2015 FORD EXPLORER display

Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as in
heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or
livery)
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
the information display and perform services
listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance
chart.
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Replace spark plugs.
Operating in dusty or sandy conditions such as unpaved or
dusty roads
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Replace engine air filter.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km)Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
monthsChange engine oil and filter.
*
Perform multi-point inspection.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid.
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................322
engine oil .................................315
Display settings .........................519
Driver alert ................................248
Driving under special
conditions ..................211, 214, 216
sand .........................................215
snow and ice ...........................217
through water .................216, 284
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .................146, 148
E
Electronic message center .......123
Electronic stability control ......224
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................289
running out of fuel .................197
Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) ..................220
Emission control system ..........202
End user license agreement ....552
Engine ........................................384
cleaning ...................................343
coolant .....................................316
fail-safe cooling .......................320
idle speed control ...................327
lubrication specifications .......386
refill capacities ........................386
service points ..................312–314
Engine block heater .................192
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............315
dipstick ....................................315
filter, specifications ................391refill capacities ........................386
specifications ..........................386
Event data recording ..................13
Exhaust fumes ..........................192
F
Fail safe cooling ........................320
Fleet MyKey programming ........69
Floor mats .................................284
Fluid capacities .........................386
Fuel
cap ...........................................199
capacity ...................................386
choosing the right fuel ...195–196
filler funnel .............................197
filling your vehicle with fuel ..199
filter, specifications ........327, 391
fuel pump shut-off ..................288
octane rating ...........................384
quality ......................................195
running out of fuel .................197
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................194
Fuel and distance computer ....127
outside temperature
indicator ..................................127
to empty indicator ..................127
trip distance ............................127
trip/reset button .....................127
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................................196
Fuses ..................................300, 306
G
Garage door opener ..................177
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............199
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Gauges ...............................115–116
odometer .................................127
trip odometer ..........................127
H
Hazard flashers .........................288
HD Radio™ ...............................481
Headlamps
aiming ......................................333
bulb specifications ..................339
flash to pass ..............................98
high beam .........................98, 101
Head restraints .........................156
Heated steering wheel ..............530
Heating ......................144, 146, 148
Help ............................................529
Hill descent mode .....................226
Hill start assist ..........................221
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................177
Hood ..........................................311
How to use voice commands ...475
I
Ignition ...............................188, 384
Illuminated visor mirror ...112–113
Information displays .................123
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................204
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................345
cluster ......................................117
Intelligent Access Key ................63J
Jack ............................................375
positioning ...............................375
storage .....................................375
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ....425
Jump-starting your vehicle ......289
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................76
keypad .......................................82
locking and unlocking doors ....84
programming entry code .........82
Keys .......................................63, 85
positions of the ignition .........188
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................339
headlamps, flash to pass ..........98
interior lamps .................104–105
Lane keeping system ................250
LATCH anchors ...........................31
Liftgate ............................74, 78–79
Lights, warning and indicator ..117
Listening to music ....................478
Loading instructions .................272
Load limits .................................265
Locks
autolock .....................................76
childproof ..................................37
doors ..........................................73
Lubricant specifications ...........386
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R
Radio ..........................401, 406–407
AM/FM .....................................480
Single CD ................401, 406–407
Radio reception .........................399
Radio voice commands .............485
Rear heated seats .....................167
Rear view camera
display ................................234, 521
Rear window
defroster ....................144, 146, 148
Receiving a text
message .............................429, 503
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................25
Relays ........................................300
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................77
locking/unlocking doors ...........73
opening the trunk .....................74
replacing the batteries .............64
Remote start climate
operation ...................................154
Reverse sensing system ...........229
Roadside assistance ..................286
Roll stability control .................224
Roof rack ...................................264
Route preferences ....................537
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............48
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................40, 43
Safety defects, reporting ..........299Safety information ............418, 470
Safety restraints ..............40–41, 43
Belt-Minder® ............................44
Belt-Minder®,
deactivating/activating .............45
extension assembly ..................43
for adults .............................40–41
for children ...............................25
inflatable safety belt .................46
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................54
safety belt maintenance ...........48
seat belt maintenance ..............48
warning light and chime ..........44
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ...........................31
Safety seats for children ............25
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................393
Satellite Radio ...................401, 486
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............576
SD card ......................416, 493, 533
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............40
Seats ..........................................166
child safety seats ......................25
climate control ........................165
easy access/easyout feature ..163
front seats ...............159–160, 164
heated ..............................163, 167
memory seat .....................65, 162
second row seats ....................166
third row seats ........168, 173–174
Second-row power fold seat ....170
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ..........................................82
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