2018-Ford-Explorer-Owners-Manual-

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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
At a Glance19
Instrument Panel Overview19
Child Safety21
General Information21
Child Seats22
Installing Child Restraints23
Booster Seats31
Child Restraint Positioning33
Child Safety Locks35
Seatbelts37
Principle of Operation37
Fastening the Seatbelts38
Seatbelt Height Adjustment41
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime42
Seatbelt Reminder42
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance44
Seatbelt Extension44
Personal Safety System™45
Personal Safety System™45
Supplementary Restraints System46
Principle of Operation46
Driver and Passenger Airbags47
Front Passenger Sensing System48
Side Airbags50
Passenger Knee Airbag51
Safety Canopy™51
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator53
Airbag Disposal54
Keys and Remote Controls55
Principle of Operation55
General Information on Radio Frequencies55
Remote Control56
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control61
MyKey™62
Principle of Operation62
Creating a MyKey63
Clearing All MyKeys64
Checking MyKey System Status64
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems65
MyKey Troubleshooting65
Doors and Locks67
Locking and Unlocking67
Keyless Entry70
Liftgate72
Manual Liftgate72
Power Liftgate73
Security77
Passive Anti-Theft System77
Anti-Theft Alarm78
Steering Wheel79
Adjusting the Steering Wheel79
Adjusting the Steering Wheel80
Audio Control80
Voice Control81
Cruise Control81
Information Display Control82
Heated Steering Wheel82
Pedals83
Adjusting the Pedals83
Wipers and Washers84
Windshield Wipers84
Autowipers84
Windshield Washers85
Rear Window Wiper and Washers85
Lighting86
General Information86
Lighting Control86
Autolamps87
Instrument Lighting Dimmer87
Headlamp Exit Delay88
Daytime Running Lamps88
Automatic High Beam Control89
Front Fog Lamps90
Direction Indicators90
Interior Lamps90
Ambient Lighting92
Windows and Mirrors93
Power Windows93
Global Opening94
Exterior Mirrors94
Interior Mirror97
Sun Visors97
Moonroof97
Instrument Cluster99
Gauges99
Warning Lamps and Indicators102
Audible Warnings and Indicators106
Information Displays107
General Information107
Information Messages121
Climate Control135
Manual Climate Control135
Automatic Climate Control136
Automatic Climate Control138
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate140
Rear Passenger Climate Controls143
Heated Windows and Mirrors144
Cabin Air Filter144
Remote Start144
Seats146
Sitting in the Correct Position146
Head Restraints146
Manual Seats149
Power Seats149
Memory Function151
Rear Seats153
Heated Seats160
Climate Controlled Seats161
Universal Garage Door Opener163
Universal Garage Door Opener163
Auxiliary Power Points167
Auxiliary Power Points167
Storage Compartments169
Center Console169
Overhead Console169
Starting and Stopping the Engine170
General Information170
Ignition Switch170
Keyless Starting170
Starting a Gasoline Engine171
Engine Block Heater174
Fuel and Refueling176
Safety Precautions176
Fuel Quality176
Fuel Quality177
Fuel Filler Funnel Location178
Running Out of Fuel178
Refueling179
Fuel Consumption182
Engine Emission Control183
Emission Law183
Catalytic Converter184
Transmission187
Automatic Transmission187
Four-Wheel Drive191
Principle of Operation191
Using Four-Wheel Drive191
Brakes196
General Information196
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes196
Parking Brake197
Hill Start Assist197
Traction Control199
Principle of Operation199
Using Traction Control199
Stability Control200
Principle of Operation200
Using Stability Control201
Terrain Control202
Using Terrain Control202
Using Hill Descent Control203
Parking Aids205
Principle of Operation205
Rear Parking Aid205
Front Parking Aid206
Side Sensing System207
Active Park Assist209
Rear View Camera215
180 Degree Camera217
Cruise Control219
Principle of Operation219
Using Cruise Control219
Using Adaptive Cruise Control220
Driving Aids226
Driver Alert226
Lane Keeping System227
Blind Spot Information System231
Cross Traffic Alert233
Steering235
Pre-Collision Assist236
Load Carrying239
Rear Under Floor Storage239
Cargo Nets239
Luggage Covers240
Roof Racks and Load Carriers240
Load Limit241
Towing247
Towing a Trailer247
Trailer Sway Control248
Recommended Towing Weights248
Essential Towing Checks250
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels252
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels253
Driving Hints255
Breaking-In255
Economical Driving255
Driving Through Water256
Floor Mats256
Roadside Emergencies258
Roadside Assistance258
Hazard Flashers259
Fuel Shutoff259
Jump Starting the Vehicle260
Post-Crash Alert System262
Transporting the Vehicle262
Customer Assistance264
Getting the Services You Need264
In California (U.S. Only)265
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)266
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)267
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada267
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature268
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)269
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)269
Fuses271
Fuse Specification Chart271
Changing a Fuse279
Maintenance281
General Information281
Opening and Closing the Hood281
Under Hood Overview283
Under Hood Overview284
Under Hood Overview285
Engine Oil Dipstick286
Engine Oil Dipstick286
Engine Oil Check286
Oil Change Indicator Reset287
Engine Coolant Check288
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check292
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check292
Brake Fluid Check293
Power Steering Fluid Check294
Washer Fluid Check294
Changing the 12V Battery294
Checking the Wiper Blades296
Changing the Wiper Blades296
Adjusting the Headlamps297
Removing a Headlamp299
Changing a Bulb299
Bulb Specification Chart302
Changing the Engine Air Filter304
Vehicle Care305
General Information305
Cleaning Products305
Cleaning the Exterior305
Waxing306
Cleaning the Engine307
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades307
Cleaning the Interior308
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens308
Cleaning Leather Seats309
Repairing Minor Paint Damage309
Cleaning the Wheels309
Vehicle Storage310
Wheels and Tires312
General Information312
Tire Care314
Using Summer Tires327
Using Snow Chains328
Tire Pressure Monitoring System329
Changing a Road Wheel332
Technical Specifications337
Capacities and Specifications338
Engine Specifications338
Engine Specifications339
Engine Specifications339
Motorcraft Parts340
Motorcraft Parts341
Motorcraft Parts342
Vehicle Identification Number343
Vehicle Certification Label344
Transmission Code Designation344
Capacities and Specifications345
Capacities and Specifications349
Capacities and Specifications354
Audio System359
General Information359
Audio Unit360
Audio Unit362
Audio Unit363
Digital Radio367
Satellite Radio370
USB Port372
SYNC™373
General Information373
Using Voice Recognition375
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone377
SYNC™ Applications and Services389
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player394
SYNC™ Troubleshooting403
SYNC™ 3411
General Information411
Home Screen425
Using Voice Recognition426
Entertainment433
Climate443
Phone445
Navigation451
Apps459
Settings462
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting476
Accessories490
Accessories490
Ford Protect492
Ford Protect492
Scheduled Maintenance494
General Maintenance Information494
Normal Scheduled Maintenance497
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance500
Scheduled Maintenance Record502
Appendices513
Electromagnetic Compatibility513
End User License Agreement515

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