2008 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
2008 Ford Explorer Manual
2008 Ford Explorer manual content summary:
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97 Sistema de luces Controles del conductor Control del limpiaparabrisas y lavaparabrisas Ajuste del volante de dirección Ventanas eléctricas Espejos Control de velocidad Toldo corredizo Centro de mensajes 99 110 110 111 116 118 121 127 132 1 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 2
y sistemas de seguridad Asientos Sistemas de seguridad Bolsas de aire Asientos de seguridad para niños 187 187 202 221 260 274 280 287 295 Manejo Arranque Frenos Traction Control™/AdvanceTrac Funcionamiento de la transmisión 297 297 303 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 3
Líquido refrigerante del motor Información sobre el combustible Filtro(s) de aire Números de refacción Especificaciones de productos de mantenimiento y capacidades en ninguna obligación. Derechos de propiedad © 2008 Ford Motor Company 3 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 4
componentes de este vehículo, como los módulos de bolsas de aire, pretensores de cinturones de seguridad y baterías de celdas con botones . Recuerde entregar este Manual del propietario cuando revenda el vehículo. Es una parte integral del vehículo. 4 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 5
pertinente de este manual antes de tocar o intentar realizar ajustes de cualquier tipo. Protección del medio ambiente Todos debemos poner de nuestra parte en la protección medioambiental se destaca en este manual con el símbolo del árbol. 5 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 6
nuevo. Varíe frecuentemente su velocidad para que las partes móviles se puedan asentar. Maneje su vehículo Manual del propietario. Instrucciones especiales Para su seguridad, su vehículo cuenta con controles aire de pasajero activa. 6 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 7
de datos de eventos, son capaces de recopilar y almacenar datos partes que actúen como autoridad legal.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 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 8
. Antes de manejar el vehículo, lea atentamente este Manual del propietario. Su vehículo no es un automóvil no se hace funcionar correctamente, se puede producir la pérdida del control del vehículo, la volcadura de éste, lesiones personales o 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 9
está distraído puede tener como consecuencia la pérdida de control del vehículo, un accidente y lesiones. Ford recomienda para exportación. Consulte el Manual del propietario para ver toda la información y advertencias requeridas. 9 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 10
del parabrisas Consulte el Manual del propietario Bolsa de aire - delantera Anclaje inferior Control de velocidad Luces intermitentes de emergencia Compartimiento de fusibles Limpiaparabrisas y lavaparabrisas Desempañador y descarchador de la ventana trasera 10 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 11
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 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 12
Grupo de instrumentos LUCES Y CAMPANILLAS DE ADVERTENCIA Grupo de instrumentos estándar Tipo A Tipo B 12 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 13
alguna de las luces permanece encendida después de arrancar el vehículo, consulte la luz de advertencia del sistema correspondiente para obtener información adicional. 13 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 14
dañar el convertidor catalítico, el sistema de combustible, las cubiertas del piso interior u otros componentes del vehículo, pudiendo provocar un incendio. 14 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 15
el tren motriz, en el 4x4 o una falla en AWD. Comuníquese con su distribuidor autorizado lo antes posible. frenos: para confirmar que la luz de advertencia del sistema de BRAKE frenos está operativa, ésta se iluminará momentáneamente al poner 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 16
Sistema de frenos antibloqueo (ABS): si la luz ABS permanece ABS iluminada o continúa destellando de advertencia de frenos también esté encendida. Disponibilidad de bolsa de aire: si esta luz no se enciende cuando el encendido se gira a 16 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 17
. Para obtener más información acerca de este sistema, consulte Sistema de monitoreo de presión de las llantas TPMS en el capítulo Llantas, ruedas y carga. 17 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 18
el capítulo Mantenimiento y especificaciones. Si "CHECK FUEL FILL INLET" (Revisar orificio de llenado Control de velocidad (si está instalado): se enciende cuando el control de velocidad está activado. Se apaga cuando el sistema del control 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 19
en el centro de mensajes aparece "SERVICE RSC NOW" (Revisar RSC ahora), para obtener más información, consulte Centro de mensajes en el capítulo Controles del conductor. Four wheel drive low nivel del líquido lavaparabrisas está bajo. 19 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 20
la llave está en el encendido en la posición OFF/LOCK o ACCESSORY y la puerta del conductor está abierta. Campanilla de advertencia de faros DOOR AJAR (Puerta abierta), LOW FUEL LEVEL (Nivel de combustible bajo) o LOW TIRE PRESSURE (Presión de llanta baja). 20 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 21
Grupo de instrumentos INDICADORES Tipo A Tipo B 21 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 22
en el capítulo Mantenimiento y especificaciones. Detenga el vehículo a la brevedad posible, apague el motor y deje que el motor se enfríe. Tipo A Tipo B 22 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 23
el botón INFO del centro de mensajes hasta que aparezca en el modo TRIP A en la visualización. Presione nuevamente el control para seleccionar la característica TRIP B (Viaje B). Presione el botón RESET (Restablecer) para restablecer. 23 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 24
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 capítulo Mantenimiento y especificaciones. Tipo A 24 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 25
Grupo de instrumentos Tipo B El icono FUEL (combustible) y la flecha indican el lado del vehículo donde está ubicada la puerta de llenado de combustible. 25 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 26
Manejar mientras está distraído puede tener como consecuencia la pérdida de control del vehículo, un accidente y lesiones. Ford recomienda encarecidamente que los siguiente estación más potente. Para desactivar el modo SEEK, / . presione 26 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 27
categoría de música. Para obtener más información, consulte el listado de CATEGORÍAS en el control MENÚ en el sistema de audio específico. 4. Una vez que se encuentre en el número del preestablecimiento de memoria y el nombre del canal. 27 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 28
(pista #). Con un disco MP3 sin carpetas aparecerá T001 (pista#). Para obtener más información, consulte Estructura de pistas y carpetas MP3 más adelante en este capítulo. 28 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 29
el disco, cuando se esté reproduciendo un / CD/MP3, presione (reproducir/pausa). En la pantalla aparecerá CD PAUSE. Presione nuevamente para reanudar la reproducción. 29 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 30
memoria 1-6. Cuando haya finalizado, el sistema expulsará el disco y en la pantalla aparecerá REMOVE CD (Quitar CD). Si el disco no se extrae en 15 segundos, el sistema lo volver compatible con recepción satelital (si está instalado) 30 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 31
Manejar mientras está distraído puede tener como consecuencia la pérdida de control del vehículo, un accidente y lesiones. Ford recomienda encarecidamente que los con SYNC, en la visualización aparecerá NO PHONE (Sin teléfono). 31 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 32
ón. Presione OK nuevamente y en la visualización aparecerá SONG DELETED (Canción eliminada). Si no / para desea eliminar la canción indicada actualmente, presione seleccionar RETURN o CANCEL. 32 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 33
permite buscar las estaciones que cuentan con RBDS para una cierta categoría de formato de música: CLÁSICA, COUNTRY, INFORMACIONES, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc. 33 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 34
volumen de la radio cambie ligeramente en forma automática con la velocidad del vehículo para compensar el ruido del camino y del viento. 34 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 35
de entretenimiento familiar más adelante en este capítulo. Si su vehículo está equipado con SYNC, consulte el Suplemento de SYNC para obtener más información. 35 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 36
lida a SIRIUS. Verifique la disponibilidad en su distribuidor autorizado. 6. / OK (Reproducir/Pausa): este control está operativo en modo CD y DVD (si está instalado). Cuando un CD o DVD se SHUFFLE. En la pantalla aparecerá SHUFFLE OFF. 36 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 37
disponible. 10. FF (Avanzar): presione FF para avanzar en forma manual en una pista de CD/MP3. 11. REW (Retroceder): presione el canal deseado y luego mantenga presionado un control de preestablecimiento hasta que vuelva el sonido. El 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 38
ó la última vez. Si no hay un CD cargado, aparecerá NO DISC (No hay disco). (Expulsión de CD): 17. presione para expulsar un CD. 38 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 39
: Manejar mientras está distraído puede tener como consecuencia la pérdida de control del vehículo, un accidente y lesiones. Ford recomienda encarecidamente que los conductores posición OFF o hasta que se abra alguna puerta delantera. 39 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 40
disponibles (pop, rock, noticias, etc.). Presione OK cuando en la visualización aparezca la categoría deseada. Una vez seleccionada una categoría, presione SEEK (Buscar) para 40 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 41
visualización aparecerá ALL DELETED (Todo eliminado). Nota: si actualmente no hay canciones guardadas, en la pantalla aparecerá el mensaje NO SONGS (No hay canciones). 41 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 42
á desactivado, no podrá buscar estaciones que cuenten con RBDS ni ver el nombre o tipo de estación. Presione OK para cerrar y volver al menú principal. 42 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 43
PISTA/CARPETA: disponible sólo en discos MP3 en modo CD. SEEK, SEEK para desplazarse por En modo Pista, presione todas las pistas del disco. 43 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 44
de entretenimiento familiar más adelante en este capítulo. Si su vehículo está equipado con SYNC, consulte el Suplemento de SYNC para obtener más información. 44 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 45
a SIRIUS válida. Verifique la disponibilidad en su distribuidor autorizado. 6. / OKReproducir/Pausa: este control está operativo en modo CD y DVD (si está instalado). Cuando un CD o DVD SHUFFLE. En la pantalla aparecerá SHUFFLE OFF. 45 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 46
disponible. 10. FF (Avanzar): presione FF para avanzar en forma manual en un CD/MP3. 11. REW (Retroceder): presione REW para el canal deseado y luego mantenga presionado un control de preestablecimiento hasta que vuelva el sonido. El 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 47
sistema , la reproducción del CD/MP3 comenzará donde terminó la última vez. Si no hay un CD cargado, aparecerá NO DISC (No hay disco). 47 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 48
de memoria 1-6. Cuando haya finalizado, el sistema expulsará el disco y en la pantalla aparecerá REMOVE CD (Quitar CD). Si el disco no se extrae en 15 segundos, el sistema lo volverá un CD con la etiqueta hacia arriba. 48 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 49
: Manejar mientras está distraído puede tener como consecuencia la pérdida de control del vehículo, un accidente y lesiones. Ford recomienda encarecidamente que los conductores otro extremo al Enchufe de entrada auxiliar en el vehículo. 49 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 50
del reproductor de música portátil hasta que éste alcance el nivel de la estación FM o CD alternando los controles de AUX y FM o CD. Solución de problemas: 1. No conecte el enchufe de entrada de audio a el vehículo está en movimiento. 50 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 51
Manejar mientras está distraído puede tener como consecuencia la pérdida de control del vehículo, un accidente y lesiones. Ford recomienda encarecidamente que éctricas, semáforos y tormentas eléctricas pueden interferir en la recepción. 51 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 52
correctamente cuando se usan en reproductores de CD Ford. No use ningún CD o disco con forma irregular o con una película protectora antirayaduras adherida. 52 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 53
, desde F001 (carpeta) T001 (pista) hasta F253 T255. • La creación de discos con un sólo nivel de carpetas ayudará a la navegación a través de ellos. 53 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 54
la antena sin acumulaciones de nieve y hielo y mantenga el equipaje y otro material en el techo del vehículo lo más alejado posible de la antena. 54 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 55
cuando se comunique con SIRIUS. Cuando esté en el modo Radio satelital, podrá ver este número en la visualización del radio al presionar AUX y el control de preestablecimiento de memoria 1 en forma simultánea. 55 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 56
, sintonizar otro canal. Información de artista Información de artista no disponible. no disponible en este momento en este canal. El sistema está funcionando adecuadamente. 56 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 57
hasta tres minutos. Llame a SIRIUS al El Radio satelital 1-888-539-7474 para SIRIUS desactivó el volver a activar o servicio satelital. resolver problemas de suscripción. 57 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 58
CD-ROM. Revise este material para familiarizarse con las funciones y controles del FES, así como también con la información de RUN o ACCESSORY. 2. Inserte un DVD en el sistema, con la etiqueta hacia arriba para encender el sistema. Se cargará automáticamente. 58 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 59
control RUN o ACCESSORY. 2. Inserte un CD en el sistema, con la etiqueta hacia arriba para encender el sistema de DVD. Se cargará y en forma automática se comenzará a reproducir. Si ya hay un CD en el sistema, presione PLAY en el reproductor de DVD. 59 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 60
úrese de que el encendido del vehículo esté en la posición RUN o ACCESSORY. 2. Presione el botón de encendido/apagado para encender el sistema de DVD. Se encenderá la luz indicadora que se encuentra junto al botón de encendido/apagado. 60 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 61
activo presionando el botón de control de auriculares A o B. Nota: el canal A puede acceder a cualquier fuente de medios posible (AM, FM1, FM2, SAT (si está instalado), CD, DVD, AUX). El canal B sólo puede acceder a fuentes de DVD y AUX. 61 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 62
pantalla de visualización, presione el control de brillo en el sistema de DVD. Aparecerá una visualización en la parte inferior de la pantalla indicando el nivel de brillo. La visualización de brillo sólo aparecerá cuando no aparece el menú. 62 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 63
6 ENTER MENU A RETURN MEDIA B VOLUME VIDEO 14 15 12 13 11 10 7 9 8 1. Control de auriculares A/B: presione para seleccionar la fuente de auriculares A o B. Luego, presione MEDIA (Medios) de video o CD de FES en modo DVD/CD. 63 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 64
automáticamente se encenderá. 8. Receptor y transmisor infrarrojo (IR): el sensor del sistema que lee las señales desde el control remoto y envía las señales de audio a los auriculares inalámbricos al alojamiento cuando esté guardada. 64 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 65
), CD, DVD, DVD-AUX). Los medios aparecerán en la visualización de estado en la parte superior de la pantalla cuando está en modo Reproducción dual. Cuando está en modo Reproducción de reproducción o para reanudar la reproducción. 65 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 66
ón en la parte inferior de la pantalla que indica los niveles de brillo. Control remoto A menos control remoto. Siempre apunte el control remoto directamente al reproductor. Asegúrese de que no hay obstrucciones entre el control remoto y el reproductor. 66 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 67
para seleccionar el ángulo para ver la escena. 6. CHANNEL A/B (Canal A/B): presione para seleccionar los auriculares A o B y luego, use el control MEDIA (Medios) para seleccionar el medio de reproducción deseado para los auriculares. 67 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 68
y 4 en el sistema de audio para realizar la misma función. 13. Teclado numérico: use los controles numéricos para ingresar en una pista de CD/MP3 específica o capítulo de DVD que se va CD/MP3, presione para acceder a la pista anterior. 68 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 69
ón de menú destacada. 23. Iluminación: presione para iluminar el control remoto y para encender la luz de fondo de todos los botones. Reemplazo de las baterías. La unidad de control remoto utiliza dos baterías AAA que vienen con la unidad. 69 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 70
sistema. Además, los auriculares con cable se pueden comprar y conectar donde se indica a los lados izquierdo y derecho del sistema. Consulte a continuación Auriculares con cable. 70 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 71
levemente hacia abajo la parte superior y deslice la cubierta hacia afuera. Al reemplazar las baterías, use dos baterías nuevas (se recomiendan alcalinas) e instálelas con la orientación correcta como se indica en el alojamiento de la batería. 71 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 72
inalámbricos usando el interruptor de selección A/B en el audífono. • Ajuste el control de volumen al nivel que desee para escuchar. Asegúrese de que los auriculares estén apagados a encender los auriculares y siga utilizándolos. 72 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 73
para que sea la fuente del Canal B. Ajuste el volumen del auricular usando el control de volumen en el sistema de DVD. Funcionamiento Reproducción única/Reproducción dual Su DVD una variedad de fuentes de diferentes maneras. 73 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 74
(IR). Presione el botón A del Control de auriculares para cambiar la fuente de audio al Canal A. Presione MEDIA (Medios) para cambiar la fuente de audio para el Canal A. Esta información aparecerá en la pantalla del sistema de DVD. 74 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 75
Sistemas de entretenimiento Presione el botón B del Control de auriculares para cambiar la fuente de audio para ísticas: 1. ZOOM 2. ANGLE (Ángulo) 3. ASPECT RATIO (Proporción dimensional) 4. LANGUAGE (Idioma) 5. SUB TITLES (Subtítulos) 75 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 76
. El valor predeterminado del sistema es Ángulo 1. Proporción dimensional Seleccione ASPECT RATIO (Proporción dimensional) para seleccionar el tamaño y la forma de visualización El valor predeterminado del sistema es WIDE (16:9). 76 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 77
de audio Para reproducir CD de audio en su sistema de DVD: 1. Asegúrese de que el encendido del vehículo esté en la posición RUN o ACCESSORY. 2. Asegúrese de que el sistema de DVD esté encendido. 77 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 78
que le gustaría reproducir. Además puede usar los controles del cursor para destacar COMPRESSION, SHUFFLE o SCAN. rese de que el encendido del vehículo esté en la posición RUN o ACCESSORY. 2. Asegúrese de que el sistema de DVD esté encendido. 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 79
á instalado). • Guarde los discos en un lugar que no esté expuesto a la luz del sol. El calor excesivo puede dañar o torcer los discos. 79 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 80
posición RUN o ACCESSORY. 2. Asegúrese de que el sistema de navegación esté encendido. 3. Inserte un DVD con la etiqueta hacia arriba en el sistema. 4. Utilice los controles del marco del DVD para: Reproducir o poner en pausa un DVD. Presionar para detener o expulsar un DVD. 80 2008 Explorer (exp - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 81
en forma repetida para moverse entre 1/4 y 1/2. Esto aparecerá en la barra de estado en la parte superior de la pantalla a medida que las pantallas van moviéndose a esta velocidad. Cuadro por cuadro á el video de DVD una vez por cuadro. 81 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 82
auriculares con cable aquí (no se incluyen). Nota: los auriculares B sólo pueden acceder a los modos DVD y AUX. No tienen acceso a las fuentes de radio. 82 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 83
. El nivel de control se moverá cada vez que los botones se presionan en forma simultánea. Los tres estados se describen como: FULL (Lleno) (activado): el FES tiene control sobre las fuentes de audio primaria (bocinas) y secundaria (auriculares). 83 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 84
á 1 2 3 4 5 6 encendido, puede presionar los controles de preestablecimiento de memoria 2 y 4 en forma simultánea zona 4. Los sistemas vendidos en vehículos destinados a otras partes del mundo podrían tener zonas diferentes. Si se detectan 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 85
Manejar mientras está distraído puede tener como consecuencia la pérdida de control del vehículo, un accidente y lesiones. Ford recomienda encarecidamente que los conductores contacto con la piel, lave inmediatamente con agua y jabón. 85 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 86
discos DVD del sistema. El sistema incluye un control remoto que permite a los ocupantes del asiento trasero Asegúrese de revisar los manuales de usuario de los video juegos Clase B, de acuerdo con la Parte 15 de las Normas FCC. Estos 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 87
Condensación de la humedad La humedad del aire se condensa en el reproductor de DVD bajo controles de los medios o dentro del sistema. Si se derrama líquido accidentalmente sobre el sistema, apáguelo inmediatamente y consulte a un técnico de servicio calificado. 87 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 88
. SISTEMA DE NAVEGACIÓN (SI ESTÁ INSTALADO) Su vehículo puede tener instalado un Sistema de navegación. Consulte el Suplemento de navegación para obtener más información. 88 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 89
especiales de teléfono y medios. Para obtener más información, consulte el Suplemento de SYNC o la sección SYNC en el Suplemento de navegación (si está instalado). 89 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 90
del tablero de instrumentos. 4. Desempañador trasero: limpia el hielo y la niebla de la ventana trasera. 5. Ajuste de velocidad del ventilador: controla el volumen de aire que circula en el vehículo. 90 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 91
los respiraderos exteriores 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 el centro del tablero. 91 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 92
2. Control de 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 desagradables al vehículo. Presione para encendido y apagado. 92 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 93
(Control de temperatura eléctrico simple/doble): le permite al conductor tener control completo aire exterior se bloquea y el ventilador no funciona. Nota: si está instalado el sistema auxiliar, el ventilador auxiliar puede operar con el sistema frontal apagado. 93 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 94
del vehículo, no maneje con el selector de flujo de aire en la posición OFF ni con el aire recirculado activado. • No coloque objetos bajo los asientos delanteros, ya que interferirán con el flujo de aire hacia los asientos traseros. 94 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 95
Controles de temperatura interior • Retire toda la nieve, hielo u hojas del área de admisión de aire en la parte inferior del parabrisas. • Para aumentar la eficiencia del A/A, maneje con las en un choque o una parada repentina. 95 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 96
Controla la dirección del flujo de aire hacia la parte trasera del vehículo. • dirige el flujo de aire principalmente a través del registro del tablero de la consola. dirige el flujo de aire a través del registro de piso de la consola. • 96 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 97
justo debajo de los controles de aire acondicionado y calefacción. Para activar el parabrisas térmico, se debe pulsar el control correspondiente cuando el transcurrido el tiempo especificado, pulse nuevamente el interruptor de control. 97 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 98
Controles de temperatura interior Nota: presionar el botón del parabrisas térmico para activar el sistema aumentará la velocidad desde el alternador al parabrisas térmico y mantener la potencia a otras funciones eléctricas del vehículo. 98 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 99
las luces encendidas durante un máximo 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 99 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 100
de niebla debajo del se encenderá cuando icono éstos se hayan activado. Presione el control de los faros delanteros hacia el tablero de instrumentos para desactivar los faros de niebla. dichas condiciones puede causar un choque. o 100 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 101
rebasar Jale la palanca hacia usted para activarlo. Suelte la palanca para desactivarlo. CONTROL DEL ATENUADOR DE LUZ DEL TABLERO Use para ajustar el brillo del tablero de atenuador desde la posición completamente atenuada a la posición 101 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 102
Sistema de luces Dome/ON para restablecer. Esto asegurará que sus visualizaciones 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. 102 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002- - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 103
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. 103 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 104
