2014 FORD EXPLORER radio

Help
Press the Settings icon >Help,then select from the following:
Help
Where Am I?View your vehicle’s current location, if your
vehicle is equipped with navigation. If your
vehicle is not equipped with navigation,
nothing displays.
System InformationTouchscreen system serial number.
Your vehicle identification number (VIN).
Touchscreen system software version.
Navigation system version.
Map database version.
Sirius satellite radio electronic serial number
(ESN).
Gracenote Database Information and Library
version.
Software LicensesView the licenses for any software and
applications installed on your system.
Driving RestrictionsCertain features are not accessible when your
vehicle is moving.
911 AssistTurn on and turn off the 911 Assist feature.
See911 Assistin theSYNC applications
and servicessection.
In Case of Emergency (ICE) Speed Dial
allows you to save up to two numbers as ICE
contacts for quick access if there is an
emergency. SelectEditto access your
phonebook and then select the desired
contacts. The numbers then appear as options
on this screen for the ICE 1 and ICE 2
buttons. The ICE contacts you select appear
at the end of the 911 Assist call process.
Voice Command ListView categorized lists of voice commands.
To access Help using the voice commands, press the voice button, then,
after the tone, say “Help”. The system provides allowable voice
commands for the current mode.
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WARNING:Changes or modifications not expressively approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment. The term “IC:” before the radio
certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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911 Assist™ ......................438, 512
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................222
Accessing and using your USB
port ............................................490
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............427
Accessing your calendar ..........511
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................450
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................429
Accessory delay ........................107
Active call menu options .........427
Active Park Assist .....................230
Adaptive Cruise Control ...........241
Adding (pairing) a phone ........498
Advanced menu options ...436, 456
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................436
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................51
and child safety seats ..............52
description ................................51
disposal ......................................60
driver airbag ..............................51
passenger airbag .......................51
side airbag ...........................51, 55
Air cleaner filter .......333–334, 391
Air conditioning ........................144
manual heating and air
conditioning system ...............144
Air filter .....................................334Air filter, cabin ..........................152
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................214
Ambient mood/lighting .............518
Ambulance packages ..................15
AM/FM .......................................478
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................318
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................222
Anti-theft system ..................85, 88
arming the system ..............85, 88
disarming a triggered system ..88
Audio system
Single CD ................402, 406, 408
Audio system
(see Radio) ................402, 406, 408
Automatic transmission ............206
fluid, adding ............................324
fluid, checking ........................324
fluid, refill capacities ..............387
fluid, specification ..................387
Selectshift (SST) ....................209
Auxiliary Input Jack .................487
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..415
Auxiliary powerpoint ................183
A/V inputs ..........................417, 495
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........387
refill capacities ........................387
B
Battery .......................................329
acid, treating emergencies .....329
jumping a disabled battery ....291
maintenance-free ....................329
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H
Hazard flashers .........................290
HD Radio™ ...............................479
Headlamps
aiming ......................................335
bulb specifications ..................341
flash to pass ..............................98
high beam .........................98, 100
Head restraints .........................156
Heated steering wheel ..............527
Heating ......................144, 146, 148
Help ............................................526
Hill descent mode .....................227
Hill start assist ..........................212
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................178
Hood ..........................................313
How to use voice commands ...473
I
Ignition ...............................189, 385
Illuminated visor mirror ...........111
Information displays .................121
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................204
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................347
cluster ......................................114
Intelligent Access Key ................62
J
Jack ............................................376
positioning ...............................376
storage .....................................376Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ....427
Jump-starting your vehicle ......291
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................76
keypad .......................................82
locking and unlocking doors ....83
programming entry code .........82
Keys .......................................62, 85
positions of the ignition .........189
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................341
headlamps, flash to pass ..........98
interior lamps .................103–105
Lane keeping system ................252
LATCH anchors ...........................30
Liftgate ............................74, 77–78
Lights, warning and indicator ..114
Listening to music ....................476
Loading instructions .................274
Load limits .................................267
Locks
autolock .....................................76
childproof ..................................36
doors ..........................................73
Lubricant specifications ...........387
Lug nuts ....................................384
M
Making and receiving calls .......499
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MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ..................................499
Map icons ..................................537
Map mode ..................................536
Map preferences .......................534
Map updates ..............................539
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................455
Message center .........................121
warning messages ...........125, 132
Mirrors ...............................108, 110
fold away .................................108
programmable memory ............64
side view mirrors (power) .....108
Moon roof ..................................111
