2018 FORD EXPLORER warning lights

Trailer Brakes
WARNING: Do not connect a trailer's
hydraulic brake system directly to your
vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle may
not have enough braking power and your
chances of having a collision greatly
increase.
Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you
install them properly and adjust them to
the manufacturer's specifications. The
trailer brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.
Separate functioning brake systems are
required for safe control of towed vehicles
and trailers weighing more than 1,500 lb
(680 kg) when loaded.
Trailer Lamps WARNING: Never connect any trailer
lamp wiring to the vehicle's tail lamp
wiring; this may damage the electrical
system resulting in fire. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible for
assistance in proper trailer tow wiring
installation. Additional electrical
equipment may be required.
Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard lights are
working. Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels clear curbs and other
obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than
70 mph
(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi
(800 km).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
gearshift in park (P) to aid engine and
transmission cooling and to help A/C
performance.
• Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed
control may turn off automatically
when you are towing on long, steep
grades.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
• If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
• Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
• Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:
1. Turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires away from traffic flow.
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•
Transmissions give their best fuel
economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure
on the gas pedal.
• Four-wheel-drive operation (if
equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING: Do not drive through
flowing or deep water as you may lose
control of your vehicle.
Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the front
rocker area of your vehicle. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so: •
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNING: Use a floor mat designed
to fit the footwell of your vehicle that does
not obstruct the pedal area. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, personal
injury or death. WARNING:
Pedals that cannot
move freely can cause loss of vehicle
control and increase the risk of serious
personal injury. WARNING:
Secure the floor mat to
both retention devices so that it cannot
slip out of position and interfere with the
pedals. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING:
Do not place additional
floor mats or any other covering on top of
the original floor mats. This could result in
the floor mat interfering with the operation
of the pedals. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death. WARNING:
Always make sure that
objects cannot fall into the driver foot well
while your vehicle is moving. Objects that
are loose can become trapped under the
pedals causing a loss of vehicle control.
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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.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display). Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. 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 and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
Off....................................................................... 224
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
. 221
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........226
System Not Available....................................... 225
Using Cruise Control...................................220 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 220
Switching Cruise Control On......................... 220
Using Four-Wheel Drive..............................191 Driving In Special Conditions With
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)........................... 192
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles............................................................. 192
Using Hill Descent Control.......................203 Principle of operation....................................... 203
Using hill descent control............................... 203
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................62
Using Snow Chains.....................................332
Using Stability Control...............................201
Using Summer Tires...................................332
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................399
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............403
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 405
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 399
Media Menu Features...................................... 402
Media Voice Commands................................ 400
USB 2..................................................................... 405
Voice Commands for Audio Sources........406
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............382 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 387
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 390
Bluetooth Devices.............................................. 391
Making Calls........................................................ 386
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............383
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 384
Phone Options during an Active Call.........386
Phone Voice Commands................................ 384
Receiving Calls................................................... 386
System Settings................................................. 392
Text Messaging.................................................. 388
Using Terrain Control.................................202 Using Traction Control...............................199
Switching the System Off............................... 199
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 199
Using a Switch..................................................... 199
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 199
Using Voice Recognition...........................380 Audio Voice Commands.................................. 431
Climate Voice Commands............................. 432
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 380
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 435
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 434
Phone Voice Commands................................ 433
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 436
System Interaction and Feedback...............381
Voice Settings Commands............................ 436
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................269
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Vehicle Care
..................................................309
General Information......................................... 309
Vehicle Certification Label.......................349
Vehicle Identification Number
...............348
Vehicle Storage.............................................314
Battery.................................................................... 315
Body........................................................................\
. 314
Brakes...................................................................... 315
Cooling system.................................................... 315
Engine..................................................................... 315
Fuel system........................................................... 315
General................................................................... 314
Miscellaneous...................................................... 315
Removing Vehicle From Storage................... 315
Tires........................................................................\
. 315
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 133
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............348
Voice Control
....................................................78
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..............100 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................. 100
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