Ford 2014 EXPLORER - User Manual

Ford 2014 EXPLORER

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EL2J 19A321 AA

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April 2013

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First Printing

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Owner’s Manual

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Explorer

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Litho in U.S.A.

2014 EXPLORER Owner’s Manual

2014 EXPLORER Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
- Table of Contents4
- Table of Contents6
- Table of Contents8
  - Protecting the Environment10
Introduction10
- Symbol Glossary11
- Data Recording12
- Service Data Recording12
- Event Data Recording13
- Perchlorate Material14
- Replacement Parts Recommendation15
- Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs15
- Collision Repairs15
- Special Instructions16
- Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles16
- Using Your Vehicle with a Snowplow16
- Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance16
- Mobile Communications Equipment17
- Export Unique Vehicle Specific Information17
Child Safety18
- General Information18
- Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children19
- Child Seat Positioning20
- Booster Seats22
  - Types of Booster Seats23
  - Child Seats25
- Installing Child Seats25
- Child Safety Locks37
Safety Belts38
- Principles of Operation38
- Fastening the Safety Belts40
- Safety Belt Height Adjustment43
- Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime44
- Safety Belt-Minder44
- Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder Feature45
- Rear Inflatable Safety Belt46
- How Does the Rear Inflatable Safety Belt System Work?47
- Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance48
Personal Safety System49
- How Does the Personal Safety System Work?49
Supplementary Restraints System50
- Sos Post-Crash Alert System51
- Driver and Passenger Airbags52
- Front Passenger Sensing System54
- Side Airbags56
- Safety Canopy Curtain Airbags58
- Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator60
- Airbag Disposal61
Keys and Remote Control62
- General Information on Radio Frequencies62
- Intelligent Access62
- Remote Control63
  - Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)63
  - Intelligent Access Key63
- Keys63
- Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control69
  - Non-Configurable Settings70
  - Configurable Settings70
- Settings, Mykey70
- Remote Start, Mykey73
- Troubleshooting, Mykey73
- Locking and Unlocking74
- Anti-Theft Alarm89
  - Arming the Alarm89
  - Disarming the Alarm90
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel91
- Steering Wheel Controls93
- Adjustable Pedals96
- Windshield Wipers97
- Rain-Sensing Wipers97
- Speed-Dependent Wipers97
Wipers and Washers97
- Windshield Washers98
- Rear-Window Wiper and Washers98
- Lighting Control99
  - High Beams99
  - Headlamp Flasher99
- Autolamps99
- Instrument Lighting Dimmer100
- Headlamp Exit Delay100
- Daytime Running Lamps101
- Automatic High Beam Control101
- Front Fog Lamps103
  - Activating the System103
  - Manually Overriding the System103
- Direction Indicators104
- Interior Lamps104
Windows and Mirrors107
- Power Windows107
- Exterior Mirrors109
- Sun Visors112
Instrument Cluster114
- Gauges114
- Fuel Gauge114
- Warning Lamps and Indicators115
- Audible Warnings and Indicators121
Information Displays Controls122
- Menu123
- Distance to E126
- Resetting the Trip Computer126
- Trip Computer126
- Information Messages133
Climate Control145
- Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System145
- Dual Automatic Temperature Control System147
- Rear Passenger Climate Controls150
- General Operating Tips151
- Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control152
- Cabin Air Filter153
  - Heated Rear Window153
  - Heated Windows and Mirrors153
- Rear Window Defroster153
Seats156
- Sitting in the Correct Position156
- Head Restraints157
- Manual Seats160
- Power Seats161
  - Power Seat Adjustments161
  - Power Lumbar162
- Memory Function162
- Heated Seats164
- Heated and Ventilated Seats165
- Rear Seats167
Universal Garage Door Opener (if Equipped)179
- Erasing the Function Button Codes181
- Reprogramming a Single Button181
- Programming Homelink to a Genie Intellicode 2 Garage Door Opener181
- Programing the Transmitters182
- Clearing a Homelink Device183
Auxiliary Power Points184
- Locations184
- 110 Volt AC Power Point185
Storage Compartments187
- Center Console187
- Rear Center Console187
- Overhead Console188
Starting and Stopping the Engine189
- Ignition Switch190
- Engine Block Heater194
Fuel and Refueling196
- Safety Precautions196
- Choosing the Right Fuel197
- Fuel Quality197
  - Octane Recommendations197
  - Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container198
- Running out of Fuel198
- Refueling199
- Fuel Consumption202
- Hill Start Assist213
Four-Wheel Drive (if Equipped)215
- How Utility Vehicles Differ from Other Vehicles216
- Driving in Special Conditions with Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)216
- Basic Operating Principles in Special Conditions216
- If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement217
- If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck217
- Emergency Maneuvers218
- Sand218
- Mud and Water219
- Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain219
- Driving on Snow and Ice220
- Maintenance and Modifications221
Brakes222
- Brake over Accelerator222
- Brake Assist222
- Hints on Driving with Anti-Lock Brakes223
- Parking Brake223
Traction Control224
- Using Traction Control224
- System Indicator Lights and Messages224
Stability Control225
- Using Advancetrac with Rsc226
Terrain Response227
- Terrain Management227
- Hill Descent Control228
Parking Aids230
- Sensing System230
- Active Park Assist231
- Using Cruise Control241
- Using Adaptive Cruise Control242
Driving Aids251
