2013 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

Introduction 9
Child Safety 18
Child seats...........................................20
Child seat positioning...................................20
Booster seats.........................................22
Installing child seats with lap and shoulder belts................25
Installing child safety seats with lower anchors and tethers for
children.............................................30
Installing child safety seats with tether straps..................32
Child safety locks......................................36
Safety Belts 37
Fastening the safety belts................................39
Safety belt height adjustment.............................42
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................43
Safety belt-minder.....................................43
Rear inflatable safety belt................................46
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance...................47
Personal Safety System 48
Supplementary Restraints System 49
Driver and passenger airbags..............................51
Front passenger sensing system............................53
Side airbags..........................................55
Safety canopy curtain airbags.............................57
Crash sensors and airbag indicator..........................59
Airbag disposal........................................60
Keys and Remote Control 61
General information on radio frequencies.....................61
Remote control........................................62
Keys...............................................62
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................68
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MyKey 69
Settings, MyKey.......................................69
Creating.............................................70
Clearing.............................................71
System status.........................................71
Remote start, MyKey...................................71
Troubleshooting, MyKey.................................73
Locks 75
Locking and unlocking..................................75
SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad.........................84
Security 86
SecuriLockpassive anti-theft system.......................86
Anti-theft alarm.......................................89
Steering Wheel 90
Adjusting the steering wheel..............................90
Steering wheel controls..................................92
Pedals 95
Adjustable pedals......................................95
Wipers and Washers 96
Windshield wipers......................................96
Rain-sensing wipers....................................96
Windshield washers.....................................97
Rear-window wiper and washer............................97
Lighting 98
Lighting control.......................................98
Autolamps...........................................99
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................99
Headlamp exit delay...................................100
Daytime running lamps.................................100
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Automatic high beam control.............................101
Front fog lamps......................................102
Directionindicators....................................103
Interior lamps........................................103
Windows and Mirrors 106
Power windows.......................................106
Exteriormirrors......................................108
Interiormirrors.......................................111
Sun visors..........................................111
Moonroof...........................................112
Instrument Cluster 114
Gauges.............................................114
Warning lamps and indicators............................115
Audible warnings and indicators..........................121
Information Displays 122
Controls............................................122
Trip computer........................................125
Information messages..................................133
Audio System 144
MyFord™ system.....................................146
Auxiliary input jack....................................152
USBport ...........................................154
Satellite radio information...............................155
Climate Control 158
Manual heating and air conditioning........................158
Dual automatic temperature control........................160
Auxiliary passenger climate control........................163
Rear window defroster.................................166
Cabin air filter.......................................166
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Seats 168
Sitting in the correct position............................168
Head restraints.......................................169
Front manual seats....................................172
Power seats.........................................173
Memory function......................................174
Heated seats.........................................175
Heated and cooled seats................................176
Rear seats..........................................178
Universal Garage Door Opener 189
Car2Uhome automation system..........................189
HomeLinkwireless control system........................194
Auxiliary Power Points 199
Storage Compartments 202
Center console.......................................202
Overhead console.....................................203
Starting and Stopping the Engine 204
Ignition switch.......................................205
Keyless starting......................................205
Engine block heater...................................208
Fuel and Refueling 210
Fuel quality.........................................211
Running out of fuel....................................213
Refueling ...........................................214
Fuel consumption.....................................216
Transmission 220
Automatic transmission.................................220
Hill start assist.......................................226
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Four-Wheel Drive 227
Four wheel drive......................................227
Brakes 234
Brakes.............................................234
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes......................235
Parking brake........................................235
Traction Control 236
TractionControl™ ....................................236
Stability Control 237
AdvanceTrac........................................238
Terrain Response 239
Hill descent control....................................240
Parking Aids 242
Sensing system.......................................242
Active park assist.....................................244
Rear-view camera system...............................248
Cruise Control 253
Using cruise control...................................253
Using Adaptive Cruise Control............................254
Driving Aids 262
Driveralert..........................................262
Lane keeping system...................................264
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA) .............................................268
Collision warning system................................273
Steering............................................277
Load Carrying 279
Cargo net...........................................279
Roof racks and load carriers.............................279
Vehicle loading.......................................280
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Towing 288
Trailertowing........................................288
Wrecker towing.......................................293
Recreational towing....................................294
Driving Hints 296
Economical driving....................................296
Floormats..........................................298
Roadside Emergencies 300
Getting roadside assistance..............................300
Hazard warning flashers................................301
Fuel cut-off switch....................................302
Jump-starting the vehicle...............................302
Customer Assistance 305
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)........................312
Reporting safety defects (Canada only).....................312
Fuses 313
Changing a fuse......................................313
Fuses and relays......................................313
Fuse specification chart.................................314
Maintenance 323
General information...................................323
Opening and closing the hood............................324
Under hood overview..................................325
Engine oil dipstick....................................327
Engine oil check......................................327
Engine coolant check..................................328
Automatic transmission fluid check........................333
Brake fluid check.....................................336
Power steering fluid check..............................336
Fuel filter...........................................336
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Washer fluid check....................................337
Battery.............................................337
Checking the wiper blades...............................339
Air filter(s)..........................................341
Adjusting the headlamps................................342
Changing a bulb......................................344
Bulb specification chart.................................349
Vehicle Care 350
Cleaning products.....................................350
Cleaning the exterior...................................350
Waxing.............................................352
Repairing minor paint damage............................352
Cleaning the engine...................................352
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................353
Cleaning the interior...................................353
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......354
Cleaning leather seats..................................355
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................355
Vehicle storage.......................................356
Wheels and Tires 359
Tire care...........................................362
Using snow chains.....................................377
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)....................378
Changing a road wheel.................................383
Technical specifications.................................391
Wheel lug nut torque..................................391
Capacities and Specifications 392
Part numbers........................................397
Vehicle identification number.............................397
Vehicle certification label................................398
Transmission code designation............................399
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Accessories 400
Accessories..........................................400
Ford Extended Service Plan 403
Scheduled Maintenance 407
Normal scheduled maintenance and log.....................412
SYNC426
Pairing your phone for the first time.......................431
911 Assist™.........................................446
Vehicle Health Report..................................449
MyFord Touch™ 472
Infotainment display...................................479
Voice recognition.....................................480
Listening to music.....................................486
Phone features.......................................509
Information Menu.....................................516
Menu features........................................527
Settings............................................529
Climate features......................................536
Navigation system.....................................539
Appendices 551
Index 569
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