2012 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

It is important to reset fuel economy after setting the speed control to
get accurate highway fuel economy readings.
For more information refer toEssentials of good fuel economyin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter.
Settings/Vehicle Settings
In this mode, you can configure different driver setting choices. Press
the right arrow key (when in the Settings menu) to reach the listed
modes below:
Note:Some items are optional and may not appear.
Driver Assist
Traction Ctrl On / Off
Blind Spot On (default on key cycle) / Off
Collision Warning Sensitivity High / Normal / Low
Chimes On (default on key cycle) / Off
Warn On (default on key cycle) / Off
Cross Traffic On (default on key cycle) / Off
Cruise Control Adaptive or Normal
Rear Park Aid On (default on key cycle) / Off
Trailer Sway On (default on key cycle) / Off
Vehicle
Autolamp Delay Off, 10 / 20 (default setting) / 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 /
180 seconds
Easy Entry/Exit On / Off
Fuel DTE Calculation Normal or Towing
Locks Autolock, On / Off
Autounlock On / Off
Remote
UnlockingAll doors / Driver’s door
Menu Control Standard / Memory On
Oil Life Reset Set to 10–100%
Power Liftgate Enable / Disable
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Vehicle
Remote StartClimate Control
(using this
feature allows
you to select
different climate
control modes
when the vehicle
is started using
the remote start
feature)Heater – A/C Auto / Last
Settings
Front Defrost Auto / Off
Rear Defrost Auto / Off
Driver Seat Auto / Off
Passenger Seat Auto / Off
Duration 5 / 10 /15 minutes
Quiet Start On / Off
System Enable / Disable
WipersCourtesy Wipe On / Off
Rain Sensing On / Off
Reverse Wiper On / Off
*MyKey
Create MyKeyHold OK to create MyKey
Traction Control Always On / User Selectable
Max Speed Set to 80 MPH (130 km/h) / Off
Speed Warning Off, 65 mph (105 km/h), 55 mph (89 km/h), 45 mph
(72 km/h)
Volume Limiter On (default setting) / Off
Clear MyKeysHold OK to Clear All MyKeys
*Some MyKey items will only appear if a MyKey is set.
Display
Gauge Display Fuel Gauge / Fuel + Tach
Trip Display Standard / Enhanced
Language
English / Español / Français
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Units
Distance Miles & Gal / Km & Liters
Temperature Fahrenheit (°F) / Celsius (°C)
Restore defaults
Hold OK to Restore Settings to Factory Defaults
Information
In this mode, you can view different vehicle system information and
perform a system check.
When Press OK for info is displayed, pressing OK will give you
information on the currently selected/displayed options.
Warnings
XX Warnings Displays the number of warnings that need
immediate attention in amber. You can only view the
warnings form the System Check menu. View them
immediately by pressing OK or right arrow and then
enter the system check. Use the up/down arrows to
scroll through the warnings.
MyKey
Admin Keys (Number of admin keys)
MyKeys (Number of MyKeys programmed)
MyKey Miles (km) (Distance traveled using a programmed MyKey)
System Check*
Warnings display first (only displays if warnings are present)
Oil Life
Wash Fluid
Doors
Liftgate
Blind spot
Cross Traffic
Brakes
Fuel (distance to empty)
*Some items will only display during a system check if a problem has
been detected.
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System warnings and status messages
SeeSystem warning and status messageslater in this chapter for more
information.
SYSTEM WARNINGS AND STATUS MESSAGES
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle’s operating systems.
Note:Depending on the vehicle options equipped with your vehicle, not
all of the messages will display or be available. Some messages may read
differently also, depending on the options your vehicle has.
In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will
cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for four
seconds.
The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no
more warning messages.
Types of messages and warnings:
•Some messages will appear briefly to inform you of something you
may need to take action on or be informed of.
•Some messages will appear once and then again when the vehicle is
restarted.
•Some messages will reappear after clearing or being reset if a problem
or condition is still present and needs your attention.
•Some messages can be acknowledged and reset by pressing OK. This
allows you to use the full message center functionality by clearing the
message.
Adaptive Cruise
Control MessagesAction / Description
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
MALFUNCTIONDisplayed when a radar malfunction is
preventing the ACC from engaging.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
NOT AVAILABLEDisplayed when conditions exist such that the
adaptive cruise cannot function properly.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
NOT AVAILABLE
SENSOR BLOCKED
SEE MANUALDisplayed when the radar is blocked because
of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or
ice/mud/water in front of radar. Driver can
typically clean the sensor to resolve.
