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Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 161 161 168 183 198 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 212 214 217 229 234 241 247 Driving Starting Brakes Traction Control™/AdvanceTrac௡ Transmission operation 248 248 253 256 261 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 280 280 281 282 283 290 298 299 304 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 305 311 312 Cleaning 313 2 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	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	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
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	8
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	8
Cell phone use	8
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	19
Entertainment Systems	22
AUDIO SYSTEMS	22
Quick start — How to get going	22
Listening to the radio	22
Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)	23
Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)	23
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	26
Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	34
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	42
USB port (if equipped)	44
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	44
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	47
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	50
Quick start	51
To play a DVD in the DVD system:	51
To play a CD in the DVD system:	52
To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system:	52
To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system	53
To listen to audio over the headphones (Dual play mode):	54
Using the infrared (IR) wireless headphones:	54
Using wired headphones (not included):	54
To adjust display brightness:	55
DVD player controls	55
Remote control	58
Battery replacement	60
Headphones	61
Wireless headphones	61
Wired headphones	63
Operation	63
Single play/Dual play	63
Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode)	64
Menu mode	65
Angle mode	65
Aspect ratio	66
Language	66
Subtitles	67
Audio CDs	67
Playing MP3 discs	68
MP3 disc quality factors	68
CD, MP3 and CD player care	69
Playing a DVD	70
Slow play	70
Frame by frame	71
Headphone/auxiliary jacks	71
Audio displays	72
Audio interaction	72
Parental control for the DVD system	72
General information	73
Safety information	74
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	75
Care and service of the DVD player	76
Environmental extremes	76
Temperature extremes	76
Humidity and moisture condensation	76
Foreign substances	76
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen	76
Climate Controls	78
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	78
Operating tips	78
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	80
Operating tips	82
Heated Windshield Control (if equipped)	83
Lights	85
HEADLAMP CONTROL	85
Autolamp Control (if equipped)	85
Fog lamp control	85
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	86
High beams	86
Flash to pass	86
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	87
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	87
Headlamp aim adjustment	87
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	89
INTERIOR LAMPS	89
Map lamps	89
Cargo/reading lamps	89
BULB REPLACEMENT	89
Headlamp Condensation	89
Replacing exterior bulbs	89
Replacing the interior bulbs	90
Using the right bulbs	90
Replacing headlamp bulbs	91
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	92
Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs	92
Replacing fog lamp bulbs	93
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	93
Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs	94
Driver Controls	95
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	95
Windshield wiper features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)	95
TILT STEERING COLUMN	96
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR	96
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	97
Storage compartment	97
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)	98
AUXILIARY POWER POINTS (12VDC)	98
Truck bed auxiliary power point	100
CENTER CONSOLE	100
POWER WINDOWS	100
One touch up or down (Driver’s window only)	101
Bounce-Back (Driver’s window only)	102
Security Override	102
Window lock	102
Accessory delay	102
Power Down Back Window	103
INTERIOR MIRROR	104
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	104
Fold-away mirrors	106
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	106
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	106
SPEED CONTROL	107
Setting speed control	107
Resuming a set speed	108
Increasing speed while using speed control	108
Reducing speed while using speed control	108
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	112
STANDARD MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	113
Selectable features	113
Info menu	113
Odometer/Trip odometer	113
Distance to empty (DTE)	114
Average fuel economy (AFE)	114
Setup menu	115
System check	115
Units (English/Metric)	116
Language	116
Autolamp	116
Autolock	117
Autounlock	117
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) (if equipped)	117
Oil Life Reset and Start Value	118
Compass display (if equipped)	118
Compass zone adjustment (if equipped)	119
Compass calibration adjustment	120
System warnings	120
OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	124
Selectable features	124
Reset	124
Info menu	125
Trip odometer	125
Distance to empty (DTE)	125
Average fuel economy (AFE)	126
Instantaneous fuel economy	126
Fuel Used	127
Trip elapsed drive time	127
Blank display	127
Setup menu	127
System check	128
Units (English/Metric)	128
Language	128
Autolamp	129
Autolock	129
Autounlock	130
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) (if equipped)	130
Compass display (if equipped)	130
Compass zone adjustment (if equipped)	131
Compass calibration adjustment (if equipped)	132
Oil life Setup and Start Value	133
System warnings	133
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	137
TAILGATE LOCK	137
Tailgate removal	137
Exterior tiedown hooks	138
CARGO CAGE (IF EQUIPPED)	139
TONNEAU COVER (IF EQUIPPED)	140
Interior tonneau cover release	142
CARGO AREA FEATURES	143
Cargo management system	143
Pickup box storage compartment	143
