2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing - Page 1

Instrument Panel Cargo Management System & Pickup Box Storage Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) (if equipped) 1 2 3 4 6. Hazard Flasher Control The hazard flasher is located on the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. Press to activate all front and rear direction signals. Press to deactivate. 5 6 8. Speed Control To set the speed: 1. Press ON. 2.  Accelerate to the desired speed. 3.  Press SET + or and take your foot off the accelerator. •  To set a higher speed, press and hold SET + or press SET + repeatedly until the desired speed is reached. •  To set a lower speed, press and hold SET - or press SET - repeatedly until the desired speed is reached. •  To return to a previously set speed, press RES. •  To turn off, press the brake pedal or press OFF. Steering Wheel Control  ress to P increase/decrease volume levels. ltt uul :  Press to access the previous/next radio station, CD track or preset satellite radio channel. MEDIA:  Press repeatedly to access all possible media sources. VOICE:  Press to access voice recognition, if equipped. : Press to access SYNC® phone features, if equipped. VOL +/- : 9. Parking Brake Release Pull the lever to release the parking brake. Driving with the parking brake engaged will cause the brakes to wear out prematurely and reduce fuel economy. 7 8 10. Four-Wheel Drive (if equipped) When 4X4 AUTO is selected, power is automatically provided to all four wheels. It is used for normal street and highway driving. 4X4 HIGH is used for extra traction in slippery conditions, such as in snow, on icy roads, or in off-road situations. It should not be operated on dry pavement. 4X4 LOW can be selected to provide extra gearing to deliver maximum power to all four wheels. It is intended only for off-road applications such as deep sand, steep grades or pulling heavy objects. mud or sand, try turning off the AdvanceTrac® system to allow wheel spin and help increase momentum to dig the vehicle out. The system defaults to on and the control will illuminate when turned off. 13. Heated Seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seat function, push the control to activate and push again to deactivate. 7. Headlamp Control 10 11 O: Turns the headlamps off. : Turns on parking, instrument panel, license plate and tail lamps. : Turns on headlamps.  utolamps (if equipped): A Automatically turns the exterior lamps on/off based on available daylight. : Turns on fog lamps by pulling the control towards you. 9 Use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take your attention off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Only use non-essential features and devices when it is safe to do so. 12 13 14 12. Power Adjustable Pedals (if equipped) Press the bottom of the control q to move the pedals closer to you or the top of the control p to move the pedals further away from you. The pedals should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and in Park (P). 14. Heated Outside Mirrors (if equipped) Press to remove ice, mist and fog from the outside mirrors. transmission control switch on the side of the shift handle. Use this during heavy city traffic where you are continuously shifting in and out of overdrive, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine breaking is required. To return to overdrive, simply press the transmission control switch again. The cargo management system consists of three storage compartments located in the floor of the pickup box and behind each wheel well. The storage compartments have been designed to be a water resistant system. A small amount of water may drain into the storage compartments with the lid closed. • To open, turn the latch counterclockwise to unlock and lift the lid. • To close, lower the lid and turn the latch clockwise to lock. 1 2 6 Interior Tiedown Hooks Your vehicle is equipped with interior tiedown hooks mounted inside the pickup box. Each tiedown hook can secure loads up to 200 lb (91 kg). Total pickup box cargo weight is not to exceed overall vehicle payload. 2 3 4 7 8 Overdrive Control Drive with the vehicle in Overdrive (D) for the best fuel economy. You can deactivate overdrive by pressing the Cargo Cage (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo cage designed to extend the pickup box for larger loads. To extend the cargo cage: 1. Lower tailgate. 2. Pull the lever on each side of the cargo cage to release it from the pickup box. 3. Flip the cargo cage over on to the tailgate. 4. Evenly push down on the cargo cage and push the lever in on each side locking it in place. The cargo cage can be used to secure a load of up to 100 lb (45 kg). To stow the cargo cage, follow steps one through four in reverse order. For more information, refer to the Driver Controls chapter of your Owner's Guide. 5 1. EXT: Press EXT to display outside air temperature. Press again to display cabin temperature settings. 2. Driver/Passenger Side Temperature Control: To control the temperature on the driver's side in single zone mode, press the driver temperature control; the climate system's display indicates the selected temperature. The passenger side can also be controlled by selecting the passenger temperature control, the temperature will appear in the display. 3. AUTO: Press to engage full automatic operation. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C on or off and either outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. 4. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. 5. Manual Override Controls: Allows you to manually determine where airflow is directed. To return to fully automatic control, press AUTO. 6. DUAL: Press to activate dual zone mode where the driver and passenger have control of their individual temperature settings. Press again to return to single zone where the driver's settings will determine the temperature for the entire vehicle. 7. MAX A/C: Press to distribute recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This recooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. 8. Defrost : Press to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. 1. ABS Warning Light The ABS light illuminates briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the ABS light remains on or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Normal braking (less ABS) is still functional unless the brake warning light is also illuminated. remains on or is blinking after the engine is started, the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Drive in a moderate fashion and contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. please refer to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter of your Owner's Guide. 5. Multi-function Lever Rotate the end of the control up/down to increase/decrease the speed of the wipers. Push the end of the stalk quickly for a single swipe without fluid. •  and hold briefly for three swipes with washer fluid. •  and hold for a longer wash cycle. Panel Dimmer Control Move to adjust the level of brightness on the instrument panel when the exterior lights are on. Move to the full right position to turn on the interior lights. Move to the left position to turn off the lights. 3. Low Tire Pressure Warning Light This light illuminates when the ignition is turned on. If the light does not turn on or begins to flash, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. For more information, 2. Service Engine Soon Light The service engine soon light illuminates briefly when the ignition is turned on. If it 4. Message Center (if equipped) The message center displays important vehicle information through a constant monitoring of vehicle systems. The system will notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime. Refer to your Owner's Guide for more information. 11. AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®) Stability Enhancement System Your vehicle is equipped with an AdvanceTrac® stability system which helps you to maintain stability and steerability of your vehicle during a variety of road conditions. If your vehicle becomes stuck in the snow, Tonneau Cover (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a lockable tonneau cover. The tonneau cover key is separate from the ignition key. The tonneau cover has been designed to maximize fuel economy and should be fully installed whenever possible. To open the front panel: 1. Open the front driver side lock cover and unlock the front panel. 2. Lift the panel to access items in the pickup box near the cab. 3. To close, lower the panel down on the pickup box. To open the rear panel: 1. Open the lock cover and unlock the rear panel using your ignition key. 2. Lift the rear panel to access items in the pickup box. 3. To close, lower the rear panel on the pickup box. For a more detailed description on proper usage, refer to the Driver Controls chapter of your Owner's Guide. For better visibility, your headlamps will turn on (during daylight) if your windshield wipers and autolamps (if equipped) are on. Note: For optimal wiper performance, clean your blades and glass regularly. Refer to your Owner's Guide for more information.