Ford 2015 Explorer- User Manual

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Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to EventData Recorders applies to SYNC® or its features, please note thefollowing: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, discloseto emergency services that the vehicle has b...

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SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered byyour vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, see the warrantyinformation that is provided to you along with your owner’s manual. Special Instructions For your added safety, your vehic...

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, youmust not compromise your own or others’ safety when using suchequipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety andsecurity ...

GENERAL INFORMATION See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. WARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be bought separately from your v...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, orage Recommendedrestraint type Infantsortoddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) orless (generally age four oryounger). Use a child safety seat(sometimes called aninfant carrier,convertible seat, ortoddler seat). Smallch...

CHILD SEAT POSITIONING WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move thevehicle seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back.When poss...

WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the riskof injury or death in a crash. WARNING: To avoid risk of injury, do not leave children or pets unattende...

BOOSTER SEATS WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the riskof injury or death in a crash. Note: Some booster seat safety belt guides may not accommod...

Types of Booster Seats • Backless booster seats If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield.If a vehicle seating position has a low seatback or no head restraint, abackless booster seat may place your child’s head (as measured at thetops of the ears) above the top of the ...

Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) WARNING: Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injuryor death. WARNING: Depending on where you secure a chil...

Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properlyattached to the lower anchors and tether anchor, if applicable. Tug thechild seat from side to side and forward and back where it is secured toyour vehicle. The seat should move less than one inch when you do thisfor a proper installa...

2. Locate the correct anchor for the selected rear seating position. • Second-row bucket (40/40) • Second-row bench (60/40) • Third-row seat Note: The cargo tie-downs at the rear edge of the floor are not tether anchors. Child Safety 35 2015 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 20...

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from theinside. The childproof locks are located onthe rear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. • Insert the key and turn to thelock position (key horizontal) toengage the childproof locks. • Inse...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a crash, which may result ...

FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS The front outboard and rear safety restraints in your vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. 1. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is comingfrom) until you hear a snap and feelit latch. Make sure the tongue i...

Pregnant women should alwayswear their safety belts. The lap beltportion of a combination lap andshoulder belt should be positionedlow across the hips below the bellyand worn as tight as comfort willallow. The shoulder belt should bepositioned to cross the middle ofthe shoulder and the center of the...

Automatic Locking Mode In this mode, the shoulder belt or lap belt is automatically pre-locked.The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder or lap belt.The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode This mode should be...

Safety Belt Extension Assembly WARNING: Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. WARNING: Do not use extensions with an inflatable safety belt. Safety belt extensions are vehicle-specific. See an authorized dealer tomake sure you obtain the proper safety belt ex...

If... Then... You or the front seat passenger donot buckle your safety belts beforeyour vehicle reaches at least6 mph (9.7 km/h) and 1-2 minuteselapse after you switch theignition... The Belt-Minder feature activates, thesafety belt warning light illuminatesand a warning tone sounds for6 seconds eve...

3. Wait 10 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off. • Step 4 must be completed within 20 seconds after the completion ofStep 3. 4. For the seating position being disabled, buckle then unbuckle thesafety belt three times at a moderate speed, ending in the unbuckledstate. • After Step 4,...

How Does the Rear Inflatable Safety Belt System Work? WARNING: If the rear inflatable safety belt has deployed, it will not function again. The rear inflatable safety belt system must be replaced by an authorized dealer. • The rear inflatable safety belts will function like standard restraints ineve...

CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodicallyto make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect thevehicle and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tearsor cuts. Replace if necessary. All vehicle ...

PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™ The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontalcrash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help furtherreduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyzedifferent occupant conditions and crash severity before act...

WARNING: If the airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in acrash. The airbags are a supplemental restraint system and are designed towork with the safety belts to he...

DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS WARNING: Never place your arm or any objects over an airbag module. Placing your arm over a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Objects placed on or over theairbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by theairbag int...

• Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the uprightposition. After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it isvery important that they continue to sit properly. Properly seatedoccupants sit upright, lean against the seat back, and center themselveson the seat...

FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM WARNING: Even with Advanced Restraints Systems, children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. Failure to follow this could seriously increase the risk of injury or death. WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat bac...

The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable (will notinflate) the front passenger’s frontal airbag when the front passengerseat is unoccupied, or when a rear-facing infant seat, a forward-facingchild restraint, or a booster seat is detected. Even with this technology,parents are strong...

SIDE AIRBAGS WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag cover, on the side of the seatbacks (of the front seats), or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deployingairbag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk ofpersonal injury in the ...

The system consists of thefollowing: • A tag on the seatback indicatingthat side airbags are found onyour vehicle. • Side airbags located inside theseatback of the driver and frontpassenger seats. • Front passenger sensing system. • Crash sensors and monitoring system with readinessindicator. See Cr...

Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained inthe rear seats. The Safety Canopy will not interfere with childrenrestrained using a properly installed child or booster seat because it isdesigned to inflate downward from the headliner above the doors alongthe side window openi...

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplementalrestraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unlessserviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a crash. The safety belt pretensioners, rear inflatable safety belts and the airbagsupplemental...

GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with IndustryCanada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference...

REMOTE CONTROL Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) (If Equipped) Use the key blade to start yourvehicle and unlock or lock the driverdoor from outside your vehicle. Thetransmitter portion functions as theremote control. Note: Your vehicle’s keys came with a security label that providesimportant k...

Replacing the Battery Note: Refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the back surface of the circuit board. Note: Replacing the battery will not delete the transmitter from your vehicle. The transmitter should...

Deactivating Memory from the Remote Control 1. Press and hold the desired memory button for five seconds. You willhear a tone in about two seconds. Continue to hold until you hear asecond tone. 2. Press the unlock button on the remote control. 3. Repeat this procedure for each additional transmitter...

Extending the Vehicle Run Time Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with your vehicle still running to extend the runtime for another remote start duration. If the duration is set to last10 minutes, the duration will extend by another 10 minutes beginningafter what is left of the first activation time. For example,...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION MyKey allows you to program keys with restricted driving modes topromote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to thevehicle can be activated with these restricted modes. Any keys that have not been programmed are referred to asadministrator keys or admin ke...

• Vehicle speed minders of 45, 55 or 65 mph (75, 90 or 105 km/h). Onceyou select a speed, it will be shown in the display, followed by anaudible tone when the preselected vehicle speed is exceeded. • Audio system maximum volume of 45%. A message will be shown in thedisplay when you attempt to exceed...

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lockand unlock your vehicle. Power Door Locks The power door lock control is located on the driver and front passengerdoor panels. A. Unlock B. Lock Remote Control You can use the remote control anytime your vehic...

Note: If any door or the luggage compartment is open, or if the hood is open on vehicles with an anti-theft alarm or remote start, the hornsounds twice and the lamps will not flash. Power Liftgate (If Equipped) WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the liftgate area before using power liftgate...

At the Liftgate Press the exterior liftgate release button on the top of the liftgatepull-cup handle. Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter This feature helps to prevent you from locking yourself out of yourvehicle if your key is still in the ignition. When you open one of the front doors...

Autolock Feature (If Enabled) The autolock feature will lock all the doors when: • all the doors are closed, • the ignition is on, • you shift into any gear putting your vehicle in motion, and • your vehicle reaches a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h). The autolock feature repeats when: • you open...

Power Liftgate (If Equipped) WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate area before using the power liftgate control. WARNING: Keep keys out of reach of children. Do not allow children to play near an open or moving power liftgate. Note: Cycling the ignition while the liftgate is...

To open or close from the instrument panel: Press the instrument panel button. To open or close with the remote control: Press the remote control button twice within three seconds. To open with the outside liftgatecontrol button: 1. Unlock the liftgate with the remotecontrol or power door unlock con...

5. The doors will lock and then unlock to confirm that programming iscomplete. You may also program a personal entry code through the MyFord Touchor MyLincoln Touch system. Refer to the MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch chapter. Tips: • Do not set a code that uses five of the same number. • Do not use...

Unlocking and Locking the Doors To unlock the driver door: Enter the factory-set 5-digit code or your personal code. You must press each number within five seconds of eachother. The interior lamps will illuminate. Note: All doors will unlock if the two-stage unlocking feature is disabled. Refer to L...

5. Press and release the brake pedal one time. The indicator on the START/STOP button should begin to flash rapidly. This indicates the vehicle is in programming mode and that it has detected twoprogrammed intelligent access keys in the vehicle. 6. Press the START/STOP button within one minute. A me...

