2014 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

EL2J 19A321 AA | April 2013 | First Printing | Owner’s Manual | Explorer | Litho in U.S.A.
2014 EXPLORER Owner’s Manual
2014 EXPLORER Owner’s Manual
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Introduction 9
Child Safety 17
Child seat positioning...................................19
Booster seats.........................................21
Installing child seats....................................24
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................................45
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...................................72
Troubleshooting, MyKey.................................72
Locks 73
Locking and unlocking..................................73
SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad.........................82
Security 85
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system.......................85
Anti-theft alarm.......................................88
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...........................................98
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................99
Headlamp exit delay....................................99
Daytime running lamps.................................100
Automatic high beam control.............................100
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Front fog lamps......................................102
Directionindicators ...................................103
Interior lamps........................................103
Windows and Mirrors 106
Power windows......................................106
Exteriormirrors......................................108
Interior mirrors......................................110
Sun visors..........................................111
Moonroof...........................................111
Instrument Cluster 113
Gauges.............................................113
Warning lamps and indicators............................114
Audible warnings and indicators..........................120
Information Displays 121
Controls............................................121
Trip computer.......................................125
Information messages..................................132
Climate Control 144
Manual heating and air conditioning........................144
Dual automatic temperature control........................146
Rear window defroster.................................152
Cabin air filter.......................................152
Seats 155
Sitting in the correct position............................155
Head restraints.......................................156
Manual seats........................................159
Power seats.........................................160
Memory function.....................................161
Heated seats........................................163
Heated and ventilated seats..............................164
Rear seats..........................................166
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Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 178
HomeLink® wireless control system.......................178
Auxiliary Power Points 183
Storage Compartments 186
Center console.......................................186
Overhead console.....................................187
Starting and Stopping the Engine 188
Ignition switch.......................................189
Engine block heater...................................193
Fuel and Refueling 195
Fuel quality.........................................196
Running out of fuel....................................197
Refueling...........................................198
Fuel consumption.....................................201
Transmission 206
Automatic transmission.................................206
Hill start assist.......................................212
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 214
Four wheel drive.....................................214
Brakes 221
Brakes.............................................221
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes......................222
Parking brake........................................222
Traction Control 223
TractionControl™ ....................................223
Stability Control 224
AdvanceTrac®.......................................225
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Terrain Response 226
Hill descent control...................................227
Parking Aids 229
Sensing system.......................................229
Active park assist.....................................230
Rear-view camera system...............................235
Cruise Control 240
Using cruise control...................................240
Using Adaptive Cruise Control............................241
Driving Aids 250
Driveralert .........................................250
Lane keeping system...................................252
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA) .............................................256
Collision warning system................................261
Steering............................................264
Load Carrying 266
Cargo net...........................................266
Roof racks and load carriers.............................266
Vehicle loading.......................................267
Towing 275
Trailertowing........................................275
Wrecker towing......................................282
Recreational towing...................................283
Driving Hints 285
Economical driving....................................285
Floormats..........................................287
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Roadside Emergencies 289
Getting roadside assistance..............................289
Hazard warning flashers................................290
Fuel cut-off switch....................................290
Jump-starting the vehicle...............................291
Customer Assistance 294
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only).......................301
Reporting safety defects (Canada only).....................301
Fuses 302
Changing a fuse......................................302
Fuse specification chart................................303
Maintenance 312
General information...................................312
Opening and closing the hood............................313
Under hood overview..................................314
Engine oil dipstick....................................317
Engine oil check......................................317
Engine coolant check..................................318
Automatic transmission fluid check........................324
Brake fluid check.....................................328
Fuel filter...........................................329
Washer fluid check....................................329
Battery ............................................329
Checking the wiper blades..............................332
Air filter(s).........................................333
Adjusting the headlamps................................335
Changing a bulb......................................337
Bulb specification chart.................................341
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Vehicle Care 343
Cleaning products.....................................343
Cleaning the exterior..................................343
Waxing.............................................345
Repairing minor paint damage............................345
Cleaning the engine...................................345
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................346
Cleaning the interior...................................347
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......347
Cleaning leather seats..................................348
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................349
Vehiclestorage.......................................349
Wheels and Tires 352
Tire care...........................................354
Using snow chains....................................370
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...................371
Changing a road wheel.................................376
Technical specifications.................................384
Wheel lug nut torque..................................384
Capacities and Specifications 385
Engine specifications..................................385
Part numbers........................................391
Vehicle identification number............................391
Vehicle certification label...............................392
Transmission code designation............................393
Accessories 394
Accessories.........................................394
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