2016 FORD EXPLORER service indicator

5.
Release the wire from the securing clip.
6. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
7. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
LED Lamps
LED lamps are not serviceable items. See
an authorized dealer if they fail.
The following lamps are LED:
• Front side marker lamps.
• Front signature lamps.
• Daytime running lamps.
• Headlamp low beam.
• Side direction indicator.
• Rear side marker lamp. •
Brake and rear lamp.
• Central high mounted brake lamp.
License Plate Lamp 1. Use a suitable tool, for example a
screwdriver, to carefully remove the
lamp.
2. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
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E203702
5
6
A E203703
1
3
2

BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in the
chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be
marked with an authorized D.O.T. marking
for North America to make sure they have
the proper lamp performance, light
brightness, light pattern and safe visibility.
The correct bulbs will not damage the
lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly
warranty and will provide quality bulb
illumination time.
Exterior Lamps Power (Watt)
Specification
Lamp
LED
LED
Front side marker lamps.
LED
LED
Front signature lamps.
27
3757NAK
Front direction indicator.
LED
LED
Daytime running lamps.
LED
LED
Headlamp low beam.
55
9005LL
Headlamp high beam.
45
9145
Front fog lamps.
LED
LED
Side direction indicator.
LED
LED
Rear side marker lamp.
LED
LED
Brake and rear lamp.
LED
LED
Central high mounted brake lamp.
21
WY21W
Rear direction indicator.
21
W21W
Reversing lamps.
5
W5W
License plate lamp.
Note: LED lamps are not serviceable. See an authorized dealer if they fail.
Interior Lamps Power (Watt)
Specification
Lamp
4
194
Glove compartment lamp.
5
W5W
Interior lamp.
A6224PF
Vanity mirror lamp.
5
W5W
Overhead console lamp.
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WARNINGS
1. Make sure that you have the
correct tire and wheel size.
2. Lubricate the tire bead and
wheel bead seat area again.
3. Stand at a minimum of 12 feet
(3.66 meters) away from the
wheel and tire assembly.
4. Use both eye and ear
protection.
For a mounting pressure more
than 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than
the maximum pressure, a Ford
dealer or other tire service
professional should do the
mounting.
Always inflate steel carcass tires
with a remote air fill with the
person inflating standing at a
minimum of 12 feet (3.66 meters)
away from the wheel and tire
assembly. Important: Remember to replace
the wheel valve stems when the
road tires are replaced on your
vehicle.
It is recommended that the two
front tires or two rear tires
generally be replaced as a pair.
The tire pressure sensors mounted
in the wheels (originally installed
on your vehicle) are not designed
to be used in aftermarket wheels. The use of wheels or tires not
recommended by Ford Motor
Company may affect the
operation of your tire pressure
monitoring system.
If the tire pressure monitoring
system indicator is flashing, your
system is malfunctioning. Your
replacement tire might be
incompatible with your tire
pressure monitoring system, or
some component of the system
may be damaged.
Safety Practices
WARNINGS
If your vehicle is stuck in
snow, mud, or sand, do not
rapidly spin the tires. Spinning the
tires can tear the tire and cause
an explosion. A tire can explode in
as little as three to five seconds. Do not spin the wheels at
over 35 mph (56 km/h). The
tires may fail and injure a
passenger or bystander. Driving habits have a great deal
to do with your tire mileage and
safety.
*Observe posted speed limits
*Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
*Avoid potholes and objects on
the road
*Do not run over curbs or hit the
tire against a curb when parking
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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 about 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.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
WARNINGS
The use of tire sealant may damage
your tire pressure monitoring system
and should only be used in roadside
emergencies. If you must use a sealant, the
Ford Tire Mobility Kit sealant should be
used. The tire pressure monitoring system
sensor and valve stem on the wheel must
be replaced by an authorized dealer after
use of the sealant. See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 325). If the tire
pressure monitor sensor becomes
damaged, it will no longer function. Note:
The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light will illuminate when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized
dealer in order to prevent damage to the
tire pressure monitoring system sensors.
See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 325). Replace the spare tire with a
road tire as soon as possible. During
repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have
the authorized dealer inspect the tire
pressure monitoring system sensor for
damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information WARNING
Failure to follow these guidelines
could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and
tire, then it is intended for temporary use
only. This means that if you need to use it,
you should replace it as soon as possible
with a road wheel and tire assembly that
is the same size and type as the road tires
and wheels that were originally provided
by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel
is damaged, it should be replaced rather
than repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
is defined as a spare wheel and tire
assembly that is different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
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When the oil change message appears in
the information display, it is time for an oil
change. Make sure you perform the oil
change within two weeks or 500 miles
(800 kilometers) of the message
appearing. Make sure you reset the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each oil
change. See Oil Change Indicator Reset
(page 282).
If your information display resets
prematurely or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at
six months or 5000 miles (8000
kilometers) from your last oil change.
Never exceed one year or 10000 miles
(16000 kilometers) between oil change
intervals.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built
with multiple, complex, performance
systems. Every manufacturer develops
these systems using different
specifications and performance features.
That is why it is important to rely upon your
dealership to properly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle. Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information.
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, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle ’s oils and
fluids 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
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals.
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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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Entertainment..............................................429
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 430
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 445
CD........................................................................\
... 440
SD Card Slot and USB Port............................ 441
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 435
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 445
Environment......................................................14
Essential Towing Checks..........................246 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 247
Hitches................................................................... 246
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 248
Safety Chains....................................................... 247
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 247
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 247
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 247
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................484 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............485
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)........................ 484
Exterior Mirrors................................................88
Auto-dimming Feature...................................... 89
Auto-Folding Mirrors........................................... 88
Blind Spot Information System...................... 90
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 89
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 88
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 89
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 89
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 89
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 88
F
Fastening the Safety Belts..........................32 Rear Inflatable Safety Belt................................ 34
Safety Belt Extension Assembly..................... 35
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 33
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........32
Floor Mats
.......................................................253
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 84
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 76Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Four-Wheel Drive
.........................................184
Principle of Operation.......................................184
Front Fog Lamps............................................84
Front Parking Aid
..........................................199
Obstacle Distance Indicator......................... 200
Front Passenger Sensing System............42
Fuel and Refueling.........................................171
Fuel Consumption
........................................176
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 176
Filling the Tank..................................................... 176
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................173
Fuel Filter........................................................289
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................172 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 172
Fuel Quality.....................................................172 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 172
Fuel Shutoff...................................................256
Fuses................................................................266
Fuse Specification Chart..........................266 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........271
Power Distribution Box.................................... 266
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............157
Gauges...............................................................93 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............96
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 96
Information Display............................................. 95
Type 1........................................................................\
93
Type 2....................................................................... 94
Type 3....................................................................... 95
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................48
Intelligent Access................................................. 48
General Maintenance Information
.......486
Multi-Point Inspection.................................... 488
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 487
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 486
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 486
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.................................................... 486
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................263
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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
T
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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