2014 FORD EXPLORER warning light

Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic
and, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluid
needs to be changed. However, discolored fluids that also show signs of
overheating and foreign material contamination should be inspected
immediately by a qualified expert, such as the factory-trained technicians
at your dealership. Your vehicle’s oils and fluids should be changed at the
specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with new fluid
that is the same as that required to fill and operate the system, or using
a Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
every month or at six month intervals.
Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if
necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as
necessary.
Scheduled Maintenance563
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replacement, specifications ...391
servicing ..................................329
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................256
Booster seats ...............................22
Brakes ........................................221
anti-lock ...................................222
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................222
brake warning light ................222
fluid, checking and adding ....328
fluid, refill capacities ..............387
fluid, specifications .................387
lubricant specifications ..........387
parking ....................................222
shift interlock ..........................210
trailer .......................................280
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....387
Cargo net ...................................266
CD ..............................402, 406, 408
CD player ..........................400, 489
CD voice commands .................490
Cell phone use ............................16
Changing a tire .........................376
Changing the air filter ..............334
Child safety restraints ..........30, 32
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....32
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................40
LATCH .......................................30
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........468Cleaning your vehicle ...............343
engine compartment ..............345
instrument panel ....................347
interior .....................................347
plastic parts ............................344
washing ....................................343
waxing .....................................345
wheels ......................................349
wiper blades ............................346
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........144
Climate voice commands .........529
Clock ..................................402, 516
Collision Warning System .........261
Console ......................................186
overhead ..................................187
rear ..........................................186
Coolant ......................................318
checking and adding ..............318
refill capacities ........................387
specifications ..........................387
Cross Traffic Alert ....................256
Cruise control ...........................240
Customer Assistance ................289
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................397
Getting roadside assistance ...289
Getting the service you
need .........................................294
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................300
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................298
D
Defrost .......................144, 146, 148
rear window ............................152
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H
Hazard flashers .........................290
HD Radio™ ...............................479
Headlamps
aiming ......................................335
bulb specifications ..................341
flash to pass ..............................98
high beam .........................98, 100
Head restraints .........................156
Heated steering wheel ..............527
Heating ......................144, 146, 148
Help ............................................526
Hill descent mode .....................227
Hill start assist ..........................212
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................178
Hood ..........................................313
How to use voice commands ...473
I
Ignition ...............................189, 385
Illuminated visor mirror ...........111
Information displays .................121
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................204
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................347
cluster ......................................114
Intelligent Access Key ................62
J
Jack ............................................376
positioning ...............................376
storage .....................................376Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ....427
Jump-starting your vehicle ......291
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................76
keypad .......................................82
locking and unlocking doors ....83
programming entry code .........82
Keys .......................................62, 85
positions of the ignition .........189
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................341
headlamps, flash to pass ..........98
interior lamps .................103–105
Lane keeping system ................252
LATCH anchors ...........................30
Liftgate ............................74, 77–78
Lights, warning and indicator ..114
Listening to music ....................476
Loading instructions .................274
Load limits .................................267
Locks
autolock .....................................76
childproof ..................................36
doors ..........................................73
Lubricant specifications ...........387
Lug nuts ....................................384
M
Making and receiving calls .......499
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Single CD ................402, 406, 408
Radio reception .........................400
Radio voice commands .............483
Rear heated seats .....................167
Rear view camera
display ................................235, 519
Rear window
defroster ....................144, 146, 148
Receiving a text
message .............................431, 502
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................24
Relays ................................302–303
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ................76–77
locking/unlocking doors ...........73
opening the trunk .....................74
replacing the batteries .............63
Reverse sensing system ...........230
Roadside assistance ..................289
Roll stability control .................225
Roof rack ...................................266
Route preferences ....................534
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............47
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................39, 42
Safety defects, reporting ..........301
Safety information ............419, 469
Safety restraints ..............39–40, 42
Belt-Minder® ............................43
Belt-Minder®,
deactivating/activating .............44extension assembly ..................42
for adults .............................39–40
for children ...............................24
inflatable safety belt .................45
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................53
safety belt maintenance ...........47
seat belt maintenance ..............47
warning light and chime ..........43
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ........................................30
Safety seats for children ............24
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................392
Satellite Radio ...................402, 484
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............566
SD card ......................417, 490, 530
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................39
Seats ..........................................166
child safety seats ......................24
climate control ........................165
easy access/easyout feature ..162
front seats ...............159–160, 164
heated ..............................163, 167
memory seat .....................64, 161
second row seats ....................166
third row seats ........168, 173, 175
Second-row power fold seat ....171
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ..........................................82
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................85
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........450
Sending new text messages .....501
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Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................443
Traffic preferences ...................534
Trailer sway control ..................276
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....210
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................324
fluid, refill capacities ..............387
lubricant specifications ..........387
Turn signal ................................103
U
USB port ............................417, 490
Using privacy mode ..................427
V
Vehicle health report ........441, 514
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................391
Vehicle loading ..........................267Ventilating your vehicle ...........193
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................447
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................425
Voice recognition ......................472
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .....114
Washer fluid ..............................329
Water, Driving through .............286
Windows
power .......................................106
rear wiper/washer .....................97
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................96
checking and adding fluid .....329
replacing wiper blades ...332–333
Wrecker towing .........................282
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