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Index service points ...284-285 starting after a collision ...243 Engine block heater ...215 Engine oil ...287 checking and adding ...287 dipstick ...287 filter, specifications ...290, 314 recommendations ...290 refill capacities ...315 specifications ...318, 321 Exhaust fumes ...215 F Fail safe cooling ...299 Floor mats ...100 Fluid capacities ...315 Foglamps ...48 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ...232 driving off road ...233 indicator light ...232 preparing to drive your vehicle ...222 Fuel ...301 calculating fuel economy ...78, 89, 306 cap ...303 capacity ...315 choosing the right fuel ...304 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...308 detergent in fuel ...305 filling your vehicle with fuel ...301, 303, 306 filter, specifications ...300, 314 fuel pump shut-off switch ...243 improving fuel economy ...306 octane rating ...304, 321 quality ...305 running out of fuel ...305 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...301 Fuses ...245-246 G Garage door opener ...61 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...303 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...306 Gauges ...18 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) calculating ...205 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) calculating ...205 H Hazard flashers ...243 Head restraints ...120 Headlamps aiming ...50 bulb specifications ...53 daytime running lights ...49 flash to pass ...49 high beam ...49 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...41, 43 Homelink wireless control system ...72 Hood ...283 I Ignition ...213, 321 329 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

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
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	7
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	8
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	8
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	8
Cell phone use	9
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	18
Entertainment Systems	21
AUDIO SYSTEMS	21
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible Sound System (if equipped)	21
AM/FM Single CD/MP3/Cassette Satellite Compatible Sound System (if equipped)	26
Audiophile AM/FM In-dash Six CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible Sound System (if equipped)	31
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	36
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	37
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	40
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	40
Climate Controls	41
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	41
Operating tips	41
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	43
Operating tips	45
AUXILIARY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	46
FLOOR CONSOLE CLIMATE CONTROLS	47
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	47
Lights	48
HEADLAMP CONTROL	48
Autolamp Control (if equipped)	48
Foglamp control (if equipped)	48
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	49
High beams	49
Flash to pass	49
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	50
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	50
Headlamp aim adjustment	50
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	51
INTERIOR LAMPS	52
Dome/reading lamps	52
Cargo/reading lamps	52
BULB REPLACEMENT	52
Headlamp Condensation	52
Replacing exterior bulbs	53
Replacing the interior bulbs	53
Using the right bulbs	53
Replacing headlamp bulbs	54
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	55
Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs	55
Replacing foglamp bulbs	56
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	56
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulb	57
Driver Controls	58
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	58
Windshield wiper features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)	58
Rear window wiper/washer controls	58
TILT STEERING COLUMN	59
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	59
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	60
Storage compartment	60
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)	61
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	61
Rear auxiliary power point (if equipped)	62
CENTER CONSOLE	62
Rear center console features (if equipped)	63
POWER WINDOWS	63
One touch down	64
Window lock	64
Accessory delay	64
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	65
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	65
Power side view mirrors	65
Fold-away mirrors	66
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	66
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	66
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	66
Setting speed control	67
Resuming a set speed	68
Increasing speed while using speed control	68
Reducing speed while using speed control	68
Turning off speed control	69
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	69
Audio control features	69
Climate control features (if equipped)	71
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	71
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	72
Programming	73
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	75
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	75
Erasing HomeLink buttons	76
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	76
STANDARD MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	76
Selectable features	77
Info menu	77
Odometer/Trip odometer	77
Distance to empty (DTE)	77
Average fuel economy (AFE)	78
Setup menu	78
System check	79
Units (English/Metric)	80
Language	80
Autolamp	80
Autolock	81
Autounlock	81
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) (if equipped)	81
Oil Life Start Value	82
Compass display	82
Compass zone adjustment	83
Compass calibration adjustment	83
System warnings	84
OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	87
Selectable features	88
Reset	88
Info menu	88
Trip odometer	88
Distance to empty (DTE)	88
Average fuel economy (AFE)	89
Instantaneous fuel economy	89
Fuel Used	90
Trip elapsed drive time	90
Blank display	90
Setup menu	90
System check	91
Units (English/Metric)	92
Language	92
Autolamp	92
Autolock	93
Autounlock	93
Easy entry/exit seat	94
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) (if equipped)	94
Compass display	94
Compass zone adjustment	95
Compass calibration adjustment.	96
Oil life Start Value	97
System warnings	97
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	100
CARGO COVER (IF EQUIPPED)	100
Cargo management system	101
REAR LIFTGATE	101
LUGGAGE RACK	102
Locks and Security	104
KEYS	104
POWER DOOR LOCKS	104
Auxiliary power door lock control	104
Smart unlocking feature	104
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature (if equipped)	105
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	106
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	106
Two step door unlocking	107
One step door unlocking	107
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking	108
Locking the doors/liftgate	108
Opening the liftgate window	108
Sounding a panic alarm	108
Memory seats/adjustable pedals/easy entry-exit feature (if equipped)	108
Activating the memory seat feature	109
Deactivating the memory seat feature	109
Replacing the battery	109
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	110
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	110
Illuminated entry	111
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	112
Programming a personal entry code	112
Erasing personal code	113
Anti-scan feature	113
Unlocking and locking the doors, liftgate and liftgate window using keyless entry	113
Autolock	114
Deactivating/activating autolock	114
Power door unlock/lock procedure	114
Keyless entry key pad procedure	115
Message center procedure	115
Autounlock	115
Deactivating/activating autounlock	115
Power door unlock/lock procedure	116
Keyless entry key pad procedure	116
Message center procedure	117
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	117
Anti-theft indicator	117
Automatic arming	118
Automatic disarming	118
Replacement keys	118
Programming spare keys	118
Seating and Safety Restraints	120
SEATING	120
Adjustable head restraints	120
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	121
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	122
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	122
Memory seats and adjustable pedals (if equipped)	124
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	125
Heated seats (if equipped)	125
REAR SEATS	125
Folding down the 2nd row 60/40 seats and bucket seats	125
Placing the 2nd row 60/40 seats in cargo mode (if equipped)	127
Adjusting the 2nd row seat for E-Z Entry	128
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	132
Personal Safety System	132
How does the Personal Safety System work?	132
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	133
Front crash severity sensor	133
Driver’s seat position sensor	133
Front passenger sensing system	133
Front safety belt usage sensors	134
Front safety belt pretensioners	134
Front safety belt energy management retractors	134
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	135
Safety restraints precautions	135
Energy Management Feature	136
Combination lap and shoulder belts	137