carga y lectura La parte superior de techo de la luz o la luz central se puede encender cuando el control de atenuador de luz delanteros se ventilan para igualar la presión. Cuando entra aire húmedo a los faros delanteros a través de los 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 105
las luces del tablero de instrumentos, consulte con su distribuidor autorizado. Reemplazo de los focos exteriores Revise frecuentemente el funcionamiento de todos los focos. 105 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 106
hacer que el foco se quiebre la próxima vez que se usen los faros delanteros. Invierta los pasos para reinstalar el o los focos. 106 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 107
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. 107 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 108
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. 108 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 109
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. 109 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 110
Las luces exteriores se encenderán cuando el encendido se coloque en la posición ON, el control de faros delanteros esté en la posición de Encendido automático de luces y se activen los limpiaparabrisas (por un período fijo de tiempo). 110 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 111
, gire (y mantenga según desee) el control posición. del limpiador y del lavador traseros a cualquier Desde cualquiera de estas posiciones, el control volverá automáticamente a la posición INT cuando el vehículo esté en movimiento. 111 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 112
Controles del conductor ESPEJO DE VISERA ILUMINADO (SI ESTÁ INSTALADO) Levante la cubierta del espejo para encender las el paquete de opciones. Compartimiento para guardar Presione el cerrojo para abrir el compartimiento para guardar. 112 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 113
Controles del conductor Instalación 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 édito o de presentación 113 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 114
Controles del conductor El lado trasero de la consola puede incorporar las siguientes características: • Respiraderos • Portavasos El uso incorrecto del tomacorriente puede provocar daños que no están cubiertos por su garantía. 114 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 115
Controles del conductor Los tomacorrientes auxiliares se encuentran en el frente de la consola central, dentro del compartimiento utilitario y en la parte posterior de la consola (accesible provocar daños que no los cubre la garantía. 115 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 116
ística permite abrir o cerrar completamente la ventana del conductor sin mantener presionado el control. Para hacer funcionar UN SOLO TOQUE HACIA ABAJO: • Presione el interruptor completamente ón UN SOLO TOQUE HACIA ARRIBA (si está 116 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 117
Para bloquear todos los controles de las ventanas (salvo el del conductor), presione el lado derecho del control. Presione el lado izquierdo para restablecer los controles de la ventana. abrirá hasta alcanzar la posición de rebote. 117 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 118
Controles del conductor Neutralización de seguridad Si durante una condición de rebote, el interruptor se suelta de su posición del vehículo, el espejo se ajusta automáticamente (se oscurece) para reducir al mínimo el deslumbramiento. 118 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 119
. No bloquee los sensores de la parte delantera y trasera del control a la izquierda para ajustar el espejo izquierdo. 2. Mueva el control en la dirección en que desea inclinar el espejo. 3. Vuelva a la posición central para asegurar los espejos en su lugar. 119 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 120
y con la palanca de cambio de velocidades en la posición P (Estacionamiento). Mantenga presionado el control oscilante para ajustar el pedal del acelerador y del freno hacia usted y lejos de usted. El el vehículo esté en movimiento. 120 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 121
la velocidad. • Si la velocidad del 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. 121 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 122
ños niveles de 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 +. 122 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 123
de su vehículo previamente establecida. • Presione el control OFF del control de velocidad. Nota: cuando desactive el control de velocidad o el encendido, se borra la memoria de velocidad establecida en el control de velocidad. 123 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 124
tarea de manejar cuando sea seguro hacerlo. Estos controles le permiten operar algunas características de control del radio. Funciones de control de audio Presione MEDIA para seleccionar: • . para avanzar a través de los canales 124 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 125
cualquier modo: • Presione VOL + o − para ajustar el volumen. Características del control de manos libres del sistema de navegación (si está instalado) Mantenga presionado VOICE ( de navegación, consulte el Suplemento de navegación. 125 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 126
información sobre el sistema SYNC, consulte el Suplemento de SYNC. Características del control de manos libres del sistema de navegación/SYNC (si está instalado) Mantenga presionado SYNC, consulte los Suplementos de navegación y SYNC. 126 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 127
Controles del conductor TOLDO CORREDIZO (SI ESTÁ INSTALADO) Puede mover el panel suelte la parte delantera del control. Para detener el movimiento en cualquier momento durante el cierre de un toque, vuelva a presionar el control. Rebote 127 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 128
presionada la parte trasera del control hasta que el panel de vidrio deje de moverse. El toldo corredizo tiene una cubierta deslizable que se puede abrir o cerrar cuando el panel de vidrio homelink.com o bien, llame al 1-800-355-3515. 128 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 129
Controles del conductor Conserve indicadora. 2. Mantenga oprimidos al mismo tiempo los botones de HomeLink y del transmisor manual hasta que la luz indicadora de HomeLink cambie de una luz de parpadeo lenta , continúe con los pasos 4 129 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 130
Controles 5. Presione firmemente y suelte el botón "learn" o "smart". (El nombre y color del botón puede variar según el fabricante.) Nota: se dispone de 30 segundos para segundos ("ciclo"), su transmisor manual hasta que HomeLink haya 130 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 131
en la sección "Programación". Funcionamiento del Sistema de control inalámbrico HomeLinkா Para hacerlo funcionar, sólo presione oficinas, etc.). Para mayor comodidad, el transmisor manual del dispositivo también se puede utilizar en cualquier 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 132
del control SELECT/ control: • Odómetro/Odómetro de viaje (Viaje A y Viaje B) • Distancia antes de quedar el tanque vacío (DTE) • Ahorro promedio de combustible • Menú Setup Odómetro y odómetro de viaje Consulte Indicadores en el capítulo Grupo de instrumentos. 132 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 133
(galón) más cercano 1. Maneje el vehículo por lo menos 8 km (5 millas) con el sistema de control de velocidad activado para visualizar un promedio estabilizado. 2. Registre el ahorro de combustible en carretera para referencia futura. 133 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 134
al menú Info. Bloqueo de AWD (sólo vehículos de motor 4.6 L) Seleccione esta función desde el menú SETUP para que aparezca la función AWD bloqueada. 1. Presione el control SELECT/RESET para obtener el modo de visualización actual. 134 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 135
forma en que aparece en el centro de mensajes son las siguientes: 1. OIL LIFE (Vida útil del aceite) 2. CHARGING SYSTEM (Sistema de carga) 3. WASHER FLUID (Líquido lavaparabrisas) 4. DOOR AJAR (Puerta abierta). 5. EXTERIOR LAMP (Luz exterior) 6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL (Nivel de líquido de frenos) 7. PARK - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 136
que se pueden elegir son inglés, español, francés o japonés. 3. Presione el interruptor de control SELECT/RESET para el siguiente elemento de MENÚ SETUP o espere por más de 4 segundos para seleccione esta función desde el menú SETUP. 136 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 137
SELECT/RESETpara activar o desactivar la característica de desbloqueo automático. 3. Presione el interruptor de control SELECT/RESET para el siguiente elemento de MENÚ SETUP o espere por más de 4 segundos para volver al MENÚ INFO. 137 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 138
á en 100% y aparece "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" (Vida útil del aceite establecida en 100%). Nota: para cambiar el valor de 100% de kilómetros (millas) de vida útil del aceite de 12,070 km (7,500 millas) o 6 meses a otro valor, continúe con el paso 3. 138 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 139
conductor 3. Una vez que aparezca "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" (Vida útil del aceite establecida en 100%), suelte y luego mantenga presionado el interruptor del control SELECT/RESET durante más de 2 segundos de calibración de la brújula. 139 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 140
Controles del conductor 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 está actualizada. 140 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 141
aire acondicionado, limpiadores, etc.) y asegúrese que todas las puertas del vehículo estén cerradas. 1. Arranque el vehículo. 2. Ubique el botón de restablecimiento en el sensor la advertencia presionando el control RESET y borrando el 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 142
lamp (Revisar las luces altas) Check turn lamp (Revisar luz de direccional) Washer fluid level low (Nivel del líquido lavaparabrisas bajo) Cambio de aceite requerido Engine oil change soon (Cambiar aceite del motor a la brevedad) 142 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 143
Controles del conductor Visualización de advertencia Liftgate/glass ajar de monitoreo de llanta) Tire sensor fault (Falla de sensor de llanta) For 4x4 low stop vehicle (Para 4x4 Low, apagado. Alerta temporal DOOR AJAR (Puerta abierta). 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 144
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 (Revisar - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 145
. USE SÓLO ACEITES DE MOTOR RECOMENDADOS. ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON (Cambiar aceite del motor a la brevedad). Aparece cuando la vida útil restante del aceite del motor es 5% o menos del Valor de inicio de la vida útil del aceite. 145 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 146
obtener más información, consulte Uso del sistema Control Trac (Control de tracción) tracción en las cuatro ruedas en el capítulo Manejo. TO EXIT 4X4 LOW STOP VEHICLE (Para salir de 4x4, detener por una campanilla de indicación. 146 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 147
del menú Info aparecen en las dos líneas de arriba del centro de mensajes. Presione el control INFO para mostrar lo siguiente: • Odómetro de viaje (Viaje A y Viaje B) • Combustible utilizado • Tiempo transcurrido de viaje • En blanco 147 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 148
Controles del conductor Odómetro de viaje Consulte Indicadores en el capítulo Grupo de instrumentos. Distancia antes de quedar el • Diferencias en los puntos de corte automático de las bombas de combustible de las estaciones de servicio 148 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 149
Maneje el vehículo por lo menos 8 km (5 millas) con el sistema de control de velocidad activado para visualizar un promedio estabilizado. 2. Registre el ahorro de combustible en o litros, dependiendo del estado del modo Inglés/Métrico. 149 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 150
de mensajes. Menú Setup (Configuración) Presione dos veces el control SETUP para visualizar lo siguiente: • Bloqueo de AWD (sólo vehículos SETUP INFO de motor 4.6 L) • Reinicio y valor inicial de la vida útil del aceite RESET 150 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 151
forma en que aparece en el centro de mensajes son las siguientes: 1. OIL LIFE (Vida útil del aceite) 2. CHARGING SYSTEM (Sistema de carga) 3. WASHER FLUID (Líquido lavaparabrisas) 4. DOOR AJAR (Puerta abierta). 5. EXTERIOR LAMP (Luz exterior) 6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL (Nivel de líquido de frenos) 7. PARK - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 152
al idioma deseado. Los idiomas que se pueden seleccionar son inglés, español, francés, japonés y árabe. 3. Presione el control RESET para el siguiente elemento del MENÚ SETUP o espere por más de 4 segundos para volver al MENÚ INFO. 152 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 153
menú SETUP. 2. Presione el control RESET para activar o desactivar la característica de bloqueo automático. 3. Presione el control RESET para el siguiente elemento del MENÚ SETUP o espere por más de 4 segundos para volver al MENÚ INFO. 153 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 154
ículo u • OFF: los estribos permanecerán ADENTRO sin considerar si las puertas están abiertas o cerradas. 3. Presione el control RESET para el siguiente elemento del MENÚ SETUP o espere por más de 4 segundos para volver al MENÚ INFO. 154 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 155
desde el menú SETUP. 2. Presione el control RESET (Restablecer) para encender o apagar el asiento de entrada y salida fácil. 3. Presione el control RESET para el siguiente elemento del MENÚ SETUP afectar la precisión de la brújula. 155 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 156
controles de los menús INFO (Info) y SETUP (Configuración) o a través del botón de restablecimiento en la parte superior del sensor de el control RESET hasta que la visualización del centro de mensajes cambie para mostrar el ajuste de zona actual (XX). 156 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 157
ón óptima, apague todos los accesorios eléctricos (calefactor, aire acondicionado, limpiadores, etc.) y asegúrese que todas las én cerradas. 1. Desde el menú SETUP, presione el control SETUP para seleccionar la función de calibración de la br 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 158
"OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%" (Vida útil del aceite establecida en XXX%), suelte y presione el interruptor del control RESET para cambiar el valor inicial de la vida útil del aceite. Cada vez que suelta y presiona, se reduce el valor en un 10 por ciento. 158 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 159
usar al máximo el centro de mensajes, después de reconocer la advertencia presionando el control RESET y borrando el mensaje de advertencia. Los mensajes de advertencia se dividen en cuatro La advertencia vuelve después de 10 minutos 159 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 160
highbeam lamp (Revisar las luces altas) Check turn lamp (Revisar luz de direccional) Washer fluid level low (Nivel del líquido lavaparabrisas bajo) Cambio de aceite requerido Engine oil change soon (Cambiar aceite del motor a la brevedad) Liftgate/glass ajar (Compuerta levadiza/vidrio abierto) Clear - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 161
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 (Revisar - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 162
el sistema. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW capítulo Luces. CHECK HIGHBEAM LAMP (Revisar MOTOR RECOMENDADOS. ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON ( AJAR (Compuerta levadiza/vidrio abierto). Aparece cuando la compuerta levadiza o el vidrio de la compuerta levadiza están mal cerrados. 162 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 163
eléctrico manual: Para hacer funcionar manualmente los estribos, consulte Centro de mensajes en este capítulo. • Esta característica puede establecer manualmente los estribos en la posición de despliegue para acceder al techo o al lavar el vehículo. 163 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 164
Controles del conductor • Cuando se establecen manualmente los estribos en la posición desplegada (OUT), volverán a la posición de Nunca coloque la mano en los conjuntos de las bisagras. Un estribo en movimiento puede causar lesiones 164 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 165
Controles del conductor TAPETE DE RETENCIÓN POSITIVA paneles de adorno traseros. ADVERTENCIA: No coloque objetos sobre la cubierta del área de carga. Pueden obstruir su visión o golpear a los ocupantes del vehículo en caso de un frenado repentino o choque. 165 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 166
Controles del conductor Sistema de manejo de carga El sistema de manejo de carga consta de compartimientos para y la cubierta. 2. Para cerrar, baje la cubierta, levante la manija de desenganche y presione la cubierta hacia abajo. 166 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 167
la ventana de la compuerta levadiza, presione el control del transmisor de entrada a control remoto o, con la compuerta levadiza abierta, presione el botón de control del lado derecho, debajo de la protección de pasajeros y de la carga. 167 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 168
de la barra transversal (si está instalada): 1. Suelte el control de accionamiento con el pulgar de ambos extremos de la barra (opcionales), para evitar el daño no intencional del panel del techo. Nota cuando no se van a utilizar las 168 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 169
conductor se desbloqueará inmediatamente en caso de estar bloqueada usando el control de cierre en el panel de la puerta del conductor, mientras está última permanece abierta el vehículo alcance una velocidad superior a 20 km/h (12 mph). 169 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 170
de configuración. 1. Gire el encendido a la posición 3 (ON). 2. Presione tres veces el control de apertura eléctrica de las puertas. 3. Gire el encendido de la posición 3 (ON) vez para confirmar que el procedimiento está completo. 170 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 171
desbloqueo automático activada. Existen cuatro métodos para activar y desactivar esta característica: • a través de su distribuidor autorizado o • Efectuando el siguiente procedimiento del control de seguros eléctrico de las puertas o 171 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 172
llave de encendido a la posición 3 (ON). El claxon sonará. 6. Presione el control de cierre y luego el control de apertura. El claxon sonará una vez si el desbloqueo automático se desactivó Ingrese el código de entrada de cinco dígitos. 172 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 173
bloqueado con el transmisor de entrada a control remoto, teclado (si está instalado) o control de apertura eléctrica de las puertas en el panel de la puerta mientras hay una puerta llave en el encendido y gírela a la posición 3 (RUN). 173 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 174
y está activo. 6. Presione el control de seguro eléctrico de puertas en el panel de la puerta dos veces en un control del seguro hacia arriba para activar el seguro a prueba de niños. • Mueva el control hacia abajo para desactivar los seguros a prueba de niños. 174 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 175
que no estén expresamente aprobados por la parte responsable del cumplimiento podrían invalidar la autoridad control remoto, asegúrese de entregar TODOS los transmisores de entrada a control remoto a su distribuidor autorizado, para ayudar a resolver el problema. 175 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 176
luces interiores (consulte la función entrada de iluminación más adelante en esta sección). Si el control de la luz de toldo está en la posición puerta, se desactivará el sistema de , el claxon sonará y las luces destellarán una vez. 176 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 177
ística de entrada y salida fáciles (si están instalados) El sistema de entrada a control remoto también controla el asiento con memoria, los pedales ajustables y la característica de los pedales ajustables en la posición deseada. 177 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 178
una moneda delgada entre las dos mitades del transmisor de entrada a control remoto cerca del llavero. NO SAQUE LA CUBIERTA DE HULE NI EL TABLERO DE CIRCUITOS DEL ALOJAMIENTO DELANTERO DEL TRANSMISOR DE ENTRADA A CONTROL REMOTO. 178 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 179
antes de comenzar este procedimiento. Si no hay ningún transmisor de entrada a control remoto durante el procedimiento de programación, los transmisores que no estén presentes durante programación ya no harán funcionar el vehículo. 179 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 180
de entrada a control remoto se usa para desbloquear la o las puertas o para activar la alarma personal. El sistema de entrada iluminada apagará las luces interiores si: • el interruptor de encendido se gira a la posición 2 (ACC) ó 3 (ON), o 180 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 181
Las luces interiores no se apagan si: • se han encendido con el control del atenuador o • alguna puerta está abierta. El economizador de bater Al presionar los controles del teclado, hágalo en el centro para asegurar una activación efectiva. 181 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 182
. La característica de antiexploración se apagará después de: • un minuto de inactividad del teclado del transmisor de entrada a • presionar el control UNLOCK (Abrir) control remoto. • el encendido se coloca en la posición 3 (ON). 182 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 183
puertas y la compuerta levadiza, presione el control 3 • 4 en un lapso de cinco segundos. Para abrir la ventana de compuerta levadiza, presione el control 5 • 6 en un lapso de cinco los objetos del llavero y vuelva a arrancar el motor. 183 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 184
antirrobo El indicador antirrobo se ubica en la parte superior del tablero de instrumentos. • Cuando después de colocar el encendido en la posición 2 (ACCESSORY). El indicador antirrobo destellará a intervalos de dos segundos cuando . 184 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 185
) durante al menos tres segundos, pero no por más de diez. 3. Gire el encendido a la posición 1 (OFF/LOCK) y quite la primera llave codificada del encendido. 185 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 186
autorizado para que le programen las llaves nuevas. Para programar una o más llaves nuevas no programadas, espere veinte segundos y repita este procedimiento desde el Paso 1. 186 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 187
del vehículo tienen apoyacabezas ajustables. Ajuste el apoyacabezas de modo que quede directamente detrás de su cabeza o lo más cerca posible de esa posición. 187 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 188
lo en los asientos de la primera fila). Presione el control para bajar el apoyacabezas. Ajuste del asiento manual delantero (si está instalado) ADVERTENCIA: Nunca ajuste el asiento para mover el asiento hacia adelante o hacia atrás. 188 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 189
manual (si está instalado) Para más soporte lumbar, gire el control de soporte lumbar hacia la parte delantera del vehículo. Para un menor soporte lumbar, gire el control de soporte lumbar hacia la parte y alrededor de las caderas. 189 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 190
, puede interferir con el sistema de sensores del pasajero delantero. El control está ubicado en el costado exterior del cojín del asiento. Presione el área frontal para levantar o bajar la parte delantera del cojín del asiento. 190 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 191
eléctrico (si está instalado) El control del soporte lumbar eléctrico está ubicado en el lado exterior del asiento. Presione un lado del control para ajustar la firmeza. Presione el otro lado del control para ajustar la blandura. 191 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 192
ística de memoria en un transmisor de entrada a control remoto y para obtener más información sobre cómo usar el teclado, consulte Sistema de entrada a control remoto y Sistema de entrada sin llave en el capítulo Seguros y seguridad. 192 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 193
se seque completamente. El control del asiento térmico se encuentra en la parte central baja del tablero de instrumentos. Para hacer funcionar los asientos térmicos: • Presione el control para activarlos. • Presione nuevamente para desactivarlo. 193 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 194
la manija de reclinación que se encuentra en el costado del cojín del asiento, junto a la puerta. 3. Jale la manija y empuje el respaldo hacia la parte delantera del vehículo. 194 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 195
el asiento en la posición vertical (asientos que sí están equipados con acceso fácil): 1. Levante el respaldo hacia la parte posterior del vehículo. 2. Gire el respaldo hasta escuchar un chasquido, bloqueándolo en la posición vertical. 195 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 196
fila. Consulte Plegado de los asientos 60/40 de la segunda fila y asientos bajos, más arriba. 2. Jale la palanca del modo carga ubicada en la parte posterior del respaldo para inclinar el asiento y obtener un piso de carga plano. 196 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 197
voltee. 2. Jale la manija nuevamente hasta que el asiento se suelte del piso. 3. Jale el asiento y pliéguelo en dirección contraria a la tercera fila. 197 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 198
. Asegúrese de que la carga u otros objetos no queden atrapados debajo del respaldo. 4. Levante el apoyacabezas hasta que encaje en su posición original. 198 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 199
piso y gire el respaldo hacia el asiento delantero. 3. Siga las instrucciones anteriores para devolver el respaldo del piso de carga y hasta la posición vertical. 199 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 200
posición original, jálelo para asegurarse de que quedó completamente enganchado. Un asiento sin seguro puede ser peligroso en caso de un frenado repentino o choque. 200 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 201
