Running boards (if equipped), Driver controls – FORD 2007 Explorer v.1 User Manual
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An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and
according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON. Displayed when the engine oil life
reaches 5% or less of the Oil Life Start Value.
LIFTGATE/GLASS AJAR. Displayed when the liftgate or the liftgate
glass is not completely closed.
RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED)
Deployable running boards (DRB) automatically move when the doors
are opened to assist entering and exiting the vehicle.
Automatic power deploy:
• The running boards will extend
down when the doors are opened.
Automatic power stow:
• The running boards will return to
the stowed position after a
2 second delay once doors are
closed.
Manual power deploy:
To manually operate the running boards, refer to the Message center in
this chapter.
• This feature can manually set the running boards in the deployed
position for access to the roof or when washing your vehicle.
• When running boards are manually set in the deployed position
(OUT), they will return to the stowed position and enter automatic
mode when the vehicle speed becomes greater than 5 mph (8 kph).
Enable/disable:
To enable/disable the power running board feature, refer to the Message
center in this chapter.
• When this feature is disabled (OFF), the running boards will move to
the stowed position regardless of the position of the doors.
• When this feature is enabled (AUTOMATIC), the running boards will
immediately move to the correct position based on the position of the
doors.
Bounce-back:
• If an object is in the way of the moving running board, the running
board will automatically bounce back in the reverse direction and
move to the end of travel.
2007 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Driver Controls
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