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Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance.............................................489
Scheduled Maintenance Record............491
Appendices
End User License Agreement.................502
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Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing
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Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
Introduction10
- About this Manual10
- Symbols Glossary10
- Data Recording12
- California Proposition 6514
- Perchlorate14
- Ford Credit14
- Replacement Parts Recommendation15
- Special Notices15
- Mobile Communications Equipment16
- Export Unique Options17
Environment18
- Protecting the Environment18
Child Safety19
- General Information19
- Child Seats20
- Installing Child Restraints21
- Booster Seats29
- Child Restraint Positioning31
- Child Safety Locks33
Seatbelts35
- Principle of Operation35
- Fastening the Seatbelts36
- Seatbelt Height Adjustment39
- Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime39
- Seatbelt Reminder40
- Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance42
- Seatbelt Extension42
Personal Safety System?43
- Personal Safety System43
Supplementary Restraints System44
- Principle of Operation44
- Driver and Passenger Airbags45
- Front Passenger Sensing System46
- Side Airbags48
- Passenger Knee Airbag49
- Safety Canopy49
- Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator50
- Airbag Disposal51
Keys and Remote Controls52
- Principle of Operation52
- General Information on Radio Frequencies52
- Remote Control53
- Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control57
Mykey58
- Principle of Operation58
- Creating a Mykey59
- Clearing All Mykeys60
- Checking Mykey System Status60
- Using Mykey with Remote Start Systems61
- Mykey Troubleshooting61
Doors and Locks62
- Locking and Unlocking62
- Manual Liftgate65
- Power Liftgate66
- Keyless Entry69
Security71
- Passive Anti-Theft System71
- Anti-Theft Alarm72
Steering Wheel73
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering Column73
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column73
- Audio Control74
- Voice Control75
- Cruise Control75
- Information Display Control76
- Heated Steering Wheel76
Pedals77
- Adjusting the Pedals77
Wipers and Washers78
- Windshield Wipers78
- Autowipers78
- Windshield Washers79
- Rear Window Wiper and Washers79
  - Rear Window Washer80
  - Rear Camera Washer80
Lighting81
- General Information81
- Lighting Control81
- Autolamps82
- Instrument Lighting Dimmer83
- Headlamp Exit Delay83
- Daytime Running Lamps83
- Automatic High Beam Control84
- Front Fog Lamps85
- Direction Indicators86
- Interior Lamps86
Windows and Mirrors88
- Power Windows88
- Global Opening89
- Exterior Mirrors89
- Interior Mirror91
- Sun Visors92
- Moonroof92
Instrument Cluster94
- Gauges94
- Warning Lamps and Indicators97
- Audible Warnings and Indicators101
Information Displays102
- General Information102
- Information Messages116
Climate Control130
- Manual Climate Control130
- Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD131
- Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System133
- Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate135
- Rear Passenger Climate Controls137
- Heated Windows and Mirrors138
- Cabin Air Filter138
- Remote Start139
Seats140
- Sitting in the Correct Position140
- Head Restraints140
- Manual Seats143
  - Recline Adjustment143
  - Lumbar Adjustment144
- Power Seats144
- Memory Function146
- Rear Seats147
- Heated Seats154
- Climate Controlled Seats155
Universal Garage Door157
- Universal Garage Door Opener157
Auxiliary Power Points162
Storage Compartments164
- Center Console164
- Overhead Console164
Starting and Stopping the Engine165
- General Information165
- Ignition Switch165
- Keyless Starting165
- Starting a Gasoline Engine166
- Engine Block Heater169
Fuel and Refueling171
- Safety Precautions171
- Fuel Quality - Gasoline172
- Fuel Quality - E85172
- Fuel Filler Funnel Location173
- Running out of Fuel173
- Refueling174
- Fuel Consumption177
- Emission Control System178
Transmission181
- Automatic Transmission181
Four-Wheel Drive184
- Principle of Operation184
- Using Four-Wheel Drive184
Brakes189
- General Information189
- Hints on Driving with Anti-Lock Brakes189
- Parking Brake190
- Hill Start Assist190
Traction Control192
- Principle of Operation192
- Using Traction Control192
Stability Control193
- Principle of Operation193
- Using Stability Control194
Terrain Response195
- Using Terrain Response195
- Using Hill Descent Control196
Parking Aids198
- Principle of Operation198
- Rear Parking Aid198