Disarming the Alarm To disarm the alarm, do any of the following: • Press the power door unlock button within the 20-second pre-armedmode. • Press the unlock button on the remote control. • Unlock the doors with the keyless entry pad. • Enter the vehicle using intelligent access (if equipped). • Tur...

ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving. Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. See Sitting in the Correct Position in the Seats chapter. 1. Unlock the steering column. 2. Adjust the steering wheel to thedesired positi...

Power Tilt and Telescope Steering Column (If Equipped) WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving. Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. Refer to Sitting in the Correct Position in the Seats chapter. Use the control on the side of thesteering column...

To reset the steering column to its original stopping position: 1. Be sure that there is nothing blocking the motion of the steeringcolumn or wheel. 2. Press and hold the steering column control until the steering columnstops moving. 3. Press and hold the steering column control again. The steering ...

CRUISE CONTROL Type 1 Type 2 See the Cruise Control chapter for information on this feature. SET RES CNCL ON OFF GAP Steering Wheel 93 2015 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2014USA (fus)

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving. The control is located on the left side of the steering column. Press andhold the appropriate control to move the pedals. A. Farther B. Closer The pedal position...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS Note: Fully defrost the windshield in icy conditions before turning on the windshield wipers. Note: Make sure the windshield wipers are switched off before entering a car wash. Note: Clean the windshield and wiper blades if they begin to leave streaks or smears. If that does not re...

LIGHTING CONTROL A. Off B. Parking lamps, instrument panellamps, license plate lamps and taillamps C. Headlamps High Beams Push the lever forward to switch thehigh beams on. Push the lever forward again or pullthe lever toward you to switch thehigh beams off. Headlamp Flasher • Pull toward you sligh...

AUTOLAMPS WARNING: The daytime running lamps system does not activate the tail lamps and may not provide adequate lighting during low visibility driving conditions. Also, the autolamps switch position may notactivate the headlamps in all low visibility conditions, such as daytimefog. Always ensure t...

INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER Press repeatedly or press and holduntil the desired level is reached. Note: In the uplevel message center only, a message will pop up that willshow incrementally where thedimmer is in relation to thedimming steps. These steps will alsovary for daytime and night timedimming...

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may notprovide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activateyour headlamps...

A camera sensor is centrally mounted behind the windshield of thevehicle, and monitors the conditions to decide when to switch the highbeams off and on. Once the system is active the high beams will switch on if: • The ambient light level is low enough that high beams are needed. • There is no traff...

Manually overriding the system When the automatic control hasactivated high beams, pushing orpulling the stalk will provide atemporary override to low beam. To permanently deactivate the system use the information display menuor turn the lighting control switch from autolamps to headlamps. FRONT FOG...

INTERIOR LAMPS Dome Lamp Control Without fog lamps With fog lamps Use to manually turn the dome lamp on. • Press the control. This will turn on the interior courtesy lights. Thelights will remain on until the control is pressed again. 104 Lighting 2015 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, S...

Third row cargo lamp The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmer button is pressed until thecourtesy lamp comes on. • any of the remote entry controls are pressed and theignition is off. The courtesy lamp can also be turned on and off manually by pressingthe contro...

POWER WINDOWS WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in your vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and make sure that children and pets are not in ...

Window Lock Press the control to lock or unlockthe rear window controls. Bounce-Back The window will stop automatically while closing and reverse somedistance if there is an obstacle in the way. Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature WARNING: When you override the bounce-back feature the window will not...

EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power Exterior Mirrors WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while your vehicle is in motion. A. Left mirror B. Adjustment control C. Right mirror To adjust your mirrors: 1. Press the button to select the mirror you want to adjust. An indicatorlight on the button will illuminate. 2. Use...

Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped) WARNING: Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they appear. Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex mirror built into the upperoutboard corner of the exterior mirrors. They are designed to assist youby increasing visibility along the side o...

INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror when your vehicle is moving. Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum or ammonia based cleaning products. You can adjust the interior mirror to your preference. Some mirrors alsohave a second...

GAUGES Type 1 Cluster shown in standard measure – metric clusters similar. A. Tachometer B. Information display. See Information displays for more information. C. Speedometer D. Fuel gauge Fuel Gauge Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly when your vehicle is moving or on a gradient. Switch the igni...

• The fuel amount dispensed into the tank is a little less or more thanthe gauge indicated. This is normal and depends upon the slope ofpavement at the gas station. • If the gas station nozzle shuts off before the tank is full, try a differentgas pump nozzle. Low Fuel Reminder A low fuel reminder tr...

WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS There are indicators that can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. Many lights willilluminate when you start your vehicle to make sure they work. If anylight remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respect...

Brake system warning light To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the onposition when the engine is not running, or in a position between on and start, or by applying the parking brake when the ignitionis turned to the on...

Fog lamps Illuminates when the fog lamps are turned on. Grade assist (RTT) (if equipped) Illuminates when grade assist is turned on. Heads up display (if equipped) A red beam of lights will illuminate on the windshield in certaininstances when using adaptive cruise control and/or thecollision warnin...

Low washer fluid (RTT) Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low. Parking Lamps (RTT) It will illuminate when you switch the parking lamps on. Powertrain malfunction/reduced power Illuminates when a powertrain or an 4WD fault has beendetected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as poss...

Menu You can access the menus using the information display control. Note: Some options may appear slightly different or not at all if the items are optional. †Trip 1 & 2 Distance to E Trip Odometer Trip Timer Inst Fuel Econ Average Fuel Fuel Used Total Odometer (located in lower right of displa...

Settings Driver Assist Traction Ctrl — check enabled (default) / uncheckdisabled Blind Spot — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled Collision Warning Sensitivity (ifMyKey isprogrammed) High, Normal orLow Cross Traffic — check enabled (default) / uncheckdisabled Cruise Control Adaptive or Normal...

Settings MyKey Create MyKey Hold OK to Create MyKey 911 Assist Always On / User Selectable Traction Control Always On or User Selectable Max Speed 80 MPH (130 km/h) or Off Speed Warning 45 mph (75 km/h), 55 mph(90 km/h), 65 mph (105 km/h) or Off Volume Limiter Do Not Disturb Always On / User Selecta...

Information Display Controls (Type 2) • Press the up and down arrowbuttons to scroll through andhighlight the options within amenu. • Press the right arrow button toenter a sub-menu. • Press the left arrow button to exita menu. • Press the OK button to chooseand confirm a setting/messages. The menu ...

Trip 1 & 2 Choose between the following trip displays. Trip 1 & 2 Trip 1 & 2 Trip distance Average fuel economy Elapsed trip time Hold OK to Reset Estimated amount of fuel consumed Total odometer (lower left corner) Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed trip information. • T...

Driver Assist In this mode, you can configure different driver assist setting choices. Note: Some items are optional and may not appear. Driver Assist Traction Control — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled Blindspot — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled Collision Warning Sensitivity Hi...

Settings (cont’d) *MyKey MyKey Status MyKeys / Admin Keys Create MyKey Hold OK to Create MyKey 911 Assist Always On / User Selectable TractionControl Always On / User Selectable Max Speed Choose desired speed or off SpeedWarning Choose desired speed or off VolumeLimiter On / Off Do NotDisturb Always...

Adaptive Cruise Control Messages Action / Description Adaptive CruiseMalfunction Displayed when a radar malfunction ispreventing the ACC from engaging. Adaptive Cruise NotAvailable Displayed when conditions exist such that theadaptive cruise cannot function properly. Adaptive Cruise NotAvailable Sen...

AWD/4WD Messages Action / Description AWD Off Displayed when the system has beenautomatically disabled to protect itself. This iscaused by operating the vehicle with thecompact spare tire installed or if the system isoverheating. The system will resume normalfunction and clear this message after dri...

Brake System Messages Action / Description Brake Fluid Level Low Indicates the brake fluid level is low and thebrake system should be inspected immediately. Check Brake System Displayed when the brake system needsservicing. If the warning stays on or continuesto come on, contact your authorized deal...

Keys and Intelligent Access Messages Action / Description Press Brake to Start Displayed when the start/stop button ispressed without the brake pedal being applied.This is a reminder that the brake pedal mustbe applied when the start/stop button ispressed in order to start the engine. Restart Now or...

Maintenance Messages Action / Description LOW Engine OilPressure Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible,turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on withyour engine running, contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible. Change Engine OilSoon Disp...

