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Driving AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ Features "Sliding Engine car" RSC௡ ESC traction control icon Off Enabled Enabled Enabled Brake traction control Enabled Button functions Default at start-up Button Illuminated pressed solid momentarily Button pressed and held more than five seconds Disabled Disabled Disabled below below below 25 mph 25 mph 25 mph (40 km/h) (40 km/h) (40 km/h) Enabled Flashes Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled below below below then below 25 mph 25 mph 25 mph illuminated 25 mph solid (40 km/h) (40 km/h) (40 km/h) (40 km/h) Trailer Sway Control When properly equipped, trailer sway control will use the vehicle's AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ system to detect and help reduce trailer sway by applying brake force at individual wheels and, if necessary, by reducing engine power. Trailer sway control is only enabled above 40 mph (64 km/h). WARNING: Trailer sway control does not prevent a trailer from swaying, it mitigates the sway from increasing once it has occurred. If you are experiencing trailer sway it is likely that the trailer is improperly loaded for the correct tongue weight or the speed of the vehicle and trailer is too high. Pull the vehicle-trailer over to a safe location to check the trailer weight distribution and tongue load and reduce speed to a safe level while towing. If trailer sway is experienced, SLOW DOWN. icon in the instrument cluster During trailer sway control events, the will flash momentarily. The message center will also display TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED. In some cases when trailer sway is detected, the vehicle speed is too high and may be at or above a speed at which trailer sway will grow continuously. This may cause the system to activate multiple times, and you may experience a slight deceleration of the vehicle. 285 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	6
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	6
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	6
NOTICE TO OWNERS WITH 20 INCH WHEELS AND TIRES	7
DATA RECORDING	7
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	7
CELL PHONE USE	9
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	18
STANDARD MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	21
Selectable features (information menu)	21
System warnings	27
OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	30
Info	30
System check and vehicle feature customization	32
System warnings	36
Entertainment Systems	39
AUDIO SYSTEMS	39
Quick start — How to get going	39
Listening to the radio	39
Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)	40
Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)	40
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	43
Premium AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	50
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	58
USB port (if equipped)	60
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	60
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	63
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	66
Quick start	67
To play a DVD in the DVD system:	67
To play a CD in the DVD system:	68
To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system:	69
To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system	69
To listen to audio over the headphones— Dual play mode (Navigation-based radio systems only):	70
To listen to audio over the headphones— Dual play mode (Non-navigation based radio systems):	71
Using the infrared (IR) wireless headphones:	71
Using wired headphones (not included):	72
To adjust display brightness:	72
DVD player controls	73
Remote control	76
Battery replacement	78
Headphones	79
Wireless headphones	79
Wired headphones	82
Operation	82
Single play/Dual play	82
Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode)	85
Menu mode	86
Angle mode	86
Aspect ratio	86
Language	87
Subtitles	87
Audio CDs	88
Playing MP3 discs	88
MP3 disc quality factors	89
CD, MP3 and CD player care	90
Playing a DVD	90
Slow play	91
Frame by frame	91
Headphone/auxiliary jacks	92
Audio displays	93
Audio interaction	93
Parental control for the DVD system	93
General information	94
Safety information	95
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	96
Care and service of the DVD player	96
Environmental extremes	96
Temperature extremes	96
Humidity and moisture condensation	97
Foreign substances	97
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen	97
Cleaning DVD and CD discs	97
Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems (headphone only mode)	97
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	98
SYNC (IF EQUIPPED)	98
Climate Controls	99
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	99
Operating tips	99
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	101
Operating tips	103
AUXILIARY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	104
FLOOR CONSOLE CLIMATE CONTROLS	105
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	105
Lights	106
HEADLAMP CONTROL	106
Autolamp control (if equipped)	106
Fog lamp control	107
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	107
High beams	107
Flash-to-pass	108
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	108
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	108
Headlamp aim adjustment	108
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	110
INTERIOR LAMPS	110
Dome/reading lamps	110
Cargo/reading lamps	111
BULB REPLACEMENT	111
Lamp assembly condensation	111
Using the right bulbs	111
Replacing interior bulbs	112
Replacing exterior bulbs	112
Replacing headlamp bulbs	113
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	114
Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs	114
Replacing fog lamp bulbs	115
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	115
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulb	116
Driver Controls	117
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	117
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with Autolamp)	117
Rear window wiper/washer controls	117
TILT STEERING COLUMN	118
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	118
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	119
Storage compartment	119
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)	120
CENTER CONSOLE	120
Rear center console features (if equipped)	121
AUXILIARY POWER POINTS (12VDC)	121
POWER WINDOWS	122
One-touch up or down (Driver’s window only) (if equipped)	122
Bounce-back (driver’s window only)	123
Security override	123
Window lock	124
Accessory delay	124
INTERIOR MIRROR	124
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	124
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	125
Power side view mirrors	125
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	125
