Ford EXPLORER 2013 - User Manual

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DL2J 19A321 AB

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December 2012

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Fourth Printing

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Owner’s Manual

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Explorer

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Litho in U.S.A.

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2013 EXPLORER Owner’s Manual

2013 EXPLORER Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
- Table of Contents4
- Table of Contents6
- Table of Contents8
Introduction11
- Symbol Glossary12
- Service Data Recording13
- Event Data Recording14
Child Safety19
- Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children20
- Child Seat Positioning21
- Booster Seats23
- Types of Booster Seats24
- Installing Child Safety Seats26
- Child Safety Locks37
- Principles of Operation38
Safety Belts38
- Fastening the Safety Belts40
- Safety Belt Height Adjustment43
- Safety Belt Extension Assembly43
- Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime44
- Safety Belt-Minder44
  - Conditions of Operation44
  - Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder® Feature46
- Rear Inflatable Safety Belt47
- 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 Indicator59
- Airbag Disposal61
Keys and Remote Control62
- General Information on Radio Frequencies62
- Intelligent Access (if Equipped)62
- Remote Control63
- Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts) (if Equipped)63
- Keys63
- Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control69
  - Standard Settings70
  - Optional Settings70
- Settings, Mykey70
- Remote Start, Mykey72
- Troubleshooting, Mykey73
- Locking and Unlocking74
- Securicode™ Keyless Entry Keypad83
- Securilock® Passive Anti-Theft System85
- Anti-Theft Alarm88
  - Arming the Alarm89
  - Disarming the Alarm89
Steering Wheel90
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel90
- Steering Wheel Controls92
- Adjustable Pedals95
Wipers and Washers96
- Windshield Wipers96
- Rain-Sensing Wipers96
- Speed-Dependent Wipers96
- Windshield Washers97
- Rear-Window Wiper and Washer97
- Lighting Control98
- Autolamps99
- Instrument Lighting Dimmer99
- Headlamp Exit Delay100
- Daytime Running Lamps101
- Automatic High Beam Control101
  - Activating the System102
  - Manually Overriding the System103
- Front Fog Lamps103
- Direction Indicators103
- Interior Lamps104
Windows and Mirrors106
- Power Windows106
- Exterior Mirrors108
- Interior Mirrors110
- Auto-Dimming Mirror111
- Sun Visors111
Instrument Cluster114
- Gauges114
- Fuel Gauge114
- Warning Lamps and Indicators115
- Audible Warnings and Indicators121
Information Displays Controls122
- Menu122
- Trip Computer125
- Information Messages133
Audio System144
- CD and CD Player Information144
- Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors144
- MP3 Track and Folder Structure145
- Myford® SYSTEM146
- Auxiliary Input Jack152
- Media Hub154
- USB Port154
- Satellite Radio Channels155
- Satellite Radio Information155
Climate Control158
- Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System158
- Dual Automatic Temperature Control System (with Sony Audio System)160
- Dual Automatic Temperature Control System (with My Temp)162
- Rear Passenger Climate Control163
- General Operating Tips164
- Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control165
- Cabin Air Filter166
- Rear Window Defroster166
Seats169
- Sitting in the Correct Position169
- Head Restraints170
- Tilting Head Restraints (if Equipped)173
- Manual Seats173
- Power Seats175
  - Power Seat Adjustments175
  - Power Lumbar175
- Memory Function176
- Heated Seats177
- Heated and Cooled Seats178
- Heated and Cooled Seat Air Filter Replacement (if Equipped)179
- Rear Seats180
- Car2U® Home Automation System191
Universal Garage Door Opener (if Equipped)191
- Rolling Code Programming193
- Fixed Code Programming194
- Erasing the Function Button Codes195
- Homelink Wireless Control System195
- Homelink® Wireless Control System196
Auxiliary Power Points201
- Locations201
- 110 Volt AC Power Point (if Equipped)202
Storage Compartments204
- Center Console204
- Rear Center Console (if Equipped)204
- Overhead Console205
Starting and Stopping the Engine206
- Ignition Switch207
- Keyless Starting207
- Engine Block Heater211
Fuel and Refueling213
- Safety Precautions213
- Choosing the Right Fuel214
- Choosing the Right Fuel with a Flex Fuel Vehicle (if Equipped)214
- Fuel Quality214
- Octane Recommendations215
- Running out of Fuel215
  - Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container216
  - Easy Fuel® no Cap Fuel System217
- Refueling217
- Filling the Tank218
- Fuel Consumption218
- Automatic Transmission223
- Hill Start Assist230
- Using Hill Start Assist230
Four-Wheel Drive (if Equipped)231
- Using Your Four Wheel Drive (4WD) System231
- How Utility Vehicles Differ from Other Vehicles232
- Driving in Special Conditions with Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)232
- Basic Operating Principles in Special Conditions232
- If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement233
- If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck233
- Emergency Maneuvers234
- Sand234
- Mud and Water235
- Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain236
- Driving on Snow and Ice237
- Maintenance and Modifications238
Brakes239
- Brake over Accelerator239