panel de adorno lateral trasero del lado del conductor (accesible 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 201 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 202
. • Sistema de sensores del pasajero delantero • Luz indicadora "passenger airbag off" o "pass airbag off" (bolsa de aire del pasajero desactivada). • Sensor de gravedad de choque frontal. • Módulo de control de los sistemas de seguridad (RCM). 202 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 203
moderada más comunes. Un nivel mayor de energía se utiliza en los impactos de mayor gravedad. Consulte la sección Sistemas de sujeción suplementarios de bolsa de aire (SRS) en este capítulo. 203 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 204
para niños. NUNCA ponga un asiento para niños con vista hacia atrás frente a una bolsa de aire activa. Si debe usar un asiento para niños con vista hacia adelante en el asiento delantero, mueva el asiento completamente hacia atrás. 204 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 205
el asiento trasero. El sensor también desactiva la bolsa de aire del pasajero delantero y la bolsa de aire lateral montada en el al Personal Safety System™ (Sistema de seguridad personal) ajustar el despliegue de la bolsa de aire y la activaci 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 206
personal). El Módulo de control de los sistemas de seguridad (RCM) monitorea sus propios circuitos internos y los circuitos de los sistemas de sujeción suplementarios de bolsas de aire, de los sensores de choque, de los pretensores del cinturón de seguridad, de los sensores de hebilla del cintur - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 207
en forma apropiada, incluso si se cuenta con un sistema de sujeción suplementario de bolsa de aire (SRS). ADVERTENCIA: Es extremadamente peligroso viajar en el área de carga, en el interior o antes de colocar un niño cerca de ellas. 207 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 208
firmemente la lengüeta en la hebilla. • Asientos delanteros y traseros 2. Para desabrocharlo, presione el botón de apertura y quite la lengüeta de la hebilla. 208 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 209
asiento trasero siempre que sea posible. Consulte Sistemas de seguridad para niños o Asientos de seguridad para niños más adelante en este capítulo. 209 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 210
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 cinturones de seguridad funciona adecuadamente. 210 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 211
las bolsas de aire delanteras, bolsas de aire laterales montadas en el asiento y activación del sistema Safety Canopy™ y de los pretensores del cinturón de seguridad. Consulte la sección Mantenimiento de los cinturones de seguridad en este capítulo. 211 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 212
con una guía de comodidad del cinturón. Esta guía está en el panel de adorno lateral 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. 212 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 213
seguridad es demasiado corto para usted al extenderlo completamente. ADVERTENCIA: No use extensiones para cambiar el ajuste del cinturón de hombros sobre el torso. 213 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 214
los ocupantes de tamaño grande ubicados en el asiento delantero, según lo determinado por el sistema de sensores. 214 Si...El cinturón de seguridad del conductor no se abrocha antes de poner el interruptor de encendido en la posición ON... 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 215
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. 215 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 216
cinturón y respaldo del asiento, que debe estar lo más vertical posible; esto puede aumentar la comodidad. "No voy muy lejos" "Los cinturones son incómodos" 216 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 217
de seguridad no funcionan" "Hay poco tráfico" "Los cinturones me arrugan la ropa" "Las personas que están conmigo no usan cinturón" "Tengo bolsa de aire" 217 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 218
de BeltMinder. Esto puede afectar negativamente al funcionamiento del sistema de bolsas de aire del vehículo. Desactivar una vez Si en cualquier momento, el conductor o velocidades esté en P (Estacionamiento) (transmisión automática) 218 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 219
ón de recordatorio de cinturón mientras maneje. 1. Gire el interruptor de encendido a la posición RUN (Marcha) u ON (Encendido). NO ARRANQUE EL MOTOR. 2. Espere hasta que la luz de cuatro veces por segundo durante tres segundos. 219 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 220
lesiones personales en caso de un choque. Para un cuidado correcto de los cinturones de seguridad sucios, consulte Interior en el capítulo Limpieza. 220 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 221
cuando exista un sistema de sujeción suplementario (SRS) de bolsa de aire. ADVERTENCIA: Transporte siempre a niños de 12 años o menores en el asiento trasero y use siempre adecuadamente los sistemas de seguridad apropiados para niños. 221 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 222
el rendimiento 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. 222 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 223
para 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 para producir la activación. Las bolsas de aire delanteras están diseñadas para 223 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 224
inflado. ADVERTENCIA: Si la bolsa de aire se ha desplegado, ésta no funcionará nuevamente y debe ser reemplazada inmediatamente. Si no se reemplaza la bolsa de aire, el área no reparada aumentará el riesgo de lesiones en caso de choque. 224 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 225
pasajero delantero. Los sensores están diseñados para detectar la presencia de un ocupante correctamente sentado y para determinar si la bolsa de aire frontal del pasajero delantero debe activarse (puede inflarse) o desactivarse (no inflarse). 225 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 226
ños orientado hacia la parte delantera del vehículo sensores del pasajero delantero usa un indicador Љpassenger airbag offЉ o Љpass airbag offЉ (bolsa de aire aire delantera del pasajero delantero esté activada (puede inflarse), la luz indicadora estará apagada. 226 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 227
• Cuando el sistema de sensores del pasajero delantero activa la bolsa de aire frontal del pasajero delantero (puede aire frontal del pasajero. • Si la luz indicadora permanece encendida después de este paso, recomiende al pasajero que ocupe el asiento trasero. 227 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 228
de bolsa de aire del pasajero desactivada Apagada Encendida Bolsa de aire del pasajero Desactivada sensores del pasajero, lo que puede ocasionar lesiones graves o la muerte en un choque. Siéntese siempre derecho contra el respaldo, con los pies en el piso. 228 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 229
desactivará la 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) se mensajes en el capítulo Controles del conductor. 229 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 230
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 Vuelva a arrancar el vehículo. 230 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 231
luz de disponibilidad de la bolsa de aire ya no se ilumina • Si permanece iluminada, puede tratarse de un problema del sistema de sensores del pasajero delantero. NO intente reparar el no funcione correctamente en caso de un choque. 231 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 232
conocidos como Side Airbag Technical Working Group (Grupo de trabajo técnico de bolsas de aire laterales). Estos procedimientos de prueba recomendados ayudan a reducir el riesgo de lesiones relacionadas con el despliegue de las bolsas de aire laterales. 232 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 233
la activación. Las bolsas de aire laterales están diseñadas para inflarse en choques de impacto lateral, no en volcaduras, impactos traseros, choques frontales ni semifrontales, a menos que el choque provoque una desaceleración lateral suficiente. 233 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 234
) 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 ículo que contenga Safety Canopy™. Consulte con su distribuidor autorizado. 234 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 235
bolsas de aire delanteras. • Dos sensores de impacto lateral montados en las puertas delanteras (uno a cada lado del vehículo). • Dos sensores de impacto lateral, ubicados en el pilar C, detrás de las puertas traseras (uno a cada lado del vehículo). 235 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 236
Asientos y sistemas de seguridad • Sensor de volcadura en el módulo de control de sistemas de seguridad (RCM). El sistema Safety Canopy™, en combinación con los Canopy™ se calientan después del inflado. No los toque después del inflado. 236 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 237
choque o de un evento de volcadura. Eliminación de bolsas de aire y de vehículos con bolsas de aire (incluidos los pretensores) Consulte con su distribuidor autorizado. Las bolsas de aire DEBEN SER eliminadas por personal calificado. 237 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 238
en su vehículo. Si la parte del cinturón de hombros de una combinación de cinturón pélvico y de hombros se puede colocar de tal manera que no cruce ni se apoye sobre la cara o cuello del niño, éste debe usar el cinturón pélvico 238 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 239
se puedan ajustar mejor. Estos levantan al niño para que el cinturón pélvico descanse en la parte inferior de las caderas y así las rodillas puedan doblarse de manera cómoda. Los asientos auxiliares lbs) (entre los 8 y 12 años de edad). 239 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 240
tiene una cubierta removible, retírela y parte superior del nivel del oído) sobre la parte de arriba del asiento. En este caso, mueva el asiento auxiliar sin respaldo a otra posición del asiento con un respaldo más alto y con cinturones pélvicos y de hombros. 240 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 241
á volver a instalar antes de que otra persona ocupe el asiento, con el fin de reducir el riesgo de lesiones personales en caso de choque. 241 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 242
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. 242 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 243
, 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 están instalados) en este capítulo. 243 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 244
niños. NUNCA coloque un asiento para niños orientado hacia atrás frente a una bolsa de aire activa. Si debe usar un asiento para niños orientado hacia adelante en el asiento delantero, mueva el asiento trasero cada vez que sea posible. 244 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 245
üeta a través del asiento para niños de acuerdo con las instrucciones del fabricante. Asegúrese que la correa del cinturón no esté torcida. 245 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 246
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. 246 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 247
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. 247 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 248
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. 248 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 249
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 249 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 250
ajustada al anclaje correcto de la correa. Consulte Sujeción de asientos de seguridad para niños con correas de sujeción en este capítulo. 250 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 251
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. 251 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 252
ajuste de algunos asientos para niños. ADVERTENCIA: Una las conexiones inferiores LATCH del asiento para niños sólo a los anclajes que se muestran. 252 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 253
Mantenga la correa de sujeción ajustada tan sólo lo necesario sin que se levante la parte delantera del asiento para niños. Mantener el asiento para niños tocando levemente el asiento lesionado en un choque aumenta considerablemente. 253 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 254
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. 254 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 255
A pesar de que los vehículos con tracción en las cuatro ruedas o AWD pueden 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. 255 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 256
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. 256 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 257
producción limitada según se define en el Título 49 del Código de normas federales, Parte 575.104(c)(2). Departamento de Transportes de Estados Unidos: grados de calidad de llantas: el Ministerio las características de calles y clima. 257 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 258
muestra los tamaños de llantas del OE (Equipamiento original), la presión de inflado recomendada y el peso máximo que puede transportar el vehículo. 258 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 259
fabricación. Conocido también como código DOT. • Presión de inflado: una medida de la cantidad de aire en la llanta. • Carga estándar: un tipo de llantas P-metric o Metric diseñadas para transportar se asientan los talones de la llanta. 259 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 260
de la llanta, desgaste irregular, pérdida de control del vehículo y accidentes. ¡Una llanta puede perder hasta la mitad de su presión de aire sin verse desinflada! Siempre infle sus llantas seg borde de la puerta del conductor. Si no se 260 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 261
y mida la presión. 3. Agregue aire hasta alcanzar la presión de aire recomendada. Nota: si infla la llanta en exceso, libere aire presionando el vástago metálico en el centro de la válvula. Luego, vuelva a revisar la presión con el indicador. 261 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 262
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 encuentra una o más de las siguientes condiciones: 262 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 263
la llanta de refacción cuando cambie las llantas para el camino o después de seis años debido al envejecimiento, incluso si no se ha utilizado. 263 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 264
de su vehículo, lo que podría producir un aumento en el riesgo de pérdida de control del vehículo, volcadura, lesión personal y muerte. De manera adicional, el uso de llantas reemplazo de llantas, consulte a su distribuidor autorizado. 264 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 265
camino. Se recomienda, generalmente, reemplazar ambas llantas delanteras o traseras en forma conjunta. Los sensores de presión de las llantas montados en las ruedas (que vienen originalmente en su veh del TPMS puede estar dañado. 265 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 266
puede encontrar una causa, haga remolcar el vehículo hasta el taller de reparaciones o distribuidor de llantas más cercano para que revisen el vehículo. 266 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 267
el borde de las banquetas o un bache, puede provocar que la parte delantera de su vehículo pierda la alineación o se dañ AWD) (llantas delanteras en la parte superior del diagrama) En ocasiones, el desgaste irregular de las llantas se puede corregir rotándolas. 267 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 268
puede significar que fue diseñada por la ETRTO (Organización técnica europea de llantas y rines) o la JATMA (Asociación de fabricantes de llantas de Japón). 268 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 269
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) 200 km/h (124 mph) 210 km/h (130 mph) 269 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 270
Pilar B o en el borde de la puerta del conductor, para conocer la presión correcta de las llantas de su vehículo. Rotulación del régimen 270 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 271
la etiqueta del vehículo. Los proveedores de llantas pueden aplicar indicaciones, notas o advertencias adicionales, tales como carga estándar, radial sin cámara, etc. 271 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 272
las llantas cuando la llanta se usa sola; una sola llanta se define así cuando se ponen dos llantas (total) en el eje trasero. 272 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 273
ésta, según tamaño y otra información importante. Consulte la descripción de carga útil y gráfico en la sección Carga del vehículo: con y sin remolque. 273 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 274
se pueden producir por diversas razones, incluida la instalación de llantas o ruedas de reemplazo o alternativas en el vehículo, que impiden que el TPMS 274 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 275
de las llantas NO sustituye la revisión manual de la presión de las llantas. La , de pérdida de control, de volcadura del vehículo y de lesiones cambie las llantas para evitar dañar el sensor. Se recomienda que siempre repare sus llantas en 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 276
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: 276 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 277
llantas en este capítulo. 2. Una vez infladas las llantas según la presión de aire recomendada por el fabricante, tal como se muestra en la Etiqueta de las llantas (ubicada en el sistema inmediatamente a su distribuidor autorizado. 277 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 278
autorizado. Al inflar las llantas Al colocar aire a las llantas (como por ejemplo, en aire agregado a éstas. Una vez que las llantas se inflan según la presión recomendada, deberá manejar unos dos minutos a más de 32 km/h (20 mph) para que la luz se apague. 278 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 279
, maneje con cuidado al lugar más cercano donde pueda poner aire a las llantas. Infle todas las llantas a la presión no recomendada por Ford puede aumentar el riesgo de pérdida de control o volcadura del vehículo, lo que podría ocasionar la 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 280
el vehículo. Para obtener información sobre otros métodos aprobados por Ford Motor Company para el control de la tracción, consulte a su distribuidor autorizado. CARGA DEL VEHÍCULO: CON Y SIN REMOLQUE más algún equipamiento alternativo. 280 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 281
y Canadá no tengan una Etiqueta de la llanta). Busque "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb." ("EL PESO COMBINADO DE OCUPANTES a que usted pierda el control o a que ocurra una volcadura. 281 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 282
, 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. 282 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 283
de las normas de seguridad, ubicada en el Pilar B o en el borde de la puerta del conductor. El GVW nunca debe exceder el GVWR. 283 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 284
según el funcionamiento en GVWR, no en GCWR.) Deben usarse frenos funcionales separados para el control de la seguridad de vehículos remolcados y para remolques donde el GCW del vehículo de un remolque sobre el enganche del remolque. 284 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 285
Pasos para determinar el límite correcto de carga: 1. Ubique el mensaje "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." ("El peso combinado de ocupantes y la carga disponible calculadas en el Paso 4. 285 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 286
va 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 vehí encuentra en la puerta del conductor. 286 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 287
la sección Preparación para manejar el vehículo en el capítulo Manejo de este Manual del propietario. ADVERTENCIA: Los vehículos cargados pueden maniobrarse de modo distinto a los vehí rese de usar los equipos adecuados al remolcar. 287 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 288
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. 288 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 289
de 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. 289 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 290
de 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. 290 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 291
Llantas, ruedas y carga AWD GCWR (Peso bruto vehicular combinado) y peso de remolque Motor Relación del GCWR-lb Rango de peso eje a su distribuidor autorizado o a un distribuidor de remolques confiable en caso que necesite asistencia. 291 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 292
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 posibilidades de tener un accidente aumenten enormemente. 292 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 293
más de 113 km/h (70 mph) sin acelerar a fondo en el arranque. • Apague el control de velocidad. Éste se puede desactivar automáticamente al remolcar en pendientes largas y empinadas. • Consulte ón automática en el capítulo Manejo. 293 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 294
. • Después de haber viajado 80 km (50 millas), revise minuciosamente el enganche, las conexiones eléctricas y las tuercas de seguridad de ruedas del remolque. 294 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 295
una emergencia en el camino con un vehículo descompuesto, consulte Remolque con grúa de auxilio en el capítulo Emergencias en el camino. 295 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 296
descompuesto, consulte Remolque con grúa de auxilio en el capítulo Emergencias en el camino. Vehículos AWD: no remolque el vehículo con las ruedas en el suelo, ya que se puede dañar el auxilio en el capítulo Emergencias en el camino. 296 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 297
para arrancar el vehículo El arranque del motor se controla mediante el sistema de control del tren motriz. Este sistema cumple con todos los requisitos de las normas canadienses para sistema de escape, lo cual puede iniciar un incendio. 297 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 298
el vehículo se opera en una gran 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 úrese que esté puesto el freno de estacionamiento. 298 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 299
se iluminarán brevemente. Consulte Luces y campanillas de advertencia en el capítulo Grupo de instrumentos, para obtener más información con respecto a las luces de advertencia. 299 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 300
funciona en ralentí mientras el vehículo está detenido por un período largo, abra las ventanas al menos 2.5 cm (una pulgada) o ajuste la calefacción o aire acondicionado para que entre aire fresco. 300 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 301
). Guarde el cable de extensión en el interior a una temperatura superior a 0 °C (32 °F). Las condiciones del exterior puede deteriorar estos cables después de un tiempo. 301 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 302
. Cuando no lo use, asegúrese de que la tapa protectora selle las puntas del enchufe del cable del calefactor de bloque del motor. 302 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 303
grupo de instrumentos se ilumina ABS momentáneamente cuando el encendido se gira a la posición ON. Si la luz no se enciende durante el arranque, permanece encendida o destella, es posible que el ABS esté desactivado y necesite revisión. 303 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 304
Aun cuando el ABS esté ! P desactivado, el frenado normal sigue siendo eficaz. Si se enciende la luz BRAKE de advertencia BRAKE (Freno) con culo aumentará en gran medida y el control del vehículo se verá afectado de manera adversa. 304 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 305
por ejemplo, Roll Stability Control™ (RSC) (Control de estabilidad de balanceo), Control de estabilidad electrónica (ESC) y Control de tracción (TCS) un silbido de aire que sale desde abajo del tablero durante esta condición grave. 305 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 306
ayuda al conductor a mantener el control de la dirección. AdvanceTrac con RSC intentará corregir el movimiento del vehículo mediante el uso de fuerza de frenado en cada llanta y, si es necesario, con una reducción de la potencia del motor. 306 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 307
la fuerza de frenado aplicada a una o más ruedas. Durante eventos de Roll Stability Control™ (RSC) (Control de en estabilidad de balanceo), el icono de un "automóvil desplazándose" el luces de advertencia en el grupo de instrumentos, se 307 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 308
durante la mayor parte del manejo ABS y la característica de Control de tracción seguirán funcionando, aunque el ESC y el RSC estén desactivados. Todas estas condiciones son normales durante el funcionamiento de AdvanceTrac™ con RSC. Consulte la siguiente tabla. 308 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 309
capacidad de agarre al camino y puede derivar en un mayor riesgo de perder el control del vehículo, una volcadura, lesiones personales y la muerte. Hacer funcionar el o la pérdida de control del vehículo, DISMINUYA LA VELOCIDAD. 309 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 310
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 o se pone dura, que la dirección parezca desviarse o tirar. 310 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 311
el vehículo, puede deteriorar la capacidad de manejo y contribuir a la pérdida del control del vehículo o causar una volcadura. FUNCIONAMIENTO DE LA TRANSMISIÓN AUTOMÁTICA Interbloqueo del ), a menos que se oprima el pedal del freno. 311 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 312
estacionamiento, pero la luz de advertencia de frenos permanece iluminada, es posible que los frenos no estén funcionando correctamente. Consulte con su distribuidor autorizado. 312 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 313
radio cuando la batería de su vehículo ha sido desconectada. La Estrategia de control transmisión de adaptación permite que la transmisión aprenda nuevamente los parámetros de normal del cambio y la programación de cambio se recuperará. 313 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 314
freno • Presione el botón de liberación de la palanca de cambio de velocidades en la parte delantera de la palanca y mueva la palanca de cambio de velocidades al cambio deseado Para poner ón funciona en las velocidades primera a quinta. 314 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 315
