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The All-New 2006 Ford Explorer
was engineered with your lifestyle in mind – tough enough to take on what the road
ahead gives you, yet sophisticated. Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself
with your new Ford Explorer by reading this Quick Reference Guide, which discusses
features, specifications and general information. For detailed information, consult
your Owner’s Guide.
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vehicle information through a
constant monitoring of vehicle
systems. The message center
displays
features such
as trip
odometer,
compass,
distance to
empty,
average fuel economy and a
language selector. The message
center also provides vehicle
system checks and will notify
you of potential vehicle
problems with a display of
system warnings.
8. Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Warning Light
When the TPMS warning light
is lit, one or more of your tires
is significantly under-inflated.
You should stop and check the
tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper
pressure, as indicated on the
vehicle’s tire label. Driving on
a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to
overheat
and can eventually
lead to
tire failure. Note: Outside
temperatures affect tire
pressure; refer to the Owner’s
Guide for additional
tire information.
9. ABS Warning Light
Your anti-lock braking system
(ABS) detects the onset of
wheel lockup during brake
applications and helps
prevent wheels from locking
during extreme braking
situations. The ABS warning
light will illuminate when you
start the vehicle’s engine.
If
the light remains illuminated,
continues to flash, or fails to
illuminate, see an authorized
dealer’s service department
immediately.
10. Dual Auto Temperature
Control (if equipped)
See Climate Control section
side for more climate
system details.
11. Navigation System with
Audiophile AM / FM In-Dash
Six CD / MP3 / Satellite
Compatible Sound System
(if equipped)
See reverse side for more
audio system details.
12. Power Adjustable Foot
Pedals
(if equipped)
Press and hold the control
to adjust
the position
of the ac-
celerator and
brake pedal
forward or
away from
you, to a maximum of three
(3) inches of travel. The ac-
celerator and brake pedal
should only be adjusted when
the vehicle is stopped and the
gearshift lever is in the
P (Park) position.
13. AdvanceTrac® with Roll
Stability Control (RSC)
The AdvanceTrac® with RSC
system enhances your vehicle’s
stability during maneuvers
that require all available tire
traction, like in wet / snowy
/ icy road conditions and/or
when performing emergency
maneuvers. In an emergency
lane change, the driver will
experience better overall
vehicle traction, and have
better control of the vehicle.
The AdvanceTrac® with RSC
button allows the driver to
turn off certain features of
the Advan-
ceTrac with
RSC system
for vehicle
speeds below
25 mph (40
km/h). To
deactivate, please refer to the
Owner’s Guide for
additional information.
14. Gearshift / Overdrive
(O/D) Control
Overdrive is the normal
driving position for the best
fuel economy, and can be
deactivated by pressing the
transmis-
sion
control
switch on
the side of
the gearshift
lever. This
position
allows for all forward gears
except overdrive, provides
engine braking and should be
used when driving conditions
cause excessive shifting from
O/D
to other gears, such as city
traffic, hilly terrain and
trailer towing.
15. Heated Seats (if equipped)
The heated seat control is
located in the lower center
of the instrument panel.
To operate the heated seats,
push the control to activate
and push again to deactivate.
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2006 EXPLORER
INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Headlamp and Panel
Dimmer Control
The headlamp control is
located on the lower left
portion of the instrument
panel. The first clockwise
position controls the parking
lamps; the second clockwise
position
controls the
headlamps.
If your
vehicle is
equipped
with fog
lamps, pull the control out
one position to activate the
lamps and aid visibility
in fog, snow or rain.
The autolamps feature
(if equipped) automatically
activates / deactivates your
headlamps as necessary.
To use the autolamps feature,
rotate the control
counterclockwise; to
deactivate the feature,
place the control in the O
(Off) position.
2. Parking Brake Release
Pull the release lever to
release the parking brake.