- Brake Assist239
- Hints on Driving with Anti-Lock Brakes240
- Parking Brake240
Traction Control241
- Using Traction Control241
- System Indicator Lights and Messages241
Stability Control242
- Advancetrac243
- Using Advance Trac with RSC243
Terrain Response244
- Terrain Management244
- Hill Descent Control245
Parking Aids247
- Sensing System247
- Using the Rear Sensing System248
- Active Park Assist249
- Rear-View Camera System253
- Using Cruise Control258
- Using Adaptive Cruise Control259
Driving Aids268
- Driver Alert268
- Lane Keeping System270
- System Settings271
- Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)274
- Collision Warning System279
  - Using the Collision Warning System280
  - Blocked Sensors281
- Steering283
  - Electric Power Steering283
  - Steering Tips284
Load Carrying285
- Cargo Net285
- Roof Racks and Load Carriers285
- Trailer Towing294
- Wrecker Towing302
- Recreational Towing303
Driving Hints305
- Economical Driving305
  - Breaking-In305
  - Driving through Water306
- Floor Mats307
Roadside Emergencies309
- Getting Roadside Assistance309
- Hazard Warning Flashers311
- Fuel Cut-Off Switch311
- Vehicles Equipped with Mytouch311
- Jump-Starting the Vehicle312
Customer Assistance315
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)322
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)322
- Changing a Fuse323
- Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color323
- Fuse Specification Chart324
  - Power Distribution Box324
  - Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel329
Maintenance333
- Precautions333
- Working with the Engine off333
- Working with the Engine on333
- Opening and Closing the Hood334
- 2.0L Ecoboost® Engine335
- Under Hood Overview335
  - 3.5L V6 Engine336
  - 3.5L V6 Ecoboost® Engine337
- Engine Oil Check338
- Engine Oil Dipstick338
- Engine Coolant Check339
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Check344
- Brake Fluid Check349
- Fuel Filter349
- Power Steering Fluid Check349
- Washer Fluid Check349
- Checking the Wiper Blades353
  - Air Filter Check354
  - Changing the Air Filter Element355
- Adjusting the Headlamps356
- Changing a Bulb358
- Bulb Specification Chart362
  - Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb362
  - Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb362
Vehicle Care364
- Cleaning Products364
- Cleaning the Exterior364
- Waxing366
- Repairing Minor Paint Damage366
- Cleaning the Engine366
- Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades367
- Cleaning the Interior367
- Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens368
- Cleaning Leather Seats369
- Cleaning the Alloy Wheels369
- Vehicle Storage370
- Removing Vehicle from Storage372
Wheels and Tires373
- Four-Wheel Drive System (if Equipped)373
- Notice to Utility Vehicle, Van and Truck Owners373
- How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles374
- Important Tire Information for P265/45ZR20 Sport Tires and Wheels375
- Tire Care375
- Using Snow Chains391
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)392
- Changing a Road Wheel396
- Technical Specifications404
- Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications404
Capacities and Specifications405
- Engine Specifications405
  - Engine Drivebelt Routing406
  - Motorcraft Part Numbers410
- Vehicle Identification Number411
- Vehicle Certification Label412
- Transmission Code Designation412
Accessories413
- Exterior Style413
- Interior Style413
- Lifestyle413
- Peace of Mind414
Ford Extended Service Plan415
Scheduled Maintenance418
- General Maintenance Information418
- Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?418
- Why Maintain Your Vehicle?418
- Additives and Chemicals419
- Protecting Your Investment419
- Oils, Fluids and Flushing420
- Owner Checks and Services420
- Multi-Point Inspection421
- Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®423
- Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Log423
Sync435
- Driving Restrictions436
- Safety Information436
- Support436
- SYNC Owner Account436
- Privacy Information437
- Initiating a Voice Session438
- System Interaction and Feedback438
- Using Voice Recognition438
- Adjusting the Interaction Level439
- Helpful Hints439
- Pairing Your Phone for the First Time440
- Vehicle Health Report457
Myford Touch® (if Equipped)479
- Climate480
- Navigation480
- Phone480
- Entertainment481
- Home481
- Settings481
- Cleaning the Touchscreen Display482
- Using the Touch-Sensitive Controls on Your System482
- Speed-Restricted Features483
- Accessing and Adjusting Modes through Your Right Vehicle Information Display485
- Infotainment Display485
  - How to Use Voice Commands with Your System487
  - These Commands Can be Said at any Time487
- Voice Recognition487
- Listening to Music493
- Phone Features514
- Information Menu522
- Settings534
- Climate Features545
- Climate Control Voice Commands547
- Navigation System548
Appendices560
- End User Notice565
- Microsoft® Windows® Mobile for Automotive Important Safety Information565
- Read and Follow Instructions565
- Voice Command Control565
- Volume Setting566
- Use of Speech Recognition Functions566
- Navigation Features566
- Distraction Hazard566
- Potential Map Inaccuracy567
- Emergency Services567
- Telenav Software End User License Agreement567
Index579

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Brand	Ford
Model	EXPLORER 2013
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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