2016 FORD EXPLORER ESP

Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................164
Overhead Console.......................................164
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information
....................................165
Ignition Switch
...............................................165
Keyless Starting............................................165
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................166
Engine Block Heater....................................169
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
........................................171
Fuel Quality.....................................................172
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................172
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................173
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................173
Refueling..........................................................174
Fuel Consumption
........................................176
Emission Control System...........................177
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...........................180
Four-Wheel Drive
Principle of Operation
................................184
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................184
Brakes
General Information
....................................189
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................189
Parking Brake.................................................190
Hill Start Assist.............................................190
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................192
Using Traction Control................................192 Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................193
Using Stability Control...............................194
Terrain Response
Using Terrain Response.............................195
Using Hill Descent Control........................196
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation................................198
Rear Parking Aid
...........................................198
Front Parking Aid..........................................199
Side Sensing System.................................200
Active Park Assist
........................................202
Rear View Camera
......................................208
180 Degree Parking Aid Camera..............211
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................213
Using Cruise Control....................................213
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................214
Driving Aids
Driver Alert
.....................................................220
Lane Keeping System
................................220
Blind Spot Information System..............224
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................227
Steering...........................................................229
Pre-Collision Assist.....................................230
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................233
Cargo Nets
......................................................233
Luggage Covers
............................................234
Roof Racks and Load Carriers................234
Load Limit.......................................................235
Towing
Towing a Trailer
............................................243
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Cleaning the Interior...................................302
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens.......................303
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................303
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............304
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................304
Vehicle Storage
............................................304
Wheels and Tires
General Information
...................................307
Tire Care
...........................................................310
Using Summer Tires
...................................323
Using Snow Chains.....................................324
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........325
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................328
Technical Specifications
...........................332
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications -
2.3L
EcoBoost™................................................334
Engine Specifications -
3.5L
Duratec........................................................335
Engine Specifications -
3.5L
Ecoboost™................................................335
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™......336
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec..............337
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™......338
Vehicle Identification Number................339
Vehicle Certification Label.......................340
Transmission Code Designation............340
Capacities and Specifications -
2.3L
EcoBoost™.................................................341
Capacities and Specifications -
3.5L
Duratec........................................................344
Capacities and Specifications -
3.5L
Ecoboost™................................................348
Audio System
General Information
...................................353 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC............................................................354
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD..........................................................357
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD..................................................................358
Digital Radio
..................................................362
Satellite Radio..............................................364
USB Port
..........................................................367
Media Hub......................................................367
SYNC™
General Information...................................368
Using Voice Recognition...........................370
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............372
SYNC™ Applications and Services
......384
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player...........................................................389
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................398
MyFord Touch ™
General Information
..................................406
Settings............................................................416
Entertainment..............................................429
Phone..............................................................445
Information....................................................453
Climate............................................................462
Navigation ......................................................
466
MyFord Touch ™ Troubleshooting
.........475
Accessories
Accessories
....................................................482
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................484
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information
.......486
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........489
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We
recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this
manual. The more that you know about
your vehicle, the greater the safety and
pleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. Note:
This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to the
vehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may show features as used in
different models, so they may appear
different to you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling
your vehicle. It is an integral part of your
vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat. Right-hand side.
A
Left-hand side.
B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle. Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
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MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
Using mobile communications equipment
is becoming increasingly important in the
conduct of business and personal affairs.
However, you must not compromise your
own or others’
safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can
enhance personal safety and security when
appropriately used, particularly in
emergency situations. Safety must be
paramount when using mobile
communications equipment to avoid
negating these benefits. Mobile
communication equipment includes, but
is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,
portable email devices, text messaging
devices and portable two-way radios. WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS
For your particular global region, your
vehicle may be equipped with features and
options that are different from the features
and options that are described in this
Owner
’s Manual. A market unique
supplement may be supplied that
complements this book. By referring to the
market unique supplement, if provided,
you can properly identify those features,
recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This Owner
’s
Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and
Canadian Markets. Features or equipment
listed as standard may be different on units
built for Export. Refer to this Owner ’s
Manual for all other required
information and warnings.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
See the following sections for directions
on how to properly use safety restraints
for children.
WARNINGS
Always make sure your child is
secured properly in a device that is
appropriate for their height, age and
weight. Child safety restraints must be
bought separately from your vehicle.
Failure to follow these instructions and
guidelines may result in an increased risk
of serious injury or death to your child. All children are shaped differently.
The recommendations for safety
restraints are based on probable
child height, age and weight thresholds
from National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and other safety
organizations, or are the minimum
requirements of law. Ford recommends
checking with a NHTSA Certified Child
Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and
consult your pediatrician to make sure your
child seat is appropriate for your child, and WARNINGS
is compatible with and properly installed
in your vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting
station and CPST, contact the NHTSA toll
free at 1-888-327-4236 or go to
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada,
check with your local St. John Ambulance
office for referral to a CPST or for further
information, contact your provincial
ministry of transportation, locate your local
St. John Ambulance office by searching for
St. John Ambulance on the internet, or
Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371
(http://www.tc.gc.ca). Failure to properly
restrain children in safety seats made
especially for their height, age, and weight
may result in an increased risk of serious
injury or death to your child. Do not leave children or animals
unattended in the vehicle. On hot
days, the temperature in the trunk or
vehicle interior can rise very quickly.
