2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT battery

Driving 94
Starting 94
Brakes 98
Transmission operation 100
Roadside Emergencies 121
Getting roadside assistance 121
Hazard flasher switch 122
Fuel pump shut-off switch 122
Fuses and relays 123
Changing tires 130
Jump starting 136
Wrecker towing 141
Customer Assistance 142
The dispute settlement board 145
Utilizing the mediation/arbitration 148
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada 148
Ordering additional owner’s literature 149
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 151
Cleaning 152
Maintenance and Specifications 158
Hood 159
Engine compartment 160
Engine oil 161
Battery 163
Fuel information 170
Part numbers 184
Refill capacities 185
Lubricant specifications 187
2003 U207 Explorer Sport(u27)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Table of Contents
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel capLow tire warning
2003 U207 Explorer Sport(u27)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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Introduction
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Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt.
Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Check gage:Illuminates when any
of the following conditions has
occurred:
•The engine coolant temperature
is high.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The fuel gauge is at or near empty.
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door is open.
Overdrive off:Illuminates when
the overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off,
refer to theDrivingchapter. If the
light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately.
Four wheel drive low:Illuminates
when four-wheel drive low is
engaged.
Four wheel drive high:Illuminates
when four-wheel drive high is
engaged.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecurilockPassive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
CHECK
GAGE
DOOR
AJAR
O/D
OFF
4WD
LOW
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Instrument Cluster
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Battery voltage gauge:Indicates
the battery voltage when the
ignition is in the ON position. If the
pointer moves and stays outside the
normal operating range (as
indicated by arrows), have the
vehicle’s electrical system checked
as soon as possible.
Engine oil pressure gauge:
Indicates engine oil pressure. The
needle should stay in the normal
operating range (between “L” and
“H”). If the needle falls below the
normal range, stop the vehicle, turn
off the engine and check the engine
oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil
level is correct, have your vehicle
checked at your dealership or by a
qualified technician.
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.
Refer toFilling the tankin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter for more information..
L
H
H
L
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Instrument Cluster
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To vent the moon roof:press and hold thecontrol.The moon
roof must be in the closed position in order to move it into the
vent position.To close, press and hold the
control until the glass
panel stops moving.
The moon roof sliding shade can be opened or closed manually. The
glass panel must be closed in order to move the sliding shade.
Note:If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the moon roof positions will need to be reset. To reset the
moon roof positions, move the moon roof into the vent position.
ELECTRONIC COMPASS AND OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
(IF EQUIPPED)
This display provides the outside
temperature in °C (Centigrade) or
°F (Fahrenheit) and one of the
eight compass headings to indicate
the direction the vehicle is facing.
Outside temperature display
Press theMODEcontrol to turn on
the display. Press theMODE
control again to change from °C to
°F. Press theMODEcontrol again
to turn off the display.
If the outside temperature drops
below 4° C (38° F) the word “ICE”
will flash in the display alternately
with the outside temperature for
approximately one minute.
Electronic compass
As an orientation aid, the compass
direction abbreviations are displayed
here.
If you suspect that the compass is
not operating correctly, it can be
recalibrated.
Note:The compass reading may be
affected when driving near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and
OPEN
GARAGE
LAMPMODELAMP
73° NW
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Driver Controls
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Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to:
•unlock the vehicle doors without
a key.
•lock all the vehicle doors without
a key.
•activate the personal alarm.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare taken to the dealership, to
aid in troubleshooting.
Unlocking the doors
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The interior
lamps will illuminate.
2.
Pressand release again within three seconds to unlock all the doors.
The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature. This
feature turns on the interior lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is
turned to the ON position. If the dome lamp control is in theoffposition
the illuminated entry feature will not work.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on using the dimmer control or
•any door is open.
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the OFF position.
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors.Note:the interior lamps
will turn off (unless the dome lamp control is in the full-up position),
and the headlamps and parking lamps will flash.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the
doors are closed and locked.Note:the doors will lock again, the horn
will chirp once and the headlamps and parking lamps will flash.
If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn will make two quick
chirps.
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Locks and Security
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Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. The horn will sound for a maximum of
30 seconds and the parklamps will flash for a maximum of 3 minutes.
Press again or turn the ignition to ON to deactivate, or wait for the alarm
to timeout in 3 minutes.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the OFF
or ACC position.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent. The typical operating range for your
remote entry transmitter is approximately 10 meters (33 feet). A
decrease in the operating range could be caused by:
•weather conditions,
•nearby radio towers,
•structures around the vehicle and
•other vehicles parked next to the vehicle.
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 FRONT PART OF
THE REMOTE ENTRY
TRANSMITTER APART.
2. Remove the old battery.
3. Insert the new battery. Refer to
the diagram inside the remote entry
transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery.
4. Snap the two halves back together.
Note:Replacement of the battery willnotcause the remote transmitter
to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter
should operate normally after battery replacement.
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed
because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry
transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or takeall
remote entry transmittersto your authorized dealer for
reprogramming.
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Locks and Security
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Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)
Your transmission is equipped with an adaptive learning strategy found in
the vehicle computer. This feature is designed to increase durability, and
provide consistent shift feel over the life of the vehicle. A new vehicle or
transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is
considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the
transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update
transmission operation. Additionally, whenever the battery is
disconnected or a new battery is installed, the strategy must relearn.
P (Park)
This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from
turning.
To put your vehicle in gear:
•Start the engine
•Depress the brake pedal
•Move the gearshift lever 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 the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and
remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
R (Reverse)
With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R
(Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.
2003 U207 Explorer Sport(u27)
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Driving
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