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2016 EXPLORER Owner’s Manual

April 2015

First Printing

Owner’s Manual

Explorer

Litho in U.S.A.

fordowner.com ford.ca

GL2J 19A321 AA

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
Introduction10
- About this Manual10
- Symbols Glossary10
- Data Recording12
- California Proposition 6514
- Perchlorate14
- Ford Credit14
- Replacement Parts Recommendation14
- Special Notices15
- Mobile Communications Equipment16
- Export Unique Options16
Environment17
- Protecting the Environment17
- Child Safety18
- General Information18
- Child Seats19
- Installing Child Seats20
Child Safety21
- Booster Seats29
  - Types of Booster Seats30
- Child Seat Positioning31
- Child Safety Locks32
  - Left-Hand Side33
  - Right-Hand Side33
- Safety Belts34
- Principle of Operation34
- Fastening the Safety Belts35
Safety Belts36
- Safety Belt Extension Assembly38
- Safety Belt Height Adjustment39
- Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime39
- Safety Belt Minder40
- Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance41
Personal Safety System?42
- Personal Safety System42
Supplementary Restraints System43
- Principle of Operation43
- Driver and Passenger Airbags44
  - Children and Airbags44
- Front Passenger Sensing System45
- Side Airbags47
- Passenger Knee Airbag48
- Safety Canopy48
- Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator49
- Airbag Disposal50
- Keys and Remote Controls51
- Principle of Operation51
- General Information on Radio Frequencies51
- Remote Control52
  - Integrated Keyhead Transmitters52
  - Replacing the Battery53
Keys and Remote Controls54
- Car Finder55
- Sounding a Panic Alarm55
- Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control56
Mykey57
- Principle of Operation57
- Creating a Mykey58
- Clearing All Mykeys59
- Checking Mykey System Status60
- Using Mykey with Remote Start Systems61
- Mykey Troubleshooting61
Locks63
- Locking and Unlocking63
  - Opening a Rear Door from Inside63
- Manual Liftgate66
- Power Liftgate67
- Keyless Entry70
Security73
- Passive Anti-Theft System73
- Anti-Theft Alarm74
Steering Wheel75
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering Column75
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column75
- Audio Control76
- Voice Control77
- Cruise Control77
- Information Display Control78
- Heated Steering Wheel78
- Information Display Control Features78
Pedals79
- Adjusting the Pedals79
Wipers and Washers80
- Windshield Wipers80
- Autowipers80
- Speed Dependent Wipers80
- Windshield Washers81
- Rear Window Wiper and Washers81
  - Rear Window Washer82
  - Rear Camera Washer82
Lighting83
- General Information83
- Lighting Control83
  - High Beams83
- Autolamps84
  - Headlamp Flasher84
- Instrument Lighting Dimmer85
- Headlamp Exit Delay85
- Daytime Running Lamps85
- Automatic High Beam Control86
  - Type 2 - Configurable86
- Front Fog Lamps87
- Direction Indicators88
- Interior Lamps88
Windows and Mirrors90
- Power Windows90
- Exterior Mirrors91
- Interior Mirror93
- Sun Visors94
- Moonroof94
- Instrument Cluster96
- Gauges96
Instrument Cluster97
- Warning Lamps and Indicators99
- Audible Warnings and Indicators103
- Information Displays104
- General Information104
Information Displays105
- Information Messages118
- Lane Keeping System126
Climate Control132
- Manual Climate Control132
- Climate Control133
- Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD134
- Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System135
- Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate137
- Rear Passenger Climate Controls140
- Heated Windows and Mirrors141
- Cabin Air Filter141
- Remote Start142
  - Automatic Settings142
Seats143
- Sitting in the Correct Position143
- Head Restraints143
  - Adjusting the Head Restraint144
- Manual Seats146
  - Recline Adjustment146
- Power Seats147
- Memory Function149
- Rear Seats150
- Heated Seats157
  - Front Seats157
- Climate Controlled Seats158
Universal Garage Door160
- Universal Garage Door Opener160
  - Homelink Wireless Control System160
- Universal Garage Door Opener161
Auxiliary Power Points165
Storage Compartments167
- Center Console167
- Overhead Console167
Starting and Stopping the Engine168
- General Information168
- Ignition Switch168
- Keyless Starting168
- Starting a Gasoline Engine169
- Engine Block Heater172
- Fuel and Refueling174
- Safety Precautions174
- Fuel Quality175
- Fuel Quality - E85175
- Fuel Filler Funnel Location176
- Running out of Fuel176
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container176
- Refueling177
Fuel and Refueling178
- Fuel Consumption179
  - Filling the Tank179
  - Calculating Fuel Economy179
- Emission Control System180
  - Transmission181
  - Transmission182
Transmission183
- Automatic Transmission183
Four-Wheel Drive187
- Principle of Operation187
- Using Four-Wheel Drive187
  - Brakes189
  - Brakes191
Brakes192
- General Information192
- Hints on Driving with Anti-Lock Brakes192
- Parking Brake193
- Hill Start Assist193
- Using Hill Start Assist193
Traction Control195
- Principle of Operation195
- Using Traction Control195
Stability Control196
- Principle of Operation196
- Using Stability Control197
Terrain Response198
- Using Terrain Response198
- Using Hill Descent Control199
- Parking Aids201
- Principle of Operation201
- Rear Parking Aid201
- Front Parking Aid202
- Side Sensing System203
Parking Aids204
- Active Park Assist205
- Rear View Camera211
- Degree Parking Aid Camera214
Cruise Control216
- Principle of Operation216
- Using Cruise Control216