Driving with the parking
brake engaged will cause
the brakes to wear out
prematurely and reduce fuel
economy. The parking brake
is not recommended to stop
a moving vehicle. However, if
normal brakes fail, the parking
brake can be used to stop
your vehicle in an emergency.
Because the parking brake
applies only the rear brakes,
the vehicle’s stopping distance
will increase greatly and the
handling of your vehicle will
be adversely affected.
3. Turn Signal and Wiper /
Washer Control
Move the control down to
activate your left turn signal;
move the control up to
activate your right turn
signal. To use your windshield
wiper / washers: for a single
swipe, push the end of the
control briefly; push and hold
for three swipes with wash,
or hold for a longer wash
(up to ten seconds). The bars
of varying length are for
intermittent wipers. Rotate
the windshield wiper control
upward for fast intervals and
downward
for slow
intervals. The
control ring
on the
right side of
the control
operates the rear window
wiper; rotate the control
to the INT1 (8-10 second
interval) or INT2 (3-4 second
interval) position to activate
the rear window wiper. To
wash the rear window, rotate
(and hold as desired) the rear
wiper / washer control to
either position.
4. Speed Control
To engage speed control,
ensure a vehicle speed of 30
mph or greater, press ON,
then momentarily press SET+.
To set a higher speed, press
and hold SET +, then release
the control when you have
reached your desired speed.
To set a lower speed, press
and hold SET – until you have
reached your desired speed,
or depress the brake pedal
and press the SET + control.
To return to a
previously set
speed faster
than 30 mph,
press RES.
To disengage
speed
controls, depress the brake
pedal or press OFF.
5. Service Engine
Soon Light
The Service Engine Soon
indicator light is located in
the instrument cluster and
illuminates when the engine
is started. If the light remains
illuminated, it may signal a
problem with the On Board
Diagnostics System (OBD-II).
If the light is blinking, engine
misfire is occurring, which
could damage the vehicle’s
catalytic converter. If this
occurs, drive in a moderate
fashion and have your vehicle
serviced immediately by an
authorized dealer.
6. Hazard Flasher Control
The hazard flasher is located
on the steering column, just
behind the steering wheel.
Press the
flasher
control and
all front
and rear
direction
signals will
flash; press the control again
to deactivate the feature.
7. Message Center (if equipped)
With the ignition in the ON
position, the message center,
located in the instrument
cluster, displays important
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2006 EXPLORER
DUAL AUTO TEMPERATURE CONTROL
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A. Temperature Controls: To control the
temperature on the driver’s side in single zone
mode, select any temperature between 60° F
and 90° F by pressing the driver temperature
control; the climate system’s display indicates
the selected temperature. The passenger can
also select any temperature between 60° F
and 90° F by pressing the passenger
temperature control.
B. AUTO: Press to select the desired
temperature shown in the display window.
The system will automatically determine the
fan speed, the direction of the airflow, and
outside or recirculated air to heat or cool
the vehicle to the selected temperature.
C. Fan Speed: Press to manually increase and
decrease fan speed.
D. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not
operate. Note: If your vehicle is equipped with
the auxiliary climate control system, the auxiliary
fan can still operate with the front system off.
E. Manual Override Controls: Press to
manually determine where airflow is directed.
To return to fully automatic control, press AUTO.
F. Windshield Defroster: Outside air is
distributed through the windshield
defroster vents.
G. DUAL (Single / Dual Electric Temperature
Control): The control allows the driver to have
full control of the cabin temperature settings
(single zone) or allows the passenger to have
control of their individual temperature
settings (dual zone control). Press to turn on
dual zone mode; press again to return
to single zone.
H. Rear Window Defroster: The rear defroster
control is located on the instrument panel.
Press the rear defroster control to clear the
rear window of thin ice and fog. The ignition
must be in the 3 (ON) position to operate the
rear window defroster. The defroster turns
off automatically after ten minutes or when
the ignition is turned to the 1 (OFF / LOCK)
or 2 (ACC) position. To manually turn off the
defroster before ten minutes have passed,
press the control again.
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