Fold-away mirrors	126
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	126
POWER DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED)	126
SPEED CONTROL	128
Setting speed control	128
Resuming a set speed	129
Increasing speed while using speed control	129
Reducing speed while using speed control	130
Turning off speed control	130
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	131
Audio control features	131
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	133
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (IF EQUIPPED)	134
HomeLink Wireless Control System (if equipped)	135
Programming	135
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	137
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	138
Erasing HomeLink buttons	139
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	139
Car2U Home Automation System (if equipped)	140
Types of garage door openers (rolling code and fixed code)	140
Rolling code programming	141
Fixed code programming	143
Erasing the Car2U Home Automation System buttons	144
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	145
CARGO COVER (IF EQUIPPED)	145
Cargo management system	146
REAR LIFTGATE	147
LUGGAGE RACK	148
Locks and Security	150
KEYS	150
POWER DOOR LOCKS	150
Smart unlocking feature	150
Autolock	150
Deactivating/activating autolock	151
Power door unlock/lock procedure	151
Keyless entry keypad procedure	152
Message center procedure	152
Autounlock	152
Deactivating/activating autounlock	152
Power door unlock/lock procedure	153
Keyless entry keypad procedure	153
Message center procedure	153
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature (if equipped)	154
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	155
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	155
Two-step door unlocking	156
One-step door unlocking	156
Switching from two-step to one-step door unlocking	156
Locking the doors/liftgate	157
Opening the liftgate window	157
Car finder	157
Sounding a panic alarm	157
Memory seats and adjustable pedals feature (if equipped)	157
Activating the memory seat feature	158
Deactivating the memory seat feature	158
Replacing the battery	158
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	159
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	159
Illuminated entry	160
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	161
Programming a personal entry code	161
Erasing personal code	162
Anti-scan feature	162
Unlocking and locking the doors, liftgate and liftgate window using keyless entry	162
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	162
Anti-theft indicator	163
Automatic arming	163
Automatic disarming	164
Replacement keys	164
Programming spare keys	164
Seating and Safety Restraints	166
SEATING	166
Adjustable head restraints	166
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	169
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	170
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	170
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	172
Memory seats and adjustable pedals (if equipped)	172
Easy entry/exit feature (if equipped)	173
Deactivating/activating the easy access/easy out feature	174
Heated seats (if equipped)	174
REAR SEATS	175
Folding down the 2nd row seats	176
Placing the 2nd row 60/40 seats in cargo mode (if equipped)	178
Tilting the 2nd row seat for E-Z Entry	179
Tilting the 2nd row seat for E-Z Entry	182
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	187
Personal Safety System™	187
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?	187
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	188
Front crash severity sensor	188
Driver’s seat position sensor	188
Front passenger sensing system	188
Front safety belt usage sensors	189
Front safety belt pretensioners	189
Front safety belt energy management retractors	189
Determining if the Personal Safety System™ is operational	190
Safety restraints precautions	190
Energy management feature	191
Combination lap and shoulder belts	192
Vehicle sensitive mode	193
Webbing extraction sensitive mode	193
Automatic locking mode	193
When to use the automatic locking mode	193
How to use the automatic locking mode	193
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	194
Safety belt pretensioner	194
Front safety belt height adjustment	195
Second row comfort guide	196
Safety belt extension assembly	196
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	197
Conditions of operation	197
Belt-Minder	197
One-time disable	200
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	200
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	202
Important SRS precautions	202
Children and airbags	204
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	204
Front passenger sensing system	206
Determining if the system is operational	210
Seat-mounted side airbag system	211
How does the side airbag system work?	212
Safety Canopy System	213
How does the Safety Canopy System work?	214
Determining if the system is operational	216
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	216
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	217
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	217
Important child restraint precautions	217
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	219
Transporting children	220
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	221
Infant and/or toddler seats	221
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	222
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	225
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	228
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	229
Child booster seats	231
When children should use booster seats	232
Types of booster seats	233
The importance of shoulder belts	234
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	235
Tires, Wheels and Loading	236
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	236
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	236
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	237
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	238
Treadwear	239
Traction AA A B C	239
Temperature A B C	239
TIRES	239
Glossary of tire terminology	240
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	240
TIRE CARE	243
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	243
Tire wear	243
Damage	243
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	244
Tire replacement requirements	244
Safety practices	246
Highway hazards	246
Tire and wheel alignment	246
Tire rotation	247
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	248
Information on “P” type tires	248
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	251
Information on “T” type tires	252
Location of the tire label	252
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	253
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	255
