more information. Four wheel drive low (if 4x4 equipped): Illuminates when LOW four-wheel drive low is engaged. If the light fails to illuminate when the 16 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 385
wheel drive high (if 4x4 equipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive is engaged. If the light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned ON, or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 386
km). Message center activation chime: Sounds when the following warnings DOOR AJAR, LOW FUEL LEVEL or LOW TIRE PRESSURE appear in the message center display for the first time. GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. 18 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 387
cluster Press the TRIP/RESET control once to switch from the odometer to the TRIP A feature. Press the control again to select the TRIP B feature. To reset the trip, press and hold the control again until the trip reading is 0.0 miles. 19 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 388
TRIP B feature. Press the RESET button to reset. Note: Outside Air Temperature will only be displayed in the Instrument Cluster Message Center on vehicles with manual climate control. which side of the vehicle the fuel door is located. 20 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 389
Systems AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM Single CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible Sound System (if equipped) Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped) may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 390
: Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Press MENU / to adjust. The recommended level is 1-3. to access and use Level 0 (SPEED OFF) turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting. 22 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 391
/Pause: This control is operational in CD and DVD mode (if equipped). When a CD or DVD is playing in the FES system, press this control to play or pause the current CD or DVD. The CD/DVD status will display in the radio display. 23 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 392
). In Satellite radio mode (if equipped), press and release to enter TEXT MODE and display the current song title. While in TEXT MODE, press again to scroll through the current song title, artist, channel category and the SIRIUS long channel name. 24 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 393
turned back on. 16. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If a CD is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in the display. 17. CD eject: Press to eject a CD. 18. CD slot: Insert a CD label side up. 25 2006 Explorer - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 394
Sound System (if equipped) Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped) may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened. / Tuner: Press to 1. manually - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 395
. Use When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system / to turn will store the last one in the remaining presets. Use on/off. 27 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 396
AUX AUDIO will be displayed. To return to radio mode, press AM/FM. If equipped with Satellite Radio, press AUX to cycle through SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes. Satellite radio is available only in the continental United States. 6. Tape eject: Press to eject a tape. 28 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 397
sound returns. Satellite radio is available only in the continental United States. 14. Tape: Insert a tape facing to the right. 15. Tape direction: Press to enter tape mode. Press while in play mode to change which side of the tape is playing. 29 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 398
turned off, the volume will come back on at a "nominal" listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. 18. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If a CD is already loaded into the system ). Press in Satellite radio mode (if equipped), 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 399
equipped with accessory delay. With this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped) may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened. / Tune/Disc selector: 1. Press and release to manually advance up/down the radio frequency - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 400
, Soft, Top 40 and Information (Inform). RBDS is only available in FM mode. Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . / to turn on/off. Use 32 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 401
are available, NO AUX AUDIO will be displayed.. To return to radio mode, press AM/FM. If equipped with Satellite Radio, press AUX to cycle through SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes. Satellite radio is available only in the continental United States. 33 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 402
in the FES system, press this control to play or pause the current CD/DVD. The CD/DVD status will display in the radio display. 7. SHUFFLE forward): Press to manually advance in a CD track. 11. REW (Rewind): Press to manually reverse in a CD track. 34 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 403
/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a "nominal" listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. 35 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 404
to autoload up to six CDs. 18. CD eject: Press to eject a CD. Press and hold to auto eject all CDs present in the system. If there is no CD present, the display will read NO DISC. 19. CD slot: Insert a CD label side up. GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies: AM and FM frequencies - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 405
further information. Audio system warranty and service: Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician. Satellite radio information (if equipped) Satellite radio channels: Satellite radio frequencies are established - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 406
, modify or track your satellite radio account. You will need this number when communicating with SIRIUS. While in Satellite Radio mode, you can view this number on the radio display by pressing AUX and Preset 1 control simultaneously. 38 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 407
channel. The system is working properly. SAT FAULT INVALID CHNL Channel no longer available. UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not available for this channel. NO TEXT Artist information not available. NO TEXT Song title information not available. 39 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 408
a Family Entertainment System (FES). This is a DVD system for the rear seat passengers which includes a DVD player, wireless infrared headphones and a remote control. For more information, please refer to the Family Entertainment System supplement. 40 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 409
flow selector in the • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the air flow selector in the O (OFF) position. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the rear seats. 41 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 410
. 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. . 42 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 411
(DATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 14 15 16 17 EXT F F C F 1 A/C 2 3 DUAL AUTO OFF R 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 A/C 5 4 1. A/C control: Manually turns A/C on or off. 2. Recirculation control: Cools the vehicle more quickly by recirculating the cabin air instead of using outside air and helps - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 412
you to manually determine where airflow is directed. To return to fully automatic control, press AUTO. 14. Driver's side temperature control: Controls the temperature of the vehicle cabin. When DUAL zone is pressed, controls the driver's side temperature. 44 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 413
. 4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel. 45 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 414
Fan control: Determines fan speed levels. If your vehicle is equipped with the front Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system, when the front system is turned off, the fan and heat mode will operate and A/C will be unavailable. 46 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 415
rear window defroster. The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position. To manually turn off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again. 47 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 416
only when the headlamp control is in , or position and the the high beams are not turned on. Pull headlamp control towards you to turn foglamps on. The foglamp icon indicator light below the will illuminate when foglamp is activated. 48 . 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 417
the transmission is not in park. Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may . Release the lever to deactivate. 49 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 418
your headlamp to the ground (2) and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) long horizontal line on the plain surface (1) at this height (masking tape works well). 50 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 419
or box wrench to turn the vertical adjuster control. 6. Horizontal aiming is not required for this vehicle and is non-adjustable. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal. 51 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 420
the center light can be turned on when the panel dimmer control is rotated fully up or when a door is opened. The rear dome lamp can be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control. BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp Condensation The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure. When moist air enters the headlamp - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 421