Vehicle sensitive mode	137
Automatic locking mode	138
When to use the automatic locking mode	138
How to use the automatic locking mode	138
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	139
Safety belt pretensioner	139
Front safety belt height adjustment	140
Second row comfort guide	140
Safety belt extension assembly	141
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	141
Conditions of operation	142
BeltMinder	142
One time disable	145
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	145
Safety belt maintenance	147
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	147
Important SRS precautions	148
Children and airbags	149
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	150
Front passenger sensing system	151
Determining if the system is operational	156
Seat-mounted side airbag system	156
How does the side airbag system work?	157
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)	158
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	159
Determining if the system is operational	161
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	161
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	161
Important child restraint precautions	162
Children and safety belts	162
Child booster seats	163
Types of booster seats	164
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	166
Child and infant or child safety seats	166
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	167
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	170
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	172
Tires, Wheels and Loading	176
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	176
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	176
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	177
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	178
Treadwear	178
Traction AA A B C	179
Temperature A B C	179
TIRES	179
Glossary of tire terminology	179
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	180
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	182
Information on “P” type tires	183
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	186
Information on “T” type tires	187
Location of the tire label	187
TIRE CARE	187
Inspecting your tires	187
Tire wear	188
Damage	188
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	189
Tire Replacement Requirements	189
Safety practices	190
Highway hazards	190
Tire and wheel alignment	190
Tire rotation	191
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	192
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	193
When your temporary spare tire is installed (if equipped)	194
When you believe your system is not operating properly	194
When inflating your tires	196
How temperature affects your tire pressure	197
USING SNOW TIRES AND TRACTION DEVICES	197
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	198
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	205
Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow	205
TRAILER TOWING	205
Preparing to tow	208
Hitches	208
Safety chains	209
Trailer brakes	209
Trailer lamps	209
Driving while you tow	210
Servicing after towing	210
Trailer towing tips	210
Launching or retrieving a boat	211
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	212
Driving	213
STARTING	213
Positions of the ignition	213
Important safety precautions	213
Starting the engine	214
Guarding against exhaust fumes	215
Important ventilating information	215
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	215
BRAKES	215
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	216
ABS warning lamp	216
Parking brake	216
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM	217
STEERING	221
PREPARING TO DRIVE	222
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	223
Brake-shift interlock	223
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)	224
Driving with a 6–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)	227
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	230
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	230
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	232
System indicator lights	232
Using the Control Trac 4WD system	232
Shifting between 4X4 AUTO (4WD Auto) and 4X4 HIGH (4WD High)	233
Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW (4WD Low)	233
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	233
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	233
Basic operating principles	233
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	234
If your vehicle gets stuck	234
Emergency maneuvers	235
Parking	235
Normal characteristics	236
Sand	236
Mud and water	237
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	238
Driving on snow and ice	239
Maintenance and Modifications	239
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	240
Roadside Emergencies	241
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	241
Getting roadside assistance	241
Using roadside assistance	242
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	242
HAZARD FLASHER	243
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	243
FUSES AND RELAYS	245
Fuses	245
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	245
Passenger compartment fuse panel	246
Power distribution box	249
CHANGING THE TIRES	252
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	253
Stopping and securing the vehicle	255
Location of the spare tire and tools	256
Removing the jack and tools	256
Removing the spare tire	257
Changing the spare tire	258
Stowing the flat/spare tire	260
Re-stowing the jack and tools	261
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	261
JUMP STARTING	262
Preparing your vehicle	262
Connecting the jumper cables	263
Jump starting	265
Removing the jumper cables	265
WRECKER TOWING	267
Customer Assistance	268
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	268
At home	268
Away from home	268
Additional Assistance	269
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	270
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	270
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	271
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	272
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	273
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	273
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	274
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	274
Cleaning	275
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	275
WAXING	276
PAINT CHIPS	276
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	276
ENGINE	277
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	278
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	278
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	279
INTERIOR TRIM	279
INTERIOR	280
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	280
UNDERBODY	280
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	281
Maintenance and Specifications	282
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	282
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	282
Working with the engine off	282
Working with the engine on	282
OPENING THE HOOD	283
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	284
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	286
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	286
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	287
ENGINE OIL	287
Checking the engine oil	287
Adding engine oil	289
Engine Oil Recommendations	290
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.	290
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	291
BATTERY	292
ENGINE COOLANT	294
Checking engine coolant	294
Adding engine coolant	296
Recycled engine coolant	298
Coolant refill capacity	298
Severe climates	298
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (4.6L V8 engine only)	299
Fail-safe cooling and engine oil overheat mode (4.6L V8 only)	299
When fail-safe cooling mode is activated	300
FUEL FILTER	300
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	301
Important safety precautions	301
Refueling	302
Fuel Filler Cap	303
Choosing the right fuel	304
Octane recommendations	304
Fuel quality	305
Cleaner air	305
Running out of fuel	305
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	306
Measuring techniques	306
Filling the tank	306
Calculating fuel economy	307
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	307
Habits	307
Maintenance	308
Conditions	308
EPA window sticker	308
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	309
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	310
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	310
POWER STEERING FLUID	311
BRAKE FLUID	312
TRANSMISSION FLUID	312
Checking automatic transmission fluid	312
TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)	313
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE	313
AIR FILTER	313
Changing the air filter element	314
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	314
REFILL CAPACITIES	315
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	318
ENGINE DATA	321
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	321
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	323
Safety Compliance Certification Label	323
Vehicle identification number	323
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	324
Accessories	325
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	325
Exterior style	325
Interior style	325
Lifestyle	326
Peace of mind	326