When your temporary spare tire is installed	255
When you believe your system is not operating properly	256
When inflating your tires	257
How temperature affects your tire pressure	257
SNOW TIRES AND CABLES	258
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	258
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	265
Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow	265
TRAILER TOWING	266
Preparing to tow	268
Hitches	268
Safety chains	268
Trailer brakes	269
Trailer lamps	269
Driving while you tow	270
Servicing after towing	270
Trailer towing tips	270
Launching or retrieving a boat	271
RECREATIONAL TOWING	271
Driving	273
STARTING	273
Positions of the ignition	273
Preparing to start your vehicle	273
Important safety precautions	274
Starting the engine	276
Guarding against exhaust fumes	276
Important ventilating information	276
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	277
BRAKES	278
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	278
Using ABS	279
ABS warning lamp	279
Parking brake	279
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM	281
STEERING	286
PREPARING TO DRIVE	287
BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK	287
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	288
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)	288
Driving with a 6–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)	291
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	293
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	294
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	296
System indicator lights	297
Using the Control Trac 4WD system	297
Shifting between 4X4 AUTO (4WD Auto) and 4X4 HIGH (4WD High)	298
Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW (4WD Low)	298
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	298
Normal operation (4.0L engine vehicles only)	298
Normal operation (4.6L engine vehicles only)	299
Autolock operation (4.6L engine vehicles only)	299
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	299
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	299
Basic operating principles	300
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	300
If your vehicle gets stuck	301
Emergency maneuvers	301
AWD Systems (if equipped)	303
Sand	303
Mud and water	303
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	304
Driving on snow and ice	305
Maintenance and Modifications	306
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	307
Roadside Emergencies	308
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	308
Getting roadside assistance	308
Using roadside assistance	309
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	309
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	310
FUSES AND RELAYS	310
Fuses	310
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	311
Passenger compartment fuse panel	311
Power distribution box	314
CHANGING THE TIRES	317
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	318
Stopping and securing the vehicle	320
Location of the spare tire and tools	320
Removing the jack and tools	321
Removing the spare tire	321
Changing the spare tire	322
Stowing the flat/spare tire	325
Re-stowing the jack and tools	326
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	326
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	327
JUMP STARTING	328
Preparing your vehicle	328
Connecting the jumper cables	329
Jump starting	331
Removing the jumper cables	331
WRECKER TOWING	333
Emergency towing	334
Customer Assistance	335
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	335
Away from home	335
Additional assistance	336
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	337
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	337
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	338
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	339
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	340
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	340
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	341
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	341
Cleaning	342
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	342
WAXING	343
PAINT CHIPS	343
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	343
ENGINE	344
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	345
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	345
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	346
INTERIOR	347
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	348
UNDERBODY	348
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	348
Maintenance and Specifications	350
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	350
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	350
Working with the engine off	350
Working with the engine on	350
OPENING THE HOOD	351
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	352
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	354
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	354
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	355
Changing the rear window wiper blade	355
ENGINE OIL	356
Checking the engine oil	356
Adding engine oil	358
Engine oil and filter recommendations	359
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil	359
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	360
BATTERY	361
ENGINE COOLANT	363
Checking engine coolant	363
Adding engine coolant	365
Recycled engine coolant	367
Coolant refill capacity	367
Severe climates	367
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (4.6L V8 engine only)	368
Fail-safe cooling and engine oil overheat mode (4.6L V8 only)	368
When fail-safe cooling mode is activated	369
FUEL FILTER	369
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	370
Important safety precautions	370
Refueling	371
Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system	372
Choosing the right fuel	373
Octane recommendations	373
Fuel quality	374
Cleaner air	374
Running out of fuel	374
Refilling with a portable fuel container	375
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	376
Measuring techniques	376
Filling the tank	376
Calculating fuel economy	377
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	377
Habits	377
Maintenance	378
Conditions	378
EPA fuel economy estimates	379
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	379
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	380
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	381
POWER STEERING FLUID	382
BRAKE FLUID	382
TRANSMISSION FLUID	383
Checking automatic transmission fluid	383
TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)	383
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT, DRIVESHAFT AND SLIP YOKE	384
AIR FILTER	384
Changing the air filter element	385
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	386
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	387
ENGINE DATA	392
Engine drivebelt routing	392

