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Instrumentation – FORD 2002 Explorer User Manual

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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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