MyKey® Messages Action / Description Vehicle Near MyKeyTop Speed Displayed when a MyKey® is in use and theMyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speedis 80 mph (130 km/h). Vehicle Near MyKeyTop Speed Displayed when a MyKey® is in use and theMyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speedis approachin...

Reminder Messages Action / Description Steering Lock TurnWheel to Unlock Displays when you need to turn the steeringwheel in order to disengage the steering lock. Shift to Park Displays as a reminder to shift into park if gearshift lever is not in park and a door is opened. Engine On Displays when t...

Terrain Management / Off Road / Hill Descent Messages Action / Description Normal Mode Active Displays terrain management normal mode iscurrently active. Terrain ManagementSnow Mode Displays driver selected terrain managementsnow, grass, gravel mode. Snow, Gravel, GrassMode Active Displays terrain m...

E. MAX A/C: Turn the temperature control dial all the way past the full cool position to maximize cooling. Recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on, and thefan automatically adjusts to the highest speed. F. Front temperature control: Controls ...

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (WITH SONY® AUDIO SYSTEM) Note: You can switch temperature units between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See Menu features in the MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch chapter. A. CLIMATE: Press the button to turn the system on and off. Switching off the climate control system prevents o...

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (WITH MyTemp) Note: You can switch temperature units between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See Settings in the MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch chapter. A. MyTemp: Allows you to quickly adjust to a frequently used setting with a single touch.Press + or - to increase and decrease t...

F. A/C: Press the button to turn air conditioning compressor on or off. Use air conditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling performanceand efficiency. G. AUTO: Press the button to turn on automatic operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system adjusts ...

Heating the Interior Quickly Vehicles with manual climate control Vehicles with automatic climate control 1 Adjust the fan speed to thehighest speed setting. Press the AUTO button. 2 Adjust the temperature controlto the highest setting. Adjust the temperature controlto the desired setting. 3 Select ...

Recommended Settings for Cooling Vehicles with manual climate control Vehicles with automatic climate control 1 Adjust the fan speed to thecenter setting. Press the AUTO button. 2 Adjust the temperature controlto the midway point of the coldsettings. Adjust the temperature controlto the desired sett...

HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) Heated Rear Window Note: The ignition must be switched on to use this feature. Press the button to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. Press thebutton again within 10 minutes to switch it off. It switches offautomatically after 10 minutes, or when you ...

REMOTE START (IF EQUIPPED) The remote start feature allows you to pre-condition the interior of yourvehicle. The climate control system works to achieve comfort accordingto your previous settings. Note: You cannot adjust the system during remote start operation. Turn the ignition on to return the sy...

SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting inserious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatba...

• Hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent. • Bend your legs slightly so that you can press the pedals fully. • Position the shoulder strap of the safety belt over the center of yourshoulder and position the lap strap tightly across your hips. Make sure that your driving position is comf...

To adjust the head restraint, do the following: Front seat head restraints Second-row center seat headrestraint (if equipped) The head restraints consist of: A. Energy absorbing head restraint. B. Steel stems. C. Guide sleeve adjust and release button. D. Guide sleeve unlock and remove button. • Rai...

Second-row outboard seat headrestraints The head restraints consist of: A. Energy absorbing head restraint. B. Steel stems. C. Guide sleeve unlock and remove buttons. D. Fold strap. • Fold: Pull the fold strap (D). Pull it back up to reset. • Remove: Fold the head restraint. Press and hold both of t...

MEMORY FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED) This memory control, located on thedriver door, allows automaticpositioning of the driver seat andpower mirrors to threeprogrammable positions. You mayalso have this feature for thesteering column and poweradjustable foot pedals. Programming a memory position 1. Switch ...

Easy Entry and Exit Feature This feature can move the seat rearward and the optional power steeringcolumn up and forward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle. This occurs when: • You place the transmission in neutral (N) or park (P). • You turn the ignition off. The seat and steering wheel will m...

Climate Controlled Seat Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped) The climate controlled seat system includes air filters. You must replacethem periodically. See the scheduled maintenance information. Locate the filters under each front seat and access them from thesecond-row foot-well area. Move the fro...

REAR SEATS Second Row Seats Recline Adjustment WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a...

Third Row Seats Third-Row Seat Access (Manual Seats) WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull onthe seatback to make sure that it has fully lat...

5. Lift the seatback toward the rearof the vehicle, and rotate theseatback until you hear a click,locking it in the upright position. Note: The seatback will not raise if the rear latch hooks are notproperly engaged to the floorstriker. If the seatback does notraise, then repeat Step 4. 6. Pull the ...

Note: Do not use the third-row seat back as a load floor when the seatback is folded. Note: Make sure that the area under the seat is free of objects before stowing it. Unfolding the third row manual seat Note: Make sure that there are no objects such as books, purses or briefcases on the load floor...

HOMELINK® WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Make sure that the garage door and security device are free from obstruction when you are programming. Do not program the system with the vehicle in the garage. WARNING: Do not use the system with any garage door opener that does not have the ...

After programming the HomeLink button, follow Steps 5 – 7 as listedbelow to program your garage door opener. Note: You may need a ladder to reach the unit and you may need to remove the cover orlamp lens on your garage door opener. 5. Press the learn button on the garage dooropener motor, and then y...

AUXILIARY POWER POINTS WARNING: Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty, and can result in fireor serious injury. Note: If used when the engine is not running, the battery w...

CENTER CONSOLE WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. Available console features include: A. USB and audio jack B. Power point (if equipped) C. Large cupholders with handle reliefand individual grips D. Hill descent control (if equipped) E. 110–volt...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of the overhead console will vary according to youroption package. Press near the rear edge of the doorto open it. 186 Storage Compartments 2015 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2014USA (fus)

GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle on dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up th...

Ignition Modes Off: Turns the ignition off. • Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button oncewhen the ignition is in the on mode, or when the engine is runningbut the vehicle is not in motion. Accessory: Allows some electrical accessories to operate while the engine is not runnin...

We recommend that you do the following for safe and correct operation: • Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord that is product certified byUnderwriter’s Laboratory or Canadian Standards Association. Thisextension cord must be suitable for use outdoors, in coldtemperatures, and be clearly marked Suit...

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear a hissing sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise, fue...

• Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kindcan lead to eye and respiratory tract irritation. In severe cases,excessive or prolonged breathing of fuel vapor can cause seriousillness and permanent injury. • Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the e...

Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped) Use only UNLEADED gasoline or UNLEADED gasoline blended with amaximum of 85% ethanol (E-85) in your Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Ifyour vehicle is flex fuel capable, it will have a yellow bezel placed overthe fuel fill inlet Do not use: • fu...

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverseeffect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times afterrefueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine....

2. To open the fuel filler door, pressthe center of the rear edge and thenrelease. 3. Slowly insert the funnel into the capless fuelsystem. 4. Fill the vehicle with fuel from the portable fuelcontainer. 5. When done, clean the funnel or properly disposeof it. Extra funnels can be purchased from your...

Use the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic charge build-up whenfilling an ungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including thecargo area). • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel conta...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. WARNING: Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into th...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. WARNING: Do not use the tow feature when driving in icy or slippery conditions as the incre...

SelectShift Automatic® Transmission Your SelectShift automatic transmission gives you the ability to manuallychange gears if you’d like. To use SelectShift, move the gearshift leverinto M (Manual). Now you can use select shift to manually change gears. If your vehicle is equipped with (+)/(–) button...

Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition key to the off position, andremove the key. 1. Using a screwdriver (or similartool), carefully pry off and removethe Brake shift interlock accesspanel. 2. Locate the brake shift interlock lever in front of theshifter assembly. 3. Apply the brake pedal. Gent...

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow Note: Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur. Note: Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. If...

How Utility Vehicles Differ from Other Vehicles Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles. Yourvehicle may be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain withoutgetting hung up or damaging underbody components. The differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it...

GENERAL INFORMATION Note: Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may beworn out. Have them inspected by an authorized dealer. If your vehiclehas continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while br...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss oftraction. If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individualwheels and, when needed, reduces engine power at the same time. If thewheels spin when accelerating on slippery or loose s...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system, aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire construction and wheel or tire size may change the handlingcharacteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the performanceof the AdvanceTrac® system. In ...

A Vehicle without AdvanceTrac® with RSC® skidding off its intendedroute. B Vehicle with AdvanceTrac® with RSC® maintaining control on aslippery surface. USING ADVANCETRAC® WITH RSC® The system automatically activates when you start your engine. TheAdvanceTrac® with RSC® system cannot be completely t...

