2006 Ford Explorer Owners Manual

Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 12 12 18 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo cassette with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 21 21 26 31 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Automatic temperature control Auxiliary passenger climate control Rear window defroster 41 41 43 46 47 Lights Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 48 58 58 59 63 65 66 76 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 104 104 104 107 1 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 120 120 132 147 161 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 176 178 180 192 198 205 212 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation 213 213 215 217 223 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 241 241 243 243 245 252 261 262 267 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.

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only) 268 274 Cleaning 275 2 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 282 284 287 292 294 301 313 314 315 318 Accessories Index 325 327 Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it. For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: · In the United States: www.ford.com · In Canada: www.ford.ca · In Australia: www.ford.com.au · In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is given in separate publications. This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle.