2016 FORD EXPLORER climate settings

Note: To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air when MAX
Defrost is on.
Driver settings:
L
Touch the
+ or – to increase or decrease the air temperature on the driver 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).
Touch
MyTemp to select your preset temperature setpoint. Touch and hold
MyTemp to save a new preset temperature setpoint.
Touch the heated steering wheel icon to switch the heated steering wheel on
and off (if equipped).
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
Note: Depending on the current climate
control settings, the fan speed may
automatically go down while issuing voice
commands or while making and receiving
phone calls via SYNC to reduce the amount
of background noise in the vehicle. The fan
speed automatically returns to normal
operation once the voice session ends. You
can adjust fan speed normally during a voice
session by pressing the fan buttons (or
turning the fan knob) to increase or
decrease the fan speed to the desired
setting. To disable this automatic fan speed
reduction feature during voice sessions,
press and hold the climate control
AC and
Recirc buttons simultaneously, release and
then increase fan speed within 2 seconds.
To re-enable this feature, repeat this
sequence. Press the voice button on the
steering wheel controls. When
prompted, say any of the
following or a similar command: Voice commands
Climate On
Climate Off Adjust the temperature to between 15.0 - 30.0°C or59 - 86°F.
Set temperature
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Cleaning the Interior...................................302
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades...........................................................302
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................56
Climate............................................................462 Climate Control Voice Commands.............465
Climate Control.............................................129
Climate Controlled Seats..........................155 Cooled Seats........................................................ 156
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 282
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......46
Creating a MyKey
............................................55
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 55
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................227 False Alerts........................................................... 229
Switching the System Off and On..............229
System Errors...................................................... 229
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................. 228
System Limitations........................................... 228
System Sensors.................................................. 228
Using the System............................................... 227
Cruise Control
..................................................74
Principle of Operation....................................... 213
Type 1........................................................................\
. 74
Type 2........................................................................\
74
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 213
Customer Assistance................................260
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................82
Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 83
Type 2 - Configurable......................................... 83
Digital Radio
..................................................362
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 363
Direction Indicators
.......................................85
Driver Alert.....................................................220
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.......................... 220
USING DRIVER ALERT.................................... 220Driver and Passenger Airbags....................41
Children and Airbags............................................ 41
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment......................................................... 41
Driving Aids
....................................................220
Driving Hints...................................................252
Driving Through Water...............................253
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 82
E
Economical Driving
.....................................252
Emission Control System...........................177 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 178
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 178
End User License Agreement
.................505
SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA)............................................................. 505
Engine Block Heater....................................169 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 170
Engine Coolant Check...............................282 Adding Engine Coolant.................................... 283
Checking the Engine Coolant........................ 282
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 284
Severe Climates................................................. 284
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling............................................................. 284
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 70
Engine Oil Check...........................................281 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 281
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3L EcoBoost™..................................................281
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................281
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................334
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 334
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................335
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 335
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................335
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 336
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Getting the Services You Need..............260
Away From Home............................................. 260
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 190
Hazard Warning Flashers.........................256
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control.................... 196
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................82
Head Restraints............................................140 Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 141
Tilting Head Restraints .................................... 142
Heated Seats.................................................154 Front Seats............................................................ 154
Rear Seats............................................................. 155
Heated Steering Wheel
................................75
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................138 Heated Exterior Mirror....................................... 138
Heated Rear Window........................................ 138
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 129
Hill Start Assist
.............................................190
Switching the System On and Off................191
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 190
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................134
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................ 136
General Hints....................................................... 134
Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 135
Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........136
Recommended Settings for Heating..........136
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................. 137
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................189
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........276
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................165
In California (U.S. Only).............................261
Information Display Control.......................75
Information Display Control Features...........75
Information Displays
....................................101
General Information........................................... 101Information....................................................453
911 Assist............................................................... 459
Alerts...................................................................... 458
Calendar............................................................... 459
Sirius Travel Link................................................. 457
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................................. 453
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, US Only)................................................................... 461
Information Messages
.................................115
4WD........................................................................\
.. 115
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 116
AdvanceTrac ™..................................................... 116
Alarm........................................................................\
116
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 117
Automatic High Beam Control........................ 117
Battery and Charging System......................... 118
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 118
Brake System........................................................ 119
Collision Warning System................................ 119
Doors and Locks.................................................. 119
Driver Alert............................................................ 120
Electronic Stability Control............................. 120
Engine..................................................................... 120
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 121
Hill Descent Control............................................ 121
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 121
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 122
Lane Keeping System........................................ 123
Maintenance......................................................... 123
MyKey...................................................................... 124
Park Aid.................................................................. 124
Park Brake.............................................................. 124
Power Steering.................................................... 125
Pre-Collision Warning System....................... 125
Remote Start........................................................ 125
Seats........................................................................\
126
Starting System.................................................. 126
Terrain Management System......................... 127
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 126
Traction Control................................................... 127
Trailer....................................................................... 127
Transmission........................................................ 128
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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
R
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
S
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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Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............372
Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................... 377
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 380
Bluetooth Devices.............................................. 381
Making Calls......................................................... 375
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............372
Pairing Subsequent Phones........................... 373
Phone Options during an Active Call.........376
Phone Voice Commands................................ 374
Receiving Calls.................................................... 375
System Settings................................................. 382
Text Messaging................................................... 378
Using Terrain Response.............................195
Using Traction Control................................192
Switching the System Off............................... 192
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 192
Using a Switch..................................................... 192
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 192
Using Voice Recognition...........................370 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 370
System Interaction and Feedback................371
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................262
V
Vehicle Care
..................................................300
General Information........................................ 300
Vehicle Certification Label.......................340
Vehicle Identification Number
................339
Vehicle Storage............................................304
Battery................................................................... 305
Body....................................................................... 305
Brakes.................................................................... 305
Cooling system................................................... 305
Engine.................................................................... 305
Fuel system......................................................... 305
General.................................................................. 305
Miscellaneous.................................................... 306
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................306
Tires........................................................................\
305
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 129
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............339 Voice Control
....................................................74
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................96 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 96
Anti-Lock Braking System................................. 97
Automatic High Beam Control........................ 97
Battery...................................................................... 97
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 97
Brake System......................................................... 97
Cruise Control........................................................ 97
Direction Indicator................................................ 97
Door Ajar.................................................................. 97
Engine Coolant Temperature........................... 97
Engine Oil................................................................ 98
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 98
Front Airbag........................................................... 98
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 98
Heads Up Display................................................ 98
High Beam.............................................................. 98
Hood Ajar................................................................ 98
Lane Keeping Aid................................................. 98
Liftgate Ajar............................................................ 98
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 98
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 98
Low Washer Fluid................................................ 99
Parking Lamps...................................................... 99
Powertrain Fault................................................... 99
Service Engine Soon........................................... 99
Stability Control................................................... 99
Stability Control Off............................................ 99
Transmission Tow/Haul.................................... 99
Washer Fluid Check
....................................288
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................. 300
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 77
Waxing
..............................................................301
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 328
Wheels and Tires.........................................307 General Information......................................... 307
Technical Specifications................................. 332
Windows and Mirrors
....................................87
Windshield Washers.....................................78
Front Camera Washer........................................ 78
Windshield Wipers
.........................................77
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 77
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