2015 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

Wireless & Internet
USB Mobile
BroadbandInstead of using Wi-Fi, your system can also
use a USB mobile broadband connection to
access the internet. (You must turn on your
mobile broadband device on your personal
computer before connecting it to the system.)
This screen allows you to set up what is your
typical area for your USB mobile broadband
connection. (USB mobile broadband settings
may not display if the device is already on.)
You can select the following: Country, Carrier,
Phone Number, User Name and Password.
Bluetooth SettingsShows you the currently paired devices as
well as giving you your typical Bluetooth
options to connect, disconnect, set as favorite,
delete and add device. Bluetooth is a
registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG.
Prioritize
Connection MethodsChoose your connection methods and change
them as needed. You can select to Change
Order and have the system either always
attempt to connect using a USB mobile
broadband or using Wi-Fi.
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a
certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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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 services
section.
In Case of Emergency (ICE) Speed Dialallows
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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CLIMATE
Touch the lower right corner on the touchscreen to access your climate
control features. Depending on your vehicle line and option package,
your climate screen may look different from this screen.
Note:You can switch temperature units between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
SeeSettingsin this chapter.
A.Power:Touch the button to switch the system on and off. Switching
off the climate control system prevents outside air from entering the
vehicle.
B.Passenger settings:
•Touch the+or–to increase or decrease the air temperature on the
passenger side of the vehicle.
•Touch the heated seat icon to switch the heated seat off and on (if
equipped).
•Touch the climate-controlled seat icon to switch the
climate-controlled seat off and on (if equipped).
•TouchDUALto switch separate passenger side temperature controls
off and on. When you switch off DUAL, the passenger side
temperature changes to match the driver side temperature.
Note:The passenger side temperature and theDUALindicator
automatically turn on when the passenger is adjusting their temperature
control.
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C.Fan speed:Touch+or-to increase or decrease the volume of air
circulated in your vehicle.
Note:When the system is controlling the fan speed automatically, all
the fan speed indicators turn off.
D.Rear:Touch to access the rear climate control. Rear climate control
settings appear at the bottom of the screen.
•Touch the power icon to turn the rear climate control functions off
and on.
•TouchRear Controlto allow the rear seat passengers to adjust the
rear climate settings. Touch it again to prevent the rear seat
passengers from adjusting the settings.Rear Controlautomatically
turns off when you use the touchscreen to adjust the rear climate
settings.
•Touch+or–to adjust the temperature.
•To adjust fan speed, touch+or–next to the fan icon.
•TouchRearagain to close the rear controls. Closing the rear climate
control functions does not affect their current settings.
E.Recirculated air:Touch the button to switch between outside air
and recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air currently in
the passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time
needed to cool the interior (when used withA/C) and may reduce
unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
Note:Recirculated air may turn off automatically (or be prevented
from turning on) in all airflow modes exceptMAX A/Cto reduce risk
of fogging.
F.MAX A/C:Touch the button to maximize cooling. Recirculated air
flows through the instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically
turns on, and the fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed.
G.A/C:Touch the button to switch the air conditioning compressor on
or off. Use air conditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling
performance and efficiency.
Note:In certain conditions, the air conditioning compressor may
continue to operate even after you switch off the air conditioning with
theA/Cbutton.
H.AUTO:Touch the button to switch on automatic operation. Select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system adjusts
fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and selects outside
air or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle in order to maintain the
desired temperature. You can also use theAUTObutton to switch off
dual zone operation by touching and holding the button for more than
two seconds.
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I.Heated rear window:Turns the heated rear window on and off. See
Heated windows and mirrorsin theClimate Controlchapter.
J.Defrost:Touch the button to distribute air to the windshield vents
and de-mister. Air distribution to instrument panel and footwell vents
turn off. You can use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a
thin covering of ice.
K.Manual controls:Touch these buttons to switch airflow from the
windshield, instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. The system can
distribute air through any combination of these vents.
L.Driver settings:Depending on your vehicle and option package, you
may have the following features:
•Touch the+or–to increase or decrease the air temperature on the
passenger side of the vehicle.
•Touch the heated seat icon to switch the heated seat off and on (if
equipped).
•Touch the climate-controlled seat icon to switch the
climate-controlled seat off and on (if equipped).
•TouchMyTempto select your preset temperature setpoint. Touch
and holdMyTempto save a new preset temperature setpoint.
•If your vehicle is equipped with a heated steering wheel, touch the
heated steering wheel icon to warm the steering wheel.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with a wood-trimmed steering wheel, it
does not heat between the 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock positions.