overhead lamp 1 912 (906) Front door courtesy lamp 1 168 Map lamps 2 168 (T10) Ashtray lamp 1 161 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer . 53 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 422
Lights Replacing headlamp bulbs Do not touch the glass of a halogen bulb. 1. Turn off the headlamps and open the hood. 2. Remove three screws from the headlamp assembly and pull headlamp forward. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector. 4. Remove the old bulb by turning counterclockwise and pull it - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 423
Lights Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs 1. Turn off the Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs 1. Turn the headlamp switch to OFF and open the liftgate. 2. Remove the two bolts from the lamp assembly. 3. Remove the lamp assembly. 55 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 424
2. Remove the lamp assembly by depressing the small tab and rocking the lamp assembly out. 3. Remove the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out. Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s). 56 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 425
Lights Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulb 1. Remove the two screws and lamp assembly away from the vehicle. 2. Remove the bulb Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s). 57 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 426
fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds. Windshield wiper features (if equipped with Autolamp feature) The exterior lamps will turn on with the ignition on, Headlamp control in the Autolamp position to the INT 2 or OFF position. 58 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 427
tilting the wheel. Lift the lever back to its original position to lock the steering column. Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle is moving. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps. 59 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 428
before moving it back towards the windshield. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle's overhead console will vary according to your option package. Storage compartment Press the latch to open the storage compartment. 60 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 429
any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. 61 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 430
the lid, and inside the compartment has coin holder slots and a business/credit card holder The rear side of the console may incorporate the following features: • Air vents 62 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 431
can injure you in a collision. Rear center console features (if equipped) The rear center console incorporates the following features: • Utility compartment • Cupholders • Flip forward armrest to the proximity of the window openings. 63 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 432
the window controls. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system and moon roof (if equipped) may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until either front door is opened. 64 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 433
control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror. 2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. 65 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 434
cause damage to the glass and mirrors. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h). 66 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 435
speed control are located on the steering 5. The indicator light instrument cluster will turn on. Note: brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. 67 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 436
to operate the Tap-Down function. Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET + control. 68 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 437
allow you to operate some radio and climate control features. Audio control features Press MEDIA to select: • AM, FM1, FM2 • TAPE (if equipped) • CD (if equipped) • DVD (if equipped) • SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3 (Satellite Radio mode if equipped). 69 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 438
preset stations within the selected radio band or press and hold to select the next/previous radio frequency. In Satellite radio mode (if equipped): SEEK to • Press advance through preset channels or • Press VOL + or − to adjust volume. 70 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 439
To open the moon roof: The moon roof is equipped with an automatic, one-touch, express opening feature. Press and release the rear portion of the control. To stop motion at any time during the one-touch opening, press the control again. 71 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 440
way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters with a single built-in device. This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of most transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gate operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting. 72 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 441
transmitter signals into HomeLink. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1-3 inches (2-8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program (located on your overhead console) while keeping the indicator light in view. 73 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 442
turns to a continuous light, proceed with Steps 6 through 8 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device. 6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. 74 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 443
system, entry door lock, or home or office lighting etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time. In the event that there are still programming difficulties, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. 75 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 444
until the indicator light begins to flash- systems. You may select display features on the message center for a display of status. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by an indicator chime. 76 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 445
remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel. The DTE function a factory default value if the battery is disconnected. 77 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 446
the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at service stations • Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average. 2. Record the highway 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 447
CHARGING SYSTEM 3. WASHER FLUID 4. DOOR AJAR 5. EXTERIOR LAMP 6. BRAKE SYSTEM 7. PARK BRAKE 8. system to 100% after each oil change [approximately 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 180 days] perform the following: 1. Enter SYSTEM CHECK to display "HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL". 79 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 448
been selected, "PRESS RESET FOR ENGLISH" will be displayed to change back to English. 1. Select this function from the SETUP MENU for the current This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the ignition is switched off. 80 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 449
than 4 seconds to return to the INFO MENU. Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) (if equipped) This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected. 81 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 450
system feature with the vehicle in P (Park), select this function from the SETUP MENU or put the vehicle in R (Reverse). 2. Press and hold the TRIP/RESET control switch to turn appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 451
Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 83 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 452
you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for 4 seconds. The message center will display the last selected feature if there are - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 453
, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. Displayed when the braking system is not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 85 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 454
System is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system inspected burned out lamp replaced. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. CHECK TURN LAMP. Displayed when the turn lamps are 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 455
you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by an indicator chime. Your display can show up to 6 reconfigurable telltales at one time. What ever is displayed in the top left corner has the highest priority. 87 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 456
feature to correctly detect the added fuel. The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL and sound a tone for one second when you have approximately 50 miles (80 km) to empty. If you RESET this warning message, this display and tone will return within 10 minutes. 88 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 457
a factory default value if the battery is disconnected. Average fuel economy off points on the fuel pumps at service stations • Variations in top-off procedure miles (8 km) with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average. 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 458
Setup menu Press the SETUP control twice for the following displays: • System Check • Units (English/Metric) • Language • Autolamp • Autolock • Autounlock • Easy Entry/Exit Seat • Park Aid (if equipped) • Compass Zone 90 INFO SETUP RESET 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 459
