FORD 2002 Explorer v.3 - Manual (Page 329)

Driving under
special conditions .............203, 206
sand .........................................205
snow and ice ...........................207
through water .................205, 213
E
Electronic message center .........19
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................241
Emission control system ..........288
Engine ................................309–310
check engine/service
engine soon light ........................8
cleaning ...................................299
coolant .....................................259
fail-safe coolant ......................264
idle speed control ...................269
lubrication
specifications ..................307, 309
refill capacities ........................304
service points ..................251–252
starting after a collision .........223
Engine block heater .................182
Engine oil ..................................253
checking and adding ..............253
dipstick ....................................253
filter, specifications ........256, 304
recommendations ...................256
refill capacities ........................304
specifications ..................307, 309
Exhaust fumes ..........................183
F
Fail safe cooling ........................264
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....278
Floor mats .................................116
Fluid capacities .........................304
Foglamps .....................................29
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................11, 196
control trac .......................53, 197
description ..............197, 199, 201
driving off road .......................202
electronic shift ..........................53
preparing to
drive your vehicle ...................187
Fuel ............................................278
calculating
fuel economy ....................22, 285
cap .......................................9, 284
capacity ...................................304
choosing the right fuel ...........281
comparisons with EPA
fuel economy estimates .........288
detergent in fuel .....................283
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................278, 284–285
filter, specifications ........285, 304
fuel pump shut-off switch .....223
gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........285
octane rating ...........282, 309–310
quality ......................................282
running out of fuel .................284
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................278
Fuses ..................................225–226
G
Garage door opener ..........102, 105
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ........9, 284
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................285
Gauges .........................................13
Index
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