Ford Explorer 2005 Quick Reference Manual Download Page 9

may shift firmly. This is considered normal 
and will not affect function or durability. 
For more information, please consult your
Owner’s Guide.

Message Center 

(if equipped)

Please see Additional Features for more details.

Premium Cassette/Single CD Radio

(if equipped)

Please see reverse side for more details.

In-Dash Six-CD Radio 

(if equipped)

Please see reverse side for more details.

Control Trac Four-Wheel Drive Control 

(if equipped)

4X4 AUTO automatically delivers full

power to the rear axle and to the
front axle as required for increased
traction. This is appropriate for 
normal on-road driving. 4X4 HIGH
provides four-wheel drive with 
full power to all four wheels. 
4X4 LOW provides four-wheel 
drive with full power to both 
axles and includes a lower gear 

ratio for low speed. 4X4 HIGH and 

4X4 LOW should not be used on dry or merely 
wet pavement.

To shift between 4X4 AUTO and 4X4 HIGH,
press either button at a stop, or while 
driving at any speed. To shift to and from 
4X4 LOW, bring the vehicle to a stop and 
keep the brake pedal depressed. Next, place
the gearshift in N (Neutral), and press the 
4X4 LOW control, or if you are in the 4X4 LOW
mode, press 4X4 AUTO or 4X4 HIGH. 

When shifting from one four-wheel drive 
position to the next, a mechanical noise 
may be heard. This is normal and no service
should be required.

Dual Automatic Temperature
Control (DATC) System 

(if equipped)

Please see reverse side for more details.

Power Adjustable Foot Pedals 

(if equipped)

Press and hold the rocker control to
adjust the accelerator and brake
pedal toward you or away from you.
Adjust the pedals only when the
vehicle is stopped and the gearshift 
lever is in the P (Park) position.

Speed Control

To operate, the speed control
must be ON and the vehicle’s
speed must be at or above
30 mph (48 km/h). To set a
speed, press SET +. To set a
higher speed, press SET + again.
To set a lower speed, press CST -.
Pressing RES will return to a
previously set speed. To turn the
speed control off, press OFF or press
the brake pedal to disengage.

Reverse Sensing System (RSS) 

(if equipped)

The RSS sounds a tone to warn the driver of
obstacles near the rear bumper when the 
R (Reverse) gear is selected. The system
detects obstacles within approximately 
6 ft. (2 m.) behind the rear bumper, or near
the rear periphery, while the vehicle moves
in reverse at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h).
The system defaults to ON, but the RSS 
control allows you to disable the system
when the ignition is ON, and the gearshift 
is in R (Reverse).

The RSS may not detect small objects, 
particularly those close to the ground. The
system may also operate incorrectly under
inclement weather conditions, especially if
the rear bumper sensors are covered with
dirt, snow, or ice.

Brake Release

Pull the release lever (rearward) to release
the parking brake. To set the parking brake,
press the parking brake pedal down until the
pedal stops. The BRAKE warning lamp in the
instrument cluster will illuminate (when the
ignition is turned ON).

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Summary of Contents for Explorer 2005

Page 1: ...when first learning about your vehicle and consult the appropriate chapter when questions arise All information contained in the Quick Reference Guide was accurate at the time of duplication We reserv...

Page 2: ...to activate autoset Satellite Your Audiophile radio comes equipped with satellite ready capability The kit to enable satellite reception is available through your Ford dealer Detailed satellite instru...

Page 3: ...mode press to move to the next frequency up or down the band Tape CD Select To begin tape play while in radio or CD mode press the tape control To begin CD play press the CD control Press the CD cont...

Page 4: ...enable or disable the dual zone temperature feature Manual Override Controls When pressed these six controls will override automatic operation To return to automatic operation press AUTO E D To open...

Page 5: ...ht if equipped will illuminate when the spare is in use Replace the spare with the road tire as soon as possible If your vehicle is equipped with AWD remember that a spare tire of a different size sho...

Page 6: ...EXPLORER Quick Reference Guide 2005 2005 model 2 0 0 5 M O D E L E X P L O R E R Q U I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E...

Page 7: ...uide locate the feature you would like to learn more about Each numbered feature is briefly described to the left of the instrument panel image For more information please consult your Owner s Guide T...

Page 8: ...ons The ABS warning light will illuminate when you start your engine However if it stays on continues to flash or fails to illuminate see your dealership s service department immediately Tire Pressure...

Page 9: ...erse side for more details Power Adjustable Foot Pedals if equipped Press and hold the rocker control to adjust the accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you Adjust the pedals only when...

Page 10: ...rol 2 3 Turn Signal and Wiper Washer Control Service Engine Soon Lamp ABS Warning Lamp 6 Hazard Flasher Control 5 Tire Pressure Warning Lamp if equipped Reverse Sensing System RSS if equipped Brake Re...

Page 11: ...Control 10 11 Audio Systems 12 Control Trac Four Wheel Drive Control if equipped 14 Power Adjustable Foot Pedals if equipped 13 Dual Automatic Temperature Control DATC System if equipped 8 Message Cen...

Page 12: ...ing the AdvanceTrac button on the center console When the system is functioning a yellow icon will flash The Roll Stability Control RSC system works with the AdvanceTrac system to maintain roll stabil...

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