la luz O/D OFF. O/D OFF • Para volver a O/D (modo de sobremarcha), presione el interruptor de control de la transmisión (TCS). La luz O/D OFF no se encenderá. • Cada vez que la llave movimiento de la palanca de cambio de velocidades. 315 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 316
dentro del conjunto de la transmisión. Cuando la batería se desconecte para realizar cualquier tipo de servicio o reparación, los parámetros de la Estrategia de control de transmisión de adaptación no se verán afectados. 316 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 317
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 deseada Para poner su vehículo en P ( , donde opera en velocidades de segunda a sexta. 317 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 318
luz O/D OFF. O/D OFF • Para volver a O/D (modo de sobremarcha), presione el interruptor de control de la transmisión (TCS). La luz O/D OFF no se encenderá. • Cada vez que la llave en 1ra. • Suministra frenado máximo del motor. 318 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 319
rendimiento o activaciones falsas. ADVERTENCIA: Para prevenir lesiones, siempre tenga cuidado cuando esté en la posición R (Reversa) y al usar el sistema de detección de reversa. 319 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 320
á en reversa, esta es una advertencia para que el conductor disminuya inmediatamente la velocidad hasta que el sonido baje su intensidad o deje de sonar. 320 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 321
á en ON. Un control en el centro de mensajes permite al conductor desactivar el sistema sólo cuando el encendido está en ON y el selector de velocidades está en R (Reversa). Consulte Centro de mensajes en el capítulo Controles del conductor. 321 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 322
la posición ON (encendido) para indicar una falla en el sistema de detección de reversa. El sensor del radar se encuentra detrás de la defensa o placa protectora trasera. Esté atento para que la se selecciona 4X4 HIGH (4WD Alta). 322 4x4 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 323
enciende cuando se selecciona 4X4 LOW (4WD Baja). 4x4 LOW Uso del sistema Control Trac (Control de tracción) tracción en las cuatro ruedas 4X4 AUTO: proporciona tracción a Presione la posición tracción en las cuatro ruedas que desee. 323 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 324
la operación normal, el sistema AWD está en el modo AWD AUTO (AWD LOCKED se enciende en el centro de mensajes durante cuatro segundos al arrancar el vehículo por primera vez). El indicador 4X4 en el grupo de instrumentos también se encenderá. 324 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 325
cómo seleccionar el modo AWD LOCKED, consulte Centro de mensajes en el capítulo Controles del conductor. Este modo parte exterior. No lo sujete de los rayos. Maneje cuidadosamente para evitar que el vehículo se dañe con objetos ocultos tales como rocas y troncos. 325 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 326
a su vehículo, que intentar volver repentinamente al pavimento, ya que esto puede hacer que el vehículo resbale hacia los lados y pierda el control o se vuelque. Recuerde, su seguridad y la de otros debe ser su principal preocupación. 326 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 327
en estos vehículos. No conducir con cuidado puede aumentar el riesgo de pérdida de control del vehículo, volcaduras, lesiones personales y muerte. Si el vehículo queda atascado pueden fallar y lesionar a un pasajero o a un observador. 327 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 328
la rapidez y cantidad necesarias para evitar la emergencia. La dirección excesiva resultará en un menor control del vehículo, no en más. Además, las variaciones leves de la presión del pedal del tracción en las cuatro ruedas cuando 328 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 329
la transmisión automática está en P (Estacionamiento) o la transmisión manual está engranada. Esté atento al vehículo cuando la caja de transferencia de cuánto aire escape de las llantas o de cuánto tiempo conduzca el vehículo en estas condiciones. 329 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002- - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 330
de la parte inferior de AWD el control del 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 330 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 331
suficiente potencia a las ruedas para subir la cuesta. Demasiada potencia puede hacer que las llantas resbalen, giren velozmente o pierdan tracción, resultando en la pérdida del control del vehículo. 331 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 332
disminuir la velocidad del vehículo y seguir manteniendo el control de la dirección. Si su vehículo tiene frenos los frenos. Manejo sobre nieve y hielo Los vehículos AWD y 4WD tienen ventajas sobre los vehículos 2WD en ABS), aplique los 332 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 333
o la parte inferior de los cubos (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 admisión de aire del motor y dañar gravemente el motor o hacer que el 333 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 334
lentamente ejerciendo una leve presión sobre el pedal del freno. Los frenos mojados no detienen el vehículo tan rápido como los frenos secos. 334 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 335
asistencia en el camino, que se incluye en la carpeta del Manual del propietario. La asistencia en el camino cubrirá: • cambio de de suministro de combustible se limita a dos ocasiones sin cargo dentro de un período de 12 meses. • montacarga 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 336
esta tarjeta se encuentra en la carpeta del Manual del propietario, dentro de la guantera. En Canadá, la tarjeta se encuentra en el Manual de información del propietario, dentro de la 294-2582 o visite nuestro sitio Web en www.ford.ca. 336 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 337
en el encendido. Presione el control de las luces intermitentes y destellarán todas las luces direccionales delanteras y traseras. Presione nuevamente el control de las luces intermitentes para de corte de la bomba de combustible. 337 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 338
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. 338 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 339
al cableado y podría provocar un incendio. Amperaje y color de los fusibles estándar COLOR Amperaje del Minifusibles fusible 2A Gris 3A Violeta 4A Rosado Maxifusibles de cartucho - - - - - - - Azul - Rosado Verde Rojo Amarillo - - 339 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 340
de fusibles del compartimiento del pasajero Toldo corredizo, pedales ajustables, asientos con memoria, motor del soporte lumbar con memoria Potencia del microcontrolador (SJB) 2 5A 340 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 341
, Radio Espejo térmico, control manual de aire acondicionado y calefacción, indicador de desempañador trasero Claxon Luces de reversa Luces de reversa del remolque 6 20A 7 8 15A 15A 9 2A 10 11 12 5A 5A 5A 13 15A 14 15 16 20A 10A 10A 341 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 342
trasera, Luces de estacionamiento delanteras, Control manual de aire acondicionado y calefacción Luces de alto tri-color Manual/DEATC Ventanas 19 20 - 10A 21 22 - 15A 23 15A 24 25 26 10A 15A 15A 27 28 CB1 342 15A 10A 25A 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 343
batería o llenar los depósitos de líquido. Si se ha desconectado y vuelto a conectar la batería, consulte la sección Batería del capítulo Mantenimiento y Especificaciones. 343 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 344
1 (SJB) Bomba de combustible, Inyectores Asiento de la tercera fila (izquierda) Bomba ABS Módulo de control del tren motriz (PCM) Parabrisas térmico (izquierdo) Parabrisas térmico (derecho) Asiento eléctrico (derecha) Motor de arranque 344 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 345
Tomacorriente trasero Bocina de graves auxiliar 4x4 Módulo de control del tren motriz (PCM), mantenimiento de energía, ventilación Válvula ABS Faros delanteros (izquierda) 345 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 20A* 20A* 20A* 20A* 15A* 25A* 15A* 5A* 30A* 15A* 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post- - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 346
niebla No se usa No se usa 41 42 15A* 15A* 43 15A* 44 45B 45A 46B 46A 49 50B 50A 51 52 15A* - - - - - - - - - 346 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 347
obtener información importante, consulte Sistema de monitoreo de la presión de las llantas (TPMS) en el capítulo Llantas, ruedas y carga. Si se daña, el sensor del monitor de presión de las llantas no volverá a funcionar. 347 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 348
ADVERTENCIA: De no seguir estas instrucciones, podrían aumentar los riesgos de pérdida de control del vehículo, lesiones o la muerte. Nota: desactive los estribos eléctricos (si • Intente reparar la llanta de refacción distinta 348 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 349
en una parrilla para carga Maneje con cuidado cuando use una llanta o rueda de refacción distinta de tamaño completo y busque servicio lo antes posible. 349 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 350
si están instalados). Consulte Estribos en el capítulo Controles del conductor. Nota: los pasajeros no deben permanecer en montacarga de la llanta de refacción está ubicada en la parte central trasera del área de carga, debajo de una cubierta. 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 351
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. 351 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 352
rese de que no raye la placa metálica de la parte inferior de una puerta. 4. Deslice la llanta hacia atr aire, la transmisión por sí sola no impide que el vehículo se mueva o se deslice saliéndose del gato, incluso si la transmisión está en P (Estacionamiento). 352 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 353
para arrodillarse. 3. Afloje cada tuerca de seguridad de la rueda, dando medio giro, pero no las quite hasta haber levantado la rueda del suelo. 353 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 354
de 25 mm (1 pulgada) del suelo. Nota: no use los estribos, conjuntos de las bisagras delanteras y traseras, motores de los estribos o los montajes en la parte inferior de la carrocería para levantar el vehículo con el gato. 354 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 355
en el camino ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, no coloque ninguna parte de su cuerpo debajo del vehículo mientras cambia una llanta. No arranque el con el vástago de la válvula hacia arriba, en dirección al vehículo. 355 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 356
la llanta. 3. Guarde el gato y las herramientas en sus respectivos lugares y cerciórese de que estén bien aseguradas para que no vibren mientras conduce. 356 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 357
vehículo está en movimiento, lo que haría perder el control. Nota: inspeccione el orificio guía de la rueda antes de aprecia corrosión en el orificio guía de la rueda, quite las partículas sueltas con un paño limpio y aplique grasa. Aplique 1 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 358
función ni la durabilidad de la transmisión. Con el tiempo, el proceso de aprendizaje de adaptación actualizará por completo el funcionamiento de la transmisión. 358 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 359
positivo (+) al terminal positivo (+) de la batería descargada. Nota: En las ilustraciones, los pernos destacados con un rayo se usan para designar la batería auxiliar. 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - + + 359 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 360
Emergencias en el camino 2. Conecte el otro extremo del cable positivo (+) al terminal positivo (+) de la batería auxiliar. 3. Conecte el cable negativo (-) al terminal negativo (-) de la batería auxiliar. 360 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + + - + + - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 361
conexión final del cable negativo (-) al terminal de tierra que se ubica hacia la parte delantera del vehículo (delante de la batería) en el soporte del radiador. Mantenga cualquier pieza del sistema de suministro de combustible. 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) + + 361 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 362
la conexión negativa (-) de la batería del vehículo auxiliar. 3. Retire el cable pasacorriente del terminal positivo (+) de la batería del vehículo auxiliar. 362 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + - + + + - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 363
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. 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - + + 363 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 364
antes de preparar el vehículo para que sea remolcado. Consulte Estribos en el capítulo Controles del conductor. Si necesita remolcar su vehículo, contáctese con un servicio profesional de y las ruedas traseras separadas del suelo. 364 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 365
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. Remolque km/h (35 mph). • La distancia máxima es 80 km (50 millas). 365 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 366
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 366 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 367
encontrar un distribuidor autorizado que pueda ayudarlo. En los Estados Unidos: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-521-4140 (TDD para las El número de identificación del vehículo (VIN) 367 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 368
ículo) O 3. El vehículo está fuera de servicio en reparaciones por un total de más de 30 días calendario (no necesariamente todo de una vez) 368 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 369
es un proceso mediante el cual un representante de BBB se pondrá en contacto con las partes y analizará las opciones para resolver su solicitud. Si la mediación no tiene éxito, que califique según las Pautas resumidas del programa. 369 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 370
culos motorizados de Canadá (CAMVAP), árbitros imparciales que actúan como la tercera parte dirigen audiencias en tiempos y lugares convenientes para ambos y en un ambiente informal. motorizados de Canadá (CAMVAP) al 1-800-207-0685. 370 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 371
plomo en su vehículo sin la conversión correcta puede dañar la efectividad del sistema de control de emisión de gases y puede causar detonaciones del motor o graves daños al motor. Ford importar nuevamente el vehículo a Estados Unidos. 371 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 372
és de su sitio Web: www.helminc.com. (Los elementos de este catálogo se pueden adquirir con tarjeta de crédito, cheque o giro postal.) 372 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 373
manual del propietario en francés Puede obtener el Manual del propietario en francés a través de su distribuidor autorizado o al escribir a: Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited Service de su número de llamada sin cargo: 1-800-333-0510. 373 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 374
Bug and Tar Remover Use Custom partes cromadas; deje que el limpiador se seque durante unos minutos, luego limpie con un paño limpio y seco. • Nunca use materiales abrasivos, como esponjas metálicas o plásticas, ya que éstas podrían rayar la superficie cromada. 374 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 375
autoadhesiva ubicada en la puerta del conductor) para asegurarse de obtener el color correcto. • Elimine las partículas tales como excrementos de pájaros, savia de árbol, restos de de las ruedas cuando éstas estén calientes o tibias. 375 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 376
Bug and Tar Remover Engine Shampoo (CXC-66-A). • Cubra las áreas destacadas para evitar daños causados por el agua al limpiar el motor. • Nunca lave ni enjuague el motor mientras esté funcionando; el agua en el motor en marcha puede provocar daños internos. 376 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 377
productos están disponibles en su distribuidor autorizado. • Para la limpieza de rutina, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A). • Si hay manchas de grasa o alquitrán, use Motorcraft Bug y Tar Remover (ZC-42). 377 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 378
con agua. No use objetos afilados, como una hoja de afeitar, para limpiar el interior de la ventana trasera o para remover calcomanías, ya que puede dañar las líneas térmicas del cuadriculado del desempañador de la ventana trasera. 378 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 379
blanco limpio y seco; también puede utilizar Motorcraft Dash & Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38-A) en las áreas limpiadores o pulidores que aumenten el brillo de la parte superior del tablero. El acabado mate en esta área aire laterales instaladas. 379 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 380
Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). En aire color, utilice Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit color o tintura al poner ropa húmeda en contacto con la tapicería de piel. Si esto ocurre, debe limpiarse inmediatamente la piel para evitar el teñido permanente. 380 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 381
o alguno de calidad equivalente: Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) Motorcraft Car Wash (sólo en Canadá) (CXC-21) Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15) Motorcraft Custom Clear Coat Polish (ZC-8-A) Motorcraft Custom Vinyl Protectant (ZC-40-A) Motorcraft Dash and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 382
Cleaner (ZC-23) Vinyl Cleaner (sólo en Canadá) (CXC-93) Wash and Wax (sólo en Canadá) (CXC-95) Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 382 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 383
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 el motor con el filtro de aire extraído y no lo saque mientras el motor está funcionando. 383 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 384
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. 384 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 385
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 385 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 386
Mantenimiento y especificaciones Motor 4.6L V8 1. Conjunto del filtro de aire 2. Tapón de llenado del aceite del motor 3. Varilla indicadora del nivel de ósito de líquido refrigerante del motor 10. Depósito del líquido lavaparabrisas 386 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 387
ón y llenado de líquido lavaparabrisas para la compuerta levadiza El líquido lavaparabrisas para la compuerta levadiza es suministrado por el mismo depósito del parabrisas. 387 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 388
máximo posible el brazo del limpiador del vidrio. No aplique demasiada fuerza porque puede romper el brazo del limpiador. Manténgalo en esa posición. 388 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 389
y asegúrese de que la palanca de cambio de velocidades esté correctamente enganchada en P (Estacionamiento). 4. Abra el cofre. Protéjase del calor del motor. 389 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 390
el nivel de aceite está por debajo del orificio inferior, agregue suficiente aceite para que el nivel quede entre el orificio superior y el inferior. 390 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 391
de que el nivel de aceite no esté sobre el orificio superior de la en la varilla indicadora de nivel de aceite del motor. 391 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 392
ón de mantenimiento programado. Los filtros de aceite Ford y de refacción (Motorcraft) están diseñados para proporcionar una mayor protección al motor y una vida útil más 392 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 393
para proporcionar una mayor protección al motor y una vida útil más prolongada. Si se usa un filtro de aceite de reemplazo que no cumpla con 393 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 394
limpiar o reemplazar la batería. Para un funcionamiento más prolongado y sin problemas, mantenga la parte superior de la batería limpia y seca. Además, asegúrese que los cables de y los ojos. Suministre siempre una ventilación adecuada. 394 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 395
controlado electrónicamente por una computadora, algunas condiciones de control se mantienen con energía proveniente de la batería. ralentí durante al menos un minuto. 5. Encienda el aire acondicionado y deje que el motor funcione en ralentí 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 396
se debe mantener en "FULL COLD" en el depósito del líquido refrigerante. Si el nivel cae por debajo de esta marca, agregue líquido refrigerante según las instrucciones en la sección Llenado de líquido refrigerante del motor. 396 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 397
. Cuando el motor esté frío, revise el nivel de líquido refrigerante del motor en el depósito. • Motor V6 de 4.0L • Motor 4.6L V8 397 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 398
COLD" (nivel de llenado en frío) o dentro del "COLD en otra parte del vehículo Engine Coolant o un equivalente que cumpla con la especificación Ford WSS-M97B51-A1. Consulte la sección Especificaciones de productos de mantenimiento y capacidades en este capítulo. 398 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 399
System Stop Leak Pellets o un producto equivalente que cumpla con la especificación Ford WSS-M99B37-B6 puede oscurecer el color de Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine refrigerante y agua hasta el nivel "FULL COLD". Para todos los demás vehículos 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 400
ósito del líquido refrigerante con la mezcla de líquido refrigerante correcta, hasta el nivel "COLD FILL RANGE" o "FULL COLD" en el depósito. Si quitó el tapón del radiador en un sistema de del motor. El sistema de enfriamiento puede 400 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 401
quido refrigerante reciclado del motor en vehículos originalmente provistos de Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant, dado que aún no se encuentra disponible un proceso de reciclaje aprobado en que maneja durante los meses de invierno. 401 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 402
con una pérdida total del líquido refrigerante. El rango y/o velocidad del vehículo se reducirán, dependiendo de la carga de éste, terreno y temperaturas externas. 402 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 403
de seguridad ante fallas limita aun más la potencia del motor y desactiva el aire acondicionado. El motor cambiará a funcionamiento alterno de cilindros para contribuir con el haya enfriado, el vehículo funcionará en forma normal. 403 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 404
seguridad importantes ADVERTENCIA: No llene excesivamente el tanque de combustible. La presión de un tanque excesivamente lleno puede producir fugas, rocío de combustible e incendio. 404 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 405
, llame a un médico cuanto antes, incluso si no se presentan síntomas aparentes inmediatamente. Los efectos tóxicos del combustible pueden no hacerse visibles durante horas. 405 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 406
puede producir electricidad estática, lo que podría provocar un incendio si el combustible se bombea hacia un contenedor de combustible no conectado a tierra. 406 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 407
el tapón de llenado 1/4 de vuelta hacia la izquierda para desatornillar la tapa. 3. Jale para quitar el tapón del tubo de llenado de combustible. 407 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 408
chasquido. Si se enciende la luz indicadora de revisión del tapón de o aparece el mensaje "check fuel cap" (Revisar tapón de combustible combustible), es posible que el tapón de llenado de , lo que puede producir lesiones personales. 408 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 409
ciudad y la carretera. Seguir conduciendo con la luz o el mensaje que indican revisar el orificio de llenado de combustible encendidos puede hacer que la luz ЉService Engine SoonЉ (Servicio del motor a la brevedad) se encienda también 409 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 410
manganeso. Estudios indican que estos aditivos pueden causar un deterioro más rápido del sistema de control de emisión de su vehículo. Es posible que las reparaciones para corregir los efectos cascabeleo fuerte en la mayoría de las 87 410 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 411
proporcionar un mejor rendimiento y protección del sistema de control de emisión de gases del vehículo. Dentro de combustión más limpia" reformuladas para mejorar la calidad del aire, según las recomendaciones de la sección Cómo escoger 411 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 412
, necesitará usar el embudo incluido. 1. Busque el embudo plástico. Está conectado a la parte inferior de la cubierta de la llanta de refacción o se incluye con las herramientas para el cambio funciona en forma segura con su vehículo. 412 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 413
) cada vez que llene el tanque. • No permita más de dos chasquidos automáticos cuando llene con combustible. • Siempre use combustible con el octanaje recomendado. 413 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 414
podrá cambiar algunas variables y aumentar su ahorro de combustible. Hábitos • El uso suave y moderado puede aumentar el ahorro de combustible hasta en un 10%. 414 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 415
de combustible. • El uso del aire acondicionado o el desempañador puede reducir el ahorro de combustible. • Es posible que desee apagar el control de velocidad en terreno montañoso aparecen en la información de mantenimiento programado. 415 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 416
MPG (L/100 km) esperado en el vehículo en condiciones óptimas. El ahorro de combustible puede variar dependiendo del método de funcionamiento y las condiciones. 416 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 417
, el humo o la pérdida de potencia del motor, podrían indicar que el sistema de control de emisión de gases no está funcionando correctamente. Un sistema de escape dañado o en mal y potencialmente letales al compartimiento de pasajeros. 417 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 418