BRAKE 8. FUEL LEVEL 9. MILES TO EMPTY To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change [approximately 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 180 days] perform the following: • From the SETUP MENU enter SYSTEM CHECK to display "HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL". 91 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 460
been selected, "PRESS RESET FOR ENGLISH" will be displayed to change back to English. 1. Select this function from the SETUP MENU for the Autolamp This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the ignition is switched off. 92 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 461
automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is shifted into any gear and when the vehicle is in motion over 13 mph (20 km/h) or higher. 1. To disable/enable the autolock feature, select this function from the SETUP MENU. 2. Press the RESET control to turn the autolock feature ON or - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 462
to turn the easy entry exit seat ON or OFF. 3. Press the RESET control for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO menu. Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) (if equipped) This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 463
zone adjustment 1. Determine your magnetic zone by referring to the zone map. 2. Turn ignition to the ON position. 3. Start the engine. 3 2 4 5 1 location is displayed on the message center. The range of zone values are from 01 to 15 and "wraps" back to 01. 95 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 464
and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. From the SETUP menu calibration. 4. The compass is now calibrated. 96 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 465
you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for 4 seconds. The message center will display the last selected feature if there are - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 466
, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. Displayed when the braking system is not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 98 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 467
System is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system inspected burned out lamp replaced. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. CHECK TURN LAMP. Displayed when the turn lamps are 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 468
mats as they may interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals. Position the driver floor mat so that the eyelet is over second row seat. To reduce the risk of injuries, the cargo area cover must be properly installed on the rear trim panels. 100 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 469
the lid, lift the release handle and press down on the lid. REAR LIFTGATE The liftgate area is only intended for cargo, not passengers. You can open and close the liftgate from outside the vehicle. It cannot be opened from inside the cargo area. 101 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 470
door locks, the remote entry or the keyless entry pad) and pull the middle lever under the license plate lamp shield. To lock the liftgate and the liftgate window, use the power door locks or press the door lock ) to secure the load. 102 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 471
cross-bar to the desired location. 3. Tighten the thumbwheel at turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increase risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 103 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 472
unlocking feature helps prevent you from locking yourself out of the vehicle. With the key in any ignition position, the driver's door will automatically unlock if it is locked using the lock control on the driver's door panel while the driver's door is open. 104 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 473
the 3 (ON) position. 2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (ON) position to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. 4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (ON) position. The horn will - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 474
must be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors. • Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock. • Move control down to disengage childproof locks. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 475
is not set to the off position and the perimeter alarm system (if equipped) will deactivate. and release again within three seconds to unlock the 2. Press passenger doors, the liftgate and liftgate glass. The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 476
remote entry system can also control the memory seat /adjustable pedals/easy entry-exit feature. to automatically move the seat and adjustable pedals to the Press desired memory position (the seat position corresponds to the transmitter being used). 108 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 477
CR2032 or equivalent. To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 109 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 478
the battery. Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 5. Snap the two halves back together. Note: Replacement of the battery during programming will no longer operate the vehicle. 110 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 479
lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition is turned to the 2 (ACC) or 3 (ON) position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or • after 25 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 480
and Security The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 481
, press the 5 • 6 control within five seconds. To lock all doors, liftgate and liftgate window, press the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 at the same time. Note: The driver's door must be closed. You do not need to enter the keypad code first. 113 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 482
must be closed and remain closed throughout the configuration process. 1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position. 2. Press the power door unlock control three times. 3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (ON) to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. 114 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 483
if the vehicle has been electronically locked before the driver door is opened. Deactivating/activating autounlock Your vehicle comes with the autounlock feature activated. There are four methods to enable/disable this feature: 115 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 484
complete. Keyless entry key pad procedure 1. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. 2. Close all doors, the liftgate and liftgate to indicate the system has been disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been enabled. 116 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002- - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 485
normal system functionality. If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position. If this occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service. 117 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 486
Locks and Security Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the 2 (ACCESSORY stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your authorized dealer. Replacement 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 487
key into the ignition. 3 2 4 1 2. Turn the ignition from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position. Keep the it will not start your vehicle's engine and the theft indicator light will flash on and off, and you may repeat Steps 1 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 488
rear collision. The seats in your vehicle have adjustable head restraints. Adjust your head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible behind your head. The head restraints can be moved up and down (on first row seats only). 120 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 489
trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision. 121 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 490
with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor. 122 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 491
system. The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press front to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. Press rear to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. 123 2006 Explorer - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 492
is programmed to a memory position. To program the memory feature to a remote entry transmitter and for more information on how to use the keypad, refer to Remote entry system and Keyless entry system in the Locks and Security chapter. 124 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 493
Restraints Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) For more lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the front of vehicle. For less lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle. Heated seats (if equipped) The heated seat control is located in the - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 494
the door. 3. Pull up on the handle and push the seatback forward toward the front of the vehicle. To return the seat to the upright position: 1. Lift the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle. 2. Rotate the seatback until you hear a click, locking it in the upright position. 126 2006 Explorer - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 495
cargo space. To place the seats in the cargo mode: 1. Fold down the 2nd row seat. 2. Pull the cargo mode lever up to release the seat into a kneel down load floor position. A moderate force may be required to move the seat forward and down. 127 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 496
