2016 FORD EXPLORER maintenance
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Installing Child Seats......................................17
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 24
Instrument Cluster
.........................................93
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................82
Interior Lamps
.................................................85
Battery Saver......................................................... 86
Dome Lamp........................................................... 85
Front Row Map Lamps...................................... 85
Second Row Dome and Courtesy Lamps................................................................. 86
Second Row Dome and Map Lamps...........86
Third Row Cargo Lamp...................................... 86
Interior Mirror...................................................90 Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 90
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................257 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 257
Jump Starting...................................................... 258
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 257
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 258
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................67
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry
Keypad................................................................. 67
Keyless Starting............................................165 Ignition Modes..................................................... 166
Keys and Remote Controls
........................48
Principle of Operation........................................ 48
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Lane Keeping System
................................220
Switching the System On and Off................221
Lighting Control
..............................................80
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 81
High Beams............................................................ 80
Lighting
..............................................................80
General Information........................................... 80
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............234 Load Carrying
................................................233
Load Limit.......................................................235 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 242
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 235
Locking and Unlocking................................60 Activating Intelligent Access............................. 61
Autolock................................................................... 62
Autounlock ............................................................ 62
Battery Saver......................................................... 63
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock........................................................ 62
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 63
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 63
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 60
Opening a Rear Door from Inside.................. 60
Power Door Locks................................................ 60
Remote Control.................................................... 60
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter......................................................... 61
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys....................................................................... 61
Locks..................................................................60
Luggage Covers
............................................234
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 328
M
Maintenance..................................................275 General Information.......................................... 275
Manual Climate Control
.............................129
Manual Liftgate...............................................63 Closing the Liftgate............................................. 64
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 64
Manual Seats
.................................................143
Lumbar Adjustment.......................................... 144
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 143
Recline Adjustment........................................... 143
Media Hub
......................................................367
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Memory Function.........................................146
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 147
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key
Fob....................................................................... 147
Saving a PreSet Position................................. 146
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 101
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors..............138
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 87
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Moonroof............................................................91 Bounce-Back......................................................... 92
Opening and Closing the Moonroof...............91
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen.............91
Venting the Moonroof........................................ 92
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................336
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec
..............337
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................338
MyFord Touch ™
..........................................406
General Information........................................ 406
MyFord Touch ™ Troubleshooting.........475
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................58
MyKey ™
.............................................................54
Principle of Operation........................................ 54
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Navigation ......................................................
466
cityseekr............................................................... 468
Destination Mode............................................. 466
Map Mode.............................................................. 471
Navigation Map Updates................................ 474
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 474
Point of Interest (POI) Categories...............467
Quick-touch Buttons........................................ 473
Setting Your Navigation Preferences.........469
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
..........489
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 489
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 490
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................282 Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 281
Opening and Closing the Hood..............276 Closing the Hood................................................ 277
Opening the Hood............................................. 276
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................264
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........264
Overhead Console
.......................................164
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Parking Aids
....................................................198
Principle of Operation...................................... 198
Parking Brake.................................................190
Passenger Knee Airbag................................45
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................70 SecuriLock®........................................................... 70
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 70
Pedals.................................................................76
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................39
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 39
Phone...............................................................445 Making Calls........................................................ 448
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................447
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 446
Phone Menu Options....................................... 448
Phone Settings.................................................... 451
Phone Voice Commands................................ 452
Receiving Calls................................................... 448
Text Messaging.................................................. 449
Post-Crash Alert System..........................259
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................ 60
Power Liftgate
.................................................64
Hands-Free Feature............................................ 67
Obstacle Detection............................................. 66
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 65
Setting the Liftgate Open Height.................. 66
Stopping the Liftgate Movement.................. 66
Power Seats
...................................................144
Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active
Motion ............................................................... 145
Power Lumbar..................................................... 145
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Power Steering Fluid Check....................288
Power Windows..............................................87
Accessory Delay.................................................... 87
Bounce-Back......................................................... 87
One-Touch Down................................................. 87
One-Touch Up....................................................... 87
Window Lock......................................................... 87
Pre-Collision Assist.....................................230 Using the Pre-Collision Assist
System............................................................... 231
Protecting the Environment........................14
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Rear Parking Aid...........................................198 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 199
Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........137
Rear Seats
........................................................147
Adjusting the Rear Seats.................................. 147
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................233 Adjustable Load Floor...................................... 233
Cargo Management System.......................... 233
Rear View Camera
......................................208
Using the Rear View Camera
System............................................................. 208
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................. 208
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........78 Rear Camera Washer.......................................... 79
Rear Window Washer......................................... 79
Rear Window Wiper............................................. 78
Recommended Towing Weights
...........244
Refueling..........................................................174 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System.................175
Remote Control
..............................................49
Car Finder................................................................ 52
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................49
Intelligent Access Key........................................ 49
Memory Feature.................................................... 51
Remote Start ........................................................ 52
Replacing the Battery......................................... 50
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 52
Remote Start..................................................139 Automatic Settings............................................ 139
Removing a Headlamp..............................293
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..............304 Replacement Parts
Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................53
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................265
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................264
Roadside Assistance..................................255 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 255
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance....................................................... 255
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 255
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 255
Roadside Emergencies
..............................255
Roof Racks and Load Carriers................234 Adjusting the Crossbar.................................... 235
Thumbwheel Kit................................................. 234
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 252
Running Out of Fuel.....................................173 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 173
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 173
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Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................36
Safety Belt Minder..........................................37 Belt-Minder™......................................................... 37
Safety Belts
.......................................................31
Principle of Operation.......................................... 31
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................36
Conditions of operation..................................... 36
Safety Canopy ™
............................................45
Safety Precautions........................................171
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Satellite Radio..............................................364
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 365
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............365
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 365
Troubleshooting................................................. 366
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........494
Scheduled Maintenance..........................486
Seats.................................................................140
Security..............................................................70
Settings............................................................416 Clock........................................................................\
417
Display..................................................................... 417
Settings.................................................................. 421
Sound..................................................................... 419
Vehicle.................................................................... 419
Side Airbags
.....................................................44
Side Sensing System.................................200 Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 201
Sitting in the Correct Position.................140
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 324
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 12
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............12
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................492
Exceptions............................................................ 493
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 213
Stability Control
............................................193
Principle of Operation....................................... 193
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 165Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................166
Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 168
Failure to Start..................................................... 167
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...............169
Important Ventilating Information..............169
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 168
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 168
Vehicles with an Ignition Key......................... 166
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................ 166
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........165 General Information.......................................... 165
Steering...........................................................229 Electric Power Steering................................... 229
Steering Wheel
................................................72
Storage Compartments.............................164
Sunroof See: Moonroof........................................................ 91
Sun Visors
..........................................................91
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 91
Supplementary Restraints System.........40 Principle of Operation........................................ 40
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................384
911 Assist............................................................... 384
SYNC Mobile Apps........................................... 386
SYNC™...........................................................368 General Information......................................... 368
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................398
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Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate........................................... 63
See: Power Liftgate............................................. 64
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............334
Terrain Response
..........................................195
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................262
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