Roadside Emergencies
2.
Replace beauty cap, stow the jack and tools in their respective
locations, making sure they are fully secured so they do not rattle when
you drive.
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and
clothing, if contacted.
Donotattempttopush-startyourvehicle.Automatic
transmissionsdonothavepush-startcapability;doingsomay
damagethecatalyticconverter.
Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission
may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation.
1.
2.
Useonlya12–voltsupplytostartyourvehicle.
Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3.
Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehiclesdonot touch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4.
Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5.
Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
Connecting the jumper cables
1.
Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.
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2003
Explorer(exp)
OwnersGuide(post-2002-fmt)
USAEnglish(fus)
| Categories | Ford Explorer Manuals, Ford Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2003 |
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