TERRAIN MANAGEMENT (IF EQUIPPED) This system optimizes drivability and comfort as well as maximizingtraction while operating on different types of terrain. Turn the control located on the center console to choose between thefollowing modes: 1. Grass/Gravel/Snow mode should be selected where a firm s...

If the system becomes inoperable, selecting some modes may not bepossible and a message is displayed. If it becomes inoperable due to asystem malfunction, all of the mode indicators on the control turn offand one of the following messages appears in the information display: TERRAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM...

SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the limitations of the system as contained in this section. Sensing is only an aid for some (generally large and fixed)objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at parking speeds.Traffic control sy...

If a fault is present in the system, a warning message appears in theinformation display and does not allow the driver to switch the faultedsystem on. Note: If your vehicle is equipped with MyKey®, it is possible to prevent turning the sensing system off. Refer to the MyKey® chapter. Using the Rear ...

Using Active Park Assist Press the button; the touch screendisplays a message and acorresponding graphic to indicateit’s searching for a parking space.Use the turn signal to indicatewhich side of the vehicle you wantthe system to search on. Note: If the turn signal is not on, the system automaticall...

Automatic Steering into Parking Space Note: If vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the system turns off and you need to take full control of the vehicle. Note: If a maneuver is interrupted before completion, the system turns off and you need to full take control of the vehicle. In some instancesa...

WARNING: Use caution when using the rear video camera and the liftgate is ajar. If the liftgate is ajar, the camera will be out of position and the video image may be incorrect. All guidelines have beenremoved when the liftgate is ajar. WARNING: Use caution when turning camera features on or off whi...

Guidelines and the Centerline Note: Fixed guidelines and active guidelines (if equipped) are only available when the transmission is in R (Reverse). A. Active guidelines (if equipped) B. Centerline C. Fixed guideline: Green zone D. Fixed guideline: Yellow zone E. Fixed guideline: Red zone F. Rear bu...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION Cruise control lets you maintain a set speed without keeping your footon the accelerator pedal. USING CRUISE CONTROL WARNING: Do not use cruise control in heavy traffic, on winding roads or when the road surface is slippery. This could result in loss of vehicle control, serio...

WARNING: Do not use in poor visibility, specifically fog, rain, spray or snow. Note: It is your responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in control of your vehicle at all times. The system adjusts your speed to maintain a proper distance betweenyou and the vehicle in front of you in the sam...

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. A lead vehicle graphic willilluminate if there is a vehicledetected in front of you. Note: When adaptive cruise control is active, the speedometer may vary slightly from the set speed displayed in the information display. Following a Vehicle WARNING: W...

engine braking in these situations to reduce the load on the vehicle’sregular brake system to prevent them from overheating. Switching Off Adaptive Cruise Control Note: The set speed memory will erase when you switch the system off. Press and release OFF or turn off the ignition. Detection Issues Th...

Cause Action The surface of the radar in thegrille is dirty or obstructed insome way. Clean the grille surface in front ofthe radar or remove the objectcausing the obstruction. The surface of the radar in thegrille is clean but the messageremains in the display. Wait a short time. It may takeseveral...

DRIVER ALERT (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: The driver alert system is designed to aid you. It is not intended to replace your attention and judgment. You are still responsible to drive with due care and attention. Note: The system will store the on/off setting in the information display menu through igniti...

System Display When active the system will run automatically in the background andonly issue a warning if required. You can view the status at any timeusing the information display. Refer to the Information Displays chapter. The alertness level is shown by six steps in a colored bar. The current ass...

System Display When you switch the system on, an overhead graphic of avehicle with lane markings will be displayed in the leftinstrument cluster display. If the aid mode is selected after you switch the system on,arrows will be displayed with the lane markings. When you switch the system off, the la...

Using the Systems BLIS® turns on when the engine is started and the vehicle is drivenforward above 3 mph (5 km/h); it remains on while the transmission is inD (Drive) or N (Neutral). If shifted out of D (Drive) or N (Neutral), thesystem enters CTA mode. Once shifted back into D (Drive), BLIS® turnsb...

Zone coverage also decreases when parking at shallow angles. Here, theleft sensor is mostly obstructed; zone coverage on that side is severelylimited. System Lights and Messages The BLIS® and CTA systemsilluminate a yellow alert indicator inthe outside mirror on the side ofthe vehicle the approachin...

System Sensors WARNING: Just prior to the system recognizing a blocked condition and alerting the driver, the number of missed objects will increase. To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the BLIS® as areplacement for using the side and rear view mirrors and looking overyour shoulder before changing lan...

Switching the Systems Off and On One or both systems can be switched off temporarily by using theinformation display control; refer to the Information Display chapter. When you switch off the Blind Spot Information System, you will notreceive alerts and the information display will display a system ...

If it is, a red warning lightilluminates and an audible warningchime sounds. The brake support system assists the driver in reducing the collisionspeed by charging the brakes. If the risk of collision further increasesafter the warning light illuminates, the brake support prepares the brakesystem fo...

Blocked Sensors If a message regarding a blockedsensor appears in the informationdisplay, the radar signals from thesensor have been obstructed. Thesensors are located behind a fasciacover near the driver side of thelower grille. When the sensors areobstructed, a vehicle ahead cannotbe detected and ...

WARNING: Obtain immediate service if a system error is detected. You may not notice any difference in the feel of your steering, but a serious condition may exist. Failure to do so may resultin loss of steering control. Your vehicle is equipped with an electric power-assisted steering system.There i...

CARGO NETS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: This net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision or heavy braking. The cargo net secures lightweightobjects in the cargo area. Attach thenet to the loops and anchorsprovided. ROOF RACKS AND LOAD CARRIERS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: When loading the roof ra...

For correct roof rack system function, you must place loads directly oncrossbars affixed to the roof rack side rails. We recommend you use FordGenuine Accessory crossbars designed specifically for your vehicle. Make sure that you securely fasten the load. Check the tightness of theload before drivin...

Vehicle Curb Weight – is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarketequipment. Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be foundon the Tire Label on the B-...

Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. Load Carrying 267 2015 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2014USA (fus)

GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance...

• Example only: WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structuraldamage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. Load Carrying 269 20...

GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo andpassengers – that the vehicle can handle without r...

WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with ahigher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWR andGAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle ...

TOWING A TRAILER WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of your vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, lossof vehicle ...

TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Turning off trailer sway control increases the risk of loss of vehicle control, serious injury or death. Ford does not recommend disabling this feature except in situations where speedreduction may be detrimental (such as hill climbing), the driver hassign...

Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with a Trailer Towing Packageand 7–Pin Connector) When attaching the trailer wiring connector toyour vehicle, only use a proper fitting connectorthat works with the vehicle and trailer functions. Ifyour vehicle has a trailer towing package, it mayhave a 7–pin conne...

2. To reinstall the cover, insert thefour plastic tabs on top of the coverinto the corresponding slots (B),and push the cover into the bumpertrim. 3. Hold the cover against the bumper trim and reinstall the two 1 ⁄ 4 -turn fasteners by turning them clockwise. Hitches Do not use a hitch that clamps o...

Safety Chains Note: Never attach safety chains to the bumper. Always connect the safety chains to the hook retainers of your vehiclehitch. To connect the safety chains, cross them under the trailer tongue andallow enough slack for turning tight corners. Do not allow the chains todrag on the ground. ...

Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components: • Causing internal damage to the components. • Affecting driveability, emissions, and reliability. Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime the rear axle submerges inwater. Water may have contaminated the rear axle lubricant, which d...

It is acceptable to have your front-wheel drive vehicle towed from thefront if using proper wheel lift equipment to raise the front wheels offthe ground. When towing in this manner, the rear wheels can remain onthe ground. Front-wheel drive vehicles must have the front wheels placed on a towdolly wh...

BREAKING-IN You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 miles(480 kilometers). During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some uniquedriving characteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 miles(1600 kilometers). Vary your speed frequently and change up throughthe gears early....

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary Roadside Assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 2...

Connecting the Jumper Cables WARNING: Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery. Note: Do not attach the negative (-) cable to fuel lines, engine rocker covers, the intake...

Jump Starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at amoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizeddealer. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line willprovide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Plea...

• Ford Genuine Accessories • Service specials and promotions. In Canada: Mailing address Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6K 1C8 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Twitter @FordServiceCA (English Canada)@FordServiceQC (Q...

