2016 FORD EXPLORER USB

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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CENTER CONSOLE
Stow items in the cup holder carefully as
items may become loose during hard
braking, acceleration or crashes, including
hot drinks which may spill.
Available console features include:
USB, or USB and SD card (if
equipped).
A
Power point.
B
Cup holder.
C
Hill descent control (if
equipped).
D
110 volt AC power point or USB
port (if equipped).
E
Rear climate controls (if
equipped).
F
110 volt AC power point / 230
volt AC power point (if
equipped).
G
USB smart charger (if equipped).
H Rear Seat Armrest
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
Press near the rear edge of the door to
open it.
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Trailer tow brake controller.
30A 3
46
Not used.
—
47
Body control module RP1 bus.
50A 3
48
Not used.
—
49
Body control module RP2 bus.
50A 3
50
Electronic fan relay 3.
50A 3
51
Anti-lock brake system pump.
60A 3
52
Not used.
—
53
Not used.
—
54
Not used.
—
55
Power inverter.
40A 2
56
Not used.
—
57
Not used.
—
58
Not used.
—
59
Power point (front console bin).
20A 2
60
Not used.
—
61
Power point (instrument panel).
20A 2
62
Fuel pump.
30A 2
63
Not used.
—
64
Power point (2nd row) (without USB
charger).
20A
2
65
Not used.
—
66
Power point (cargo area).
20A 2
67
Not used.
—
68
Power liftgate.
30A 2
69
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Trailer tow left-hand and right-hand stop
and direction indicator lamps.
20A
2
70
Not used.
—
71
Heated/cooled seats.
30A 2
72
Driver seat module.
30A 2
73
Driver seat power.
Passenger seat power.
30A 2
74
Front wiper motor.
30A 2
75
Not used.
—
76
Not used.
—
77
3rd row power folding seat module relay.
30A 2
78
Starter relay.
30A 2
79
Not used.
—
80
Trailer tow back-up lamp relay.
10A 1
81
Not used.
—
82
Brake on/off switch.
10A 1
83
Not used.
—
84
2nd row USB charger (if equipped).
5A 1
85
Not used.
—
86
Not used.
—
87
Not used.
—
88
Not used.
—
89
Not used.
—
90
Not used.
—
91
Multi-contour seat module relay.
15A 1
92
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Seek: In radio mode, select a frequency band and press this button. The system
stops at the first station up the band. Press and hold the button to move quickly
to the next strong radio station or memory preset. In CD mode, press this button
to select the next track. Press and hold the button to move quickly forward
through the current track.
G
TUNE:
Turn to search the frequency band in individual increments.
H
End phone call:
Press this button to end a phone call.
I
Eject:
Press this button to eject a CD.
J
Cursor arrows
Use the arrows to navigate through menus.
K
OK:
Press OK to select an option.
L
CD Slot
Insert a CD.
M
Play/Pause:
Press to either play or pause a track when listening to a CD.
N
Answer or Make phone call:
Press this button to either pick-up an incoming
phone call or to make a phone call.
O
VOL and Power:
Press this button to turn the system off and on. Turn it to
adjust the volume.
P
Seek:
In radio mode, select a frequency band and press this button. The system
stops at the first station down the band. Press and hold the button to move
quickly to the previous strong radio station or memory preset. In CD mode, press
this button to select the previous track. Press and hold the button to move
quickly backward through the current track.
Q
PHONE:
Press this button to access the phone features of the SYNC® system.
See SYNC™ (page 368).
R
MEDIA:
Press this button to access your auxiliary input jack or switch between
devices you plug into the input jack or USB port.
S
RADIO:
Press this button to listen to the radio or change radio frequencies
bands. Press the function buttons below the radio screen to select different
radio functions.
T
CD:
Press this button to listen to a CD. Press the function buttons below the
radio screen to select on-screen options of Repeat or Shuffle.
U
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VOL and Power: Press this button to switch the system off and on. Turn the
control to adjust the volume.
A
CD slot:
Insert a CD.
B
MEDIA and TUNE: Press this button to access or switch between devices you
plug into the USB port. Turn to search the frequency band in individual
increments.
C
Seek:
In radio mode, select a frequency band and press this button. The system
stops at the first station up the band. Press and hold the button to move quickly
to the next strong radio station or memory preset. In CD mode, press this button
to select the next track. Press and hold the button to move quickly forward
through the current track.
D
Eject:
Press this button to eject a CD.
E
Seek:
In radio mode, select a frequency band and press this button. The system
stops at the first station down the band. Press and hold the button to move
quickly to the previous strong radio station or memory preset. In CD mode, press
this button to select the previous track. Press and hold the button to move
quickly backward through the current track.
F
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
SONY AM/FM/CD 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:
The touchscreen controls most of
the audio features. See
Entertainment
(page 429).
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USB PORT (If Equipped)
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. The USB port allows you to plug in media
playing devices, memory sticks and charge
devices (if supported). See
Using
SYNC™ With Your Media Player (page
389).
MEDIA HUB
(If Equipped)
The media hub is located in the center
console or in front of the gear shift. USB Port
A
SD card slot
B
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GENERAL INFORMATION
SYNC is an in-vehicle communications
system that works with your
Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone and
portable media player. This allows you to:
•
Make and receive calls.
• Access and play music from your
portable music player.
• Use 911 Assist and applications, such
as Pandora and Stitcher, via SYNC
AppLink. *
• Access phonebook contacts and music
using voice commands.
• Stream music from your connected
phone.
• Text message. •
Use the advanced voice recognition
system.
• Charge your USB device (if your device
supports this).
* These features are not available in all
markets and may require activation.
Available AppLink enabled apps vary by
market.
Make sure that you review your device's
manual before using it with SYNC.
Support
The SYNC support team is available to
help you with any questions you cannot
answer on your own.
Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-9:00pm EST.
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