  - Switching Cruise Control on216
- Using Adaptive Cruise Control217
  - Switching Cruise Control off217
- Cruise Control218
- Driving Aids223
- Driver Alert223
- Lane Keeping System223
- Using Driver Alert223
Driving Aids224
- Blind Spot Information System227
- Cross Traffic Alert230
- Steering232
- Pre-Collision Assist233
- Load Carrying236
- Rear under Floor Storage236
- Cargo Nets236
  - Cargo Management System236
  - Adjustable Load Floor236
- Luggage Covers237
- Roof Racks and Load Carriers237
  - Thumbwheel Kit237
- Load Limit238
Load Carrying239
- Towing240
- Towing242
- Towing243
Towing246
- Towing a Trailer246
- Trailer Sway Control247
- Recommended Towing Weights247
- Essential Towing Checks249
- Transporting the Vehicle251
- Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 2.3L Ecoboost252
- Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost253
- Driving Hints255
- Breaking-In255
- Economical Driving255
- Driving through Water256
- Floor Mats256
Driving Hints257
- Roadside Emergencies258
- Roadside Assistance258
- Hazard Warning Flashers259
- Fuel Shutoff259
- Jump Starting the Vehicle260
Roadside Emergencies261
- Post-Crash Alert System262
- Customer Assistance263
- Getting the Services You Need263
- In California (U.S. Only)264
- The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)265
- Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)265
- Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada266
- Ordering Additional Owner's Literature267
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)267
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)268
Customer Assistance268
Fuses269
- Fuse Specification Chart269
  - Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel274
- Changing a Fuse277
- Maintenance278
- General Information278
- Opening and Closing the Hood279
  - Closing the Hood280
- Under Hood Overview - 2.3L Ecoboost281
- Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec282
- Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost283
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3L Ecoboost284
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost284
- Engine Oil Check284
- Oil Change Indicator Reset285
- Engine Coolant Check285
  - Adding Engine Coolant286
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.3L Ecoboost289
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost289
  - Adding Transmission Fluid290
- Brake Fluid Check291
- Power Steering Fluid Check291
- Washer Fluid Check291
- Fuel Filter292
- Changing the 12V Battery292
- Checking the Wiper Blades293
- Changing the Wiper Blades294
- Adjusting the Headlamps294
  - Front Wiper Blades294
  - Rear Wiper Blade294
- Removing a Headlamp296
- Changing a Bulb296
  - License Plate Lamp299
  - Led Lamps299
- Bulb Specification Chart300
- Changing the Engine Air Filter302
Vehicle Care303
- General Information303
- Cleaning Products303
- Cleaning the Exterior303
  - Exterior Chrome Parts303
- Waxing304
  - Exterior Plastic Parts304
- Cleaning the Engine304
- Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades305
- Cleaning the Interior305
- Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens306
- Cleaning Leather Seats306
- Repairing Minor Paint Damage307
- Cleaning the Alloy Wheels307
- Vehicle Storage307
Wheels and Tires310
- General Information310
- Tire Care313
- Using Summer Tires326
- Using Snow Chains327
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System328
- Changing a Road Wheel331
  - Tire Change Procedure332
- Technical Specifications335
Capacities and Specifications337
- Engine Specifications - 2.3L Ecoboost337
- Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec338
- Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost338
- Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L Ecoboost339
- Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec340
- Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost341
- Vehicle Identification Number342
- Vehicle Certification Label343
- Transmission Code Designation343
- Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L Ecoboost344
- Capacities and Specifications345
- Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec347
- Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost351
Audio System356
- General Information356
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm/CD/Sync357
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium Am/Fm/CD360
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Am/Fm/CD361
- Digital Radio365
- Satellite Radio367
- USB Port370
- Media Hub370
Sync371
- General Information371
- Using Voice Recognition373
  - Initiating a Voice Session373
  - System Interaction and Feedback374
- Using SYNC with Your Phone375
- System Settings385
- SYNC Applications and Services387
- Sync Mobile Apps389
- Using SYNC with Your Media Player392
- SYNC Troubleshooting401
- Myford Touch409
- General Information409
Myford Touch410
- Settings419
- Entertainment432
  - Sd Card Slot and Usb Port444
- Phone448
- Information456
- Climate465
- Navigation469
- Myford Touch Troubleshooting478
Accessories485
Extended Service Plan (ESP)487
- Scheduled Maintenance488
  - Service Plans (Canada Only)488
Scheduled Maintenance489
- General Maintenance Information489
- Normal Scheduled Maintenance492
Maintenance495
- Special Operating Conditions Scheduled495
- Scheduled Maintenance Record497
- End User License Agreement508
  - SYNC Troubleshooting538
  - Wrecker Towing541

Brand	Ford
Model	2016 EXPLORER
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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