release the handle. 2. Pull the handle up again until the seat releases from the floor. 3. Push the seat upward and fold it away from the third row. Always return the seat to the fully latched position before operating the vehicle. 128 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 497
(as equipped) located at the bottom right of the seat back to release the seat from the floor, and rotate the seat up towards the front seat. 2. Follow the directions above to return the seatback from the load floor and to the upright position. 129 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 498
it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision. 3rd row power folding seat (if equipped) Note: Be sure that head restraints are folded down before powering the 3rd row seat down. 130 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 499
. If the power 3rd row seat is disabled after 30 minutes, the seat can be enabled by opening any door, pressing the unlock control on the remote entry transmitter, pressing any keyless keypad button (if equipped), or turning the ignition key. 131 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 500
safety belt usage sensors. • Driver's seat position sensor. • Front passenger sensing system • "Passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp • Front crash severity sensor. • Restraints Control Module (RCM). • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 501
braking. The most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front. 133 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 502
years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off the front passenger airbag and passenger seat-mounted side airbag. The system is designed to help protect small (child size) occupants from frontal - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 503
immediately after the ignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the Personal Safety System serviced at an authorized dealer - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 504
belt assembly automatic locking retractor feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly when checked by an authorized dealer. Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions. 136 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 505
example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers. 137 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 506
for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter. How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out. 138 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 507
belt system (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of front airbags, seat-mounted side airbags and Safety Canopy (if equipped), and safety belt pretensioners. 139 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 508
row outboard lap/shoulder belt is equipped with a belt comfort guide. This guide is attached to the quarter trim panel and is used to adjust the comfort of the shoulder belt for smaller occupants in the outboard second row seats. 140 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 509
the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. 141 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 510
the BeltMinder feature. Then...The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off. The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off. 142 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 511
belts are buckled. The BeltMinder feature is activated the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until the safety belts are buckled. 143 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 512
when used properly, reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single- work" "Traffic is light" "Belts wrinkle my clothes" "The people I'm with don't wear belts" 144 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 513
Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given..."I have an airbag" Consider...Airbags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. Frontal airbags are features must be disabled/enabled separately. Both cannot be disable/enabled during the same key cycle. 145 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 514
.) • After Step 3, the restraint system warning light (airbag light) will be turned on for three seconds. 4. Within 10 seconds of the light turning on, at a moderate speed, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. • This will disable the BeltMinder feature for that seating position if it is currently - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 515
replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter. AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 147 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 516
risk of injury from a deploying airbag. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided. Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 517
Seating and Safety Restraints Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your authorized dealer. Modifications to the front end of the vehicle, including frame, bumper, front end body structure and non-Ford tow hooks may effect the - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 518
restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control. 150 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 519
. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision. The SRS consists of: • driver and passenger airbag modules (which include the inflators and airbags). • seat-mounted side airbags (if equipped). Refer to Seat-mounted side airbag system later in - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 520
restraint manufacturer's instructions. The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate) the front passenger's frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger seat. 152 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 521
Lit Passenger Airbag Disabled Disabled Disabled Empty seat Small child in child safety seat or booster Small child with safety Lit belt buckled or unbuckled Adult Unlit Enabled Even with Advanced Restraints Systems, children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the back seat. After all - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 522
cause the weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger sensing system. The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above. 154 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 523
• If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated, this may or may/not be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system. DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system; take your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer. If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 524
periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. Seat-mounted side airbag system Do not place - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 525
sensing system detects an empty seat, the front passenger seat-mounted side airbag will be deactivated. The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact collisions. 157 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 526
. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. If the side airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again. The side airbag system (including the seat) must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer . If the airbag is not replaced, the - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 527
deployment of side airbags (including the Safety Canopy). The Safety Canopy system consists of the following: • An inflatable nylon curtain with an inflator concealed behind the headliner and above the doors (one on each side of the vehicle). 159 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 528
booster seat because it is designed to inflate downward from the headliner above the doors along the side window openings. The Safety Canopy system Safety Canopy system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. 160 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 529
The readiness light (same light as for front airbag system) will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired. If - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 530
neck. Most children still need a booster seat to encourage upright posture and improve lap belt fit. Refer to Second row comfort guide earlier in this chapter. Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle. 162 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 531
vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat without slouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? 163 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 532
seat, you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child's head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. Either type can be used at any seating position equipped with lap/shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lb. (18 kg). 164 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 533
all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. Never put the shoulder belt under a child's arm or behind the back because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision. 165 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 534
seat: • Review and follow the information presented in the airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) section in this chapter. • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating an upper torso harness and a belt-positioning booster. 166 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 535
a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. 167 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 536
, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it. 168 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 537
retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 2 through 9. Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use. 169 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 538
seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your child seat use as child tethers. 170 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 539
a child safety seat in the 2nd row center seating position of the 5 passenger vehicle, the tether straps may be attached to either of the tether anchors located at the rear of the cargo area. • Behind 2nd row seat • At the rear of the cargo area 171 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 540
also be attached to the proper tether anchor. See Attaching child safety seats with tether straps in this chapter. Your vehicle has LATCH anchors for child seat installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol: 172 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 541
vehicle • 7 passenger vehicle Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. 173 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 542
anchors in the seat to help attach a child seat with rigid attachments. The guides hold the seat trim away to expose the anchor and make it easier to attach some child seats. Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown. 174 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 543
Try to move the child seat from side to side. Also try to tug the seat forward. Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. 175 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 544
die than a person wearing a seat belt. All occupants must wear seat belts and children/infants must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Study your Owner's Guide and any supplements for specific information about equipment features, instructions for safe driving and - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 545
your vehicle. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to 4WD while the vehicle vehicle may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 546
Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified 178 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 547
of service, but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them. Glossary of tire terminology • Tire label: A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. 179 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 548
: The cold inflation pressure found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. • B-pillar: The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door. • Bead area of the tire: Area of the tire next to the rim - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 549
Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label. 181 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 550
air to reach the recommended air pressure Note: If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the valve. Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge. 4. Replace tire and cause an air leak. 7. Check the 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 551
a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that may be used for service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. Note: If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may ratings are listed in the following chart. 183 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 552
maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. 184 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 553
100. • Traction: The traction grades, door. The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the vehicle label. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 185 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 554
, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is intended for service on light trucks. 2. Load Range/Load kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single; defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 186 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 555
is an example of a tire size. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different from this example. 1. T: Indicates a type of tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is intended for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 556
after 6 years of normal service. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. You should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare tire. 188 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 557
be used in aftermarket wheels. The installation of replacement tires with steel cord body plies in the tire sidewall may cause malfunction of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and is not recommended (cord material information is molded 189 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 558
malfunctioning. Your replacement repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected. Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If your 190 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 559
the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. 191 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 560
of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 561
to the manufacturer's recommended tire pressure. Even if the light turns ON and a short time later turns OFF, your tire pressure still needs to be checked. In short, once the light has turned ON, at least one tire may be underinflated. 193 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 562
spare/Mini spare or Dissimilar spare), the TPMS system will continue to identify an issue to remind you that the damaged road wheel/tire needs to be repaired and put back on your vehicle. During this time, the low tire warning light can periodically return or stay on, depending on the state of the - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 563
on how the system functions, refer to Changing Tires with TPMS in this section. TPMS If your tires are properly malfunction inflated and your spare tire is not in use and the light remains ON, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. 195 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 564
km/h) for the light to turn OFF after you have filled your tires to the recommended tire pressure. For these reasons, the low tire pressure warning light is NOT a substitute for using an accurate tire gauge when checking and filling your tires. 196 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 565
carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest location where air can be added to the tires. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. Inflate all the tires to the recommended inflation pressure. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 566
cables or chains on your vehicle. Consult your authorized dealer for information on other Ford Motor Company approved methods of traction control. VEHICLE LOADING - WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide optional equipment. 198 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 567
Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door (vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a vehicle as built by the assembly plant. If any aftermarket or authorized-dealer installed equipment has been installed on the 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 568
optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all payload. 200 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 569
shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. The total load on each axle must Guide provided by your authorized dealer. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 201 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 570
system is rated for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR.) Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for trailers where the GCW of the towing vehicle plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of the towing vehicle. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. 202 2006 Explorer - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 571
the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals injury. Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should = 295 kg.) 203 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 572
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage the vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you have room for 12-100 lb. (45 kg) bags of cement. Do you door. 204 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 573
option package. Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. For your safety and to maximize vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment while towing. 205 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 574
chapter. • Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to the severe duty schedule in the scheduled maintenance information. • Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 500 miles (800 km). • Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 575
the GCWR. * -When towing maximum loads under high outside temperatures and on steep grades, the A/C system may cycle on and off to protect the engine from overheating. This may result in a temporary increase of interior temperatures. 207 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 576
elevation. For definitions of terms used in this table and instructions on how to calculate your vehicle load, refer to Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a load carrying hitch. You must distribute the ) 208 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 577
and allow slack for turning corners. If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you. Class III Trailer Hitch Safety Chain Loops can be used as recovery hooks. Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 578
. • If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become less effective. • The trailer tongue weight should be 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight. 210 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 579
affecting driveability, emissions and reliability. Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. 211 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 580