Match case Limit results 1 per page

service points

..................

284–285

starting after a collision

.........

243

Engine block heater

.................

215

Engine oil

..................................

287

checking and adding

..............

287

dipstick

....................................

287

filter, specifications

........

290, 314

recommendations

...................

290

refill capacities

........................

315

specifications

..................

318, 321

Exhaust fumes

..........................

215

Fail safe cooling

........................

299

Floor mats

.................................

100

Fluid capacities

.........................

315

Foglamps

.....................................

Four-Wheel Drive vehicles

.......

232

driving off road

.......................

233

indicator light

.........................

232

preparing to drive your

vehicle

.....................................

222

Fuel

............................................

301

calculating fuel

economy

......................

78, 89, 306

cap

...........................................

303

capacity

...................................

315

choosing the right fuel

...........

304

comparisons with EPA fuel

economy estimates

.................

308

detergent in fuel

.....................

305

filling your vehicle with

fuel

...........................

301, 303, 306

filter, specifications

........

300, 314

fuel pump shut-off switch

.....

243

improving fuel economy

........

306

octane rating

...................

304, 321

quality

......................................

305

running out of fuel

.................

305

safety information relating to

automotive fuels

.....................

301

Fuses

..................................

245–246

Garage door opener

....................

Gas cap (see Fuel cap)

............

303

Gas mileage

(see Fuel economy)

.................

306

Gauges

.........................................

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight

Rating)

calculating

...............................

205

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating)

calculating

...............................

205

Hazard flashers

.........................

243

Head restraints

.........................

120

Headlamps

aiming

........................................

bulb specifications

....................

daytime running lights

.............

flash to pass

..............................

high beam

.................................

Heating

heating and air conditioning

system

.................................

41, 43

Homelink wireless control

system

..........................................

Hood

..........................................

283

Ignition

...............................

213, 321

2006 Explorer

(exp)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA

(fus)

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