Maintenance and specifications, Service recommendations, Precautions when servicing your vehicle – FORD 2005 Explorer v.3 User Manual
Page 261: Working with the engine off, Working with the engine on

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
• Use the scheduled maintenance information to track routine
service.
• Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications.
• Your dealership can provide parts and service.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
• Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
• Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and
all fuel related parts.
Working with the engine off
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the engine on
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Block the wheels.
Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do
not remove it while the engine is running.
2005 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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