Exposure of people or animals to these
high temperatures for even a short time
can cause death or serious heat-related
injuries, including brain damage. Small
children are particularly at risk. 15
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Pregnant women should always wear their
safety belt. The lap belt portion of a
combination lap and shoulder belt should
be positioned low across the hips below
the belly and worn as tight as comfort will
allow. The shoulder belt should be
positioned to cross the middle of the
shoulder and the center of the chest.
Safety Belt Locking Modes
WARNINGS
After any vehicle crash, the safety
belt system at all passenger seating
positions must be checked by an
authorized dealer to verify that the
automatic locking retractor feature for
child seats is still functioning properly. In
addition, all safety belts should be checked
for proper function. Belt and retractor assembly must be
replaced if the safety belt assembly
automatic locking retractor feature
or any other safety belt function is not
operating properly when checked by an
authorized dealer. Failure to replace the
belt and retractor assembly could increase
the risk of injury in crashes. All safety restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts. The
driver safety belt has the vehicle sensitive
locking mode. The front outboard
passenger and rear seat safety belts have
both the vehicle sensitive locking mode
and the automatic locking mode. Vehicle Sensitive Mode
This is the normal retractor mode, which
allows free shoulder belt length
adjustment to your movements and
locking in response to vehicle movement.
For example, if the driver brakes suddenly
or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle
receives an impact of about 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the combination safety
belts will lock to help reduce forward
movement of the driver and passengers.
In addition, the retractor is designed to lock
if the webbing is pulled out too quickly. If
this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and
pull webbing out again in a slow and
controlled manner.
Automatic Locking Mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt is
automatically pre-locked. The belt will still
retract to remove any slack in the shoulder
belt. The automatic locking mode is not
available on the driver safety belt.
When to Use the Automatic Locking
Mode
This mode should be used any time a child
safety seat, except a booster, is installed
in passenger front or rear seating positions.
Children 12 years old and under should be
properly restrained in a rear seating
position whenever possible. See
Child
Safety (page 15).
How to Use the Automatic Locking
Mode
Non-inflatable safety belts
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The remote control allows you to:
•
Remotely lock or unlock the vehicle
doors.
• Unlock the doors without actively using
a key or remote control (intelligent
access only).
• Remotely open the power liftgate (if
equipped).
• Remotely start or stop the engine and
user pre-set features (if equipped).
• Arm and disarm the anti-theft system.
• Activate the panic alarm.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not
expressively approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
The term IC before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately
33 ft (10 m).
Vehicles with the remote start feature will
have a greater range.
One of the following could cause a
decrease in operating range:
• Weather conditions.
• Nearby radio towers. •
Structures around the vehicle.
• Other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle.
The radio frequency used by your remote
control can also be used by other radio
transmitters, for example amateur radios,
medical equipment, wireless headphones,
wireless remote controls, cell phones,
battery chargers and alarm systems. If the
frequencies are jammed, you will not be
able to use your remote control. You can
lock and unlock the doors with the key.
Note: Make sure to lock your vehicle before
leaving it unattended.
Note: If you are in range, the remote control
will operate if you press any button
unintentionally.
Intelligent Access
(If Equipped)
The system uses a radio frequency signal
to communicate with your vehicle and
authorize your vehicle to unlock when one
of the following conditions are met:
• You activate the front exterior door
handle switch.
• You press the luggage compartment
button.
• You press a button on the transmitter.
If excessive radio frequency interference
is present in the area or if the transmitter
battery is low, you may need to
mechanically unlock your door. You can
use the mechanical key blade in your
intelligent access key to open the driver
door in this situation. See
General
Information (page 101).
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys with
restricted driving modes to promote good
driving habits. All but one of the keys
programmed to the vehicle can be
activated with these restricted modes.
Any keys that have not been programmed
are referred to as administrator keys or
admin keys. They can be used to:
•
Create a MyKey.
• Program configurable MyKey settings.
• Clear all MyKey features.
When you have programmed a MyKey, you
can access the following information using
the information display:
• How many admin keys and MyKeys are
programmed to your vehicle.
• The total distance your vehicle has
traveled using a MyKey.
Note: All MyKeys are programmed to the
same settings. You cannot program them
individually.
Non-configurable Settings
The following settings cannot be changed
by an admin key user:
• Belt-Minder of safety belt reminder.
You cannot disable this feature. The
audio system will mute when the front
seat occupants’ safety belts are not
fastened.
• Early low fuel. The low fuel warning is
activated earlier, giving the MyKey user
more time to refuel. •
Driver assist features, if equipped on
your vehicle, are forced on: parking aid,
blind spot information system (BLIS)
with cross traffic alert, lane departure
warning and forward collision warning
system.
• Satellite radio adult content
restrictions (available only in some
markets).
Configurable Settings
With an admin key, you can configure
certain MyKey settings when you first
create a MyKey and before you recycle the
key or restart the vehicle. You can also
change the settings afterward with an
admin key:
• A vehicle speed limit can be set.
Warnings will be shown in the display,
followed by an audible tone when your
vehicle reaches the set speed. You
cannot override the set speed by fully
depressing the accelerator pedal or by
setting cruise control. WARNING
Do not set MyKey maximum speed
limit to a limit that will prevent the
driver from maintaining a safe speed
considering posted speed limits and
prevailing road conditions. The driver is
always responsible to drive in accordance
with local laws and prevailing conditions.
Failure to do so could result in accident or
injury. 54
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