be exceeded, you must disconnect the driveshaft. Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed/installed only by shift transfer case (Neutral tow kit accessory): On vehicles equipped with 4WD, an accessory kit as vehicle damage may occur. 212 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 581
vehicle is operated in a heavy snow storm or blowing snow conditions, the engine air induction may become partially clogged with snow and/or to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. 213 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 582
until the key turns freely. This condition may occur when: • the front wheels are turned • a front wheel is against the curb 2. Turn the key to 4 (START), then release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 214 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 583
sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-out and should be inspected by an authorized dealer. If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected by an authorized dealer. 215 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 584
on the brake system warning light. Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) Your vehicle is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). This system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from locking. Noise from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 585
features such as Roll Stability Control (RSC), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Traction Control (TCS) for certain driving situations. The system includes an AdvanceTrac with RSC on/off button, and a "sliding car" icon in the instrument cluster. 217 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 586
the AdvanceTrac with RSC stability enhancement feature will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum through the obstacle. During Traction Control events the "sliding car" icon in the instrument cluster will flash momentarily. 218 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 587
RSC system works in conjunction with the AdvanceTrac system to help maintain roll stability of the vehicle during aggressive maneuvers by applying brake force • Taking a turn too fast • Quick maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle 219 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002- - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 588
25 mph (40 km/h). In R (Reverse), ABS and the Traction Control feature will continue to function, however ESC and RSC are disabled. All these conditions are normal during AdvanceTrac with RSC operation. Refer to the following table. 220 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 589
Brake Traction system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. STEERING To prevent damage to the power steering system: • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running 221 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 590
before seeking service by your authorized dealer. • Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above the MAX mark on the reservoir, as this may result in leaks from the reservoir. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 591
the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove the key. 2. Remove the rubber pad at the bottom of the cup holder to locate the access cap of the floor shifter assembly. 3. Using a screwdriver (or equivalent), remove the access panel and depress the shifter lever on the shift mechanism - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 592
transmission operation and shift quality. When the vehicle's battery has been disconnected for any type of service or repair, the transmission will need to relearn the normal shift strategy parameters, much like having to reset your radio stations when your vehicle battery has been disconnected - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 593
), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. D (Drive) with Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears one through five. 225 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 594
provide additional engine braking on downgrades. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. 226 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 595
equipped with a Transmission Control Module (TCM) located within the transmission assembly. When the battery is disconnected for any type of service or repair, the Adaptive Transmission Control Strategy parameters will be unaffected. 227 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 596
Driving P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. To put your vehicle in gear: • Depress the brake pedal • Start the engine • Press the gearshift lever release button (on the front of the lever) and shift into the desired gear To put your vehicle in P ( - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 597
turned off. 3 (Third) Transmission operates in third gear only. Used for improved traction on slippery roads. Selecting 3 (Third) provides engine braking braking on downgrades. 1 (First) • Transmission operates in 1st gear only. • Provides maximum engine braking. 229 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 598
small or moving objects. The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to avoid damaging the vehicle. The system may not detect smaller objects, particularly those close to the ground. 230 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 599
seconds. Once the system detects an object approaching, the tone will sound again. The RSS automatically turns on when the bumper/fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. 231 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 600
Control Trac 4WD system 4x4 4x4 LOW 4X4 AUTO - Power to all four wheels; used for normal street and highway driving. 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) - Used for extra traction such Refer to Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) for proper operation. 232 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 601
brake 3. Place the transmission in N (Neutral). 4. Press the desired 4WD position. • If shifting into 4X4 LOW (4WD Low), wait for the 4X4 LOW light in the instrument cluster to turn on indicating the shift is complete. • If shifting . 233 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 602
severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • It may be safer to stay or the engine may overheat. 234 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 603
is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in gear. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 235 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 604
: If your vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), the system indicator light may illuminate depending on how much air is released from your tires and/or how long you drive the vehicle under these conditions. 236 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 605
in our nations wilderness areas. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly." 237 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 606
have to be turning in order to steer the vehicle. Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Do not "pump" the brakes. 238 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 607
and durable load carrying capability. For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that you do not make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment. Any modifications - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 608
and cause internal transmission damage. Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 240 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 609
will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire inflation kit) • battery jump start • lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer's responsibility) • fuel delivery - Independent Service Contractors, if not prohibited by state, local or municipal law - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 610
800-665-2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S. Ford or Mercury 1-877-294-2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca. 242 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 611
located direction signals will flash. Press the flasher control again to turn them off. Use it when your vehicle is disabled Note: With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fuel pump 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 612
, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by pushing in on the reset button. 4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the OFF position. 5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system. 244 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 613
broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. 15 Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating Maxi fuses Yellow - Green Orange Red Blue Tan Natural 245 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 614
coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 5 Fuse Amp Rating 20A 5A 20A 20A 5A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Moonroof, Adjustable pedals, DSM, Memory lumbar motor Microcontroller power (SJB) Radio OBD II connector Moonroof 246 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 615
Not used Manual climate, DEATC, Brake shift Not used Brake switch, Bi-color stop lamps, CHMSL all turn Power mirrors, Interior lamps, Puddle lamps, Battery saver, Instrument illumination, Homelink 13 14 15 16 17 18 15A 20A 10A 10A 10A 10A 19 20 21 22 23 - 10A - 15A 15A 247 2006 Explorer (exp - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 616
following relays are located on either side of the passenger compartment fuse panel. See your authorized dealer for service of these relays. Fuse/Relay Location Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Relay 4 Description Delayed ACC Rear defrost Park lamps RUN/START 248 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 617
