Ford 2015 EXPLORER - Essential Vehicle Features; Fuel Tank Capacity and Info; Trailer Towing Information; Power Liftgate Operation

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ESSENTIAL FEATURES
TERRAIN
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM™*
This system optimizes driveability and
comfort as well as maximizing traction.
Turn the dial on the center console to
select from the following modes:
Grass/Gravel/Snow:
Use this mode where loose
or slippery material covers a
firm surface.
Sand: Use this mode on so dry
sand or deep gravel terrain.
Mud/Ruts: Use this mode
on muddy, rutted, so or
uneven terrain.
Normal: Use this mode for
on-road conditions.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL™*
Hill descent mode allows the driver to
set and maintain vehicle speed, while
descending steep grades on various
surface conditions. To switch the
system on, press the control located
in the center of the terrain management
dial. The icon lights up and a tone
sounds when the system is on. Use your
pedals to increase or decrease your
speed as you normally would, until you
reach your desired speed. Remove your
feet from the pedals to maintain your
speed. Press the control again to
switch the system o.
NOTE: This system only operates
between the speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h)
and 20 mph (32 km/h).
REAR WINDOW BUFFETING
When one or both of your rear windows
are open, you may hear a wind throb or
bueting noise. To alleviate this, lower
a front window until the bueting
noise subsides.
LOCATION OF SPARE TIRE
AND TOOLS
Your spare tire and tools are beneath
the third row seats under the floor
panel (you need to unstow the seats
to access). Use the spare tire for
emergency use only and replace it as
soon as possible.
For complete details on changing your
tire, refer to the Changing a Road Wheel
section in the Wheels and Tires chapter
of your Owner’s Manual.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Your new Ford vehicle comes with the
assurance and support of 24-hour
emergency roadside assistance.
To receive roadside assistance in the
United States, call 1-800-241-3673.
In Canada, call 1-800-665-2006.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
AND FUEL INFO
Your vehicle has a 18.6 gallon (70.4L)
fuel tank capacity. Use only UNLEADED
gasoline or UNLEADED gasoline blended
with a maximum of 15% ethanol. Do not
use E85 fuels because your vehicle was
not designed to run on fuels with more
than 15% ethanol.
We recommend using fuels with a
minimum octane rating of 87. Premium
fuel will provide improved performance.
Premium fuel can provide improved
performance and is recommended for
severe duty usage such as trailer tow.
TRAILER TOW*
Before you tow, refer to your Owner’s
Manual for complete information on
weight, details and limitations, as well
as safety information and the proper
equipment to use while towing.
NOTE: Do not tow with the mini spare
tire installed.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Towing your vehicle behind an RV or
any other vehicle may be limited. Refer
to Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
section in the Towing chapter of your
Owner’s Manual.
POWER LIFTGATE*
Your ligate has an automatic open and
closing feature. To open remotely, press
twice on your keyhead within three
seconds. Press
twice again to close
or reverse the movement.
You can also operate the ligate by
pressing the
control located on the
instrument panel.
You can also program a new ligate
height by opening the ligate, adjusting
the ligate manually to your desired
height and then pressing and holding
the ligate control button. The system
sounds a tone once it saves the new
ligate height.
*if equipped
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