BBB AUTO LINE applications can also be requested by calling the FordMotor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-392-3673. Note: Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures, or to discontinue this process at any timewithout notice and without obl...

Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual A French owner’s manual can be obtained from your authorized dealer orby contacting Helm, Incorporated using the contact information listedpreviously in this section. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect which could cause...

CHANGING A FUSE Fuses WARNING: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. If electrical components in yourvehicle are not working, a fuse mayhave blown. Blown fuses are identif...

Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components 89 5A* Front blower relay coil,Electronic power assist steeringmodule 90 10A* Powertrain control module,Transmission control module,Engine control module (2.0Lengine) 91 10A* Adaptive cruise control 92 10A* Anti-lock brake system module,Plant...

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel bythe brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panelcover. The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse or relay number Fuse a...

Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components 5 20A Amplifier 6 5A Not used (spare) 7 7.5A Memory seat module logic feed 8 10A Not used (spare) 9 10A 4-inch radio display, Powerliftgate logic, Electronic finishpanel, SYNC 10 10A Run/accessory relay (wipers, rearwasher), Rain sensor 11 10...

GENERAL INFORMATION Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help maintain its roadworthinessand resale value. There is a large network of Ford authorized dealerswho are there to help you with their professional servicing expertise. Webelieve that their specially trained technicians are best qualifie...

OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom left corner of the instrumentpanel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the auxiliary latch that islocated under the front center ofthe hood. 3. Lift the hood. Note: Make sure the hood is...

3.5L V6 EcoBoost® Engine A. Engine coolant reservoir B. Brake fluid reservoir C. Battery D. Power distribution box E. Air filter assembly F. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (out of view) G. Engine oil dipstick H. Engine oil filler cap I. Windshield washer fluid reservoir A B C D E F G H I 314 ...

ENGINE OIL CHECK Note: Check the level before starting the engine. Note: Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks. 1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait 10 minutes for the oil to drain into theoil pan. 3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it w...

If the level is below the COLD FILL RANGE, add coolant immediately.See Adding Engine Coolant in this chapter. The coolant concentration should be maintained within 48% to 50%, whichequates to a freeze point between -30 °F (-34 °C) and -34 °F (-37 °C). Note: For best results, coolant concentration sh...

• DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle. Makesure the correct coolant is used. Mixing of engine coolants may harmyour engine’s cooling system. The use of an improper coolant mayharm engine and cooling system components and may void thewarranty. • In case of emergency, a lar...

• A coolant concentration of 60% will provide improved freeze pointprotection. Engine coolant concentrations above 60% will decrease theoverheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and maycause engine damage. If you drive in extremely hot climates: • It may be necessary to have a Ford a...

If you notice any of the following: • the engine coolant temperature gauge moves fully into the red (hot)area • the coolant temperature warning light illuminates • the service engine soon indicator illuminates 1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and place the vehicle in P (Park). 2. Leav...

When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However: • The engine power will be limited. • The air conditioning system will be disabled. Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the enginewill completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort toincrease. Once the eng...

TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK 6F35 TRANSMISSION (if equipped) Note: Transmission fluid should be checked by an authorized dealer. If required, fluid should be added by an authorized dealer. The automatic transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick. Refer to your scheduled maintenance informa...

3. Remove the bolt cover (ifequipped). 4. Remove two bolts that attach the air filter assembly to the front of thevehicle (2). 5. Loosen the clamp holding the air filter assembly to the rubber hose(1). 6. Remove the harness retaining clip by pulling up (3). Do notdisconnect the sensor (4). 7. Withou...

If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by an authorizeddealer. Note: An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments orcleaning agents. The use of these mater...

FUEL FILTER Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime fuel filter that is integrated withthe fuel tank. Regular maintenance or replacement is not needed. WASHER FLUID CHECK WARNING: If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40°F (5°C), use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to u...

WARNING: Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect againstpossible splashing of acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin oreyes, flush immediately with water f...

• The vehicle may need to be driven to relearn the idle and fuel trimstrategy. • Note: If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle trim iseventually relearned. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery ins...

Changing the rear window wiper blade To replace the rear wiper blade: 1. Press the wiper blade against theglass with one hand and hold it. 2. Pull the wiper arm away from thewiper blade to separate. 3. To attach the new wiper to thewiper arm, align the slot (1) andcross pin (2) and firmly press thew...

Changing the Air Filter Element 3.5L V6 engine 2.0L EcoBoost® and 3.5L V6EcoBoost® engines 1. On the passenger’s side of the air filter housing, release the twoclamps from the air filter housing cover. 2. Lift the passenger’s side of the cover and push the cover toward thepassenger’s side. Release t...

7. Lower the driver’s side of the cover and slide thethree tabs on the cover into the three slots in thehousing. 8. Lower the passenger’s side of the cover. Engagethe two clamps to secure the cover to the housing. ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assemb...

For vehicles with halogen headlamps: On the wall or screen you willobserve a flat zone of high intensitylight located at the top of the righthand portion of the beam pattern. Ifthe top edge of the high intensitylight zone is not at the horizontalreference line, the headlamp willneed to be adjusted. ...

3. Remove the bulb cover. 4. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise and removeit. 5. Disconnect the electrical connector. Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s). Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped) The headlamps on your vehicle use a “high intensity discharge” source.These lamps operate at a high vo...

Front parking lamp/turn signal and sidemarker bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control isin the off position. 2. Open the hood. 3. Remove the hood overslam bumpertower to service park/turn or sidemarkerbulbs (if needed). Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs 1. Rotate the bulb socketcou...

Replacing front fog lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is off. 1. Make sure that the fog lamp switchis in the off position. 2. Remove the bulb socket from thefog lamp by turning itcounterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the electricalconnector. Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s). Replacing turn/bac...

Function Number of bulbs Trade number Front fog lamp 2 H11 Interior front maplamps 2 168 (T10) Second rowdome/courtesy lamp 2 168 (T10) * Second rowdome/map lamp n/a LED * Third row cargolamp n/a LED Rear cargo lamp 1 578 Visor vanity lamp -Slideon rail system(SOR) 2 A6224PF All replacement bulbs ar...

• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser on all parts thatrequire cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In Canada, use MotorcraftEngine Shampoo. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is hot or running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage. • Never wash or rinse any ignition c...

CLEANING THE INTERIOR WARNING: Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. WARNING: On vehicles equipped with seat-mounted airbags, do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents. Such products could contaminate the side...

You should: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Clean and treat spills and stains as soon as possible. Do not use the following products as these may damage the leather: • Oil and petroleum or silicone-based leather conditioners. • Household cleaners. • Alcohol solutions. • Solvent...

• Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheelcleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent. • If you intend on parking your vehicle for an extended period aftercleaning the wheels with a wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle for a fewminutes before doing so. This reduces t...

Removing Vehicle from Storage When your vehicle is ready to come out of storage, do the following: • Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or grease film build-up onwindow surfaces. • Check windshield wipers for any deterioration. • Check under the hood for any foreign material that may have collecte...

GENERAL INFORMATION Notice to Utility Vehicle, Van and Truck Owners WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other crash you must: • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers. • Dri...

Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or powertransfer unit. Four-wheel drive vehicles allow you to select different drivemodes as necessary. You can find information on transfer case operationand shifting procedures in the Transmission chapter. You can find information on tra...

• Narrower – to provide greatermaneuverability in tight spaces,particularly in off-road use. As a result of the above dimensionaldifferences, sport-utility vehicles,vans and trucks often will have ahigher center of gravity and agreater difference in center ofgravity between the loaded andunloaded co...

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specifiedgovernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear 1 1 ⁄ 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. Therelative performance...

INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identifi...

E. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheeldiameter. F. 95: Indicates the tire’s load index. It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry. You may find this information in yourowner...

Information on T Type Tires T type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of P typetires. These differences aredescribed below. T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. Tire Quality Gradesdo not apply to thi...

INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properlyinflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressurewithout appearing flat. Every day before you drive, check your tires. If one looks lower than theothers, use a tire gauge to check pressure o...

Damage Periodically inspect the tire treads and sidewalls for damage (such asbulges in the tread or sidewalls, cracks in the tread groove andseparation in the tread or sidewall). If damage is observed or suspected,have the tire inspected by a tire professional. Tires can be damagedduring off-road us...

Tire Replacement Requirements WARNING: Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originallyprovided by Ford. The recommended tire and wheel size may be foundon either t...

