2017 FORD EXPLORER brake

Multi-Point inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure**
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time. This means you do not have to remember
to change the oil on a mileage-based
schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when
an oil change is due by displaying a
message in the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.
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When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints (four wheel drive only).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints.
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180 Degree Camera...................................208
Camera Views.................................................... 208
Using the 180 degree camera system.............................................................. 208
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive....................................... 181
A
A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 127
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 186
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 186
Accessories....................................................479 Exterior Style....................................................... 479
Interior Style......................................................... 479
Lifestyle................................................................. 479
Peace of Mind..................................................... 479
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............210
Active Park Assist.........................................199 Deactivating the Active Park Assist
Feature............................................................. 203
Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking, Parallel Park Out Assist.............................. 199
Troubleshooting the System......................... 203
Adjusting the Headlamps
........................288
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 288
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................74
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................70
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................70
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................... 71End of Travel Position..........................................
71
Memory Feature..................................................... 71
Airbag Disposal..............................................48
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 127
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter............296
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 69
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................69 Arming the Alarm................................................ 69
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 69
Appendices....................................................502
Apps..................................................................452 ........................................................................\
.......... 452
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 453
Audible Warnings and Indicators
.............98
Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime
.................................................................. 98
Engine On Warning Chime............................... 98
Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 98
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 98
Keyless Warning Alert ....................................... 98
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................98
Audio Control....................................................71 Seek and Media..................................................... 72
Type 1........................................................................\
.. 71
Type 2........................................................................\
. 71
Audio System
.................................................351
General Information.......................................... 351
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................352
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................355
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD
...........................................................356
Menu Structure.................................................. 358
Autolamps........................................................79 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 79
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD...................128
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System.......................130
Automatic High Beam Control..................81 Activating the System........................................ 82
Manually Overriding the System.................... 82
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Automatic Transmission............................178
Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 179
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 180
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission.................................................... 178
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 178
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.3L EcoBoost™.......................................283
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™
............283
Adding Transmission Fluid ............................ 284
Checking the Transmission Fluid Level................................................................... 283
Autowipers........................................................75
Auxiliary Power Points................................159 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 159
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 159
Locations............................................................... 159
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 286
Blind Spot Information System.............220 Switching the System Off and On...............223
System Errors...................................................... 222
Using the System................................................ 221
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........272
Booster Seats..................................................26 Types of Booster Seats....................................... 27
Brake Fluid Check........................................285
Brakes...............................................................186 General Information.......................................... 186
Breaking-In.....................................................246
Bulb Specification Chart
..........................294
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................135
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™
.................................................339
Specifications..................................................... 339Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Duratec
.........................................................342
Specifications..................................................... 343
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................346
Specifications...................................................... 347
Capacities and Specifications................332
Cargo Nets
.....................................................230
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 298
Center Console
...............................................161
Rear Seat Armrest............................................... 161
Changing a Bulb..........................................290 Front Direction Indicator.................................. 291
Front Fog Lamp.................................................. 292
Headlamp.............................................................. 291
Headlamp High Beam...................................... 291
LED Lamps........................................................... 293
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 293
Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp.................................................................. 292
Changing a Fuse...........................................270 Fuses...................................................................... 270
Changing a Road Wheel...........................326 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 326
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 327
Changing the 12V Battery.........................286
Changing the Engine Air Filter................296
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................287 Front Wiper Blades........................................... 288
Rear Window Wiper Blade............................. 288
Checking MyKey System Status
...............57
MyKey Distance..................................................... 57
Number of Admin Keys....................................... 57
Number of MyKeys............................................... 57
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................287
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................39
Child Restraint Positioning.........................28
Child Safety.......................................................16 General Information............................................. 16
Child Safety Locks.........................................30 Left-Hand Side....................................................... 31
Right-Hand Side.................................................... 31
Child Seats.........................................................17
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................301
Cleaning Products
.......................................297
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Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L