Interior tiedown hooks	144
LUGGAGE RACK	144
Locks and Security	146
KEYS	146
POWER DOOR LOCKS	146
Smart unlocking feature	146
Autolock	146
Deactivating/activating autolock	147
Power door unlock/lock procedure	147
Keyless entry key pad procedure	147
Message center procedure	148
Autounlock	148
Deactivating/activating autounlock	148
Power door unlock/lock procedure	149
Keyless entry key pad procedure	149
Message center procedure	149
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature (if equipped)	150
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	151
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	151
Two step door unlocking	152
One step door unlocking	152
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking	152
Locking the doors	153
Car finder	153
Sounding a panic alarm	153
Replacing the battery	153
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	154
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	154
Illuminated entry	155
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	156
Programming a personal entry code	156
Erasing personal code	157
Anti-scan feature	157
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	157
SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	158
Anti-theft indicator	158
Automatic arming	159
Automatic disarming	159
Replacement keys	159
Programming spare keys	159
Seating and Safety Restraints	161
SEATING	161
Adjustable head restraints	161
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	162
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	163
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	163
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	165
Heated seats (if equipped)	165
REAR SEATS	166
Folding down the 2nd row 60/40 seats	166
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	168
Personal Safety System™	168
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?	168
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	169
Front crash severity sensor	169
Driver’s seat position sensor	169
Front passenger sensing system	169
Front safety belt usage sensors	170
Front safety belt pretensioners	170
Front safety belt energy management retractors	170
Determining if the Personal Safety System™ is operational	170
Safety restraints precautions	171
Energy Management Feature	172
Combination lap and shoulder belts	173
Vehicle sensitive mode	173
Automatic locking mode	174
When to use the automatic locking mode	174
How to use the automatic locking mode	174
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	175
Safety belt pretensioner	175
Front safety belt height adjustment	176
Second row comfort guide	176
Safety belt extension assembly	177
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	178
Conditions of operation	178
Belt-Minder	178
One time disable	181
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	181
Safety belt maintenance	183
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	183
Important SRS precautions	184
Children and airbags	185
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	186
Front passenger sensing system	187
Determining if the system is operational	192
Seat-mounted side airbag system	192
How does the side airbag system work?	193
Safety Canopy™ system	194
How does the Safety Canopy™ system work?	195
Determining if the system is operational	197
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	197
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	198
Important child restraint precautions	198
Children and safety belts	198
Child booster seats	199
When children should use booster seats	199
Types of booster seats	200
The importance of shoulder belts	202
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	203
Child and infant or child safety seats	203
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	204
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	207
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	209
Tires, Wheels and Loading	212
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	212
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	212
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	213
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	214
Treadwear	215
Traction AA A B C	215
Temperature A B C	215
TIRES	216
Glossary of tire terminology	216
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	217
TIRE CARE	219
Inspecting your tires	219
Tire wear	219
Damage	219
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	220
Tire replacement requirements	220
Safety practices	222
Highway hazards	222
Tire and wheel alignment	222
Tire rotation	223
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	224
Information on “P” type tires	224
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	227
Information on “T” type tires	228
Location of the tire label	228
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	229
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	231
When your temporary spare tire is installed	231
When you believe your system is not operating properly	231
When inflating your tires	233
How temperature affects your tire pressure	233
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	234
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	234
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	240
Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow	240
TRAILER TOWING	241
Preparing to tow	243
Hitches	243
Safety chains	244
Trailer brakes	244
Trailer lamps	244
Driving while you tow	245
Servicing after towing	245
Trailer towing tips	245
Launching or retrieving a boat	246
Camper bodies	246
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	247
Driving	248
STARTING	248
Positions of the ignition	248
Preparing to start your vehicle	248
Important safety precautions	249
Starting the engine	251
Guarding against exhaust fumes	251
Important ventilating information	251
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	252
BRAKES	253
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	254
Using ABS	254
ABS warning lamp	254
Parking brake	255
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM	256
STEERING	260
PREPARING TO DRIVE	260
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	261
Brake-shift interlock	261
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)	263
