2015 FORD EXPLORER lights

Low tire
pressure
warning lightPossible cause Customer action required
Flashing
warning lightSpare tire in use Repair the damaged road wheel
and tire assembly and reinstall it on
the vehicle to restore system
function. For a description on how
the system functions, seeWhen
Your Temporary Spare Tire is
Installedin this section.
TPMS
malfunctionIf the tires are properly inflated
and the spare tire is not in use but
the light remains on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
When Inflating Your Tires
When putting air into your tires (such as at a gas station or in your
garage), the tire pressure monitoring system may not respond
immediately to the air added to your tires.
It may take up to two minutes of driving over 20 mph (32 km/h) for the
light to turn off after you have filled your tires to the recommended
inflation pressure.
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system monitors tire pressure in each
pneumatic tire. While driving in a normal manner, a typical passenger
tire inflation pressure may increase about 2 to 4 psi (14 to 28 kPa) from
a cold start situation. If the vehicle is stationary overnight with the
outside temperature significantly lower than the daytime temperature,
the tire pressure may decrease approximately 3 psi (21 kPa) for a drop
of 30°F (17°C) in ambient temperature. This lower pressure value may
be detected by the tire pressure monitoring system as being significantly
lower than the recommended inflation pressure and activate the system
warning light for low tire pressure. If the low tire pressure warning light
is on, visually check each tire to verify that no tire is flat. If one or more
tires are flat, repair as necessary. Check the air pressure in the road
tires. If any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the
nearest location where air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires
to the recommended inflation pressure.
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Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic
and, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluid
needs to be changed. However, discolored fluids that also show signs of
overheating and foreign material contamination should be inspected
immediately by a qualified expert, such as the factory-trained technicians
at your dealership. Your vehicle’s oils and fluids should be changed at the
specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with new fluid
that is the same as that required to fill and operate the system, or using
a Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
every month or at six month intervals.
Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if
necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as
necessary.
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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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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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