Ford Explorer 2002 User Manual

Contents

Before driving Introduction 2

Instrumentation 6 Controls and features 31 Seating and safety restraints 135 Starting and driving

Starting 182 Driving 187 Roadside emergencies 225 Servicing

Maintenance and care 251 Capacities and specifications 304 Customer assistance 313 Reporting safety defects 325

Index 326

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Introduction

The following warning may be required by California law:

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.

ICONS

Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings.

Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow.

Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment.

Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information.

Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information.

WARNINGS

Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment.

Introduction

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular guidelines for breaking-in your vehicle. During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.

EMISSION WARRANTY

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

SPECIAL NOTICES Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter.

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package.

Introduction

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

AdvanceTrac Master Lighting Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front

Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Tether Anchorage

Traction Control

Windshield Wash/Wipe

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Power Windows Front/Rear

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Introduction

Power Window Lockout

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage Compartment Release

Panic Alarm

Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Battery

Do Not Open When Hot

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid Explosive Gas

Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Engine Air Filter

MAX

MIN

Emission System

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack Check fuel cap

Low tire warning

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Wiper/washer control

(pg. 97)

Headlamp control

(pg. 31)

Instrument cluster

(pg. 8)

Turn signal lever

(pg. 91)

Instrument panel dimmer

control

(pg. 32)

Reverse sensing system*

(pg. 33)

* if equipped

Speed controls

(pg. 92)

Driver air bag

(pg. 163)

Steering wheel controls*

(pg. 98)

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Gearshift (including

overdrive button)

(pg. 196)

Audio system

(pg. 55)

Message center

(pg. 19)

Power adjustable foot

pedals*

(pg. 33)

Climate controls

(pg. 36)

4wd control*

(pg. 201)

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster

CHECK

GAGE

4X4

LOW

4X4

HIGH

DOOR

BRAKE

AJAR

CHECK

LOW

FUEL

WASH

CAP

Optional instrument cluster

HI TEMP

LOW OIL

4X4

LOW

4X4

HIGH

BRAKE

O/D OFF

SERVICE ENGINE

SOON

TRIP

O/D OFF

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

Service engine soon

Illuminates briefly to ensure the system is functional. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control

SER VICE

ENGINE

SOON

systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing.

Light turns on solid:

Temporary malfunctions may cause the light to illuminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel.

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. 8

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3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened.

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly installing and securely tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.

If the light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures

could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Check fuel cap (if equipped)

Illuminates when the fuel cap is not installed correctly. Check the fuel cap for proper installation. When the fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the fuel cap mis-installed can activate the Service Engine Soon/Check Engine warning light.

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap.

For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and care chapter.

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

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Air bag readiness

Illuminates to confirm that the air bags (front or side) are operational. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Safety belt

Illuminates to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Brake system warning

To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to START position, the light will momentarily illuminate prior to reaching the START position). It also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate as described, seek service immediately. Illumination after the parking brake is released indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be serviced immediately by a qualified technician. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information.

Check gage (if equipped)

Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high, the engine oil pressure is low or the fuel gauge is at or near empty. Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge, Engine oil pressure gauge or Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information.

CHECK

GAGE

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Oil pressure/Engine coolant

Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is above the normal range or the engine oil pressure is outside normal range. Check the engine oil and coolant level refer to Adding engine oil and Adding coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

To confirm the anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light is functional it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to the START position, the light will momentarily illuminate just prior to reaching the START position). If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the ABS serviced immediately. If the ABS light remains on, it means the anti-lock brake system has malfunctioned and is disabled, however, the normal brake system will still function unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated and parking brake is off. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information.

ABS

Turn signal

Illuminates when the turn signals or the hazard lights are turned on. If the lights stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out bulb.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

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Low washer fluid (if equipped)

Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.

Charging system

Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly.

AdvanceTracY (if equipped)

Flashes when the AdvanceTracy system is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.

Four wheel drive low (if equipped)

Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is is engaged. If the light continues to flash have the system serviced.

LOW

WASH

4x4

LOW

Four wheel drive high (if equipped)

Illuminates when four-wheel drive is put in high range. If the light continues to flash have the system serviced.

Door ajar

Illuminates when any door is open (or not fully closed).

4x4

HIGH

DOOR

AJAR

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O/D off (if equipped)

Illuminates when the overdrive function has been turned OFF using the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) on end of gearshift. If the light does not come on or the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, as damage to the transmission could occur.

Speed control

Illuminates when the speed control is activated.

Seat belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your seat belts.

BeltMinderY chime

Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint system inspected immediately.

O/D

OFF

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed from the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.

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GAUGES Standard instrument cluster gauges

CHECK

GAGE

4X4

LOW

4X4

HIGH

DOOR

BRAKE

AJAR

CHECK

LOW

FUEL

WASH

CAP

Optional instrument cluster gauges

HI TEMP LOW OIL

4X4

LOW

4X4

HIGH

BRAKE

O/D OFF

SERVICE ENGINE

SOON

TRIP

O/D OFF

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

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Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the indicated area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to

Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can burn you badly.

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate.

