Instrumentation – FORD 2002 Explorer v.1 User Manual
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Door ajar
Warning cannot be reset
Low oil pressure
Warning returns after 10 minutes
Check engine temperature
Check charging system
Transmission overheated
Check transmission
Low fuel level
Low brake fluid level
Warning returns after the ignition key
is turned from OFF to ON.
Change oil soon
Oil change required
Low washer fluid level
DOOR AJAR. Displayed when a door or liftgate is not completely
closed.
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.
CHECK ENGINE TEMP. 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 safely
possible.
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 soon 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.
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.
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