Driving with a 6–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)	266
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	269
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	269
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	271
System indicator lights	271
Using the Control Trac 4WD system	272
Shifting between 4X4 AUTO (4WD Auto) and 4X4 HIGH (4WD High)	272
Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW (4WD Low)	272
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	272
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	273
Basic operating principles	273
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	273
If your vehicle gets stuck	274
Emergency maneuvers	274
Parking	275
Normal characteristics	276
Sand	276
Mud and water	276
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	277
Driving on snow and ice	278
Maintenance and Modifications	279
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	279
Roadside Emergencies	280
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	280
Getting roadside assistance	280
Using roadside assistance	281
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	281
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	281
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	282
FUSES AND RELAYS	283
Fuses	283
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	283
Passenger compartment fuse panel	284
Power distribution box	286
CHANGING THE TIRES	290
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	290
Stopping and securing the vehicle	292
Location of the spare tire and tools	292
Removing the jack and tools	293
Removing the spare tire	293
Changing the spare tire	294
Stowing the flat/spare tire	297
Stowing the jack and tools	298
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	298
JUMP STARTING	299
Preparing your vehicle	299
Connecting the jumper cables	300
Jump starting	302
Removing the jumper cables	302
WRECKER TOWING	304
Customer Assistance	305
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	305
At home	305
Away from home	305
Additional Assistance	306
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	307
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	308
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	309
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	309
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	310
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	311
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	311
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	311
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	312
Cleaning	313
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	313
WAXING	314
PAINT CHIPS	314
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	314
ENGINE	315
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	316
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	316
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	317
INTERIOR	318
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	319
UNDERBODY	319
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	319
Maintenance and Specifications	321
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	321
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	321
Working with the engine off	321
Working with the engine on	321
OPENING THE HOOD	322
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	323
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	325
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	326
ENGINE OIL	326
Checking the engine oil	326
Adding engine oil	328
Engine Oil Recommendations	329
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil	329
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	330
BATTERY	331
ENGINE COOLANT	333
Checking engine coolant	333
Adding engine coolant	335
Recycled engine coolant	337
Coolant refill capacity	337
Severe climates	337
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (4.6L V8 engine only)	338
Fail-safe cooling and engine oil overheat mode (4.6L V8 only)	338
When fail-safe cooling mode is activated	339
FUEL FILTER	339
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	340
Important safety precautions	340
Refueling	341
Fuel Filler Cap	342
Choosing the right fuel	343
Octane recommendations	343
Fuel quality	344
Cleaner air	344
Running out of fuel	344
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	345
Measuring techniques	345
Filling the tank	345
Calculating fuel economy	346
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	346
Habits	346
Maintenance	347
Conditions	347
EPA window sticker	347
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	348
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	349
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	350
POWER STEERING FLUID	351
BRAKE FLUID	351
TRANSMISSION FLUID	351
Checking automatic transmission fluid	351
TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)	352
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE	352
AIR FILTER	353
Changing the air filter element	353
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	354
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	355
ENGINE DATA	358
Engine drivebelt routing	358
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	359
Safety Compliance Certification Label	359

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Seating and Safety Restraints

161

Seating

161

Safety restraints

168

Airbags

183

Child restraints

198

Tires, Wheels and Loading

212

Tire information

214

Tire inflation

217

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

229

Vehicle loading

234

Trailer towing

241

Recreational towing

247

Driving

248

Starting

248

Brakes

253

Traction Control™/AdvanceTrac

256

Transmission operation

261

Roadside Emergencies

280

Getting roadside assistance

280

Hazard flasher switch

281

Fuel pump shut-off switch

282

Fuses and relays

283

Changing tires

290

Lug nut torque

298

Jump starting

299

Wrecker towing

304

Customer Assistance

305

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)

311

Reporting safety defects (Canada only)

312

Cleaning

313

Table of Contents

2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac

(esp)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA

(fus)