Motorcraft® parts .............343, 391
MyFord Touch™ system ..........465
MyKey ..........................................69
N
Navigation features ...................530
Navigation voice commands ....540
Notifications ..............................511
P
Pairing other phones ........424, 498
Pairing your phone ...................498
Pairing your phone for the first
time ....................................424, 498
Parental MyKey programming ...69
Park Assist ................................230
Parking brake ............................222Parts
(see Motorcraft® parts) ..........391
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................53
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................435
Phone redial ..............................429
Phone settings ..................502, 523
Phone voice commands ............503
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist, tracks,
similar) ......................................452
POI categories ...........................532
Point of Interest (POI) .............532
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................303
Power door locks ........................73
Power liftgate ..............................78
Power mirrors ...........................108
Powerpoint ................................183
Power steering ..........................264
fluid, checking and adding ....328
Power Windows .........................106
Privacy information ..........420, 470
Push button start system .........189
Putting a call on/off hold .........427
Q
Quick touch buttons .................538
R
Radio ..........................402, 406, 408
AM/FM .....................................478
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Single CD ................402, 406, 408
Radio reception .........................400
Radio voice commands .............483
Rear heated seats .....................167
Rear view camera
display ................................235, 519
Rear window
defroster ....................144, 146, 148
Receiving a text
message .............................431, 502
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................24
Relays ................................302–303
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ................76–77
locking/unlocking doors ...........73
opening the trunk .....................74
replacing the batteries .............63
Reverse sensing system ...........230
Roadside assistance ..................289
Roll stability control .................225
Roof rack ...................................266
Route preferences ....................534
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............47
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................39, 42
Safety defects, reporting ..........301
Safety information ............419, 469
Safety restraints ..............39–40, 42
Belt-Minder® ............................43
Belt-Minder®,
deactivating/activating .............44extension assembly ..................42
for adults .............................39–40
for children ...............................24
inflatable safety belt .................45
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................53
safety belt maintenance ...........47
seat belt maintenance ..............47
warning light and chime ..........43
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ........................................30
Safety seats for children ............24
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................392
Satellite Radio ...................402, 484
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............566
SD card ......................417, 490, 530
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................39
Seats ..........................................166
child safety seats ......................24
climate control ........................165
easy access/easyout feature ..162
front seats ...............159–160, 164
heated ..............................163, 167
memory seat .....................64, 161
second row seats ....................166
third row seats ........168, 173, 175
Second-row power fold seat ....171
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ..........................................82
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................85
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........450
Sending new text messages .....501
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Setting a destination ................530
Setting a destination by
voice ...........................................531
Settings ......................................516
Setting the clock ...............402, 516
Side air curtain ...........................57
Side-curtain airbags system .......57
SIRIUS® satellite radio ....402, 484
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................486
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................508
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands .................................510
Snowplowing ...............................15
SOS Post Crash Alert .................50
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................385, 391
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............15
utility-type vehicles ..................15
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................387
Stability system .........................225
Starting your vehicle ................190
jump starting ..........................291
push button start system .......189
Steering wheel ............................90
controls ......................................92
tilting .........................................90
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................51
Supported media file types ......494
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................494SYNC® customer
support ..............................419, 468
SYNC® Services ................443, 505
System settings .........................519
T
Temperature control
(see Climate
control) ..............144, 146, 148, 527
Text messaging .................430, 500
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....431, 433
Third-row power fold seat .......176
Tilt steering wheel ......................90
Tires ...........................355–356, 376
alignment ................................369
care ..........................................354
changing ..........................376, 378
checking the pressure ............365
inflating ...................................363
label .........................................362
replacing ..................................367
rotating ....................................369
safety practices .......................368
sidewall information ...............358
snow tires and chains ............370
spare tire .................................376
terminology .............................357
tire grades ...............................356
treadwear ........................356, 365
Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................527
Towing .......................275, 282–283
recreational towing .................283
trailer towing ..........................275
wrecker ....................................282
Traction control ........................223
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