Manual de garantías para obtener una completa información sobre la garantía del sistema de emisión de gases. Diagnóstico a bordo (OBD-II) Su vehículo tiene una computadora que monitorea el sistema de control Servicio del motor a la 418 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 419
brevedad está quemado) o si el sistema OBD-II determina que algunos de los sistemas de control de emisiones no se han supervisado adecuadamente. En este caso, el vehículo se considera no listo ículo está listo para la prueba de I/M. 419 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 420
y especificaciones El sistema OBD-II está diseñado para revisar el sistema de control de emisiones durante la conducción normal. Una revisión completa puede tardar varios días en este capítulo para conocer el tipo de líquido correcto. 420 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 421
tratamientos ni agentes limpiadores. El uso de estos materiales puede afectar el funcionamiento de la transmisión y provocar daños a los componentes internos de ésta. 421 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 422
suficiente por la abertura de llenado, de modo que el nivel del líquido esté en la parte inferior de la abertura. Use sólo un líquido que cumpla con las especificaciones de Ford. án para evitar rociarlos con algún material de pintura. 422 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 423
dos mitades del alojamiento del filtro de aire. 3. Saque el elemento del filtro de aire del alojamiento. 4. Sacuda el alojamiento del filtro de aire y la cubierta, limpie para sacar la suciedad o los residuos y asegurar un buen sellado. 423 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 424
6. Vuelva a instalar la cubierta del alojamiento del filtro de aire y asegure las abrazaderas. Nota: no usar el elemento del filtro de aire correcto puede causar un grave daño al motor. La garantía al motor si no se usan tales bujías. 424 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 425
DE PRODUCTOS DE MANTENIMIENTO Y CAPACIDADES Elemento Capacidad Número de refacción Ford / Especificación Ford PM-1-C / WSS-M6C62-A 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Brake fluid (Líquido de frenos) Entre Min y Max en el depósito Nombre de la refacción Ford o equivalente - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 426
ón Ford Tiras impermeabilizadoras de las puertas - - Cilindros de cerradura - Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C / ESA-M1C75-B 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Mantenimiento y especificaciones Eje de transmisión, ranura deslizante, flecha cardán Eje desplazable de - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 427
ón Ford / Especificación Ford 11.5 litros (12.2 cuartos de galón) 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) 13.2 litros (13.9 cuartos de galón) Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant con agente de sabor amargo (color amarillo)1 VC-7-B / WSS-M97B51-A1 13.2 litros (13.9 cuartos de - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 428
2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Mantenimiento y especificaciones Aceite del motor, motor 4.6L Nombre de la refacción Ford o equivalente Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 75W-140 Líquido del eje trasero 1.7L (3.5 pintas) Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 429
ón Ford XY-80W90-QL / WSP-M2C197-A 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Líquido del eje delantero (AWD y 4WD) 1.3L (2.7 pintas) Nombre de la refacción Ford o equivalente Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Mantenimiento y especificaciones 429 Llene entre las - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 430
ón de mantenimiento programado para determinar el intervalo correcto de servicio. El uso de cualquier líquido distinto del recomendado puede causar daño en la transmisión. 4 430 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Mantenimiento y especificaciones - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 431
las bujías no se puede ajustar Enrutado de las correas de la transmisión del motor • Motor V6 de 4.0L • Motor V8 de 4.6L 431 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 432
de instrumentos en el lado del XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX conductor. Tenga en cuenta que, en la ilustración, XXXX representa el número de identificación del vehículo. 432 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 433
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 433 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 434
de aluminio Protectores contra insectos Deflectores Estribos Salpicaderas Barras de pisadera Estilo interior Espejos electrocromáticos interiores con indicador de temperatura y brújula Tapetes 434 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 435
avanzada TripTunes™ Tranquilidad Sistema de comunicación de manos libres Mobile-Ease™ Arranque a control remoto Sistemas de seguridad del vehículo Bloqueos de las ruedas Para obtener el má diseñados para uso en automóviles. 435 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 436
del cofre del lado del conductor. • 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. 436 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 437
de entrada auxiliar (Línea de entrada) ...49 A Agua, manejo en ...333 Aire acondicionado ...92 Ajuste del reloj AM/FM/CD ...33 Anticongelante (vea Lı ´quido ...394 a ´ cido, tratamiento de emergencias ...394 libre de mantenimiento ...394 437 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 438
´ n ...407, 409 Cómo comenzar ...26 Consola ...113-114 toldo ...112 trasera ...114 Control de aire acondicionado y calefaccio ´ n (consulte Aire acondicionado o Calefaccio ´ n) ...92 Control de crucero (consulte Control de velocidad) ...121 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 439
(DATC) ...92 Control de velocidad ...121 Controles asiento ele ´ aire ...423-424 Flecha carda ´ n y yugo desplazable de la transmisio ´ n ..422 Freno de estacionamiento ...304 Frenos ...303 antibloqueo ...303 bloqueo de palanca de cambio de velocidades ...311 439 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 440
´ n y llenado ...421 luz de advertencia de Sistema de antibloqueo de frenos (ABS) ...303 Fusibles ...339-340 G Gases de escape ...300 Gato ...347, 351 almacenamiento n ...267 terminología ...258 Llaves ...185 posiciones de encendido ...297 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 441
...12 frenos antibloqueo (ABS) ...303 Luces de control remoto ...177 Puerto USB ...51 Puesta en hora del reloj AM/FM un CD ...33 AM/FMCD para 6 discos integrado al tablero ...42 CD de 6 discos integrado ...42 R Recordatorio de cinturo ´ n de seguridad ...214 441 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 442
puertas ...169 Seguros ele ´ ctricos de las puertas ...169 Sensor de Clasificacio ´ n de Peso de los Pasajeros ...204 Sistema ...26, 30, 39 Sistema de control de emisio ´ n ...417 Sistema de control inalámbrico Homelink ...128 Sistema de 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 443
aire bolsa de aire lateral ...232 221,232,234 asientos de seguridad para nin ˜ os ...223 bolsa de aire del conductor ...223, 232, 235 bolsa de aire ...114 Traccio ´ n en todas las ruedas (AWD), manejo a campo traviesa ...324 Transmisión seguro 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 444
177 ele ´ ctricas ...116 lavador y limpiador traseros ..111 Ventilacio ´ n del vehı ´culo ...300 Volante de la direccio ´n controles ...124 Volante de la dirección de inclinación ...111 Volante de la direccio ´n inclinacio ´ n ...111 444 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 445
information Family entertainment system Navigation system SYNC 24 24 28 36 44 46 49 52 81 81 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Automatic temperature control Auxiliary passenger climate control Rear window defroster 82 82 84 87 87 Lights Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 446
Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 167 167 181 196 210 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 226 228 230 243 248 255 261 Driving Starting Brakes Traction Control™/AdvanceTrac - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 447
335 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 336 344 346 350 355 357 364 379 380 381 385 Accessories Index 388 390 All rights reserved - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 448
65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material - Special handling may apply for service or is given in separate publications. 4 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 449
may describe options before they are generally available. Remember to pass on this Owner's Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle. Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 450
on oil usage. SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle's New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner's Guide. 6 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 451
or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering 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 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 452
of vehicle control, vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer. With these type of tires it is important that correct tire pressure is maintained. Correct tire pressure is important to payload and proper ride and handling attributes. Check 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 453
communications systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident options that are different from the ones that are described in this Owner's Guide. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 454
Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 455
Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 11 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 456
Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Type A Type B 12 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 457
the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for additional information. Note: Some warning lights will display in the message center as words and function the same as the warning light. 13 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 458
Instrument Cluster Note: Depending on which options your vehicle has, some indicators may not be present 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 and to indicate whether the - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 459
injury. Anti-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 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 460
feature. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 461
Instrument Cluster Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Low tire pressure warning: Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the light remains ON at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires, - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 462
wheel drive high 4x4 (if 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 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 463
brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). 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. 19 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 464
Instrument Cluster GAUGES Type A Type B 20 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 465
coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. Type A Type B Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 21 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 466
in the display. Press the control again to select the 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. 22 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 467
your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. Type A Type B Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel door is located. 23 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 468
Systems AUDIO SYSTEMS Quick start - How to get going Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control system may take a few moments to turn on. 2. Press AM/FM repeatedly to choose between AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands. / to manually 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 469
refer to CATEGORY listing under the MENU control on your specific audio system. 4. Once you are tuned to system may take a few moments to turn on. 2. Press CD to enter CD mode. If a disc is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last. 25 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 470
Press and hold FF to manually advance in a CD/MP3 track. While in folder mode, press FOLDER to access the previous folder on MP3 discs, if available. While in folder mode, press to access the next FOLDER folder on MP3 discs, if available. 26 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 471
CD. If the disc is not removed in 15 seconds, the system will reload the disc. until the system To auto eject up to 6 discs, press and hold begins ejecting all loaded discs. If the discs are not removed, the system will reload the discs. 27 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 472
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. 1. / (Tuner): Press to manually Refer to 28 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 473
OK to delete a song from the system's / to cycle through the saved songs. When the memory. Press song appears in the display that you would like to delete, press OK. The song will appear in the display for confirmation. Press OK again 29 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 474
Check with your authorized dealer for availability. Setting the clock: Press MENU until SET HOURS or SET MINUTES is displayed. Use / to manually there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 475
Systems reach the fade setting. Use audio between the back (B) and front (F) speakers. Press OK to close and return to the highest setting) allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 476
. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. If your vehicle is equipped with a Family Entertainment System (FES) please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later In CD mode, press access the previous/next CD track. 32 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 477
tracks on the current disc will shuffle in random order. In MP3 folder mode, the system will randomly play all tracks within the current folder. : In folder mode, 8. FOLDER press FOLDER to access next folder on MP3 discs, if available. 33 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 478
channel then press and hold a preset control until sound returns. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. SEEK to view the previous display text. 34 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 479
already loaded into the system, CD/MP3 play will begin where it ended last. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in the display. 17. CD. (CD eject): Press to eject a 18. CD slot: Insert a CD label side up in the CD slot. 35 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 480
either front door is opened. / (Tune/Disc selector): 1. In radio mode, press to manually or down the radio go up frequency. Press and hold for a fast advance through radio frequencies. In menu mode, use to select various settings. In CD/MP3 mode, press to select the desired disc. 36 2008 Explorer - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 481
available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 2. (Phone : Press OK to save the currently playing song's title in the system's memory. (If you try to save something other than a song 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 482
. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. Setting the clock: Press MENU until SET HOURS or SET MINUTES is / to manually increase , the system will store the last one in the remaining presets. Press OK to close and return to the main menu. 38 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 483
Systems setting. Use audio between the back (B) and front (F) speakers. Press OK to close and change slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1-3; SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting. 39 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 484
is equipped with a Family Entertainment System (FES) please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later in this chapter. If your vehicle is equipped with the SYNC, please refer to the SYNC supplement for further information. 40 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 485
will appear in the display. Note: In track mode, all tracks on the current disc will shuffle in random order. In MP3 folder mode, the system will randomly play all tracks within the current folder. 41 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 486
a preset control until sound returns. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized stop. In CATEGORY MODE, press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of the channels in the selected category. Press again to stop. 42 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 487
Systems Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check reads LOAD CD#, load the desired disc, label side up. If you do not choose a slot within 5 seconds, the system will choose for you. Once loaded, the first 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 488
high fidelity. To achieve optimal performance, please observe the following instructions when attaching your portable music device to the audio system. Required equipment: 1. Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones 44 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 489
as the AIJ does not provide control (play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player. 5. For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is 45 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 490
is safe to do so. Your vehicle may be equipped with a USB port inside your center console. This feature allows you to plug in media playing devices, memory sticks, and also to charge devices if they support this feature. For further information on this feature, refer to Accessing and using your USB - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 491
Entertainment Systems CD/CD player care Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. (Never touch the playing surface). • Inspect discs before CD players. Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached. 47 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 492
dealer for 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 folders will help with navigation through the disc files. 48 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 493
work computer, home computer and your in vehicle system. 1 .mp3 1 .mp3 2 2 3 .mp3 3 .mp3 4 .mp3 5 4 .mp3 6 .mp3 7 .doc .ppt .xls In track mode, the system a variety of music, news, sports, weather, traffic and entertainment satellite 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 494
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. 50 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 495
system failure not clear within a short present. period of time, or with an ignition key cycle, your receiver may have a fault. See your authorized dealer for service channel. The system is working properly. SAT FAULT INVALID CHNL UNSUBSCRIBED NO TEXT 51 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post- - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 496
CALL SIRIUS Satellite service has Call SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474 been deactivated by 1-888-539-7474 to re-activate or resolve SIRIUS Satellite Radio. subscription issues. FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 497
ensure proper disc operation, check the disc for finger prints, scratches and cleanliness. Clean with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge. 1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Insert a DVD into the system, label-side up to turn on the system. It will load - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 498
ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Insert an MP3 disc into the system, label-side up to turn on the DVD system. It will load and automatically begin to play. If there is already a disc in the system, press PLAY on the DVD player. 54 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 499
, personal camcorders, video cassette recorders, etc. 1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Press the power button to turn the DVD system on. The indicator light next to the power button will illuminate. 3. Connect an auxiliary audio/video source by connecting - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 500
the display. You may change the active channel by pressing the A or B headphone control button. Note: Channel A side of the DVD system. Each side is labeled plugged into jack A will listen to Channel A and headphones plugged into jack B will listen to Channel B. 56 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 501
Headphone control A/B: Press to select either the A or B headphone source. Then press MEDIA to select the desired playing media for that headset. When a headphone channel has been selected (A or B), selections will affect the source on that channel only. 57 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 502
this section. 2. / (Stop/Eject): Press once to stop and press a second time to eject a disc from the DVD system. (Reverse): Press and 3. System sensor which reads the signals from the remote control and sends audio signals to the infrared (IR) wireless headphones. 58 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 503
headphone volume is controlled with the rotary system set-up menu. From the set-up menu, you may select from Angle, Aspect Ratio, Language, Subtitles, Disc resume, Compression, Restore Defaults and Back. For more detailed information, refer to Menu mode. 59 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 504
the brightness levels. Remote control Unless otherwise stated, all operations can be carried out with the remote control. Always point the remote control directly at the player. Ensure that there are no obstructions between the remote and player. 60 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 505
Entertainment System) ON/OFF. 2. Cursor controls: Use in various active menus to advance the cursor up/down/left/right. When not in a Menu, the left and right cursor controls decrease ( ) the volume for the wired headphones. increase ( 61 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 506
. 11. STOP: Press to stop the current DVD system set-up menu. 20. SUBTITLE (DVD dependent): Press to turn the subtitle feature ON or OFF. 21. LANGUAGE (DVD dependent): Press to select the desired language. 22. ENTER: Press to select the highlighted menu option. 62 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 507
when the unit fails to control the DVD player. Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to access the batteries. The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which are supplied with your full attention to driving and to the road. 63 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 508
infrared wireless headphones may be purchased for use with the system. Also, wired headphones may be purchased and plugged in where indicated on the left and right hand sides of the system. Refer to Wired Headphones following. 64 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 509
the batteries, remove the screw at the bottom of the cover. Then, lightly press down on top and slide the cover off. When replacing the batteries, use two new batteries (alkaline recommended) and install them with the correct orientation as indicated in the battery housing. 65 2008 Explorer (exp - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 510
Systems To operate the headphones: • Press POWER on the ear piece to turn on the headphones. A red indicator light selection switch on the ear piece. • Adjust the volume control to the desired listening level. Ensure that the headphones are 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 511
plugged into the right side of the FES and is labeled this headphone jack will hear audio from the audio source selected to be the Channel B source. Adjust the headphone volume using the volume control on the DVD system. Operation Single play/Dual play Your DVD and audio system work together - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 512
Control button B to change the audio source for Channel B. Press MEDIA to change the audio source for Channel B. This information will display on the DVD system screen. Channel B can listen to either the DVD media or the DVD system auxiliary inputs (DVD-AUX). 68 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 513
DVD system to access the DVD disc menu if available. Press MENU twice to access the DVD set-up menu and the following features: 1. ZOOM 2. ANGLE 3. ASPECT RATIO 4. LANGUAGE 5. SUB TITLES Angle mode Select ANGLE to select various angles of view for the DVD. 69 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 514
immediately change to your selection after the system resumes playback of the DVD. The system default is WIDE (16:9). Language Select LANGUAGE to select the language you would like to use for audio output (English, Spanish, French). This is disc dependent. 70 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 515
the DVD system, label side up. 4. The track and elapsed time will appear in the status bar. Use the DVD cursor controls on the bezel to highlight which track you would like to play. You can also use the cursor controls to highlight COMPRESSION, SHUFFLE or 71 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 516
stop. Playing MP3 discs To play an MP3 disc on your DVD system: 1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Ensure that the DVD system is ON. 3. Insert the MP3 disc into the DVD system, label side up. 4. The folder, track and elapsed time will appear in the status bar - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 517
computer's resources. Follow the PC configuration recommendations of the encoder software vendor. We recommend that you avoid running to damage from heat, light and stress than are regular CDs. • Always insert and remove a disc by holding the 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 518
the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Ensure that the navigation system is on. 3. Insert a DVD label-side up into the system. 4. Use the DVD bezel controls to: Press to play or pause a DVD. Press to stop or With a DVD playing, press pause. 74 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 519
which can be used to plug in a VCR, camcorder, video games, etc. The specific jacks are as follows: 1. Yellow: video input 2. White: left channel audio input 3. Red: right channel audio input 4. Black: wired headphone jack (not included) 75 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 520
