2007 FORD EXPLORER parking brake

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 it
from the arm.
2. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
Replace wiper blades at least once
per year for optimum performance.
Poor wiper quality can be improved
by cleaning the wiper blades and
the windshield, refer toWindows
and wiper bladesin theCleaningchapter.
To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil 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 indicator (dipstick).
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Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes
when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of
acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush
immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds.Wash hands after handling.
Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new 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 the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven to relearn the idle and fuel trim
strategy.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the
transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, the
transmission may shift firmly. 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 to its
optimum shift feel.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................69
AdvanceTrac ..............................225
Air cleaner filter ...............327–328
Air conditioning ..........................47
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................154–155, 163, 165
and child safety seats ............156
description ..............155, 163, 165
disposal ....................................168
driver airbag ............157, 164, 166
indicator light .................163, 168
operation .................157, 164, 166
passenger airbag .....157, 164, 166
side airbag ...............................163
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................307
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................223
Anti-theft system ......................124
Audio system (see Radio) ...25, 31
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................232, 235
fluid, adding ............................325
fluid, checking ........................325
fluid, refill capacities ..............329
fluid, specification ..................329
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................38
Auxiliary power point .................67
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........329
refill capacities ........................329
B
Battery .......................................305acid, treating emergencies .....305
jumping a disabled battery ....272
maintenance-free ....................305
replacement, specifications ...328
servicing ..................................305
BeltMinder
...............................149
Brakes ........................................223
anti-lock ...................................223
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............223
fluid, checking and adding ....325
fluid, refill capacities ..............329
fluid, specifications .................329
lubricant specifications ..........329
parking ....................................224
shift interlock ..........................230
C
Calculating load ........................211
Capacities for refilling fluids ....329
Cargo cover ...............................108
Cargo management system ......108
Cassette tape player ...................25
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................261
Child safety restraints ..............169
child safety belts ....................169
Child safety seats ......................174
attaching with tether straps ..178
in front seat ............................175
in rear seat ..............................175
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............289
instrument panel ....................291
interior .....................................292
interior trim ............................292
plastic parts ............................290
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Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................174
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................324
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................291
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ....................................261, 265
positioning .......................261, 267
storage .....................261, 264–265
Jump-starting your vehicle ......272
K
Keyless entry system ...............122
autolock ...........................111, 113
keypad .....................................122
locking and unlocking doors ..123
programming entry code .......122
Keys ...........................................125
positions of the ignition .........219
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ............57–58
daytime running light ...............54
fog lamps ...................................53
headlamps .................................53
interior lamps ...........................57
Liftgate ......................................109
remote release ........................118
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........223
Load limits .................................205
Loading instructions .................211Locks
autolock ...........................111, 113
childproof ................................116
doors ........................................111
Lubricant specifications ...........329
Lug nuts ....................................271
Luggage rack .............................110
Lumbar support, seats .....129, 131
M
Message center .....................81, 92
english/metric button .........84, 97
system check button ..........83, 96
warning messages .............88, 103
Mirrors .........................................70
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................69
fold away ...................................70
heated ........................................70
side view mirrors (power) .......70
Moon roof ....................................75
Motorcraft parts ........293, 313, 328
N
Navigation system .......................44
O
Octane rating ............................317
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................300
P
Parking brake ............................224
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....328
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................140
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