box is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 618
37 16 17 18 19 20 38 The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 seat (left) IVD module Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Not used Not used Power seat (right) Starter Third row seat (right) Trailer tow battery charger 250 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 619
* 15A* Power Distribution Box Description Memory seats (DSM) Non-memory seats Rear defrost, Heated mirrors Blower motor Trailer electronic brakes Auxiliary blower motor Not used Not used Rear power point Subwoofer 4x4 Powertrain Control Module (PCM) KAP, CAN vent Front power point/Cigar lighter 4x4 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 620
tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will illuminate when the spare is in use. To restore the full functionality of the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle. 252 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 621
the same size and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired. A Safety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer 253 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 622
, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) 254 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 623
activate the hazard flashers and set the parking brake. 3. Place gearshift lever in P (Park) and turn engine OFF. When one of the rear jacked. 4. Block the wheel that is diagonally opposite of the flat tire using the wheel chock provided with your vehicle. 255 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 624
rear seat under the wheel chock carpeted floor lid in the cargo floor. The tools are located in a bag attached to the jack. Removing the jack and tools 1. Open liftgate and remove the carpeted floor lid. 2. Turn the jack screw eyelet (1) counterclockwise to release pressure. 3. Rotate the locking - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 625
floor to expose the winch drive nut. 2. Insert the lug wrench on the winch drive nut. The wrench will stop moving and forward resistance to turning will be felt when properly engaged. 257 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 626
the cable has slack. When turning the wrench, make sure that it does not scuff the kick plate. 4. Slide the tire rearward, lift one kneeling pad. 2. Loosen each wheel lug nut by half a turn, but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. 258 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 627
grommet on the lug nut wrench and into the square hole on the other side. 4. Position the jack according to the illustrated guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is a maximum of 1 inch (25 mm) off the ground. 259 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 628
through the wheel center. Pull on the cable to align the components at the end of the cable. 3. Turn the lug wrench clockwise until the tire is raised to its stowed position underneath the vehicle. The effort to turn the jack handle 260 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 629
Wheel lug nut torque* size/Bolt size lb.ft. N•m 100 135 Lug nut socket size: 3⁄4" (19 mm) hex Bolt size: 1⁄2 x 20 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. 261 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 630
Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 262 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 631
(+) terminal of the discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 632
support. Keep the negative (-) cable away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Ensure that the battery shield is properly installed before jump starting the vehicle. 264 2006 Explorer - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 633
. Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 634
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. 266 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 635
or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. 267 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 636
you. In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com In Canada: Customer Relationship Centre 268 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 637
Bureau (BBB) AUTO LINE program (U.S. only). In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing remedies under your state's warranty laws. Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states. 269 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 638
replacement 18 months of ownership of a new vehicle or the first 18,000 miles (29,000 km), whichever occurs first: 1. Two or more repair service for repair Ford Motor Company and to your dealer. Experience has shown that our customers have been very successful in 270 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 639
LINE program consists of two parts - mediation and arbitration. service concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). 271 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 640
• Protection against covered repair costs after your Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty expires. You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the Ford ESP website at www.ford-esp.com. 272 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 641
control system and may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company/Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel. Using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U.S. If your vehicle must be serviced while - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 642
guide French Owner's Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 274 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 643
any exterior accessories, such as bumpers and other chrome parts; allow the cleaner to dry for a few minutes, then wipe off the haze with a clean, dry rag. • Never use abrasive materials such as steel wool or plastic pads as they can scratch the chrome surface. 275 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 644
with any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof racks, bumpers, side moldings, rims or covers. Chemical-strength cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 645
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. 277 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 646
running engine may cause internal damage. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your authorized dealer. • For by commercial car washes, water repellant 278 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 647
automated car wash facilities. Be sure to replace wiper blades when they appear worn or do fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts. Do not use sharp objects, such as a to avoid contamination of the airbag system. • Be certain to 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 648
seat-mounted side airbag (if equipped). Such products could contaminate the side airbag system and affect performance of the side airbag in a collision. LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) Your leather seating Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt. 280 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post- - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 649
CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized equivalent quality: Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) Motorcraft Car Care Kit (ZC-26) Motorcraft Car Wash (Canada only) (CXC-21) Motorcraft Custom and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 281 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 650
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 282 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 651
vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood. 3. Lift the hood. 283 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 652
cap 2. Engine oil dipstick (out of view) 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Power distribution box 5. Battery 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Radiator cap 8. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Air filter assembly 10. Washer fluid reservoir 284 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 653
1. Air filter assembly 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Engine oil dipstick 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Power distribution box 6. Battery 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Radiator cap 9. Engine coolant reservoir 10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 285 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 654
reservoir. Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system components. Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate Washer fluid for the liftgate is supplied by the same reservoir as the windshield. 286 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 655
the oil to drain into the oil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 287 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 656
ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the lower hole, add enough oil to raise the level within the lower and upper holes. 288 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 657
7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until three clicks can be heard. 289 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 658
symbol conforms to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel economy requirements of the International Ford warranty. Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance information. 290 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 659
emission system protection Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced. It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application. 291 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 660
