2017 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather
Vehicle with automatic climate control
Vehicle with manual climate control
Press the defrost button.
Select the windshield air vents using the
air distribution bu

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.
A
Heated seats (if equipped):
 Press the button to switch the heated seats on
and off.  See Heated Seats (page 151).
B
Temperatur

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Replace the filter at regular intervals.  See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 483).
For additional cabin air filter information,
or to replace the filter, see an authorized
dealer.
REMOTE START
 (If Equip

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNINGS
Sitting improperly, out of position or
with the seatback reclined too far
can take weight off the seat cushion
and affect the decision of the passenger
sensing

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual WARNINGS
Install the head restraint properly to
help minimize the risk of neck injury
in the event of a crash.
Note:
Adjust the seatback to an upright
driving position before adjusting the head
restra

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.
Second-row outboard seat head
restraints
The head restraints consist of:
An

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual 1. Adjust the seatback to an upright
driving or riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward
your head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt po

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Lumbar Adjustment (If Equipped)
POWER SEATS (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Do not adjust the driver seat or
seatback when your vehicle is
moving. Adjusting your seatback
while the vehicle is in motion may cau