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Tires, Wheels and Loading 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 surge-type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer's specifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations. WARNING: Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. Contact your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps. WARNING: Never connect any trailer lighting to the vehicle's taillamp circuits, because it may damage the electrical system resulting in fire. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible for assistance in proper trailer tow wiring installation. Additional electrical equipment may be required. 223 2009 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	6
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	6
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	7
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	8
Notice to owners with 20 inch wheels and tires	8
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	8
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	8
Cell phone use	9
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	18
Entertainment Systems	21
AUDIO SYSTEMS	21
Quick start — How to get going	21
Listening to the radio	21
Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)	22
Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)	22
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	25
Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	33
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	41
USB port (if equipped)	43
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	43
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	46
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	49
SYNC (IF EQUIPPED)	49
Climate Controls	50
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	50
Operating tips	50
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	52
Operating tips	54
Lights	56
HEADLAMP CONTROL	56
Autolamp control (if equipped)	56
Fog lamp control	57
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	57
High beams	57
Flash to pass	58
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	58
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	58
Headlamp aim adjustment	58
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	60
INTERIOR LAMPS	60
Map lamps	60
Cargo/reading lamps	60
BULB REPLACEMENT	60
Lamp assembly condensation	60
Using the right bulbs	61
Replacing interior bulbs	62
Replacing exterior bulbs	62
Replacing headlamp bulbs	62
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	63
Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs	64
Replacing fog lamp bulbs	64
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	65
Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs	65
Driver Controls	66
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	66
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with Autolamp)	66
TILT STEERING COLUMN	67
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR	67
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	68
Storage compartment	68
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)	69
AUXILIARY POWER POINTS (12VDC)	70
Truck bed auxiliary power point	71
CENTER CONSOLE	71
POWER WINDOWS	71
One touch up or down (Driver’s window only) (if equipped)	72
Bounce-Back (Driver’s window only)	73
Security Override	73
Window lock	73
Accessory delay	73
Power down back window	73
INTERIOR MIRROR	75
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	75
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	76
Power side view mirrors	76
Fold-away mirrors	77
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	77
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	78
SPEED CONTROL	78
Setting speed control	78
Resuming a set speed	79
Increasing speed while using speed control	80
Reducing speed while using speed control	80
Turning off speed control	80
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	81
Audio control features	81
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	83
STANDARD MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	84
Selectable features	84
Info menu	85
Odometer/Trip odometer	85
Distance to empty (DTE)	85
Average fuel economy (AFE)	85
Setup menu	86
AWD lock	87
System check	87
Units (English/Metric)	88
Language	88
Autolamp	88
Autolock	89
Autounlock	89
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) (if equipped)	89
Trailer sway control	90
Oil Life Setup and Start Value	90
Compass display (if equipped)	91
Compass zone adjustment (if equipped)	91
Compass calibration adjustment	92
System warnings	93
OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	96
Selectable features	96
Reset	96
Info menu	97
Trip odometer	97
Distance to empty (DTE)	97
Average fuel economy (AFE)	98
Instantaneous fuel economy	98
Fuel Used	99
Trip elapsed drive time	99
Blank display	99
Setup menu	99
AWD lock	100
System check	100
Units (English/Metric)	101
Language	101
Autolamp	101
Autolock	102
Autounlock	102
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) (if equipped)	103
Trailer sway control	103
Compass display (if equipped)	103
Compass zone adjustment (if equipped)	104
Compass calibration adjustment (if equipped)	105
Oil life Setup and Start Value	105
System warnings	106
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	109
TAILGATE LOCK	110
Tailgate removal	110
Exterior tiedown hooks	111
CARGO CAGE (IF EQUIPPED)	111
TONNEAU COVER (IF EQUIPPED)	112
Interior tonneau cover release	114
CARGO AREA FEATURES	115
Cargo management system	115
Pickup box storage compartment	116
Interior tiedown hooks	116
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)	116
Locks and Security	118
KEYS	118
POWER DOOR LOCKS	118
Smart unlocking feature	118
Autolock	118
Deactivating/activating autolock	119
Power door unlock/lock procedure	119
Keyless entry keypad procedure	120
Message center procedure	120
Autounlock	120
Deactivating/activating autounlock	120
Power door unlock/lock procedure	121
Keyless entry keypad procedure	121
Message center procedure	121
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature (if equipped)	122
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	123
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	123
Two step door unlocking	124
One step door unlocking	124
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking	124
Locking the doors	125
Car finder	125
Sounding a panic alarm	125
Replacing the battery	125
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	126
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	126
Illuminated entry	127
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	128
Programming a personal entry code	128
Erasing personal code	129
Anti-scan feature	129
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	129
SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	129
Anti-theft indicator	130
Automatic arming	130
Automatic disarming	131
Replacement keys	131
Programming spare keys	131
Seating and Safety Restraints	133
SEATING	133
Adjustable head restraints	133
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	136
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	137
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	137
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	139
Heated seats (if equipped)	140
REAR SEATS	141
Folding down the 2nd row 60/40 seats	142
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	143
Personal Safety System	143
How does the Personal Safety System work?	144
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	144
Front crash severity sensor	144
Driver’s seat position sensor	145
Front passenger sensing system	145
Front safety belt usage sensors	146
Front safety belt pretensioners	146
Front safety belt energy management retractors	146
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	146
Safety restraints precautions	147
Energy management feature	148
Combination lap and shoulder belts	148
Vehicle sensitive mode	149
Webbing extraction sensitive mode	149
Automatic locking mode	150
When to use the automatic locking mode	150
How to use the automatic locking mode	150
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	151
Safety belt pretensioner	151
Front safety belt height adjustment	152
Second row comfort guide	152
Safety belt extension assembly	153
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	154
Conditions of operation	154
Belt-Minder	154
One-time disable	157
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	157
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	159
Important SRS precautions	159
Children and airbags	161
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	161
Front passenger sensing system	163
Determining if the system is operational	167
Seat-mounted side airbag system	168
How does the side airbag system work?	169
Safety Canopy system	170