(disabled). To change the level of control, press the memory preset controls 3 and 5 simultaneously on the front audio controls. The control level will cycle each time the buttons are pressed simultaneously. The three states are described as: 76 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 521
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. MP3: Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to 77 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 522
instructions before operating the system and retain for future reference. Do not attempt to service, repair or modify the Family Entertainment System extracting DVDs from the system. A remote control is included in the system to allow the rear 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 523
clean any part of the DVD player with benzene, paint thinner or any other solvent. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance Changes or modifications extremely hot or cold temperatures. • direct sunlight. • high humidity. • a dusty environment. 79 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002- - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 524
radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the vehicle, the FES will work in a state referred to as "Headphone Only Mode." This mode allows the FES to operate as a standalone system, without interface to the radio. 80 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 525
equipped with SYNC, a hands-free communications and entertainment system with special phone and media features. For more information, please refer to the SYNC supplement or to the SYNC section in the Navigation supplement (if equipped). 81 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 526
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. 82 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 527
Climate Controls • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the control to maintain comfort. 3. Set fan to highest setting. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. 83 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 528
to have full control of the cabin temperature settings (single zone) or allows the passenger to have control of their individual temperature settings (dual zone control). Press to turn on dual zone mode, press again to return to single zone. DUAL 84 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 529
, 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. 15. Fan Speed: Manually increases or decreases the fan speed. EXT 16. EXT: Displays the outside air temperature. It will remain - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 530
the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. 86 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 531
the console floor register. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel. Press the rear defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. • A small LED will illuminate when the rear defroster is activated. R 87 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 532
if the engine is cold and running at higher rpms associated with cold starts. This rpm increase is required to provide adequate power from the alternator to the heated windshield and maintain power to the other electrical functions in the vehicle. 88 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 533
on only when the headlamp control is , or position and in the the high beams are not turned on. Pull headlamp control towards you to turn fog lamps on. The fog lamp icon indicator light below the will illuminate when fog lamp is activated. 89 . 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 534
DRL: • the ignition must be in the ON position and • the headlamp control is in the • 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 not provide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 535
under all lighting conditions. AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed before leaving the assembly plant. If your vehicle is involved in an accident or if you have problems fixing the alignment of your headlamps, have them checked by a qualified service technician - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 536
the adjuster control either clockwise (to adjust down) or counterclockwise (to adjust up). Note: Use a 4 mm socket or box wrench to turn the vertical adjuster control. 6. Horizontal aiming is not required for this vehicle and is non-adjustable. 92 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 537
OFF. The reading portion, the two outer lights, can only be toggled on and off at the lamp. The front map lamps are located in the overhead console (if equipped). Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to activate the lamps. 93 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 538
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 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 539
number Cargo lamp 1 211-2 Interior 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 . Replacing exterior bulbs Check the - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 540
the hood. 2. Remove three screws from the headlamp assembly and pull headlamp forward. 3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly. 4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s). 96 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 541
to reinstall bulb(s). Replacing fog lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position. 2. Remove the bulb socket from the fog lamp by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector. Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s). 97 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 542
brakelamp bulb 1. Remove the two screws and lamp assembly away from the vehicle. 2. Remove the bulb holder from the lamp assembly by depressing the snaps. 3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s). 98 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 543
overheat. Check the fixed period of time). Rear window wiper/washer controls For rear wiper operation, rotate the rear window wiper and washer control to the desired position. Select: INT 1 - 8-10 second interval rear wiper. INT 2 - 3-4 second interval rear wiper. 99 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 544
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. 100 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 545
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. 101 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 546
the lid, and inside the compartment has coin holder slots, a power point, AIJ (Audio Input Jack), USB port and a business/credit card holder The rear side of the console may incorporate the following features: • Air vents • Cupholders 102 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 547
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. The auxiliary power points are located on the front of the center console, inside the utility compartment, and on the rear of the - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 548
is not working, a fuse may have blown. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses. To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to be running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To prevent - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 549
can be alleviated by lowering a front window approximately two to three inches. or close fully without holding the control down. To operate ONE TOUCH stop. If, after 1/2 second the switch is still held, the window will perform a normal open or ONE TOUCH DOWN. 105 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 550
or until either front door is opened. INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm which lets you adjust the mirror UP or DOWN and from SIDE to SIDE. Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. 106 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 551
, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. The ignition must be in the ACC or ON position to adjust the power side view mirrors. 107 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 552
) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P (Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you. 108 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 553
indicator light instrument cluster will turn on. Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. 109 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 554
. Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET + control. 110 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 555
responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle. Only use steering wheel controls and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so. These controls allow you to operate some radio control features. 111 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 556
Driver Controls Audio control features Press MEDIA to select: • AM, FM1, FM2 • SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3 (Satellite Radio mode if . In DVD mode (if equipped): • Refer to the Family entertainment DVD system in the Entertainment systems chapter. 112 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 557
command. For further information on the Navigation system, refer to the Navigation supplement. SYNC system hands free control feature (if equipped) Press VOICE briefly until information on the SYNC system, refer to the SYNC supplement. 113 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 558
on the Navigation system/SYNC system, refer to the Navigation and SYNC supplements. MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) You can move the glass panel of the moon of the control. To stop motion at any time during the one-touch opening, press the control again. 114 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 559
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. 115 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 560
programming your HomeLink Wireless Control System to a garage door or gate, be sure that people and objects are out of the way to prevent potential injury or damage. Do not use the HomeLink Wireless Control System with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 561
Step 1 outlined in the "Programming" section, replace Step 2 with the following: Note: If programming a garage door opener or gate operator, it is advised to unplug the device during the "cycling" process to prevent overheating. 117 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 562
section. Operating the HomeLinkா Wireless Control System To operate, simply press and release the appropriate HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the trained product (garage door, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, or home or office lighting etc.). For convenience, the hand - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 563
Info menu This menu displays the following control displays: • Odometer/Trip Odometer (Trip A and Trip B) • Distance to Empty • Average Fuel Economy • Setup Menu Odometer/Trip odometer Refer to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 119 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 564
calculated using a running average fuel pumps at service stations • the speed control system engaged to control switch (press and hold for 2 seconds in order to reset the function) after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. 120 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 565
INFO MENU for the following displays: • AWD Lock (4.6 L engine vehicles only) • System Check • Units (English/Metric) • Language • Autolamp • Autolock • Autounlock • Park Aid (if equipped) • Oil Life Reset and Start Value Briefly press the SELECT/RESET control switch to scroll through the SETUP MENU - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 566
message center through each of the systems being monitored. The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the message center is as follows: 1. OIL LIFE 2. CHARGING SYSTEM 3. WASHER FLUID 4. DOOR AJAR 5. EXTERIOR LAMP 6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 7. PARK BRAKE 8. MILES TO EMPTY 9. FUEL LEVEL - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 567
the SETUP MENU. 2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET control switch to turn the autolock feature ON or OFF. 3. Press the SELECT/RESET control switch for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO MENU. 123 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 568
to the INFO MENU. Oil Life Reset and Start Value To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change [approximately 7,500 miles (12,070 km) or 6 months] perform the following: 1. Select "HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL" from the SETUP MENU. 124 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 569
OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is displayed, release, press and hold the SELECT/RESET control switch for more than 2 seconds to change the Oil manual crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error. Refer to Compass calibration adjustment. 125 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 570
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. 126 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 571
changes to CALIBRATION COMPLETED. It will take up to five circles to complete calibration. 5. The compass is now calibrated. System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 572
system Check park aid (if equipped) Brake fluid level low Check headlamp Check highbeam lamp Check turn lamp Washer fluid level low Oil change required Engine oil change soon Liftgate/glass ajar Clear objects by pass seat Check fuel fill inlet (if equipped) Check charging system Low tire pressure - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 573
closed. Refer to Capless fuel filler system in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM. Displayed when the electrical system is not maintaining proper voltage when the engine is running. If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is idling at a low speed - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 574
the Control trac 4WD system in the Driving chapter. TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N (if equipped). Displayed when 2WD is selected while the vehicle has been stopped in 4X4 LOW. For more information, refer to Using the Control trac 4WD system in the Driving chapter. 130 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 575
display of status. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by an control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu, SETUP menu, text warnings and reconfigurable telltale warnings. 131 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 576
shown on the top two lines of the message center. Press the INFO control to display the following: • Trip odometer (Trip A and Trip B) display. The running average fuel economy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected. 132 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post- - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 577
shut-off points on the fuel pumps at service stations • Variations in top-off procedure from least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average. 2. Record bars illuminated. Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset. 133 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 578
menu Press the SETUP control twice for the following displays: • AWD Lock (4.6 L engine vehicles only) • System Check • Units (English/Metric) • Language • Autolamp • Autolock • Autounlock • Power Running Boards (if equipped) 134 INFO SETUP RESET 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 579
the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored. The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the message center is as follows: 1. OIL LIFE 2. CHARGING SYSTEM 3. WASHER FLUID 4. DOOR AJAR 135 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 580
, or Arabic. 3. Press the RESET control for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO menu. Autolamp This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the ignition is switched off. 136 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 581
feature, select this function from the SETUP MENU. 2. Press the RESET control to turn the autounlock 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. 137 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 582
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. 138 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 583
compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone controls or using the reset button on top of the compass sensor mounted behind the mirror. 139 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 584
Press the RESET control repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed on the message center. The range of zone values are from 01 to 15 and "wraps" back to 01. 7. Wait 4 seconds when correct zone is chosen. 140 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 585
is now calibrated. Oil life Setup and Start Value To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change [approximately 7,500 miles (12,070 km) or 6 months] perform the following: 1. Press RESET control to display "HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL". 141 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 586
3. Once "OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%" is displayed, release and press the RESET control switch to change the Oil Life Start Value. Each release and press will reduce the value by 10 percent. Note: Oil Life Start Value exist within the vehicle. 142 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 587
system Check park aid (if equipped) Brake fluid level low Check headlamp Check highbeam lamp Check turn lamp Washer fluid level low Oil change required Engine oil change soon Liftgate/glass ajar Clear objects by pass seat Check fuel fill inlet (if equipped) Check charging system Low tire pressure - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 588
Displayed when the manual park brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the park brake is released, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. Displayed when the braking system is not operating - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 589
stopped in 4X4 LOW. For more information, refer to Using the Control trac 4WD system in the Driving chapter. RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED) Deployable running boards (DRB) automatically move when the doors are opened to assist entering and exiting the vehicle. 145 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 590
high-pressure car wash wand. Note: Do not use the running boards, front and rear hinge assemblies, running board motors, or the running board under body mounts to lift the vehicle with the jack, refer to Changing tires in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 146 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 591
of the accelerator or the brake pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. CARGO COVER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo area cover that covers the luggage compartment of your vehicle. 147 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 592
stop or collision. Cargo management system The cargo management system consists of storage compartments located in the floor of the rear cargo area. 7 passenger stowage: 1. To open, lift up on the handle and the lid. 2. To close, lower and press the lid down. 148 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 593
the control button on the right side under the license plate lamp shield. • To open the liftgate, unlock the liftgate (with the power door locks, the remote entry or the keyless entry pad) and personal injury or damage to your vehicle. 149 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 594
damage to the roof panel. Note: When the cross-bars are not in use, they can either be removed or adjusted so that the rear crossbar is fully rearward, and the front crossbar is 10 inches from the front end-cap to decrease wind noise. 150 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 595
SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system section later in this chapter for more information. POWER DOOR LOCKS Press control to unlock or lock all doors. Smart unlocking feature The There are four methods to enable/disable this feature: 151 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 596
pad procedure 1. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. 2. Close all doors, the liftgate and liftgate window. 3. Enter 5-digit entry code 4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding the 3 • 4 press the 7 • 8. 5. Release the 7 • 8. 6. Release the 3 • 4. 152 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 597
dealer, or • Performing the power door lock control procedure, or • Performing the keyless entry key pad (if equipped) procedure, or • system is not armed, ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position, and all vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are closed. 153 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 598
to indicate the system has been enabled. Message center procedure For information on activating/deactivating the autounlock feature using the vehicle's message center (if equipped), refer to Message center information in the Driver Controls chapter. 154 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 599
) or the power door unlock control on the door panel while a front door is open (then subsequently closed), the power door unlock control on the door panel will become disabled 20 will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. 155 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 600
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 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 601
in troubleshooting. Two step door unlocking 1. Press and release to unlock the driver's door. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate (refer to the Illuminated entry feature later in this section) if the control on the overhead lamp is not set to the off position and the perimeter alarm system (if - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 602
the doors/liftgate 1. Press and release to lock all the doors and liftgate. The lamps will flash. Note: If any door, the -exit feature (if equipped) The remote entry system can also control the memory seat /adjustable pedals/easy entry-exit 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 603
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. 159 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 604
the battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. will no longer operate the vehicle. 160 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 605
2 (ACC) or 3 (ON) position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the off position for the illuminated entry system to operate. 161 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 606
each other. 4. Press 1 • 2, 3 • 4 or 5 • 6 to indicate which of the three personal entry code positions you wish to use. 5. The doors will again lock then unlock to confirm that your personal key code has been programmed to the module. 162 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 607
window, 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. 163 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 608
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. 164 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 609
already operate your vehicle's engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible. • If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed. 165 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 610
10 seconds. 9. Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition. If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for repeat this procedure from Step 1. 166 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 611
to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After up and down (on first row seats only). 167 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 612
that cargo or any objects are not 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. 168 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 613
, turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop. Always drive and - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 614
console (if equipped). Check the "passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp for proper airbag status. Refer to Front passenger sensing system section for additional details. Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. The control - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 615
briefly illuminate. While the light is illuminated, press control 1. • To program position 2, repeat the previous procedure using control 2. A position can be recalled: • in any gearshift position if the ignition is not in the RUN position. 171 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 616
seat • Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly. The heated seat control is located in the lower center of the instrument panel. 172 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 617
control later in this chapter. For instructions on how to remove the 2nd row head restraints to books, purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of the second row seats before folding them down. 1. Lower the head restraints by pulling on the strap. 173 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 618
situated on the side of the seat cushion by the door. 3. Pull up on the handle and push the seatback forward toward the front of the vehicle. the upright position. 2. Lift up on the head restraint until it locks into its original position. 174 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 619
is to be occupied, lift up on the head restraint until stop or collision. Placing the 2nd row 60/40 seats in cargo cargo space. To place the seats in the cargo mode: 1. Fold down the 2nd row seat. See Folding down the 2nd row 60/40 seats and bucket seats above. 175 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 620
Seating and Safety Restraints 2. Lift the cargo mode lever located on the back of the seatback is folded, a second lifting of the handle will detach the seat rear leg locking mechanism from the floor allowing the seat to tumble forward. 176 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 621
: If the seat back will not return to the upright position, tumble the seat again and re-latch it to the floor. Be sure that cargo or other objects are not trapped underneath the seatback. 177 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 622