Ecoboost™..................................................277
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................332
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 332
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................333
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 333
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................333
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 334
Entertainment..............................................426 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 427
Apps........................................................................\
435
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 434
CD (If equipped)................................................ 433
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 430
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 427
Sources.................................................................. 426
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 435
USB Ports............................................................. 435
Environment......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks...........................241 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 242
Hitches.................................................................... 241
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 243
Safety Chains....................................................... 241
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 242
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 242
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 242
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................14
Exterior Mirrors................................................86 Auto-dimming Feature....................................... 87
Auto-Folding Mirrors........................................... 86
Blind Spot Information System...................... 88
Direction Indicator Mirrors ................................ 87
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 86
Heated Exterior Mirrors ......................................87
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................. 87
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 87
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 86F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................33
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt..................................... 35
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 34
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................33
Floor Mats
.......................................................247
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 82
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals.................................. 74
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect
...................................................481
Ford Protect (CANADA ONLY)..................... 482
Ford Protect (U.S. Only).................................. 481
Four-Wheel Drive
..........................................181
Principle of Operation........................................ 181
Front Fog Lamps
............................................82
Front Parking Aid..........................................196
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 197
Front Passenger Sensing System............43
Fuel and Refueling.......................................168
Fuel Consumption
........................................174
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 174
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 174
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................170
Fuel Quality - E85........................................169 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 169
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline ............................................................. 170
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................169 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................. 169
Fuel Shutoff
..................................................250
Fuses................................................................262
Fuse Specification Chart..........................262 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........267
Power Distribution Box.................................... 262
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........154
Gauges................................................................91 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............94
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 94
Information Display............................................. 93
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Type 1........................................................................\
.
91
Type 2....................................................................... 92
Type 3....................................................................... 93
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................49
Intelligent Access................................................. 49
General Maintenance Information.......483
Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 485
Owner Checks and Services......................... 484
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 483
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 483
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 483
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................258
Getting the Services You Need...............255 Away From Home.............................................. 255
Global Opening..............................................86 Opening the Windows....................................... 86
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 187
Hazard Warning Flashers
.........................250
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control.................... 193
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 288
Headlamp Exit Delay
...................................80
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp......................... 290
Head Restraints
.............................................137
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 138
Tilting Head Restraints .................................... 139
Heated Seats...................................................151 Front Seats............................................................. 151
Second Row Heated Seats............................. 152
Heated Steering Wheel
................................73
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................135 Heated Exterior Mirrors..................................... 135
Heated Rear Window........................................ 135
Heated Wiper Park............................................. 135
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 127
Hill Start Assist..............................................187 Switching the System On and Off...............188
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 187Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate..........................................................132
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................. 133
General Hints........................................................ 132
Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 132
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........133
Recommended Settings for Heating...........133
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................. 134
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................186
Home Screen
.................................................418
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........272
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................162
In California (U.S. Only)............................256
Information Display Control
.......................73
Information Displays....................................99 General Information........................................... 99
Information Messages
.................................113
4WD........................................................................\
.. 113
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 114
AdvanceTrac ™..................................................... 114
Alarm........................................................................\
114
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 115
Automatic High Beam Control....................... 115
Battery and Charging System......................... 116
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 116
Brake System......................................................... 117
Collision Warning System................................. 117
Doors and Locks................................................... 117
Driver Alert............................................................. 118
Electronic Stability Control.............................. 118
Engine...................................................................... 118
Fuel........................................................................\
... 119
Hill Descent Control........................................... 119
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 119
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 120
Lane Keeping System......................................... 121
Maintenance.......................................................... 121
MyKey...................................................................... 122
Park Aid................................................................... 122
Park Brake.............................................................. 122
Power Steering..................................................... 123
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Manual Seats.................................................140
