2008 Ford Explorer Owners Manual

Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning lights and chimes Gauges 4 12 12 20 Entertainment Systems How to get going AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD Auxiliary input jack (Line in) USB port Satellite radio information Family entertainment system Navigation system SYNC 24 24 28 36 44 46 49 52 81 81 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Automatic temperature control Auxiliary passenger climate control Rear window defroster 82 82 84 87 87 Lights Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moon roof Message center 89 99 99 100 104 106 109 114 119 1 Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 151 151 151 157 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 167 167 181 196 210 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 226 228 230 243 248 255 261 Driving Starting Brakes Traction ControlTM/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation 263 263 268 270 276 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 298 298 300 300 301 309 319 320 326 2 Table of Contents Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.

User and Operator’s Vehicle Manual Guide. Free Auto PDF Manual Download. Years covered by this manual: 2008.

only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 328 334 335 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 336 344 346 350 355 357 364 379 380 381 385 Accessories Index 388 390 Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. 2007 Ford Motor Company 3 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.