2013 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

To operate the heated seats:
Press the heated seat symbol/button to cycle through the
various heat settings and off. Warmer settings are indicated
by more indicator lights.
If the engine falls below 350 rpm while the heated seats are on, the
feature will turn itself off and will need to be reactivated.
Cooled seats
The cooled seats will only function when the engine is running.
To operate the cooled seats:
Press the cooled seat symbol/button to cycle through the
various cooling settings and off. Cooler settings are
indicated by more indicator lights.
If the engine falls below 350 rpm while the cooled seats are on, the
feature will turn itself off and will need to be reactivated.
Note:When the heated/cooled front seat is active, you will be able to
hear the fan operating inside the seat. This is normal.
Heated and cooled seat air filter replacement (if equipped)
The climate controlled seat system includes air filters that must be
replaced periodically. Refer toScheduled maintenance information.
The filters are located under each front seat and can be accessed from
the 2nd row foot-well area. Move the front seats all the way forward and
to the full up positions to ease access.
To remove an air filter:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Push up on the outside rigid edge
of the filter and rotate toward the
front of the vehicle once tabs are
released, then remove the filter.
A/C
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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.
REAR SEATS
Second row seats
Recline adjustment
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.
Lift the handle to adjust seatback rearward or
forward. The seatback can also fold forward
until it is flat.
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Fold-flat seatback
Lift the handle and fold the seatback
forward until it is flat.
Note:For the bench seats, make sure the center safety belt is unbuckled
before folding the seatback.
Moving the seats backwards and
forwards (if equipped)
Third row seats
Third row seat access (manual seats)
Note: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.
Note: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.
Note:You may have to lower the center head restraint (if equipped) if
needed. SeeHead restraintsearlier.
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Fold and tumble the second row seat to access the third row:
1. Fold the outboard head restraint by
pulling the head restraint release strap.
2. Lift the handle located on the side
of the seat to fold the seatback flat.
3. 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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4. To return the seatback to the floor from tumbled
position, rotate the seat down until you hear it
latching to the floor.
5. 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 Step 4.
6. 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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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.
WARNING:Do not adjust or release the seat floor latch while
vehicle is in motion. Do not operate the vehicle with seats in
tumbled position. Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the
seat is occupied or empty. If not latched or if the seat is tumbled, the
seat may cause injury during a sudden stop.
Third row seat access (power fold and tumble seat—if equipped)
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 and hold the control located at the back of the
rear door opening to fold the seat back down and tumble
the seat forward for access to the 3rd row.
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Third row seat exit (manual and power fold and tumble seat )
Note:You may have to lower the center head restraint (if equipped) if
needed. SeeHead restraintsearlier.
1. Fold the outboard head restraint by
pulling the head restraint release strap.
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.
3. To return the seatback to the floor from tumbled
position, rotate the seat down until you hear it
latching to the floor.
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4. 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 Step 4.
5. 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.
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.
WARNING:Do not adjust or release the seat floor latch while
vehicle is in motion. Do not operate the vehicle with seats in
tumbled position. Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the
seat is occupied or empty. If not latched or if the seat is tumbled, the
seat may cause injury during a sudden stop.
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