direction. To raise the seat up from the cargo mode (kneeling position), the entire seat should be lifted up using the seat back or the seat the front seat. 3. Follow the directions above to return the seatback from the load floor and to the upright position. 178 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide ( - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 623
the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. 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. 179 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 624
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. 180 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 625
retractors, and 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 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 626
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. 182 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 627
front airbag and passenger seat-mounted side airbag when the passenger seat is empty. Front safety belt usage sensors The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are fastened. This information allows your Personal Safety System - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 628
of the Personal Safety System™ is not required. The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, front passenger sensing system, and the driver - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 629
up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them. Energy Management Feature • This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature at the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 630
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. 186 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 631
is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking safety seat, except a booster, is installed in passenger front or rear seating positions. Children 12 years old and under 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 632
properly, in addition to other checks for proper safety belt system function. BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY front airbags, seat-mounted side airbags and Safety Canopy™, and safety belt pretensioners. Refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in this chapter. 188 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 633
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. 189 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 634
added (part number change 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. 190 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 635
are buckled. 191 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. 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 636
twice every second while the system is activated. If...The driver's and front passenger's safety belts are 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. 192 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 637
in rear and side crashes or rollovers. "I'd rather be Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 thrown clear" times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN'T "PICK OUR CRASH". 193 Reasons given..."Crashes are rare events" 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 638
system activated for yourself and others who may use the vehicle. To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt-Minder feature while driving the vehicle. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. DO NOT START THE ENGINE. 194 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 639
. Replace if necessary. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 640
, refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter. AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is a risk - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 641
Ford accessories for your vehicle. Additional equipment may affect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Please refer to the Body Builders Layout Book for instructions about the appropriate installation of additional equipment. 197 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 642
not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Front airbags are designed to activate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 198 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 643
• driver and passenger airbag modules (which include the inflators and airbags). • seat-mounted side airbags. Refer to Seat-mounted side airbag system later in this chapter • Safety Canopy™ system. Refer to Safety Canopy™ system later in this chapter. 199 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 644
. The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag back up power and the airbag ignitors. Front passenger sensing system The front passenger - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 645
turn the vehicle off, remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child 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 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 646
cushion. For most objects that are in the front passenger seat, the passenger airbag will be disabled. Even though the passenger airbag is disabled, the Љpass airbag offЉ lamp may or may not be illuminated according to the table below. 202 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 647
the seat and the center console (if equipped). Check the "passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp for proper airbag Status. Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. 203 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 648
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 accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 649
always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS is provided. How does the side airbag system work? The design and development of the side airbag system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of 205 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 650
special seat cover designed to allow airbag deployment. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front airbags. • Crash sensors located on the front doors and C pillars (one sensor on each pillar on each side of the vehicle). Side airbags, in combination with - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 651
Seating and Safety Restraints 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 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 652
airbags. • Two side crash sensors mounted at the front doors (one on each side of the vehicle). • Two side crash sensors located at the c-pillar behind the rear doors (one on each side of the vehicle). • Roll over sensor in the restraints control module (RCM). 208 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 653
doors along the side window openings. The Safety Canopy™ system is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the side crash sensor ™ system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. 209 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide ( - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 654
system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags. Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U.S. and Canada. If small children (generally children who are four years old 210 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 655
Check Always follow the instructions and warnings airbag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle. If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can be positioned so it does not cross or rest in front 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 656
a belt-positioning booster. Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better. They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees bend the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? 212 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 657
seat has a removable shield, remove the shield and use the lap 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). 213 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 658
has been removed from a seating position to accommodate a high back child restraint, the head restraint must be re-installed prior to use of the seat by any other occupant in order to reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. 214 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 659
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. 215 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 660
's instructions with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. When installing a child safety seat: • Review and follow the information presented in the Airbag supplemental restraint system - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 661
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. 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 217 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 662
portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into tongue is latched securely by pulling on it. 218 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 663
8. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use. 219 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 664
anchoring point. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor. Do not tie down cargo with anchors if the anchors are in use as child tethers. 220 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 665
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 221 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 666
LATCH anchors or safety belts. Follow the instructions in this chapter. 6. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored marked with the child seat symbol. 222 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 667
. 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. 223 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 668
Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments. Plastic LATCH guides can be obtained from an authorized 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 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 669
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. 225 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 670
AWD Systems (if equipped) A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD (when selected) has the ability to use all four wheels to power itself. This increases traction which may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 226 2008 Explorer - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 671
sounds are normal as the front drivetrain comes up to speed and is not cause for concern. Do not become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 672
200 Traction AA Temperature light truck or "LT" type tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part controlled conditions on a specified 228 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 673
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. 229 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 674
that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat. Every day before you drive, check your tires. If one looks lower than the others, use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires and adjust if required. 230 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 675
pressures also change. A 10° F (6° C) temperature drop can cause a corresponding drop of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure. Check your tire pressures frequently and adjust them to the proper pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label. 231 2008 Explorer - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 676
or excessive wear and remove objects such as stones, nails or glass that may be wedged in the tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. Also inspect the tire sidewalls for 232 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 677
skidding and hydroplaning. Built-in treadwear indicators, or "wear bars", which look like narrow strips of smooth rubber across the and conditions of use (load, speed, inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 678
codes used for traceability. This information is used to contact customers or edge of the driver's door. If this information is not axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized dealer. 234 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 679
component of the TPMS may be damaged. Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road 235 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 680
curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you're driving, the wheels may be out of alignment. Have an authorized dealer check 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 681
Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating 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 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 682
used for service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. pressure. These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference in conditions. The ratings range from 81 mph (130 km/h) to 186 mph (299 km/h). These ratings are listed in the following chart. 238 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 683
25th week of 2001. The numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability. This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 9. M+S or door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. 239 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 684
edge of the driver's 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. 240 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 685
on the rear axle (a total of six or more tires on the vehicle). 4. Maximum Load Single lb. (kg) at psi (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. 241 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 686
service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light pressure by tire size and other important information located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. Refer to the payload description and graphic in the Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer section. 242 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 687
that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the 243 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 688
changing the tire to avoid damaging the sensor. It is recommended that you always have your tires serviced by an authorized dealer. The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using an accurate tire gauge, refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter. 244 2008 Explorer - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 689
is to warn you when your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system is no longer capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to the following chart for information concerning your Tire Pressure Monitoring System: 245 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 690
Loading Low Tire Pressure Possible cause Customer Action Required Warning Light Solid Warning Light Tire(s) 1. Check your tire pressure to under-inflated and the light remains ON, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. 246 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 691
the TPMS warning for low tire pressure. If the low tire pressure warning light is ON, visually check each tire to verify that no tire is flat. (If one or more tires are flat, repair as necessary.) Check air pressure in the road tires. If 247 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 692
Motor Company approved methods of traction control. VEHICLE LOADING - WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating 248 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 693
capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 249 2008 Explorer - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 694
Weight, including cargo and 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. 250 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 695
's door. The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR. Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 696
fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicle's braking system is rated for operation at GVWR - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 697
weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual load capacity 253 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 698
Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the edge of the driver's door. Special loading instructions your type of engine and rear axle ratio. 2. Weigh your vehicle without cargo. To obtain correct weights, take your - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 699
trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. 255 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 700
Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear Maximum Trailer weight axle GCWR-lb. (kg) range-lb. (kg) ratio (0-Maximum system may cycle on and off to protect the engine from overheating. This may result in a temporary increase of interior temperatures. 256 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 701
Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear Maximum Trailer weight axle GCWR-lb. (kg) range-lb. (kg) ratio (0-Maximum system may cycle on and off to protect the engine from overheating. This may result in a temporary increase of interior temperatures. 257 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 702
Tires, Wheels and Loading 4X4 AWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear Maximum Trailer weight axle GCWR-lb. (kg) range-lb. (kg) ratio (0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC Class II 3.73 8500 (3856) 0-3500 (0-1588) towing 4.6L* Class II towing 3.55 8500 (3856) 0-3500 (0-1588) 4.0L SOHC - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 703
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. See your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 704
the coolant temperature returns to the normal range. Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge in the Instrument Cluster chapter. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 705
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 hauling trailer. Otherwise, no recreational towing is permitted. 261 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 706
shift transfer case (Neutral tow kit accessory): An accessory is available that allows you to kit as vehicle damage may occur. In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, see Wrecker Towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. AWD 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 707
. Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. 263 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 708
belts. For more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is set. 264 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 709
P (Park). 3. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to 4 (START). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. 265 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 710
aids in starting and allows the heater/defroster system to respond quickly. If your vehicle is equipped with this system, your equipment includes a heater element which is installed in your engine block and a wire harness which allows 266 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 711
heater system is most effective when outdoor temperatures reach below 0°F (-18°C). Failure to follow engine block heater instructions could the engine block heater, heater cord and extension cord are solidly connected. A poor connection can cause the cord to 267 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide ( - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 712
and will unnecessarily use additional electricity. Make sure system is unplugged and properly stowed before driving the vehicle. While not in use, make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of the engine block heater cord plug. BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 713
light does not illuminate during start up, remains on or flashes, the ABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced. Even when the ABS is disabled, ! P normal braking is still effective. If your BRAKE warning lamp BRAKE illuminates with the parking brake released, have your brake system serviced - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 714
brake pedal when the AdvanceTrac with RSC performs a system self-check. During AdvanceTrac with RSC operation you may experience the following: • A rumble, grunting, or grinding noise after startup and when driving off • A slight deceleration of the vehicle 270 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 715
During Traction Control events the "sliding car" icon in the instrument cluster will flash momentarily. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with RSC system may enhance your vehicle's stability during adverse maneuvers. 271 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 716
. The "sliding car" icon lights in the instrument cluster will illuminate during bulb check at initial start-up and then go off. This tells you that the system is normal and active. All functions of the AdvanceTrac with RSC (RSC, ESC, Engine 272 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 717
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. 273 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 718
been pushed, the warning indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay on. If the warning indicator light in the instrument cluster remains on while the engine is running, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. 274 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 719
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. If the steering wanders or pulls, check for: • an center of gravity than a passenger car. 275 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 720
at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded ), remove the access panel and depress the shifter lever on the shift mechanism. 4. Apply the brake and shift into N (Neutral). 276 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide ( - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 721
5. Return the cover plug to the console access hole. Start remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer. 277 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 722
Control Strategy. This Adaptive Transmission Control Strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and shift quality. When the vehicle's battery has been disconnected for any type of service feel and shift scheduling will resume. 278 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 723
the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Press the gearshift release button on the front of 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. 279 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 724
to 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. 280 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 725
is 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. 281 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 726
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 (Park): • Come to a complete stop • Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) Always set the parking brake fully and make sure - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 727
third gear only. Used for improved traction on slippery roads. Selecting 3 (Third) provides engine braking. 2 (Second) Transmission operates in engine braking on downgrades. 1 (First) • Transmission operates in 1st gear only. • Provides maximum engine braking. 283 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 728
contact with small or moving objects. The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting objects to avoid damaging the vehicle. The system may not detect smaller objects, particularly those close to the ground. 284 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 729
down immediately until the tone either changes to a slower rate or stops. While receiving a warning the radio volume will be reduced to a predetermined level. After the warning goes away, the radio will return to the previous value. 285 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 730
is in R (Reverse). Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter. The message center will indicate the system is OFF and will not allow the driver to switch the system ON to indicate a failure of the reverse sensing system. 286 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 731
System indicator lights • 4X4 - momentarily illuminates when the vehicle is started. Illuminates when 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) is selected. • 4X4 LOW - momentarily illuminates when the vehicle is started. Illuminates when 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) is selected. 4x4 4x4 LOW 287 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 732
and the message center will display the appropriate information. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) For the lubricant specification and refill capacity of the AWD transfer case refer to Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 288 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 733
message center for four seconds and a warning chime will sound. This condition may clear without any action being taken by the driver. • the 4X4 indicator light in the instrument cluster will turn off when the AWD system cools down. 289 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 734
and utility vehicles AWD and 4WD car. Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain. Since sudden changes in terrain can result may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. 290 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 735
occur or the engine may overheat. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever to avoid "over-driving" your vehicle, i.e., 291 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 736
(i.e., from concrete to gravel) there will be a change in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking). Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. 4WD Systems 4WD uses all four wheels to power the vehicle. This increases traction, enabling you to drive over terrain and road - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 737
remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer. AWD Systems (if equipped) AWD uses all four wheels to power the vehicle. This increases traction - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 738
do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in mud. Even AWD and 4WD vehicles can lose traction in slick - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 739
