2017 FORD EXPLORER side mirrors

Note:
The Blind Spot Information System
does not prevent contact with other vehicles
or objects; nor detect parked vehicles,
people, animals or infrastructure (fences,
guardrails, trees). It’ s only designed to alert
you to vehicles in the blind spot zones.
Note: When a vehicle passes quickly
through the blind spot zone, typically fewer
than two seconds, the system does not
trigger.
Using the System
The Blind Spot Information System turns
on when you start the engine and you drive
your vehicle forward above 5 mph
(8 km/h).
For automatic transmissions, the Blind
Spot Information System remains on while
the transmission is in drive (D). If shifted
into reverse (R) or park (P) the Blind Spot
Information System turns off. Once shifted
back into drive (D), the Blind Spot
Information System turns back on when
you drive your vehicle above
5 mph
(8 km/h).
For manual transmissions, the Blind Spot
Information System is on for all gears
except the reverse (R).
Note: The Blind Spot Information System
does not function in reverse (R) or park (P).
System Lights and Messages The Blind Spot Information System
illuminates an amber alert indicator in the
outside mirror on the side of your vehicle
the approaching vehicle is coming from.
When the Blind Spot Information System
is alerting on a vehicle and the
corresponding turn signal is ON, the Blind
Spot Information System alert indicator
flashes as an increased warning level.
The alert indicator dims when the system
detects nighttime darkness.
Note:
The alert indicator flashes in case of
an alert and the turn signal is set to that side
at the same time.
System Sensor Blockage WARNING
To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the
Blind Spot Information System as a
replacement for using the interior
and exterior mirrors or looking over your
shoulder before changing lanes. The Blind
Spot Information System is not a
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Switching the System Off and On
You can temporarily switch the Blind Spot
Information System off in the information
display. See General Information (page
99). When the Blind Spot Information
System switches off, you will not receive
alerts and the information display shows
a system off message. The telltale in the
cluster also illuminates. When you switch
the Blind Spot Information System on or
off, the alert indicators flash twice.
Note: The Blind Spot Information System
remembers the last selected on or off
setting.
You can also have the Blind Spot
Information System switched off
permanently at an authorized dealer. Once
switched off permanently, the system can
only be switched back on at an authorized
dealer. CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
(If
Equipped) WARNING
To help avoid personal injury, NEVER
use the Cross Traffic Alert system as
a replacement for using the interior
and exterior mirrors and looking over your
shoulder before backing out of a parking
space. Cross Traffic Alert is not a
replacement for careful driving. Cross Traffic Alert is designed to warn you
of vehicles approaching from the sides
when the transmission is in reverse (R).
Using the System
Cross Traffic Alert turns on when you start
the engine and you shift into reverse (R).
Once shifted out of reverse (R), Cross
Traffic Alert turns off.
Note:
Cross Traffic Alert only functions
while your transmission is in reverse (R).
Cross Traffic Alert is designed to detect
vehicles that approach with a speed up to
37 mph (60 km/h)
. Coverage decreases
when the sensors are partially, mostly or
fully obstructed. Reversing slowly helps
increase the coverage area and
effectiveness.
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Powertrain control module power.
20A 1
1
Engine emissions (MIL).
20A 1
2
A/C clutch control relay coil.
20A 1
3
VACC.
Active grill shutters.
Ignition coils.
20A 1
4
Not used.
—
5
Not used.
—
6
Not used.
—
7
Not used.
—
8
Not used.
—
9
Heated mirrors.
15A 1
10
Right hand side electronic cooling fan 3
relay.
—
11
Heated rear window.
40A 2
12
Not used.
—
13
Powertrain control module relay.
—
14
Horn relay power.
20A 1
15
A/C clutch relay power.
10A 1
16
Rear heated window and heated mirrors
relay.
—
17
Rear blower motor relay.
—
18
Not used.
—
19
Left hand side cooling fan relay.
—
20
Cooling fans series/parallel relay.
—
21
Electronic fan relay 2.
25A 2
22
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Note: The heated steering wheel may remain on after remote starting the
vehicle, based on your remote start settings. The heated steering wheel may
also turn on when you start your vehicle, if it was on when you switched your
vehicle off.
Note:
For steering wheels with wood trim, the heating feature will not heat the
wheel between the 10 and 2 o'clock positions.
Defrost:
A pop up appears on the screen to display the defrost options.
C
MAX Defrost: Touch the button to maximize defrosting. Air flows through the
windshield vents, the fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed and the
driver and passenger temperatures are set to HI. You can use this setting to
defog or clear a thin covering of ice from the windshield. The heated rear window
also automatically turns on when you select MAX Defrost.
Defrost:
Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister
vents.
Heated rear window:
Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated
Windows and Mirrors (page 135).
AUTO:
Touch the button to switch on automatic operation. Select the desired
temperature using the temperature control. The system adjusts fan speed, air
distribution, air conditioning operation, and selects outside air or recirculated
air to heat or cool the vehicle in order to maintain the desired temperature.
D
Power:
Touch the button to switch the system on and off. Switching off the
climate control system prevents outside air from entering the vehicle.
E
DUAL:
This button lights up when the passenger controls are active. To switch
the off and link the passenger temperature to the driver temperature, touch the
DUAL button.
F
Note:
the passenger side temperature and the DUAL indication automatically
turn on when you or your passenger adjust the passenger temperature.
Passenger temperature:
Touch up or down to adjust the temperature.
G
Fan speed:
Touch up or down to increase or decrease the volume of air that
circulates in your vehicle.
H
Note:
You cannot adjust the fan speed when the system is set to AUTO or MAX
A/C.
Rear:
A pop up appears on the screen to display the rear control options.
I
Touch the power icon to switch the rear climate control functions off and on.
Touch Rear Control to allow the rear seat passengers to adjust the rear climate
settings. Touch it again to prevent the rear seat passengers from adjusting the
settings. Rear Control
automatically turns off when you use the touchscreen
to adjust the rear climate settings.
If your vehicle has automatic climate controls, select
Auto to connect the rear
climate settings to the Auto settings of the driver.
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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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