Safety Practices WARNING: If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, or sand, do not rapidly spin the tires. Spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds. WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail...

Tire Rotation Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanicalproblem involved before tire rotation. Note: Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly. A dissimilar spare tire ...

USING SNOW CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index and speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety andperformance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk ofloss of vehicle control, veh...

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WARNING: The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using a tire gauge.See Inflating Your Tires in this chapter. Failure to properly maintain your tir...

telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle toensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow theTPMS to continue to function properly. The tire pressure monitoring system complies with part 15 of the FCCrules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is...

When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly The main function of the tire pressure monitoring system is to warn youwhen your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system isno longer capable of functioning as intended. See the following chart forinformation concerning your ...

Low tirepressurewarning light Possible cause Customer action required Flashingwarning light Spare tire in use Repair the damaged road wheel and tire assembly and reinstall it onthe vehicle to restore systemfunction. For a description on howthe system functions, see When Your Temporary Spare Tire isI...

CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL WARNING: The use of tire sealant may damage your tire pressure monitoring system and should only be used in roadside emergencies. If you must use a sealant, the Ford Tire Mobility Kitsealant should be used. The tire pressure monitoring system sensor andvalve stem on the wheel m...

• Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly,additional caution should be...

3. Stand the flat tire vertically inthe mini-spare tub with the tire’svalve stem facing rearward towardthe rear liftgate back panel. 4. Fasten the flat tire to the rearliftgate back panel by inserting theL-shaped bolt through one of thelug bolt holes in the wheel. 5. Turn the L-shaped bolt clockwise...

Lug nut socket size/Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque* ft-lb N • m 1 ⁄ 2 x 20 100 135 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt andrust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Note: Inspect the wheel pilot hole and mounting surface prior toinstallation. Remove any visi...

Engine Drivebelt Routing 3.5L / 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engines 2.0L EcoBoost engine A. Long drivebelt on the first pulley groove closer to the engine B. Short drivebelt on the second pulley groove farther from the engine A B Capacities and Specifications 385 2015 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printi...

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number islocated on the driver’s sideinstrument panel. Please note that in the graphic,XXXX is representative of yourvehicle identification number. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: A. World manufacture...

ACCESSORIES For a complete listing of the accessories that are available for yourvehicle, please contact an authorized dealer or visit our online store atwww.Accessories.Ford.com (United States only). Ford Motor Company will repair or replace any properly authorizeddealer-installed Ford Genuine Acce...

Peace of mind • Keyless entry keypad • Cargo shade • Vehicle security systems • Locking gas plug • Wheel locks • Remote start • Parking sensors* *The accessory manufacturer designs, develops and therefore warrantsFord Licensed Accessories, and does not design or test these accessoriesto Ford Motor C...

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GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio reception...

MP3 Track and Folder Structure Audio systems capable of recognizing and playing MP3 individual tracksand folder structures work as follows: • There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 trackmode (system default) and MP3 folder mode. • MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the ...

MyFord® SYSTEM WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus offthe road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of yourvehicle. We recommend agai...

C. Memory presets: • In radio mode, store your favorite radio stations. To store a radiostation, tune to the station, then press and hold a preset button untilsound returns. • In CD mode, press one of these buttons to select a track. D. Function buttons: Select different functions of the audio syste...

M. PHONE: Press this button to access the phone features of the SYNC system. See the SYNC chapter for more information. N. AUX: Press this button to access your auxiliary input jack or switch between devices you plug into the input jack or USB port. See Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter. O....

SIRIUS Set Category Select to view channel categories (such asPop, Rock or News). If you select a category,seek and scan functions only stop on channelsin that category. Alerts Select to turn off or turn on alerts for songs,artists or teams. The system alerts you whenthe selection is playing on anot...

AM/FM/CD PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus offthe road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of yourvehicle. We...

When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you can access the followingfunctions: When you select: You can: Scan Hear a brief sampling of all available stations.This feature still works when HD Radioreception is on, although it does not scan forHD2-HD7 channels. You may see the HD logoappear if the statio...

HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting Potential reception issues Reception area If you are listening to a multicast station andyou are on the fringe of the reception area,the station may mute due to weak signalstrength.If you are listening to HD1, the systemswitches back to the analog broad...

SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION (IF EQUIPPED) Satellite Radio Channels Sirius broadcasts a variety of music, news, sports, weather, traffic andentertainment satellite radio channels. For more information and acomplete list of Sirius satellite radio channels, visit www.siriusxm.com inthe United States, w...

Sirius satellite radio is asubscription-based satellite radioservice that broadcasts a variety ofmusic, sports, news, weather, trafficand entertainment programming.Your factory-installed Sirius satelliteradio system includes hardware and a limited subscription term which begins on the date of sale o...

USB PORT (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus offthe road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of yourvehicle. We recomm...

When using SYNC: • Do not operate playing devices if the power cords or cables arebroken, split or damaged. Place cords and cables out of the way, sothey do not interfere with the operation of pedals, seats,compartments or safe driving abilities. • Do not leave playing devices in your vehicle during...

2. When Active Call Menu is selected, press OK.3. Scroll to cycle through the following options: When you select: You can: Mute Call? Mute the call. Privacy Switch a call from an active hands-freeenvironment to your cellular phone for a moreprivate conversation.Press OK when Privacy on/off appears. ...

When you select: You can: Call History Access your call history log.1. Press OK to select, then scroll throughyour call history options (incoming, outgoingor missed).2. Press OK when the desired selectionappears in the display.3. Press the phone button to call theselection. Return Exit the current m...

Text Messaging Note: This is a phone-dependent feature. SYNC allows you to receive, send, download and delete text messages.The system can also read incoming text messages to you so that you donot have to take your eyes off the road. Receiving a Text Message Note: This is a phone-dependent feature. ...

Download Unread Msgs allows you to download your unread messages (only) to SYNC. To download the messages, press OK to select. Thedisplay indicates your messages are being downloaded. When complete,SYNC takes you to your inbox. Delete All Messages? allows you to delete current text messages from SYN...

Pre-defined text message options I need more directions I love you Too funny Can’t wait to see you I’m stuck in traffic Accessing Your Phone Settings These are phone-dependent features. Your phone settings allow you toaccess and adjust features such as your ring tone, text messagenotification, modif...

When you select: You can: Modify Phonebook Modify the contents of your phone book(such as add, delete, download). Press OK toselect and scroll between: Add Contacts: Press OK to add more contactsfrom your phone book. Push the desiredcontact(s) on your phone. See your phone’suser guide on how to push...

System Settings System Settings provide access to your Bluetooth Devices andAdvanced menu features. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through themenu options. The Bluetooth Devices menu allows you to add, connect, delete and set aphone as primary as well as turn your Bluetooth feature on and off. The ...

If you select: You can: Set Bluetooth On/Off Turn the Bluetooth feature on and off.Press OK and scroll to toggle between On andOff. When the desired selection is chosen,press OK. Note: Turning Bluetooth off disconnects all Bluetooth devices and deactivates allBluetooth features. Delete Device Delete...

SYNC APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES (IF EQUIPPED) Note: In order for the following features to work, your cellular phone must be compatible with SYNC. To check your phone’s compatibility, visitwww.SYNCMyRide.com, www.SYNCMyRide.ca or www.syncmaroute.ca. • SYNC Services (if equipped, United States only): ...

Vehicle Health Report WARNING: Always follow scheduled maintenance instructions, regularly inspect your vehicle, and seek repair for any damage or problem you suspect. Vehicle Health Report supplements, but cannotreplace normal maintenance and vehicle inspection. Vehicle HealthReport only monitors c...

To run a report using the phone button:1. Press the phone button to enter Phone Menu.2. Scroll until Vehicle Health is selected and press OK.3. Scroll to select from the following options: Vehicle Health Report options User Preferences:Press OK to selectand enter the menu.Scroll to select from: Auto...

3. While on an active route, you can select or say “Route summary” or “Route status” to view the Route Summary turn list or the RouteStatus ETA. You can also turn voice guidance on or off, cancel theroute or update the route. If you miss a turn, SYNC automatically asks if you want the routeupdated. ...

SYNC AppLink™ Note: You must pair and connect your smartphone to SYNC to access AppLink. Note: iPhone users need to connect the phone to the USB port in order to start the application. We recommend you lock your iPhone afterstarting an application. Note: The AppLink feature is not available if your ...

