Roadside Emergencies 289
Getting roadside assistance ..............................289
Hazard warning flashers ................................290
Fuel cut-off switch ....................................290
Jump-starting the vehicle ...............................291
Customer Assistance 294
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) .......................301
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) .....................301
Fuses 302
Changing a fuse ......................................302
Fuse specification chart ................................303
Maintenance 312
General information ...................................312
Opening and closing the hood ............................313
Under hood overview ..................................314
Engine oil dipstick ....................................317
Engine oil check......................................317
Engine coolant check ..................................318
Automatic transmission fluid check ........................324
Brake fluid check .....................................328
Fuel filter...........................................329
Washer fluid check ....................................329
Battery ............................................329
Checking the wiper blades ..............................332
Air filter(s) .........................................333
Adjusting the headlamps ................................335
Changing a bulb ......................................337
Bulb specification chart.................................341
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2014 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA (fus)