2013 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

Third row cargo lamp
The dome lamp lights when:
•any door is opened.
•the instrument panel dimmer button is pressed until the
courtesy lamp comes on.
•any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the
ignition is off.
The courtesy lamp can also be turned on and off manually by pressing
the control switch.
Battery saver
The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps and interior lamps,
except the hazard warning lamps if activated, 10 minutes after the
ignition control has been turned off. The system will not turn off the
parking lamps if the lighting control is in the parking lamps on position.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING:Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children play with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves.
WARNING:When closing the power windows, you should verify
they are free of obstructions and make sure that children and
pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.
Press or lift the switches to operate
the windows.
•Press the switch to the first
detent and hold to open the
window.
•Lift the switch to the first detent
and hold to close the window.
Rear Window Buffeting
You may hear a wind throb or buffeting noise when one or both of the
rear windows are open. This noise can be reduced by lowering a front
window approximately 2–3 inches (5–8 centimeters).
One-Touch Down
This feature automatically opens the window.
Press the switch completely down and release. The window will open
fully. Press or lift it again to stop the window.
One-Touch Up or Down (Front Windows) (If Equipped)
This feature automatically opens or closes the window.
Press or lift the switch completely and release. The window will fully
open or close. Press or lift it again to stop the window.
AUTO
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Window Lock
Press the control to lock or unlock
the rear window controls.
Bounce-Back
The window will stop automatically while closing and reverse some
distance if there is an obstacle in the way.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature
Pull up the window switch and hold within two seconds of the window
reaching the bounce-back position. The window will travel up with no
bounce-back protection. The window will stop if the switch is released
before the window is fully closed.
Accessory Delay
You can use the window switches for several minutes after you turn the
ignition off, or until either front door is opened.
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EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in
motion.
A. Left mirror
B. Adjustment control
C. Right mirror
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Press the button to select the mirror you want to adjust. An indicator
light on the button will illuminate.
2. Use the adjustment control to adjust the position of the mirror.
3. Press the mirror button again to deselect the mirror. The indicator
light will turn off.
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door window glass. Make sure that you fully
engage the mirror in its support when returning it to its original position.
Power-Folding Mirrors (If Equipped)
Note:Activating the button 10 or more times within one minute, or
repeated folding and unfolding of the mirrors while holding the button
down during full travel, may disable the system to protect motors from
overheating. Wait approximately three minutes with the vehicle running,
and up to 10 minutes with the vehicle off, for the system to reset and for
function to return to normal.
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Press the button to fold the mirrors
in or out.
The mirrors may also be manually folded, but will need to be reset. A
mirror which has not been reset may appear to be loose. Reset the
mirror by momentarily pressing the button to fold the mirrors in. A click
will be heard indicating re-synchronization. If the click is not heard, use
the button to fold the mirrors out then in, until the click is heard. The
mirrors will operate normally until they are again manually folded.
Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped)
Note:Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to
readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions could
cause damage to the glass and mirrors.
Note:Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.
Both mirrors are heated to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear
window defroster is activated.
Memory Mirrors (If Equipped)
Mirror positions can be saved and recalled through the memory function.
Refer to theSeatschapter.
Signal Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)
The outer portion of the appropriate mirror housing will blink when the
turn signal is activated.
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Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped)
WARNING:Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they
appear.
Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex mirror built into the upper
outboard corner of the exterior mirrors. They are designed to assist you
by increasing visibility along the side of your vehicle.
Check the main mirror first before a lane change, then check the blind
spot mirror. If no vehicles are present in the blind spot mirror and the
traffic in the adjacent lane is at a safe distance, signal that you are going
to change lanes. Glance over your shoulder to verify traffic is clear, and
carefully change lanes.
The approaching vehicle’s image is
small and near the inboard edge of
the main mirror when it is at a
distance. The image becomes larger
and begins to move outboard across
the main mirror as the vehicle
approaches (A). Its image will
transition from the main mirror and
begin to appear in the blind spot
mirror as the vehicle approaches (B).
The vehicle will transition to your
peripheral field of view as it leaves
the blind spot mirror (C).
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA) (If Equipped)
Refer toBlind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic
Alert (CTA)in theDriving Aidschapter.
A
B
C
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INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror when your vehicle is
moving.
Note:Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum or ammonia based cleaning products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your preference. Some mirrors also
have a second pivot point. This lets you move the mirror head up or
down and from side to side.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you to reduce glare at night.
Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
Note:Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the mirror.
Mirror performance may be affected. A rear center passenger or raised
rear center head restraint may also block light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduce glare when bright lights are
detected from behind your vehicle. It will automatically return to normal
reflection when you select reverse gear to make sure you have a clear
view when backing up.
SUN VISORS
Slide-On-Rod
Rotate the visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for
extra sunlight coverage.
Retract the visor before moving it
back toward the windshield and
storing it.
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Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)
Lift the cover to switch on the lamp.
DUAL PANEL MOONROOF AND POWER SUNSCREEN
(IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave
children unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt
themselves.
WARNING:When closing the dual panel moon roof, you should
verify that it is free of obstructions and ensure that children
and/or pets are not in the proximity of the roof opening.
The moonroof and sunscreen controls are located on the overhead
console.
The moonroof and sunscreen have a one-touch open and close feature.
To stop their motion during one-touch operation, press the control a
second time.
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen
Press and release the control to open
the sunscreen.
Note:The sunscreen stops at the
first panel for the dual panel moon
roof. Press and release again to
continue to open the sunscreen past
the second panel.
Pull and release the control to close the sunscreen. The moonroof, if
open, will automatically close prior to closing the sunscreen.
SLIDE TILT
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