2014 FORD EXPLORER reset

Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as in
heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or
livery)
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
the information display and perform services
listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance
chart.
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Replace spark plugs.
Operating in dusty or sandy conditions such as unpaved or
dusty roads
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Replace engine air filter.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km)Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
monthsChange engine oil and filter.
*
Perform multi-point inspection.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid.
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Scheduled Maintenance573
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911 Assist™ ......................438, 512
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................222
Accessing and using your USB
port ............................................490
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............427
Accessing your calendar ..........511
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................450
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................429
Accessory delay ........................107
Active call menu options .........427
Active Park Assist .....................230
Adaptive Cruise Control ...........241
Adding (pairing) a phone ........498
Advanced menu options ...436, 456
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................436
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................51
and child safety seats ..............52
description ................................51
disposal ......................................60
driver airbag ..............................51
passenger airbag .......................51
side airbag ...........................51, 55
Air cleaner filter .......333–334, 391
Air conditioning ........................144
manual heating and air
conditioning system ...............144
Air filter .....................................334Air filter, cabin ..........................152
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................214
Ambient mood/lighting .............518
Ambulance packages ..................15
AM/FM .......................................478
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................318
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................222
Anti-theft system ..................85, 88
arming the system ..............85, 88
disarming a triggered system ..88
Audio system
Single CD ................402, 406, 408
Audio system
(see Radio) ................402, 406, 408
Automatic transmission ............206
fluid, adding ............................324
fluid, checking ........................324
fluid, refill capacities ..............387
fluid, specification ..................387
Selectshift (SST) ....................209
Auxiliary Input Jack .................487
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..415
Auxiliary powerpoint ................183
A/V inputs ..........................417, 495
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........387
refill capacities ........................387
B
Battery .......................................329
acid, treating emergencies .....329
jumping a disabled battery ....291
maintenance-free ....................329
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Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................324
engine oil .................................317
Display settings .........................517
Driver alert ................................250
Driving under special
conditions ..................212, 216, 218
sand .........................................217
snow and ice ...........................219
through water .................218, 286
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .................146, 148
E
Electronic message center .......121
Electronic stability control ......225
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................291
running out of fuel .................197
Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) ..................222
Emission control system ..........202
End user license agreement ....542
Engine ........................................385
cleaning ...................................345
coolant .....................................318
fail-safe cooling .......................322
idle speed control ...................329
lubrication specifications .......387
refill capacities ........................387
service points ..................314–316
Engine block heater .................193
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............317
dipstick ....................................317
filter, specifications ................391refill capacities ........................387
specifications ..........................387
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................193
F
Fail safe cooling ........................322
Fleet MyKey programming ........69
Floor mats .................................287
Fluid capacities .........................387
Fuel
cap ...........................................199
capacity ...................................387
choosing the right fuel ...........196
filler funnel .............................197
filling your vehicle with fuel ..199
filter, specifications ........329, 391
fuel pump shut-off ..................290
octane rating ...........................385
quality ......................................196
running out of fuel .................197
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................195
Fuel and distance computer ....125
outside temperature
indicator ..................................125
to empty indicator ..................125
trip distance ............................125
trip/reset button .....................125
Fuses ..........................302–303, 308
G
Garage door opener ..................178
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............199
Gauges ...............................113–114
odometer .................................125
trip odometer ..........................125
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