Climate Control Voice Commands
The following voice commands are available at the main menu
level of a voice session. For example, press the voice button
and after the prompt, “Say a command”; say any of the
following commands:
Climate control voice commands
“Climate automatic”
“Climate my temperature”
“Climate off”
“Climate on”
“Climate temperature <15.5–29.5> degrees”
“Climate temperature <60–85> degrees”
“Help”
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There are additional climate control commands but in order to access
them, you have to say “Climate” first, then when the system is ready to
listen, you may say any of the following commands:
Additional climate control voice commands
“Automatic” “Panel on”
“A/C off” “Rear defrost off”
“A/C on” “Rear defrost on”
“Defrost off” “Recirc off”
“Defrost on” “Recirc on”
“Dual off” “Temperature”
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“Fan decrease” “Temperature <15.5–29.5> degrees”
“Fan increase” “Temperature <60–85> degrees”
“Floor on” “Temperature decrease”
“Max A/C off” “Temperature high”
“Max A/C on” “Temperature increase”
“My temp” “Temperature low”
“Off” “Windshield floor on”
“On” “Help”
“Panel floor on”
*If you have said “Temperature”, you can say any of the commands in the
following “Temperature” chart.
“TEMPERATURE”
“High”
“Low”
“<15.5–29.5> degrees”
“<60–85> degrees”
“Help”
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:The navigation SD card must be in the SD card slot to operate the
navigation system. If you need a replacement SD card, see your
authorized dealer.
Note:The SD card slot is spring-loaded. To remove the SD card, just
push the card in and release it. Do not attempt to pull the card out to
remove it; this could cause damage.
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Your navigation system is comprised of two main features, destination
mode and map mode.
To set a destination, press the green corner of your touchscreen, then
Destwhen it appears. SeeSetting a destinationlater in this chapter.
To view the navigation map and your vehicle’s current location, touch the
green bar in the upper right hand corner of the touchscreen, or, press
Dest>Map.SeeMap modelater in this chapter.
Setting a Destination
Press the green corner of your touchscreen, thenDestwhen it appears.
Choose any of the following:
Destination selections
My Home Street Address
Favorites Intersection
Previous Destinations City Center
Point of Interest Map
Emergency Edit Route Cancel Route
1. Enter the necessary information into the highlighted text fields (in
any order). For address destination entry,Go!appears once you
enter all the necessary information. PressingGo!makes the address
location appear on the map. If you choosePrevious Destination,
the last 20 destinations you have selected appear.
2. SelectSet as Destto make this your destination. You can also
choose to set this as a waypoint (have the system route to this point
on the way to your current destination) or save it as a favorite. The
system considers anyAvoid Areasselections in its route calculation.
3. Choose from up to three different types of routes, and then select
Start Route.
•Fastest Route:Uses the fastest moving roads possible.
•Shortest Route:Uses the shortest distance possible.
•Eco Route:Uses the most fuel-efficient route.
You can cancel the route or have the system demo the route for you.
SelectRoute Prefsto set route preferences like avoiding freeways,
tollroads, ferries and car trains as well as to use or not use
high-occupancy vehicle lanes. (High-occupancy vehicle lanes are also
known as carpool or diamond lanes. People who ride in buses, vanpools
or carpools use these lanes.)
Note:If your vehicle is on a recognized road and you do not press the
Start Routebutton, the system defaults to theFastest Routeoption
and begins guidance.
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During route guidance, you can press the talking bubble icon that
appears in the upper right navigation corner (green bar) if you want the
system to repeat route guidance information. When the system repeats
the last guidance instruction, it updates the distance to the next
guidance instruction, since it detects when the vehicle is moving.
Point of Interest (POI) Categories
Your system offers a variety of points of interest categories.
Main categories
Food/Drink & Dining Automotive
Travel & Transportation Shopping
Financial Entertainment & Arts
Emergency Recreation & Sports
Community Government
Health & Medicine Domestic Services
Within these main categories, there are subcategories which contain
more listings:
Subcategories
Restaurant
Golf
Parking
Home & Garden
Personal Care Services
Automobile Dealership
Government Office
Public Transit
Education
To expand these listings, press the+in front of the point of interest
listing.
When programming a point of interest destination, the system allows you
to sort the resulting lists alphabetically, by distance or by cityseekr
listings (if available).
Pressing theSearch Areasbutton allows you to search for points of interest
nearby, near a city or state or near a destination, if a route is active.
Pressing theSearch By Namebutton allows you to directly enter the
point of interest name into the system by using the keyboard.
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