7. Select ⬙ SYNC-Media ⬙ by pressing OK . 8. Scroll until ⬙ <App Name> Menu ⬙ is displayed (such as, Pandora Menu), then press OK . From here, you can access an application’s features, such as Thumbs up and Thumbs down. For more information,please visit www.SYNCMyRide.com. To Access Using Voic...

Voice command guide “Search/Play Genre” The system searches all the data from yourindexed music and, if available, begins to playthe chosen type of music. You can only playgenres of music which are present in theGENRE metadata tags that you have on yourdigital media player. “Similar Music” The syste...

2. Scroll to cycle through: When you select: You can: Play Menu Play your music by artist, album, genre,playlists, tracks, similar music or to simply,play all. You can also choose to Explore USBto view the supported digital music files onyour playing device.See Play Menu later in this section for mo...

When you select: You can: Similar Music Play music similar to what is currently playingfrom the USB port. The system uses themetadata information of each song to compilea playlist for you.Press OK to select. The system creates a newlist of similar songs and begins playing. Themetadata tags must be p...

Vehicle Health Report and SYNC Services (Traffic, Directions and Information) issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) I received a textthat the VehicleHealth Report isnot activated. • Your account may not beactivated on thewebsite, OR • You may have the wrong VIN(vehicleidentificationnum...

AppLink issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) AppLink MobileApplications:When I select ⬙ Find New Apps, ⬙ SYNC does notfind anyapplications. An AppLinkcapable phone isnot connected toSYNC. • Ensure you have a compatible smartphone; an Android with OS2.3 or higher or an iPhone 3GSor new...

AppLink issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) My Androidphone isconnected, myapp(s) arerunning, Irestarted them,but I still cannotfind any apps. There is abluetooth bug onsome orderversions of theAndroid OS thatmay cause appsthat were foundon your previousvehicle drive tonot be foundag...

AppLink issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) I can only seesome of theAppLink appsrunning on myphone listed inSYNC’s MobileApps Menu. Some Androiddevices have alimited number ofbluetooth portsapps can use toconnect. If youhave moreAppLink apps onyour phone thanthe number ofavailableBl...

SETTINGS Press to select any of the following: • Clock • Display • Sound • Vehicle • Settings • Help HOME Press to access your home screen. Depending on your vehicle’soption package and software, your screens may vary in appearance from the descriptions in this section. Your features may alsobe limi...

Using the Touch-sensitive Controls on Your System To turn a feature on and off, just touch the graphic with your finger. Toget the best performance from the touch-sensitive controls: • Do not press hard on the controls. They are sensitive to light touch. • Use your bare finger to touch the center of...

• Phone: Press to answer a call, or to switch between calls. Press and hold to end a call, or to reject and incoming call. See the Steering Wheel chapter for more information. Cleaning the Touchscreen Display Use a clean, soft cloth such as one used for cleaning glasses. If dirt orfingerprints are s...

Restricted Features Navigation Using the keyboard to enter a destination Demo navigation route Adding or Editing Address Book entries orAvoid Areas Privacy Information When a cellular phone is connected to SYNC, the system creates aprofile within your vehicle that is linked to that cellular phone. T...

ACCESSING AND ADJUSTING MODES THROUGH YOUR RIGHTVEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED) The display is located on the right side of your instrument cluster. Youcan use your steering wheel controls to view and make minoradjustments to active modes without taking your hands off the wheel.For example...

How to Use Voice Commands with Your System Press the voice icon. After the tone, speak your commandclearly. These commands can be said at any time. “Cancel” “Exit” “Go back” “List of commands” “Main menu” “Next page” “Previous page” “What can I say?” “Help” What Can I Say? To access the available vo...

Accessing a List of Available Commands • If you use the touchscreen, press the Settings icon > Help > Voice Command List. • If you use the steering wheel control, press the voice icon. After thetone, speak your command clearly. Voice command list “Audio list of commands” “Bluetooth audio list ...

Browsing Device Content When listening to audio on a device, you can browse through otherdevices without having to change sources. For example, if you arecurrently listening to audio on an SD card, you can browse all the artiststhat are stored on your USB device. Press the voice icon on the steering...

Your voice system allows you to change audio sources with a simplevoice command. For example, if you are listening to music on a USBdevice, then want to switch to a satellite radio channel, simply press thevoice button on the steering wheel controls and say the name of theSirius station (such as, “t...

Radio Voice Commands If you are listening to the radio, press the voice button on thesteering wheel control. When prompted, say any of thecommands in the following chart. If you are not listening to the radio, press the voice button and, after thetone, say “Radio”, then any of the commands in the fo...

Sirius Satellite Radio (If Activated) Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen, then select the SIRIUS tab. Presets Save a channel by pressing and holding one of the memory preset areas.There is a brief mute while the radio saves the channel. Sound returnswhen finished. ALERT Save the current ...

Satellite Radio Voice Commands If you are listening to Sirius satellite radio, press the voicebutton on the steering wheel control. When prompted, say anyof the commands in the following chart. If you are not listening to Sirius satellite radio, press the voice buttonand, after the tone, say “Sirius...

“TUNE” “SAT 3” “SAT 3 preset <#>” “Help” Sirius Satellite Radio Information Note: Sirius reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particularchannels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. FordMot...

Potential satellite radio reception issues Station overload When you pass a ground-basedbroadcast-repeating tower, a stronger signalmay overtake a weaker one and the audiosystem may mute. Satellite radio signalinterference Your display may show ACQUIRING . . . toindicate the interference and the aud...

Sirius troubleshooting tips Radio display Condition Possible action Updating. Update of channelprogramming inprogress. No action required.The process may takeup to three minutes. Call SIRIUS1–888–539–7474. Your satellite service isno longer available. Contact Sirius at1-888-539-7474 toresolve subscr...

Options Sound Settings allows you to adjust settings for: • Bass • Midrange • Treble • Balance and Fade • DSP (Digital Signal Processing) • Occupancy Mode • Speed Compensated Volume. Note: Your vehicle may not have all these sound settings. Compression allows you to turn the compression feature on a...

SD Card Slot and USB Port SD Card Slot Note: Your SD card slot is spring-loaded. To remove the SD card, press the card in and the system ejects it. Do not attempt to pull the card toremove it as this could cause damage. Note: The navigation system also uses this card slot. See Navigation system late...

Playing Music from Your Device Note: The system is capable of indexing up to 30,000 songs. Insert your device and select the SD Card or USB tab once the system recognizes it. You can then select from the following options: Repeat replays the currently playing song or album. Shuffle plays music on th...

SD Card and USB Voice Commands If you are listening to a USB device or an SD card, press thevoice button on the steering wheel control. When prompted, sayany of the commands in the following chart. If you are not listening to a USB device or an SD card, press the voicebutton and, after the tone, say...

Bluetooth Audio Your system allows you to stream audio over your vehicle’s speakers fromyour connected, Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone. To access, press the lower left corner on the touchscreen, thenselect the BT Stereo tab. Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands If you are listening to a Bluetooth audio ...

PHONE A. Phone B. Quick Dial C. Phonebook D. History E. Messaging F. Settings Hands-free calling is one of the main features of SYNC. Once you pairyour phone, you can access many options using the touchscreen or voicecommands. While the system supports a variety of features, many aredependent on you...

Roaming Warning Touch this button to have the system alert you when your phone is inroaming mode. Phone Voice Commands Press the voice button on the steering wheel control. After thetone, say any of the following commands: “PHONE” “Call” “Join calls” * “Call <name>” “Listen to text message <...

INFORMATION If your vehicle is equipped with Navigation, touch the i(Information) button to access these features. If your vehicle isnot equipped with Navigation, touch the corner of the touchscreen with the green tab. Under the Information menu, you can access features, such as: A. SYNC ServicesB. ...

Connecting to SYNC Services Using the Touchscreen If your vehicle is equipped with Navigation, touch the i(Information) button to access these features. If your vehicle isnot equipped with Navigation, touch the corner of the touchscreen with the green tab. Press Services. 1. Select Connect to Servic...

If you miss a turn, SYNC automatically asks if you want the routeupdated. Just say, “Yes” when prompted and the system delivers a newroute to your vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with Navigation, SYNC Services downloadsyour requested destination to the navigation system. The navigationsystem th...

Note: Before setting this feature on, make sure that you read the 911 Assist privacy notice later in this section for important information. Note: If any user turns 911 Assist on or off, that setting applies for all paired phones. If 911 Assist is turned off, either a voice message plays ora display...

Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only) WARNING: Always follow scheduled maintenance instructions, regularly inspect your vehicle, and seek repair for any damage or problem you suspect. Vehicle Health Report supplements, but cannotreplace, normal maintenance and vehicle inspection. V...

The system allows you to check your vehicle’s overall health in the formof a diagnostic report card. The Vehicle Health Report contains valuableinformation, such as: • Vehicle Diagnostic Information • Scheduled maintenance • Open Recalls and Field Service Actions • Items noted during vehicle inspect...

SETTINGS A. Clock B. Display C. Sound D. Vehicle E. Settings F. Help Under this menu, you can set your clock, access and adjust thedisplay, sound and vehicle settings as well as access settings forspecific modes or the help feature. Clock Note: You cannot manually set the date. Your vehicle’s GPS do...

You can also turn the outside air temperature display on and off. Itappears at the top center of the touchscreen, next to the time and date. The system automatically saves any updates you make to the settings. Display You can adjust the touchscreen display through the touchscreen or bypressing the v...

• Each file must be 1.5 MB or less. • Recommended dimensions: 800 x 384. Sound Press the Settings icon > Sound, then select from the following: Sound Settings Bass DSP * Midrange Occupancy Mode * Treble Speed Compensated Volume Set Balance and Fade * If equipped. Vehicle Press the Settings icon &...

Door Keypad Code To change the keypad code for your keyless entry keypad system:1. Press the Settings icon > Vehicle > Door Keypad Code. 2. Enter your current factory code, then, when prompted, enter your new code. Camera Settings This menu allows you to access settings for your rear view came...

Media Player Press the Settings icon > Settings > Media Player, then select from the following: Media player Autoplay When this feature is on, the systemautomatically switches to the media sourceupon initial connection. This allows you tolisten to music during the indexing process.When this fe...

Wireless & Internet USB MobileBroadband Instead of using Wi-Fi, your system can alsouse a USB mobile broadband connection toaccess the internet. (You must turn on yourmobile broadband device on your personalcomputer before connecting it to the system.)This screen allows you to set up what is you...

Help Press the Settings icon > Help, then select from the following: Help Where Am I? View your vehicle’s current location, if your vehicleis equipped with navigation. If your vehicle is notequipped with navigation, nothing displays. SystemInformation Touchscreen system serial number. Your vehicl...

CLIMATE Touch the lower right corner on the touchscreen to access your climatecontrol features. Depending on your vehicle line and option package,your climate screen may look different from this screen. Note: You can switch temperature units between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See Settings in this chapt...

Your navigation system is comprised of two main features, destinationmode and map mode. To set a destination, press the green corner of your touchscreen, then Dest when it appears. See Setting a destination later in this chapter. To view the navigation map and your vehicle’s current location, touch ...

cityseekr (If Available) Note: cityseekr point of interest information is limited to approximately 912 cities (881 in the United States, 20 in Canada and 11 in Mexico). cityseekr, when available, is a service thatprovides more information about certainpoints of interest such as restaurants,hotels an...

This icon appears when your selection exists in multiplecategories within the system. When you are viewing more information for hotels, cityseekr also tellsyou if the hotel has certain services and facilities using icons. Hotel services and facilities Restaurant 24 Hr Room Service Business Center Fi...

Avoid Areas Avoid Areas allows you to choose areas which you want the system to avoid when calculating a route for you. Press Add to program an entry. Once you make a selection, the system tries to avoid the area(s) if possible for all routes. To delete a selection,choose the listing on the screen. ...

Address book entry default icon(s) indicates the location on the map of an address book entry. This is the default symbolshown after the entry has been stored to the Address Book byany method other than the map. You can select from any of the 22 icons available. You can use each icon more than once....

Set as Waypoint Touch this button to set the current location as a waypoint. Save to Favorites Touch this button to save the current location to your favorites. POI Icons Touch this button to select icons to display on the map. You can selectup to three icons to display on the map at the same time. ...

“DESTINATION” “Play nametags” “POI category” “Previous destination” “Street address” “Help” “NAVIGATION” “Destination” * “Zoom city” “Zoom country” “Zoom in minimum” “Zoom out maximum” “Zoom province” “Zoom state” “Zoom street” “Zoom to <distance>” “Help” * If you have said, “Destination”, you...

MyFord Touch System Reset The MyFord Touch system has System Reset feature that can beperformed if the function of a SYNC feature is lost. This reset isintended to restore functionality and will not erase any informationpreviously stored in the system (such as paired devices, phonebook,call history,...

GENERAL INFORMATION SYNC® End User License Agreement (EULA) • You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by Ford Motor Company and its affiliates (“FORD MOTORCOMPANY”) from an affiliate of Microsoft Corporation (“MS”). Thoseinstalled software products of MS origin, as well...

SOFTWARE’s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protectedcontent. This action does not affect unprotected content. When yourDEVICE downloads licenses for protected content, you agree thatMicrosoft may include a revocation list with the licenses. Contentowners may require you to upgrade the SOFTWARE ...

property rights in and to the content which may be accessed through useof the SOFTWARE is the property of the respective content owner andmay be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual propertylaws and treaties. This EULA grants you no rights to use such content.All rights not specif...

Adobe Contains Adobe® [Flash® Player] or [AIR®] technology by AdobeSystems Incorporated. This [Licensee Product] contains [Adobe® Flash®Player] [Adobe® AIR®] software under license from Adobe SystemsIncorporated, Copyright 娀 1995-2009 Adobe Macromedia Software LLC. All rights reserved. Adobe, Flash ...

Let Your Judgment Prevail Any navigation features are provided only as an aid. Make your drivingdecisions based on your observations of local conditions and existingtraffic regulations. Any such feature is not a substitute for your personaljudgment. Any route suggestions made by this system should n...

Keep User’s Guide in Vehicle When kept in the vehicle, the User’s Guide will be a ready reference foryou and other users unfamiliar with the Windows Automotive-basedsystem. Please make certain that before using the system for the firsttime, all persons have access to the User’s Guide and read itsins...

terms and conditions of this Agreement. Any such sale, assignment ortransfer that is not expressly permitted under this paragraph will resultin immediate termination of this Agreement, without liability to Telenav,in which case you and all other parties shall immediately cease all use ofthe Telenav ...

9. Other Vendors Terms and Conditions The Telenav Software utilizes map and other data licensed toTelenav by third party vendors for the benefit of you and other endusers. This Agreement includes end-user terms applicable to thesecompanies (included at the end of this Agreement), and thus youruse of...

Gracenote® End User License Agreement (EULA) This device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of 2000 Powell StreetEmeryville, California 94608 (“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables thisdevice to do disc and music file identification and obtain music-related...

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Why Maintain Your Vehicle? Carefully following the maintenance schedule helps protect against majorrepair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance andmay help to increase the value of your vehicle when you sell or trade it.Keep all receipts for comple...

Protecting Your Investment Maintenance is an investment that will pay dividends in the form ofimproved reliability, durability and resale value. To maintain the properperformance of your vehicle and its emission control systems, it isimperative that scheduled maintenance be completed at the designat...

Oils, Fluids and Flushing In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristicand, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluidneeds to be changed. However, discolored fluids that also show signs ofoverheating and foreign material contamination should be in...

Normal scheduled maintenance * At every oil changeinterval as indicated bythe information display Change engine oil and filter. ** Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measuretread depth. Perform multi-point inspection(recommended). Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (ifequipped with dipstick...

Other maintenance items 1 Every 20000 miles(32000 km) Replace cabin air filter (if equipped). Every 30000 miles(48000 km) Replace climate-controlled (heated andcooled) seat filter. 2 Replace engine air filter. At 100000 miles(160000 km) Change engine coolant. 3 Every 100000 miles(160000 km) Replace ...

Maintenance Schedule Log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ...

Special Operating Condition Log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D A...

Engine Coolant Change Log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M...

911 Assist™ ......................436, 513 A ABS (see Brakes) .....................220 Accessing and using your USBport ............................................493 Accessing call history/phonebook during active call .............425 Accessing your calendar ..........513 Accessing your media menu...

maintenance-free ....................327replacement, specifications ...391servicing ..................................327 Blind Spot InformationSystem .......................................254 Booster seats ...............................23 Brakes ........................................219 anti-lo...

SecuriLock passive anti-theftsystem ..........................................85 Selecting your media source(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........448 Sending new text messages .....503 Setting a destination ................533 Setting a destination byvoice ...........................................534 ...