- Resetting the System252
- System Display252
- Lane Keeping System253
- Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)257
- Collision Warning System262
- Steering265
- Steering Tips266
Load Carrying267
- Cargo Net267
- Roof Racks and Load Carriers267
- Trailer Towing276
- Wrecker Towing283
  - Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels284
  - Emergency Towing284
- Recreational Towing284
Driving Hints286
- Breaking-In286
- Economical Driving286
- Driving through Water287
- Floor Mats288
Roadside Emergencies290
- Getting Roadside Assistance290
- Hazard Warning Flashers291
- Fuel Cut-Off Switch291
- Jump-Starting the Vehicle292
Customer Assistance295
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)302
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)302
- Changing a Fuse303
- Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color303
- Fuse Specification Chart304
Maintenance313
- Working with the Engine off313
- Working with the Engine on313
- Opening and Closing the Hood314
- 2.0L Ecoboost Engine315
- Under Hood Overview315
  - 3.5L V6 Engine316
  - 3.5L V6 Ecoboost Engine317
- Engine Oil Check318
- Engine Oil Dipstick318
- Engine Coolant Check319
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Check325
- Brake Fluid Check329
- Power Steering Fluid Check329
- Battery330
- Fuel Filter330
- Washer Fluid Check330
- Checking the Wiper Blades333
- Adjusting the Headlamps336
  - To Adjust the Headlamps336
  - Vertical Aim Adjustment336
- Changing a Bulb338
- Bulb Specification Chart342
Vehicle Care344
- Cleaning Products344
- Cleaning the Exterior344
- Waxing346
- Repairing Minor Paint Damage346
- Cleaning the Engine346
- Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades347
- Cleaning the Interior348
- Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens348
- Cleaning Leather Seats349
- Cleaning the Alloy Wheels350
- Vehicle Storage350
- Removing Vehicle from Storage352
Wheels and Tires353
- Four-Wheel Drive System353
- Notice to Utility Vehicle, Van and Truck Owners353
- How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles354
- Important Tire Information for 265/45ZR20 Sport Tires and Wheels355
- Tire Care355
- Using Snow Chains371
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)372
- Changing a Road Wheel377
- Technical Specifications385
- Wheel Lug Nut Torque385
Capacities and Specifications386
- Engine Specifications386
- Engine Drivebelt Routing386
- Part Numbers392
- Vehicle Identification Number392
- Vehicle Certification Label393
- Transmission Code Designation394
Accessories395
Ford Extended Service Plan398
- Rental Car Reimbursement398
- Transferable Coverage399
Audio System401
- CD and CD Player Information401
- Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors401
- MP3 Track and Folder Structure402
- Myford System403
- Menu Structure405
- Am/Fm/CD Premium Audio System407
- Am/Fm/CD Sony Audio System409
- Hd Radio Information (if Available)410
- Satellite Radio Channels414
- Satellite Radio Information414
- Auxiliary Input Jack416
- Media Hub418
- USB Port418
Sync419
- Driving Restrictions420
- Support420
- SYNC Owner Account420
- Privacy Information421
- When Using SYNC421
- Initiating a Voice Session422
- System Interaction and Feedback422
- Using Voice Recognition422
- Adjusting the Interaction Level423
- Helpful Hints424
- Using Sync with Your Phone424
- Pairing a Phone for the First Time425
- Pairing Subsequent Phones425
- Phone Voice Commands426
- Phone Book Commands427
- Making Calls428
- Phone Options During an Active Call428
- Receiving Calls428
- Accessing Features through the Phone Menu430
- Text Messaging431
- Receiving a Text Message432
- Sending, Downloading and Deleting Your Text Messages432
- Pre-Defined Text Message Options433
- Accessing Your Phone Settings434
- Bluetooth Devices Menu Options436
- System Settings436
- Advanced Menu Options437
- 911 Assit439
- Sync Applications and Services439
- Setting 911 Assist on440
- 911 Assist May Not Work if441
- 911 Assist Privacy Notice441
- In the Event of a Crash441
- Vehicle Health Report442
  - Vehicle Health Report Options443
  - Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice443
  - SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI)444
  - Connecting to SYNC Services Using the Phone Menu445
  - Connecting to SYNC Services Using Voice Commands445
  - Receiving Turn-By-Turn Directions445
  - Disconnecting from SYNC Services446
  - Connecting Your Digital Media Player Via the USB Port447
  - To Connect Using the System Menu447
  - To Connect Using Voice Commands447
  - Using Sync with Your Media Player447
  - Media Voice Commands448
  - What’s Playing?448
  - Voice Command Guide450
  - Media Menu Features451
  - Accessing Your Play Menu453
  - Troubleshooting458
Myford Touch® (if Equipped)466
- Entertainment468
- Home468
- Information468
- Cleaning the Touchscreen Display469
- Using the Touch-Sensitive Controls on Your System469
- Safety Information470
- Speed-Restricted Features470
- Infotainment Display472
- Voice Recognition473
- Listening to Music477
- Phone Features498
- Information Menu505
- Settings517
- Climate Features528
  - Additional Climate Control Voice Commands530
  - Climate Control Voice Commands530
- Navigation System531
Appendices543
Scheduled Maintenance562
- General Maintenance Information562
- Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?562
- Why Maintain Your Vehicle?562
- Additives and Chemicals563
- Protecting Your Investment563
- Check Every Month564
- Check Every Six Months564
- Oils, Fluids and Flushing564
- Owner Checks and Services564
- Multi-Point Inspection565
- Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor567
- Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Log567
Index579

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Brand	Ford
Model	2014 EXPLORER
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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