Lumbar Adjustment........................................... 141
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 140
Recline Adjustment........................................... 140
Media Hub
......................................................365
Memory Function.........................................143
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 144
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key
Fob...................................................................... 144
Saving a PreSet Position.................................. 143
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 99
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors...............135
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 85
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Moonroof..........................................................89 Bounce-Back......................................................... 90
Opening and Closing the Moonroof.............89
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen............89
Venting the Moonroof........................................ 90
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................334
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec.............335
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................336
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................58
MyKey ™.............................................................55
Principle of Operation........................................ 55
N
Navigation......................................................444 cityseeker............................................................... 451
Destination Mode.............................................. 445
Map Mode............................................................ 444
Navigation Map Updates................................. 451
Navigation Menu............................................... 449
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................... 451
Waypoints............................................................ 450
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........486 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 486
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 487O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................278
Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 277
Opening and Closing the Hood...............272
Closing the Hood................................................ 273
Opening the Hood.............................................. 272
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................259
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........260
Overhead Console.........................................161
P
Parking Aids
....................................................195
Principle of Operation....................................... 195
Parking Brake
..................................................187
Passenger Knee Airbag................................46
Passive Anti-Theft System........................68 SecuriLock®.......................................................... 68
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System.................... 68
Pedals
.................................................................74
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
.........................40
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 40
Phone...............................................................438 During a Phone Call.......................................... 442
Making Calls......................................................... 441
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 438
Phone Menu........................................................ 439
Receiving Calls.................................................... 442
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 443
Text Messaging................................................... 443
Post-Crash Alert System..........................253
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 59
Power Liftgate
.................................................63
Hands-Free Feature............................................ 65
Obstacle Detection............................................. 65
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 63
Setting the Liftgate Open Height.................. 64
Stopping the Liftgate Movement.................. 64
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Bluetooth Devices and System
Settings............................................................ 393
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 387
Media Menu Features...................................... 390
Media Voice Commands................................ 388
USB 2...................................................................... 393
Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........394
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............370 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 375
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 378
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 379
Making Calls......................................................... 373
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............370
Pairing Subsequent Phones............................ 371
Phone Options during an Active Call..........374
Phone Voice Commands................................. 372
Receiving Calls.................................................... 374
System Settings................................................ 380
Text Messaging................................................... 376
Using Terrain Response..............................192
Using Traction Control...............................189
Switching the System Off............................... 189
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 189
Using a Switch..................................................... 189
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 189
Using Voice Recognition...........................368 Audio Voice Commands................................. 420
Climate Voice Commands.............................. 421
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 368
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 423
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 422
Phone Voice Commands................................. 421
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 424
System Interaction and Feedback..............369
Voice Settings Commands............................ 424
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................258
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................297
General Information.......................................... 297
Vehicle Certification Label.......................338 Vehicle Identification Number
................337
Vehicle Storage............................................302
Battery................................................................... 303
Body....................................................................... 303
Brakes.................................................................... 303
Cooling system................................................... 303
Engine.................................................................... 303
Fuel system......................................................... 303
General.................................................................. 303
Miscellaneous..................................................... 304
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................304
Tires........................................................................\
303
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 127
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............337
Voice Control
....................................................72
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................94 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 94
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 95
Automatic High Beam Control........................ 95
Battery...................................................................... 95
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 95
Brake System......................................................... 95
Cruise Control........................................................ 95
Direction Indicator............................................... 95
Door Ajar.................................................................. 95
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 95
Engine Oil................................................................ 96
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 96
Front Airbag........................................................... 96
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 96
Heads Up Display................................................ 96
High Beam.............................................................. 96
Hood Ajar................................................................ 96
Lane Keeping Aid................................................. 96
Liftgate Ajar............................................................ 96
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 96
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 96
Low Washer Fluid................................................. 97
Parking Lamps....................................................... 97
Powertrain Fault................................................... 97
Service Engine Soon............................................ 97
Stability Control.................................................... 97
Stability Control Off............................................ 97
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