Instrument Cluster -> GAUGES for Your Ford Explorer SUV Third Generation (2002-2005)

Instrument Cluster  
GAUGES  
Standard instrument cluster gauges  
Optional instrument cluster gauges  
Speedometer: Indicates the  
current vehicle speed.  
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Engine coolant temperature  
gauge: Indicates engine coolant  
temperature. At normal operating  
temperature, the needle will be in  
the normal range (between “H” and  
“C”). If it enters the red section, the  
engine is overheating. Stop the  
vehicle as soon as safely possible,  
switch off the engine and let the  
engine cool.  
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is  
running or hot.  
Odometer: Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.  
Standard instrument cluster  
TRIP  
Optional instrument cluster  
Refer to Message Center in the  
Drivers Controls chapter on how to  
switch the display from Metric to  
English.  
Trip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys.  
Standard instrument cluster  
Press and release the  
TRIP  
SELECT/RESET button to toggle  
between odometer and trip  
odometer display.  
Optional instrument cluster  
Press and release the TRIP/RESET  
button to toggle between odometer  
and trip odometer display.  
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Tachometer: Indicates the engine  
speed in revolutions per minute.  
Driving with your tachometer  
pointer continuously at the top of  
the scale may damage the engine.  
Battery voltage gauge: Indicates  
the battery voltage when the  
ignition is in the ON position. If the  
pointer moves and stays outside the  
normal operating range (as  
indicated by arrows), have the  
vehicle’s electrical system checked  
as soon as possible.  
Engine oil pressure gauge:  
Indicates engine oil pressure. The  
needle should stay in the normal  
operating range (between “L” and  
“H”). If the needle falls below the  
normal range, stop the vehicle, turn  
off the engine and check the engine  
oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil  
level is correct, have your vehicle  
checked at your dealership or by a  
qualified technician.  
Fuel gauge: Indicates  
approximately how much fuel is left  
in the fuel tank (when the ignition  
is in the ON position). The fuel  
gauge may vary slightly when the  
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.  
The arrow next to the fuel pump  
icon indicates which side of the  
vehicle the fuel filler door is located.  
Refer to Filling the tank in the  
Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information.  
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