2012 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 20

Instrument Cluster • Engine coolant temperature gauge (if enabled): Indicates H engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the level indicator will be in the normal range. The indicator will change colors indicating blue for C cool, gray for normal and red for hot. If the engine coolant temperature exceeds the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let then engine cool. The engine coolant temperature gauge can be enabled or disabled. See Base message center in this chapter for information on changing the display settings. • 4WD gauge (if equipped and enabled): D isplays power distribution between the front and rear wheels. More power to either front or rear wheels will be displayed by more area filled in. Symbols indicate the current terrain management mode that is active. See Four wheel drive (4wd) system in the Driving chapter for information. 3. Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. 4. Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the on position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The fuel icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located. 20 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)