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AdvanceTrac

with RSC

Features

Button

functions

“Sliding

car”

icon

RSC

ESC

Engine

traction

control

Brake

traction

control

Default at

start-up

Off

Enabled

Button

pressed

momentarily

Illuminated

solid

Disabled

below

25 mph

(40 km/h)

Disabled

below

25 mph

(40 km/h)

Disabled

below

25 mph

(40 km/h)

Enabled

Button

pressed and

held more

than five

seconds

Flashes

then

illuminated

solid

Disabled

below

25 mph

(40 km/h)

Disabled

below

25 mph

(40 km/h)

Disabled

below

25 mph

(40 km/h)

Disabled

below

25 mph

(40 km/h)

Trailer Sway Control

When properly equipped, trailer sway control will use the vehicle’s

AdvanceTrac

with RSC

system to detect and help reduce trailer sway

by applying brake force at individual wheels and, if necessary, by

reducing engine power. Trailer sway control is only enabled above

40 mph (64 km/h).

WARNING:

Trailer sway control does not prevent a trailer from

swaying, it mitigates the sway from increasing once it has

occurred. If you are experiencing trailer sway it is likely that the trailer

is improperly loaded for the correct tongue weight or the speed of the

vehicle and trailer is too high. Pull the vehicle-trailer over to a safe

location to check the trailer weight distribution and tongue load and

reduce speed to a safe level while towing. If trailer sway is

experienced, SLOW DOWN.

During trailer sway control events, the

icon in the instrument cluster

will flash momentarily. The message center will also display

TRAILER

SWAY REDUCE SPEED.

In some cases when trailer sway is detected,

the vehicle speed is too high and may be at or above a speed at which

trailer sway will grow continuously. This may cause the system to

activate multiple times, and you may experience a slight deceleration of

the vehicle.

Driving

285

2010 Explorer

(exp)

Owners Guide, 2nd Printing

USA

(fus)