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	171
Determining if the system is operational	173
S.O.S. Post Crash Alert	173
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	174
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	174
Important child restraint precautions	174
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	176
Transporting children	177
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	178
Infant and/or toddler seats	178
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	179
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	182
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	184
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	185
Child booster seats	187
When children should use booster seats	188
Types of booster seats	189
The importance of shoulder belts	191
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	191
Tires, Wheels and Loading	192
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	192
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	192
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	193
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	194
Treadwear	194
Traction AA A B C	195
Temperature A B C	195
TIRES	195
Glossary of tire terminology	195
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	196
TIRE CARE	198
Inspecting your tires	198
Tire wear	199
Damage	199
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	200
Tire replacement requirements	200
Safety practices	201
Highway hazards	202
Tire and wheel alignment	202
Tire rotation	202
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	203
Information on “P” type tires	204
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	207
Information on “T” type tires	208
Location of the tire label	208
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	209
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	210
When your temporary spare tire is installed	211
When you believe your system is not operating properly	211
When inflating your tires	212
How temperature affects your tire pressure	212
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	213
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	213
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	219
Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow	219
TRAILER TOWING	220
Preparing to tow	222
Hitches	222
Safety chains	222
Trailer brakes	223
Trailer lamps	223
Driving while you tow	224
Servicing after towing	224
Trailer towing tips	224
Launching or retrieving a boat	225
CAMPER BODIES	225
RECREATIONAL TOWING	226
Driving	227
STARTING	227
Positions of the ignition	227
Preparing to start your vehicle	227
Important safety precautions	228
Starting the engine	230
Guarding against exhaust fumes	230
Important ventilating information	230
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	231
BRAKES	232
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	232
Using ABS	233
ABS warning lamp	233
Parking brake	233
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM	235
STEERING	240
PREPARING TO DRIVE	241
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	242
Brake-shift interlock	242
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)	243
Driving with a 6–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)	246
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	249
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	249
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	251
System indicator lights	251
Using the Control Trac 4WD system	252
Shifting between 4X4 AUTO (4WD Auto) and 4X4 HIGH (4WD High)	252
Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW (4WD Low)	252
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	252
Normal operation (4.0L engine vehicles only)	253
Normal operation (4.6L engine vehicles only)	253
Autolock operation (4.6L engine vehicles only)	253
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	254
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	254
Basic operating principles	254
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	254
If your vehicle gets stuck	255
Emergency maneuvers	256
AWD Systems (if equipped)	257
Sand	257
Mud and water	258
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	259
Driving on snow and ice	260
Maintenance and Modifications	260
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	261
Roadside Emergencies	262
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	262
Getting roadside assistance	262
Using roadside assistance	263
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	263
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	264
FUSES AND RELAYS	265
Fuses	265
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	265
Passenger compartment fuse panel	266
Power distribution box	268
CHANGING THE TIRES	271
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	272
Stopping and securing the vehicle	274
Location of the spare tire and tools	274
Removing the jack and tools	274
Removing the spare tire	275
Changing the spare tire	276
Stowing the flat/spare tire	279
Stowing the jack and tools	279
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	280
JUMP STARTING	281
Preparing your vehicle	281
Connecting the jumper cables	282
Jump starting	284
Removing the jumper cables	284
WRECKER TOWING	286
Emergency towing	287
Customer Assistance	288
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	288
Away from home	288
Additional Assistance	289
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	290
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	290
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	291
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	292
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	292
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	293
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	294
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	294
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	294
Cleaning	295
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	295
WAXING	296
PAINT CHIPS	296
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	296
ENGINE	297
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	298
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	298
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	299
INTERIOR	300
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	301
UNDERBODY	301
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	301
Maintenance and Specifications	303
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	303
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	303
Working with the engine off	303
Working with the engine on	303
OPENING THE HOOD	304
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	305
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	307
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	308
ENGINE OIL	308
Checking the engine oil	308
Adding engine oil	310
Engine Oil Recommendations	311
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil	311
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	312
BATTERY	313
ENGINE COOLANT	315
Checking engine coolant	315
Adding engine coolant	317
Recycled engine coolant	319
Coolant refill capacity	319
Severe climates	319
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (4.6L V8 engine only)	320
Fail-safe cooling and engine oil overheat mode (4.6L V8 only)	320
When fail-safe cooling mode is activated	321
FUEL FILTER	321
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	322
Important safety precautions	322
Refueling	323
Fuel filler cap	324
Choosing the right fuel	325
Octane recommendations	325
Fuel quality	326
Cleaner air	326
Running out of fuel	326
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	327
Measuring techniques	327
Filling the tank	327
Calculating fuel economy	328
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	328
Habits	328
Maintenance	329
Conditions	329
EPA fuel economy estimates	330
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	330
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	331
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	332
POWER STEERING FLUID	332
BRAKE FLUID	333
TRANSMISSION FLUID	333
Checking automatic transmission fluid	333
TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)	334
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE	334
AIR FILTER	335
Changing the air filter element	335
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	336
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	337
ENGINE DATA	341
Engine drivebelt routing	341
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	342
Safety Compliance Certification Label	342
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	342
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS	343
Accessories	344
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	344
Exterior style	344
Interior style	344
Lifestyle	345
Peace of mind	345