2017 FORD EXPLORER lights

Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................302
Cleaning the Engine...................................299
Cleaning the Exterior..................................298
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 298
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 298
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 298
Underbody........................................................... 299
Under Hood......................................................... 299
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................301
Cleaning the Interior..................................300
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................300
Clearing All MyKeys........................................57
Climate............................................................436
Climate Control..............................................127
Climate Controlled Seats
..........................152
Cooled Seats........................................................ 153
Heated Seats........................................................ 152
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 279
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........47
Creating a MyKey...........................................56 Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 57
Cross Traffic Alert
........................................223
False Alerts........................................................... 226
Switching the System Off and On..............226
System Errors...................................................... 226
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 225
System Limitations........................................... 225
Using the System............................................... 223
Cruise Control
..................................................72
Principle of Operation..................................... 209
Type 1........................................................................\
. 72
Type 2........................................................................\
72
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control.............................. 209
Customer Assistance
.................................255
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9Daytime Running Lamps............................80
Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)........................................ 81
Type 2 - Configurable.......................................... 81
Digital Radio..................................................360 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................. 361
Direction Indicators.......................................83
Doors and Locks
.............................................59
Driver Alert......................................................216
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 216
USING DRIVER ALERT...................................... 216
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................42 Children and Airbags........................................... 42
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 42
Driving Aids
.....................................................216
Driving Hints..................................................246
Driving Through Water...............................247
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps........................ 80
E
Economical Driving
.....................................246
Emission Control System...........................175 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 176
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 176
End User License Agreement.................502 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 502
Engine Block Heater....................................166 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 167
Engine Coolant Check
................................279
Adding Coolant................................................... 279
Coolant Change.................................................. 281
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 282
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 281
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 280
Severe Climates.................................................. 281
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.................... 68
Engine Oil Check...........................................277 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 277
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3L EcoBoost™..................................................277
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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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