- Front Parking Aid199
- Side Sensing System200
- Active Park Assist202
- Rear View Camera207
- 180 Degree Camera211
Cruise Control212
- Principle of Operation212
- Using Cruise Control212
- Using Adaptive Cruise Control213
Driving Aids219
- Driver Alert219
- Lane Keeping System219
- Blind Spot Information System223
- Cross Traffic Alert226
- Steering229
- Pre-Collision Assist230
Load Carrying233
- Rear under Floor Storage233
- Cargo Nets233
- Luggage Covers234
- Roof Racks and Load Carriers234
- Load Limit235
Towing241
- Towing a Trailer241
- Trailer Sway Control242
- Recommended Towing Weights242
- Essential Towing Checks244
- Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 2.3L Ecoboost246
- Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost247
Driving Hints249
- Breaking-In249
- Economical Driving249
- Driving through Water250
- Floor Mats250
Roadside Emergencies252
- Roadside Assistance252
- Hazard Warning Flashers253
- Fuel Shutoff253
- Jump Starting the Vehicle254
- Post-Crash Alert System256
- Transporting the Vehicle256
Customer Assistance258
- Getting the Services You Need258
- In California (U.S. Only)259
- The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)260
- Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)261
- Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada261
- Ordering Additional Owner's Literature262
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)263
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)263
Fuses265
- Fuse Specification Chart265
- Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel270
- Changing a Fuse273
Maintenance275
- General Information275
- Opening and Closing the Hood275
- Closing the Hood276
- Under Hood Overview - 2.3L Ecoboost277
- Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost278
- Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec279
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3L Ecoboost280
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost280
- Engine Oil Check280
- Oil Change Indicator Reset281
- Engine Coolant Check282
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.3L Ecoboost286
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost286
- Brake Fluid Check288
- Power Steering Fluid Check288
- Washer Fluid Check288
- Changing the 12V Battery289
- Checking the Wiper Blades290
- Changing the Wiper Blades290
- Adjusting the Headlamps291
- Removing a Headlamp293
- Changing a Bulb293
  - License Plate Lamp296
  - Led Lamps296
- Bulb Specification Chart297
- Changing the Engine Air Filter299
Vehicle Care300
- General Information300
- Cleaning Products300
- Cleaning the Exterior301
- Waxing302
- Cleaning the Engine302
- Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades303
- Cleaning the Interior303
- Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens304
- Cleaning Leather Seats304
- Repairing Minor Paint Damage305
- Cleaning the Alloy Wheels305
- Vehicle Storage305
Wheels and Tires308
- General Information308
- Tire Care311
- Using Summer Tires324
- Using Snow Chains324
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System325
- Changing a Road Wheel329
- Technical Specifications333
Capacities and Specifications335
- Engine Specifications - 2.3L Ecoboost335
- Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec336
- Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost336
- Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L Ecoboost337
- Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec338
- Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost339
- Vehicle Identification Number340
- Vehicle Certification Label341
- Transmission Code Designation341
- Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L Ecoboost342
- Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec345
- Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost349
Audio System354
- General Information354
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm/CD/Sync355
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium Am/Fm/CD358
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Am/Fm/CD359
- Digital Radio363
- Satellite Radio365
- USB Port368
- Media Hub368
Sync369
- General Information369
- Using Voice Recognition371
- Using SYNC with Your Phone373
- SYNC Applications and Services385
- Using SYNC with Your Media Player390
- SYNC Troubleshooting399
- Sync399
Sync™ 3407
- General Information407
- Home Screen421
- Using Voice Recognition422
- Entertainment429
- Climate439
- Phone441
- Navigation447
- Apps455
- Settings457
- SYNC 3 Troubleshooting469
Accessories482
Ford Protect484
Scheduled Maintenance486
- General Maintenance Information486
- Normal Scheduled Maintenance489

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