2011 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

To install a filter:
1. First, position the filter in its
housing making sure that the far
forward end is all the way up in the
housing.
2. Push in on the center of the
outside edge of the filter and rotate
up into the housing until it clips into
position.
Memory feature (if equipped)
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat, power
mirrors and power adjustable foot
pedals (if equipped) to three
programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the driver’s door.
•To program position 1, move the
driver seat and mirrors to the
desired position using the
associated controls. Press and hold button 1 for at least two seconds.
A chime will sound confirming that a memory position has been set.
•To program position 2 and 3, repeat the previous procedure using the
respective buttons.
A memory seat position may be programmed at any time.
To program the memory feature to a remote entry transmitter, refer to
Remote entry systemin theLocks and Securitychapter.
A programmed memory position can be recalled:
•in any gearshift position if the ignition isnoton.
•only in P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the ignition is on.
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The memory positions are also recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter
(unlock) control (if the transmitter is programmed
to a memory position) or, when you enter a valid personal entry code
that is programmed to a memory position. The mirrors will move to the
programmed position and the seat will move to the easy entry position.
The seat will move to the final position when the ignition is activated (if
easy entry feature is enabled).
Memory profiles
The memory feature also coordinates with user-created profile settings
utilizing the infotainment touchscreen system (if equipped). See the
Creating a user profilesection in theMyFord Touchsupplement for
more information.
Easy entry/exit feature (if equipped)
This feature automatically moves the driver’s seat rearward 2 in. (5 cm)
when:
•the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park)
•the key is removed from the ignition cylinder or the push button start
system (if equipped) is switched off (refer toPush button start
systemin theDrivingchapter).
The seat will move to the original position when:
•the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park)
•the key is placed in the ignition cylinder or when the push button
start system (if equipped) is put in accessory mode (refer toPush
button start systemin theDrivingchapter).
The easy entry feature can be turned off or on through the vehicle
message center. Refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Cluster
chapter.
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REAR SEATS
Second row head restraints
Your vehicle may be equipped with two types of second row head
restraints:
•Outboard seat head restraints–The outboard head restraints are
not vertically adjustable, but they can be folded and also removed.
To fold the outboard head restraint,
pull the release strap.
To remove the outboard head
restraint, start with it folded and
then press and hold both release
buttons and pull it upwards.
•Center seat head restraint (if equipped)–The center head
restraint is vertically adjustable and can also be removed. For details
about how to raise, lower and remove the second row center head
restraint, refer toAdjustable head restraintsat the beginning of this
chapter.
WARNING:To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in
and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its
proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint
while the vehicle is in motion.
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Adjusting second row bucket and bench seat back
Lift the handle to adjust seatback.
Using same control will fold the
seatback flat.
Note:For the bench seat only,
make sure the center safety belt is
unbuckled before folding the
seatback.
WARNING:Always drive and ride with your seatback upright
and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
WARNING:Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to
slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal
injuries in the event of a collision.
Adjusting second row seats (six–passenger vehicles only)
Lift the control to adjust the seat
forward or backward.
Accessing the third row seats
Fold and tumble the second row seat to access the third row. Remove
items from the second row seat and ensure that no bulky objects such as
purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of the second row seats
before tumbling them. For second row bench seats, make sure the center
safety belt is unbuckled before folding the seatback.
Note:You may have to move the front row seat forward to allow the 2nd
row seat to be fully tumbled.
1. Stow the center head restraint (if equipped) by pressing the head
restraint release button while sliding the head restraint fully down.
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2. Fold the head outboard restraint
by pulling the head restraint release
strap.
Note:Outboard head restraints do
not adjust vertically.
3. Lift the handle located on the
side of the seat.
The seatback will fold flat.
4. Lift the handle all the way up
until the seat releases from the
floor. Rotate the seat forward to
allow access to the third row.
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5. To return the seatback to the
floor from tumbled position, rotate
the seat down until you hear it
latching to the floor.
6. To return the seatback to the
upright position
•Lift the seatback toward the rear
of the vehicle, and
•Rotate the seatback until you
hear a click, locking it in the
upright position.
Note:The seatback will not raise if
the rear latch hooks are not
properly engaged to the floor
striker. If the seatback does not raise, then repeat steps 3 and 4.
7. Pull the head restraint back up to its normal adjusted position.
WARNING:Before returning the seatback to its original
position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped
behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original
position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An
unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or
collision.
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2nd row power fold and tumble seat (six–passenger vehicles only)
WARNING:Ensure that the seat is unoccupied when folding it
down. Folding the seat while occupied could result in occupant
injury or damage to the seat.
Press the control located at the
back of the rear door opening one
time to fold the seat back down and
tumble the seat forward for access
to the 3rd row.
Exiting the third row seat
1. Stow the head restraints:
•Center head restraints (if equipped):Press the head restraint
release button while sliding the head restraint fully down.
•Outboard head restraints:Pull the head restraint release strap.
Note:Outboard head restraints do not adjust vertically.
2. Pull on the strap located on the
back of the second row seat. This
will fold the seatback forward. Pull
the strap a second time to tumble
the seat forward, allowing easy exit
from the 3rd row seat.
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3. To return the seatback to the
floor from tumbled position, rotate
the seat down until you hear it
latching to the floor.
4. To return the seatback to the
upright position
•Lift the seatback toward the rear
of the vehicle, and
•Rotate the seatback until you
hear a click, locking it in the
upright position.
Note:The seatback will not raise if
the rear latch hooks are not
properly engaged to the floor
striker. If the seatback does not raise, then repeat steps 3 and 4.
5. Pull the head restraint up to its normal position.
WARNING:Before returning the seatback to its original position,
make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the
seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the
seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
Ensure that the rear latch hooks are
properly engaged with the floor
striker.
Note: Ensure that the seat and
seatback are latched securely in
position. Keep floor area free of
objects that would prevent proper
seat engagement.
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