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

• Standard instrument cluster

TRIP

• Optional instrument cluster

Refer to Message Center in this section for information on how to switch the display from metric to English measurements.

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Trip odometer

Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys.

• Standard instrument cluster Press and release the

SELECT/RESET button to toggle between the odometer and trip odometer display. Press and hold the button to reset.

• Optional instrument cluster Press and release the TRIP/RESET

button to toggle between the odometer and trip odometer display. Press and hold the button to reset.

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer pointer in the red zone may damage the engine.

TRIP

Battery voltage gauge

Indicates battery voltage. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range, have the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as possible.

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Engine oil pressure gauge

Indicates engine oil pressure. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (the area between the “L” and “H”); if the needle goes below the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level. Add oil if needed (refer to

Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked

at your dealership or by a qualified technician.

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel. The FUEL DOOR icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

ELECTRONIC COMPASS/TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED) OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE

The outside temperature display is contained in the instrument cluster and displays all the time. If equipped with the DEATC climate control system, the outside temperature will be displayed there.

To turn the display off or change the display from English to metric see your dealer.

Compass

The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antennas. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy.

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Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass calibration

adjustment.

Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error. Refer to Compass zone adjustment.

Compass zone adjustment

1. Determine which magnetic zone you are in for your geographic location by referring to the zone map.

2. Turn ignition to the ON position.

3. Locate compass sensor mounted at base of mirror.

4. Insert a paperclip into the small hole on the bottom of the compass sensor or press the button on the top of the compass module until ZONE appears in the instrument cluster display.

5. Release pressure on the paperclip or button and then slowly press it down again.

6. Continue to press until ZONE appears in the instrument cluster display, then release. The display should show the current zone number.

7. Press until the desired zone number appears. The display will flash and then return to normal operation. The zone is now updated.

123

6 7 8 91011

15 14

13 12

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Compass calibration adjustment

Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines:

For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.

1. Start the vehicle.

2. Locate compass sensor mounted at base of mirror.

3. Insert a paperclip into the small hole on the bottom of the compass sensor or press the button on the top of the compass module until ZONE appears in the instrument cluster display. Continue to hold down until ZONE disappears and CAL is displayed (approximately eight seconds) and release.

4. Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles until CAL indicator turns off (4–5 complete circles).

5. The compass is now calibrated.

MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)

With the ignition in the ON position, the message center, located on your instrument cluster, displays important vehicle information

through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select

display features on the message center for a display of status preceded by a brief indicator chime. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime.

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Selectable features

Reset

Press this control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu.

Info menu

This control displays the following control displays:

• Odometer/Compass

• Trip odometer/Odometer/Compass

• Average Fuel Economy

• Trip Elapsed Drive Time

• Distance to Empty

Odometer/Trip odometer

Refer to Gauges in this chapter.

Compass display

The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy.

adjustment.

Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four

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degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment.

Compass zone/calibration adjustment

Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines.

For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.

1. Turn ignition to the ON position.

2. Start the engine.

3. Determine your magnetic zone by referring to the zone map.

4. From Info menu, select the Compass/Odometer function. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. The top of the message center must be blank).

5. Press and hold the RESET and SETUP control until the message center display changes to show the current zone setting.

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6 7 8 91011

15 14

13 12

6. Release the RESET AND SETUP control, then slowly press RESET down again.

7. Press the SETUP control repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed on the message center. To exit the zone setting mode press and release the RESET control.

8. Press the RESET control to start the compass calibration function.

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9. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE indicator changes to CALIBRATION COMPLETED. This will take up to three circles to complete calibration.

10. The compass is now calibrated.

Average fuel economy (AFE)

Select this function from the INFO menu to display your average fuel economy in liters/100 km or miles/U.S. gallon.

If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled (miles traveled by gallons used), your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons:

• Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up

• Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at

service stations

• Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another

• Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 liter (gallon)

1. Drive the vehicle at least 8 km (5 miles) with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average.

2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference. It is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed

control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.

Average fuel economy for FFV-equipped vehicles

Upon refueling, your vehicle must determine the percentage of Ethanol in the fuel. For the first several minutes, or few miles of driving, the message CALCULATING FUEL will appear in the message center. The correct fuel economy will appear within approximately five miles of driving.

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Trip elapsed drive time

Select this function from the INFO menu to display a timer.

To operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following:

1. Press and release RESET in order to start the timer.

2. Press and release RESET to pause the timer.

3. Press and hold RESET for 2 seconds in order to reset the timer.

Distance to empty (DTE)

Selecting this function from the INFO menu will give you an estimate of how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling your vehicle. Otherwise, the display will not show the addition of fuel for a few kilometers (miles).

The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL and sound a tone for 1 second when you have low fuel level indicated on the fuel gauge.

Setup menu

Press this control for the following displays:

• Autolock

• Easy Entry/Exit

• Autolamp Delay

• Language

• Units (English/Metric)

• System Check

• Oil Change

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Autolocks

1. Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode.

2. Press the RESET control to turn the autolocks ON or OFF.

Easy entry/exit

1. Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode.