often, have the charging system checked. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean and dry. Also, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 661
or a new battery is installed, the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and performance. To begin this process: 1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake. 2. Put the gearshift lever in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 662
is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014-R1060). The level of coolant should be maintained at the "FULL COLD" level in the coolant reservoir. If the level falls below, add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 663
FULL COLD" level as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • Refer to scheduled maintenance information for service coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location. 295 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post- - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 664
protection. • A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in case of emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, the cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Water alone (without - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 665
of engine coolant per month, have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system. Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine damage. 297 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 666
Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford 's cooling system can hold If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than - 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 667
distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection. What you should is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to warnings for each mode. (Service engine • Fail-Safe Cooling air conditioning. The engine will switch to alternating 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 668
the appropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used. 300 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 669
pressure or vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which open flames before refueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle before refueling. • Automotive fuels can 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 670
the instructions on the pump island; Turn off your Stay outside your vehicle and do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle - this is against the law in some places; Keep children away from the fuel pump; never let children pump fuel 302 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 671
the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel filler cap that is designed for your vehicle. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used. 303 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 672
local fuel dealer. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can damage critical fuel system components. Repairs to correct the effects of using a fuel for which your vehicle was not designed of 86 or lower in high altitude areas. 87 304 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 673
allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to the engine. indicator may come on. For more information on the "check • The engine" or the "service engine soon" indicator, refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 305 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 674
empty reserve still present in the tank. For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling, an error in the reading will if your filling method is consistent. 306 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 675
speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]). • Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy. • Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. 307 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 676
to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs. Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your foot on the brake - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 677
vehicle and to its emissions system. If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. Do - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 678
vehicle serviced at the first If the available opportunity. Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of indicator is on, refer to the the on-board diagnostics system. If the 310 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 679
's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced, the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a "not ready for I/M test" condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. 311 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 680
replaced. Fluid levels below the "MAX" line that do not trigger the brake system warning lamp are within the normal operating range, there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range, the performance of your brake system could be compromised, seek service - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 681
maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed. Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter. 313 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 682
valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used. 314 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 683
or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used. REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 684
Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Power steering fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft MERCON ATF Application All Capacity Fill between the MIN and MAX Front axle lubricant (if equipped) Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant 316 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 685
equipped in your vehicle. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only have the API Certification mark and meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C929-A (4.0L) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L). 317 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 686
SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford Part Ford Part Name or Number equivalent Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor PM-1 or PM-1-C Vehicle Brake Fluid Ford Specification ESA-M6C25-A or WSS-M6C62-A Brake fluid Body hinges, latches, door striker plates and rotors, seat tracks, fuel filler door hinge and - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 687
and Specifications Item Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) Motorcraft - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 688
Purpose ATF Premium Long-Life Grease Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Ford Part Number Ford Specification Front axle (4WD) XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A maintenance information to determine the correct service interval. 320 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 689
system Spark plug gap Compression ratio 1 Spark plug gap is not adjustable VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Dimensions (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (5) Overall length Overall width Maximum height* Wheelbase Track width, front Track width, rear 4-Door tire 321 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 690
Maintenance and Specifications 322 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 691
XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 323 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 692
Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents. Description Five-speed automatic (5R55S) Six-speed automatic (6R60) Code V X 324 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 693
meets or exceeds Ford's rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessories found to be /temperature interior mirrors Floor mats Scuff plates 325 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 694
not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in the area of the driver's side hood. • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 326 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 695
...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 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 696
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) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 697
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) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 698
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 - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 699
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 ...262 331 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 700
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ...223 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...312 fluid, refill capacities ...315 lubricant specifications ..318, 321 Turn ...286 liftgate reservoir ...286 replacing wiper blades ...287 Wrecker towing ...267 332 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ( - 2006 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 701
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Introducción
4
Grupo de instrumentos
12
Luces de advertencia y control
12
Indicadores
19
Sistemas de audio
22
Estéreo AM/FM con CD
22
Estéreo AM/FM y tocacintas con CD
27
Estéreo AM/FM con capacidad para seis CD
33
Controles de temperatura interior
45
Control manual de calefacción y aire acondicionado
45
Control automático de temperatura
47
Control de temperatura auxiliar del pasajero
50
Desempañador de la ventana trasera
51
Sistema de luces
52
Controles del conductor
63
Control del limpiaparabrisas y lavaparabrisas
63
Ajuste del volante de dirección
64
Ventanas eléctricas
68
Espejos
70
Control de velocidad
72
Centro de mensajes
82
Seguridad y seguros
114
Llaves
114
Seguros
114
Sistema antirrobo
117
Tabla de contenido
1
2006 Explorer
(exp)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)