2015 FORD EXPLORER warning

Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Multi-point inspection
Accessory drive belt(s) Hazard warning system operation
Battery performance Horn operation
Engine air filter Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Exhaust system Suspension components for leaks or
damage
Exterior lamps operation Steering and linkage
Fluid levels
*; fill if necessary Tires (including spare) for wear and
proper pressure**
For oil and fluid leaks Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
Half-shaft dust boots Washer spray and wiper operation
*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission (with an
underhood dipstick) and window washer.
**If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire
sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle. It is your checklist that gives you
immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You will
know what has been checked, what is okay, as well as those things that
may require future or immediate attention. The multi-point vehicle
inspection is one more way to keep your vehicle running great!
574Scheduled Maintenance
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maintenance-free ....................327
replacement, specifications ...391
servicing ..................................327
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................254
Booster seats ...............................23
Brakes ........................................219
anti-lock ...................................220
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................220
brake warning light ................220
fluid, checking and adding ....326
fluid, refill capacities ..............386
fluid, specifications .................386
lubricant specifications ..........386
parking ....................................220
shift interlock ..........................209
trailer .......................................278
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....386
Cargo net ...................................264
CD ..............................401, 406–407
CD player ..........................399, 491
CD voice commands .................492
Cell phone use ............................17
Changing a tire .........................375
Changing the air filter ..............332
Child safety restraints ..........31, 33
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....33
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................41
LATCH .......................................31
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................23
Cleaning the touchscreen ........470Cleaning your vehicle ...............341
engine compartment ..............343
instrument panel ....................345
interior .....................................345
plastic parts ............................342
washing ....................................341
waxing .....................................343
wheels ......................................347
wiper blades ............................344
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........144
Climate voice commands .........532
Clock ..................................401, 518
Collision Warning System .........259
Console ......................................185
overhead ..................................186
rear ..........................................185
Coolant ......................................316
checking and adding ..............316
refill capacities ........................386
specifications ..........................386
Cross Traffic Alert ....................254
Cruise control ...........................239
Customer Assistance ................286
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................396
Getting roadside assistance ...286
Getting the service you
need .........................................292
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................298
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................296
D
Defrost .......................144, 146, 148
rear window ............................153
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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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Lug nuts ....................................382
M
Making and receiving calls .......501
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ..................................501
Map icons ..................................540
Map mode ..................................539
Map preferences .......................537
Map updates ..............................542
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................453
Message center .........................123
warning messages ...........127, 133
Mirrors ...............................109, 112
fold away .................................109
programmable memory ............65
side view mirrors (power) .....109
Moon roof ..................................113
Motorcraft® parts .............341, 391
MyFord Touch™ system ..........466
MyKey ..........................................69
N
Navigation features ...................533
Navigation voice commands ....543
Notifications ..............................513
P
Pairing other phones ........423, 500
Pairing your phone ...................500
Pairing your phone for
the first time .....................422, 500Parental MyKey programming ...69
Park Assist ................................230
Parking brake ............................220
Parts
(see Motorcraft® parts) ..........391
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................54
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................433
Phone redial ..............................427
Phone settings ..................504, 526
Phone voice commands ............505
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist,
tracks, similar) ..........................451
POI categories ...........................535
Point of Interest (POI) .............535
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................300
Power door locks ........................73
Power liftgate ..............................79
Power mirrors ...........................109
Powerpoint ................................182
Power steering ..........................262
fluid, checking and adding ....326
Power Windows .........................107
Privacy information ..........419, 472
Push button start system .........188
Putting a call on/off hold .........425
Q
Quick touch buttons .................541
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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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Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................530
Towing .......................273, 280–281
recreational towing .................281
trailer towing ..........................273
wrecker ....................................280
Traction control ........................222
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................441
Traffic preferences ...................537
Trailer sway control ..................274
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....209
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................322
fluid, refill capacities ..............386
lubricant specifications ..........386
Turn signal ................................103
U
USB port ............................416, 493
Using privacy mode ..................425
V
Vehicle health report ........439, 516Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................392
Vehicle loading ..........................265
Ventilating your vehicle ...........192
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................446
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................423
Voice recognition ......................474
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .....117
Washer fluid ..............................327
Water, Driving through .............284
Windows
power .......................................107
rear wiper/washer .....................97
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................96
checking and adding fluid .....327
replacing wiper blades ...330–331
Wrecker towing .........................280
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