2. Press the RESET control to turn the easy entry/exit feature ON or OFF. For more information refer to Memory Seat in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter.

Autolamp delay

1. Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode.

2. Press the RESET control to select the autolamp delay time.

Language

1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current language to be displayed.

2. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the language choices.

3. Press and hold the RESET control to set the language choice.

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Units (English/Metric)

1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed.

2. Press the RESET control to change from English to Metric.

System check

Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for three seconds.

Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored.

The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the message center is as follows:

1. FUEL LEVEL

2. WASHER FLUID LEVEL

3. OIL LIFE IN XX%

4. ENGINE TEMP

5. OIL PRESSURE

6. TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM (if equipped)

7. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

8. CHARGING SYSTEM

System warnings

System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems.

In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for several seconds.

The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message.

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Warning messages that have been reset are divided into three categories:

• They will reappear on the display every minute from the reset.

• They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset.

• They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been

completed.

This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle.

Warning display Status

Warning-tire very low (if equipped)

Check engine temperature Warning returns after 10 minutes Transmission overheated Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Low brake fluid level Low oil pressure Check tire pressure (if

equipped) Check spare tire pressure (if

equipped) Tire pressure system fault (if

equipped) Tire pressure sensor fault (if

equipped) Check AdvanceTracy (if

equipped) Advtrac off t/c on (if equipped) Low washer fluid level Door ajar Change oil soon Oil change required

Warning returns every minute

Warning returns after the ignition key is turned from OFF to ON.

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CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE. Displayed when the engine coolant is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and coolant level. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. Indicates the transmission is overheating. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in a low gear at a high speed for an extended period of time. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Refer to Transmission fluid in the Maintenance and care chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer for transmission service as soon as possible.

CHECK TRANSMISSION. Indicates the transmission is not operating properly. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

LOW FUEL LEVEL. Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.

CHECK FUEL CAP. Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not properly installed. Check the fuel filler cap for proper installation. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and care chapter.

CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM. Displayed when the electrical system is not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of the electrical loads as possible. If the warning stays on or comes on when the engine is operating at normal speeds, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.

LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL. Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Checking and adding brake fluid in the Maintenance and care chapter.

LOW OIL PRESSURE. Displayed when the engine oil level is low. If this warning message is displayed, check the level of the engine oil. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter for information about adding engine oil.

WARNING-TIRE VERY LOW (if equipped). Displayed when one or more tires have very low pressure. When this warning message is displayed, a warning chime will sound reminding you to stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and check your tires for proper pressure, leaks and damage. Refer to Servicing your tires in the Maintenance and care chapter.

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped). Displayed when any of the tire pressures are high or low. Refer to Checking the tire pressure in the Maintenance and care chapter.

CHECK SPARE TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped). Displayed when the spare tire pressure is high or low. Refer to Checking the tire pressure in the Maintenance and care chapter.

TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped). Displayed when the Tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system checked by your dealer.

TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT (if equipped). Displayed when a Tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system checked by your dealer.

LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and care chapter.

CHECK ADVANCETRACy (if equipped). Displayed when the AdvanceTracy system is not operating properly. If this message is displayed on the message center the AdvanceTracy system will be partially operable. If this warning stays on while the engine is running, contact your dealer for service as soon as possible. For further information, refer to AdvanceTracy stability enhancement system in the Driving chapter.

ADVTRAC OFF T/C ON. Displayed on 4x4 vehicles only when 4x4 Low Range is selected. In this mode, the stability enhancement portion of the AdvanceTracy is disabled, but the traction enhancement feature remains enabled. For further information, refer to AdvanceTracy stability enhancement system in the Driving chapter.

DOOR AJAR. Displayed when a door or liftgate is not completely closed.

CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5 percent or less. When oil life left is between 5% and 0%, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed. When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed.

An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.

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To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change [approximately 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 180 days] perform the following:

1. Press the SETUP control to access the System Check function.

2. Press and release the RESET control to display “OIL LIFE XX% HOLD RESET NEW”.

3. Press and hold the RESET control for 2 seconds to display “IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET”.

4. Press and hold the RESET control to display OIL LIFE SET TO 100%. Your oil life is now reset.

To reset the oil monitoring system to your personalized oil life %:

1. Press the SETUP control to access the System Check function.

2. Press and release the RESET control to display “OIL LIFE XX% HOLD RESET NEW”.

3. Press and hold the RESET control for 2 seconds to display “IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET”.

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4. Release the RESET control momentarily, then press RESET and SETUP controls at the same time to activate a service mode which will display OIL LIFE XX% RESET TO ALTER.

5. Press RESET until you find your personalized OIL LIFE XX%.

6. With your personalized OIL LIFE XX% displayed, press SETUP to continue the system check.

TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM OFF (if equipped). Displayed when the tire pressure monitoring system is turned off. Only your dealer can turn the system on or off. It is recommended that the tire pressure monitoring system is always turned ON.

DATA ERR. These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle network communication between electronic modules.

• Fuel computer

• Oil life

• Charging system

• Door sensor

• Washer fluid

• Brake fluid

• Compass

• Outside temperature

• Engine sensor

Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis.

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