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Adaptive Cruise
Control MessagesAction / Description
CRUISE CONTROL
AUTOMATIC
BRAKING TURNED
OFFDisplayed when adaptive cruise control
automatic braking is turned off.
AdvanceTrac/
Traction Control
MessagesAction / Description
SERVICE
ADVANCETRACDisplayed when the AdvanceTracsystem has
detected a condition that requires service.
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
TRACTION
CONTROL OFFDisplayed when the traction control has been
disabled by the driver. Refer to theDriving
chapter for more information.
TRAILER SWAY
REDUCE SPEEDDisplayed when the trailer sway control has
detected trailer sway. For more information,
refer to theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Alarm/Security
MessagesAction / Description
STARTING SYSTEM
FAULTThis message is displayed when there is a
problem with your vehicle’s starting security
system; your vehicle will not be able to start.
See your authorized dealer for service.
TO STOP ALARM
START VEHICLEDisplayed when the perimeter alarm system is
armed and the vehicle is entered using the key
on the driver’s side door. In order to prevent
the perimeter alarm system from triggering,
the ignition must be turned to start or on
before the 12 second chime expires. See
Perimeter alarm systemin theLocks and
securitychapter.
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4WD Messages Action / Description
4WD OFFDisplayed when the AWD system has been
automatically disabled to protect itself. This is
caused by operating the vehicle with the
compact spare tire installed or if the system is
overheating. The AWD system will resume
normal function and clear this message after
driving a short distance with the road tire
re-installed or after the system is allowed to
cool.
CHECK 4WDDisplayed in conjunction with the Throttle
Control/Transmission/AWD
light when
the AWD system is not operating properly. If
the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Battery and
Charging System
MessagesAction / Description
CHECK CHARGING
SYSTEMDisplayed when the charging system needs
servicing. If the warning stays on or continues
to come on, contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
TURN POWER OFF
TO SAVE BATTERYDisplayed when the battery management
system determines that:
•the battery is at a low state of charge or,
•the ignition has been in accessory position
or on position with the engine off for
approximately 45 minutes.
Turn the ignition off as soon as possible to
protect the battery. This message will clear
once the vehicle has been started and the
battery state of charge has recovered. Turning
off unnecessary electrical loads will allow
faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
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Battery and
Charging System
MessagesAction / Description
TRANSPORT MODE
CONTACT DEALERContact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
FACTORY MODE
CONTACT DEALERContact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
LOW BATTERY
FEATURES
TEMPORARILY
TURNED OFFDisplayed when the battery management
system detects an extended low-voltage
condition. Various vehicle features will be
disabled to help preserve the battery. Turn off
as many of the electrical loads as soon as
possible to improve system voltage. If the
system voltage has recovered, the disabled
features will operate again as normal.
BLISMessages Action / Description
BLIND SPOT NOT
AVAILABLE
SENSOR BLOCKEDDisplayed when the blind spot information
system/cross traffic alert system sensors are
blocked. SeeBlind Spot Information System
(BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alertin the
Drivingchapter.
BLIND SPOT
SYSTEM FAULTDisplayed when a fault with the blind spot
information system has occurred. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CROSS TRAFFIC
NOT AVAILABLE
SENSOR BLOCKEDDisplayed when the blind spot information
system/cross traffic alert system sensors are
blocked. SeeBlind Spot Information System
(BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alertin the
Drivingchapter.
CROSS TRAFFIC
SYSTEM FAULTDisplayed when a fault with the cross traffic
alert system has occurred. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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BLISMessages Action / Description
VEHICLE COMING
FROM LEFTDisplayed when the blind spot information
system with cross traffic alert (CTA) system is
operating and senses a vehicle. SeeBlind Spot
Information System (BLIS) with Cross
Traffic Alertin theDrivingchapter. VEHICLE COMING
FROM RIGHT
Brake System
MessagesAction / Description
BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL LOWIndicates the brake fluid level is low and the
brake system should be inspected immediately.
Refer toBrake fluidin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEMDisplayed when the brake system needs
servicing. If the warning stays on or continues
to come on, contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
PARK BRAKE
ENGAGEDDisplayed when the parking brake is set, the
engine is running and the vehicle is driven
more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning
stays on after the parking brake is released,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Collision Warning
System MessagesAction / Description
COLLISION WARN
NOT AVAILABLEDisplayed when there is a system malfunction
with the collision warning system. The system
will be disabled.
COLLISION
WARNING NOT
AVAILABLE
SENSOR BLOCKED
SEE MANUALDisplayed when the collision warning system
radar is blocked because of poor radar
visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water
in front of the radar. Driver can typically clean
the sensor to resolve.
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