engine changes of direction on snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting from a full stop. Avoid sudden braking as well. Although an AWD or a 4WD vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't 295 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 740
with a Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), apply the brake steadily. Do not "pump" the brakes. Refer to the Brakes section of this chapter for additional information on the operation of the anti-lock brake system. Never drive with chains on the front tires of AWD or 4WD vehicles without also - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 741
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. 297 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 742
. Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles that have been supplied with 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 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 743
U.S. Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-241-3673. Customers will be asked to submit their original receipts. Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information -2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca. 299 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 744
off switch is a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt. After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been activated. 300 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 745
fuel system. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. 15 301 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 746
Pink Tan Brown Red Blue Yellow Natural Green - - - - - Cartridge maxi fuses Blue - Pink Green Red Yellow - - Mini fuses Grey Violet Pink Tan Brown Red Blue Yellow Natural Green - - - - - Maxi fuses Yellow - Green Orange Red Blue Tan Natural 302 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 747
fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location 1 Fuse Amp Rating 20A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Moonroof, Adjustable pedals, Memory seats, Memory lumbar motor Microcontroller power (SJB) Radio OBD II connector 2 3 4 5A 20A 10A 303 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 748
release motor, Door unlock/lock Trailer stop/turn Ignition switch power, PATS, Cluster 6R TCM/PCM (Ignition RUN/START), Fuel pump relay Front wiper RUN/ACC relay in PDB Radio start Rear wiper motor RUN/ACC, Trailer battery charge relay in PDB, Radio Heated mirror, Manual climate rear defrost - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 749
color stop lamps Manual/DEATC Windows 24 25 26 27 28 CB1 10A 15A 15A 15A 10A 25A The 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 Description Delayed ACC 305 2008 Explorer - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 750
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 to the Power - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 751
Roadside Emergencies The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 ABS pump Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Heated windshield (left) Heated windshield (right) Power seat (right) Starter Third row seat (right) Trailer tow battery charger 307 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 752
blower motor Running boards Front wiper motor Rear power point Subwoofer 4x4 Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Keep Alive Power, Canister vent Front power point/Cigar lighter 4x4 module 6R Transmission module (4.6L engine only) Heated seats Headlamps (right) Rear wiper Fog lamps Power mirrors ABS - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 753
Front wiper relay PCM relay Starter relay Blower relay 41 42 15A* 15A* 43 44 45B 45A 46B 46A 49 50B 50A 51 52 53 15A* 15A Fuses 54 55B 55A 56B 56A * Mini Fuses ** Cartridge CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. 309 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 754
system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle. Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage to the TPMS sensor, refer to Changing " molded in the sidewall 310 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 755
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability 311 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 756
lever in P (Park) and turn engine OFF. 3. Turn off the power running boards (if equipped). Refer to Running boards in the Driver Controls chapter. Note: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. 312 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 757
pressure. 3. Rotate the locking pin (2) clockwise until loose then pull out until it stops and remove the jack and tool bag from the bracket. 4. Remove the chock and jack tools from the provided bag rotate the wrench socket out from the handle. Tool Spare tire 313 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 758
winch. 1. Open the cover from the carpeting on cargo 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. 314 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 759
the jack or changing the wheel. Turn off the running boards (if equipped) before working under the vehicle, jacking, or placing any object under the vehicle. Never place your hand in the hinge assemblies. A moving running board may cause injury. 315 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 760
remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. 4. Assemble the jack handle extension on the lug nut wrench by sliding the square end of the jack handle through the plastic grommet on the lug nut wrench and into the square hole on the other side. 316 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 761
of personal injury, do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for changing the tire. • Never use the front or rear differential as a jacking point. 6. Remove the lug nuts with the lug - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 762
jack handle. 6. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire pressure (every six months, per scheduled maintenance information), or at any time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of other components. 318 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 763
to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 km) after any wheel disturbance (rotation, flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). Lug nut socket Wheel lug nut torque* size/Bolt size lb.ft. N•m 3 100 135 motion, resulting in loss of control. 319 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 764
portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel™ Љno capЉ fuel system. This could damage the Easy Fuel™ Љno capЉ fuel system and its seal and cause injury to you or others. JUMP STARTING The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 765
's electrical system. 3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch. 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 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 766
Emergencies 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 322 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + + - + + - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 767
to the ground stud located toward the front of the vehicle (forward of the battery) on the radiator 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. Do not - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 768
the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 324 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 769
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. 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - + + 325 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 770
to move the gearshift lever out of the P (Park) position, for proper towing. On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground (without dollies) and the rear wheels off the ground. 326 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 771
lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground. If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km). 327 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 772
find an authorized dealer to help 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 328 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 773
service, or if you need more help than the authorized dealer could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer ) Additional Assistance If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you may wish 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 774
Customer . IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY) California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d) requires that, if a manufacturer or safety of the vehicle) OR 3. The vehicle is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a total of more than 30 calendar days 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 775
Boulevard, Suite 800 Arlington, Virginia 22203-1833 Note: Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures, or to discontinue this process at any time without notice and without obligation. 331 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 776
charge or obligation, call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1-800-207-0685. FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing Ford Extended Service authorized dealers. 332 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 777
buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of the U.S. or Canada, register your vehicle identification number (VIN) and new address with Ford Motor Company Export Operations. Customers in the U.S. should call 1-800-392-3673. 333 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 778
Customer check or money order.) Obtaining a French owner's guide French Owner's Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer or by writing to: Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited Service complaints, in individual problems between you, 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 779
Customer Assistance You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. REPORTING injury or death, you should immediately inform Transport Canada, using their toll-free number: 1-800-333-0510. 335 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 780
a wax to clean 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. 336 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 781
paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl area. The paint sealant will "gray" or stain the parts over time. PAINT CHIPS Your authorized dealer has touch - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 782
use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo (CXC-66-A). • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the running engine may cause internal damage. 4.0L SOHC V6 ENGINE 338 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 783
6L V8 ENGINE PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your authorized dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 784
to clean any parts. If you cannot remove those streaks airbag system. If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrument panel or on interior trim surfaces, clean as follows: 1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean, white, cotton cloth. 340 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 785
seats equipped with side airbags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil Such products could contaminate the side-airbag system and affect performance of the side airbag in a collision. LEATHER 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 786
Kit (U.S. only) (ZC-11-D) Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A) Motorcraft Dusting Cloth (ZC-24) Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (U.S. only) (ZC-20) Motorcraft Engine Shampoo (Canada only) (CXC-66-A) Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-101) 342 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 787
Spot and Stain Remover (U.S. only) (ZC-14) Tire Clean and Shine (ZC-28) Triple Clean (U.S. only) (ZC-13) Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23) Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-93) Wash and Wax (Canada only) (CXC-95) Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 343 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 788
. Working with the engine on 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. 344 2008 Explorer - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 789
, 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. 345 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 790
engine 1. Engine oil filler 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 346 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 791
4.6L V8 engine 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 347 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 792
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. 348 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 793
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper arm away from the vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle from the wiper arm. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to remove arm. 349 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 794
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 dipstick. • 4.0L V6 engine 350 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 795
, then remove it again. • If the oil level is between the lower and upper holes, the oil level is acceptable, DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the lower hole, add enough oil to raise the level within the lower and upper holes. • 4.0L V6 engine 351 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 796
. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until three clicks can be heard. To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. 352 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 797
that is not covered by Ford warranty. Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance information. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 798
that is not covered by Ford warranty. Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance information. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 799
injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide proper ventilation. When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 800
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 engine. 3. Run - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 801
(-36°C). • Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). • Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • Enables calibrated gauges to work properly. When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir. 357 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 802
"COLD FILL RANGE" as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • Refer to scheduled maintenance information for service interval schedules. • Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. If the engine coolant has not been checked - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 803
-A1. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets or an equivalent product meeting Ford specification WSS-M99B37-B6, may darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan. • Do - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 804
50/50 concentration of engine coolant and distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level. If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant per month, have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system. 360 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 805
how much fluid your vehicle's cooling system can hold, refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section. Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than -34°F [-36 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 806
and braking effort will increase. Once engine coolant temperature cools, the engine can be restarted. (Engine coolant temperature) • Engine Oil Overheat Mode: The indicator will be on. The instrument cluster has no separate oil temperature indicator. 362 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 807
for 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. 363 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 808
system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. If you hear a hissing sound near the fuel filler door injury. 364 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 809
the skin and/or clothing, promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly instructions on the pump island; Turn off your engine when you are refueling; Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle; Keep sparks 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 810
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, Motorcraft or other certified fuel filler cap is not used. 366 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 811
-up (after four or more hours with the engine off) followed by city/highway driving. Continuing to drive with the Check Fuel Fill Inlet lamp or Check Fuel Fill Inlet message on may cause the Service Engine Soon lamp to turn on as well. 367 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 812
not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to prevent any engine damage. 87 368 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 813
steep grade, more than 1 gallon (3.8L) may be required. • The Service engine soon indicator may come on. For more information on the "service engine soon" indicator, refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 369 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 814
is attached to the underside of the spare tire cover or is included with the tire changing tools. 2. Slowly insert the funnel into the Easy Fuel™ system. 3. Fill the vehicle with fuel from the portable -ups or fuel gauge readings are 370 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 815
capacities section of this chapter. The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity in the reading will result if the engine is left running. • Use the same filling rate 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 816
. 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 pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy. 372 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 817
reduce fuel economy (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example; bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Fuel economy may decrease with lower - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 818
changes to your vehicle or engine. By law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent 374 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 819
on or near the engine. This decal also lists engine displacement. Please consult your Warranty Guide for complete emission warranty information. On board diagnostics (OBD-II) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine's emission control system. This system is commonly known as - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 820
some of the emission control systems have not been properly checked. In this case, the vehicle is considered not ready for I/M testing. indicator is on or the bulb does not If the Service engine soon work, the vehicle may need to be serviced. Refer to the On board diagnostics (OBD-II) description in - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 821
for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly, (i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly) or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage. 377 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 822
Turn off the power running boards, if equipped, before working under the vehicle, jacking or placing any object under the vehicle. Never place your hand between the extended running board and the vehicle. A moving running board may cause injury. 378 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 823
air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. Changing the air filter element • 4.0L Engine • 4.6L Engine 1. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover. 2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing. 379 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 824
result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Fuel filter Battery Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs 1 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 4.6L 3V V8 engine FA-1695 FA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 825
Item Capacity Ford Part Number / Ford Specification PM-1-C / WSS-M6C62-A Brake fluid Between MIN and MAX on reservoir Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Body hinges, latches, door - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 826
climate control Engine coolant 4.6L engine with auxiliary climate control Cooling system stop leak pellets Capacity Ford Part Name or equivalent Ford Part Number / Ford Specification 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Engine oil 4.0L engine - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 827
2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford Part Name or Ford Part Number / equivalent Ford Specification Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 XO-5W20-QSP (US) Premium Synthetic CXO-5W20-LSP12 Blend Motor Oil (US) (Canada) / Engine oil 4.6L engine 6.0 quarts (5.7L) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 WSS- - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 828
Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Ford Part Number / Ford Specification Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only have the API - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 829
and Specifications ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Ignition system Spark plug gap Compression ratio 1 Spark plug gap is not adjustable Engine drivebelt routing 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 245 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 EDIS 0.052-0.056 inch (1.32-1.42 mm) 9.7:1 4.6L 3V V8 engine 281 87 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 830
driver's door. Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel. Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 386 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 831
information: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint System 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 832
fuel filler door Bug shields Deflectors Running boards Splash guards Step Bars Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats Lifestyle Ash cup / smoker's package Cargo organization and management Neutral tow kit 388 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 833
, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 834
...381 Cargo cover ...147 Cargo management system ...148 Cell phone use ...9 Changing a tire ...309 Child safety restraints ...211 child safety belts ...211 Child safety seats ...216 attaching with tether straps ..220 in front seat ...217 in rear seat ...217 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 835
(DATC) ...84 DVD system ...52 E Electronic message center ...119, 131 Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ...320 running out of fuel ...320, 369 Emergency Flashers ...300 Emission control system ...374 Engine ...385 cleaning ...338 coolant ...357 391 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 836
Axle Weight Rating) calculating ...254 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) calculating ...254 H Hazard flashers ...300 Head restraints ...167 Headlamps ...89 aiming ...91 bulb specifications ...94 daytime running lights ...90 flash to pass ...90 high beam ...90 turning on and off ...89 2008 Explorer - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 837
...263 L Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart ...94 daytime running light ...90 fog lamps ...89 headlamps ...89 interior lamps ...93 Liftgate ...149 remote release ...158 Lights, warning and indicator ...12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...269 Load limits ...248 Loading instructions ...254 Locks - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 838
N Navigation system ...81 O Octane rating ...368 Oil (see Engine oil) ...350 P Parking brake ...269 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...380 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...182 Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) ...108 Power adjustable foot pedals ...108 Power deployable running boards - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 839
255 wrecker ...326 Transfer case fluid checking ...378 Transmission ...276 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ...276 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...377 fluid, refill capacities ...381 lubricant specifications ...381 Turn signal ...93 U 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 840
Windows ...158 power ...104 rear wiper/washer ...100 Windshield defrosting ...88 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ...99 checking and adding fluid ...348 liftgate reservoir ...348 replacing wiper blades ...349 Wrecker towing ...326 396 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 841
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Introducción
4
Grupo de instrumentos
12
Luces y campanillas de advertencia
12
Indicadores
21
Sistemas de entretenimiento
26
Cómo comenzar
26
Estéreo AM/FM con CD
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Estéreo AM/FM con capacidad para seis CD
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Enchufe de entrada auxiliar (Línea de entrada)
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Puerto USB
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Información de radio satelital
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Sistema de entretenimiento familiar
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Sistema de navegación
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SYNC
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Controles de temperatura interior
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Control manual de calefacción y aire acondicionado
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Control automático de temperatura
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Control de temperatura auxiliar del pasajero
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Desempañador de la ventana trasera
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Sistema de luces
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Controles del conductor
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Control del limpiaparabrisas y lavaparabrisas
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Ajuste del volante de dirección
111
Ventanas eléctricas
116
Espejos
118
Control de velocidad
121
Toldo corredizo
127
Centro de mensajes
132
Tabla de contenido
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