Action and Description
Menu Item
Item
This bar displays icons and messages pertaining to current
system activities including climate settings, voice
commands and phone functions such as text messages.
Status Bar
A
This button is available on the main screens. Pressing it
takes you to the home screen view.
Home
B
This shows the current time. You can set the clock manually
or have it controlled by the vehicle's GPS location. See
Settings (page 454).
Clock
C
This displays the current outside temperature.
Outside
Temperature
D
You can touch any of the buttons on this bar to select a
feature.
Feature Bar
E
The touchscreen allows you quick access
to all of your comfort, navigation,
communication and entertainment
options. Using the status and feature bar
you can quickly select the feature you want
to use.
Note: Your system is equipped with a
feature that allows you to access and
control audio features for 10 minutes after
you switch the ignition off (and no doors
open). The Status Bar
Additional icons also display in the status
bar depending on market, vehicle options
and current operation. If a feature is not
active, the icon does not display. Certain
icons may move to the left or right
depending on what options are active.
405
Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing SYNC™ 3
To check your cell phone's compatibility,
visit the Ford website.
Website
owner.ford.com Website
www.syncmyride.ca
www.syncmaroute.ca Cell phone issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Refer to your device's manual about audio
adjustments.
The audio control
settings on your cell
phone may be affecting
SYNC 3 performance.
There is back-
ground noise
during a phone
call.
Try switching your cell phone off, resetting
it or removing the battery, then try again.
Possible cell phone
malfunction.
During a call, I
can hear the
other person
but they cannot
hear me.
Make sure that the microphone for SYNC
3 is not set to off. Look for the microphone
icon on the phone screen.
To restart your system, shut down the
engine, open and close the door, and then
lock the door and wait for 2-3 minutes.
Make sure that your SYNC 3 screen is black
and the lighted USB port is off.
The system may need to
be restarted.
During a call, I
cannot hear the
other person
and they cannot
hear me.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.
This is a cell phone-
dependent feature.
SYNC 3 is not
able to down-
load my phone-
book. Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrieve
contacts from your phone. Refer to your
cell manual.
Possible cell phone
malfunction. You must switch on your cell phone and
the automatic phonebook download
feature on SYNC 3.
Try switching your cell phone off, resetting
it or removing the battery, then try again.
467
Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing SYNC™ 3
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.
485
Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing Scheduled Maintenance
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
529
Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing Index
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
530
Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing Index
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
531
Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing Index
Pre-Collision Warning System.......................
123
Remote Start........................................................ 123
Seats........................................................................\
124
Starting System................................................... 124
Terrain Management System......................... 125
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 124
Traction Control................................................... 125
Trailer....................................................................... 125
Transmission........................................................ 126
Installing Child Restraints............................18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 18
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 23
Using Tether Straps............................................. 24
Instrument Cluster
..........................................91
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................80
Interior Lamps
.................................................83
Battery Saver......................................................... 84
Dome Lamp........................................................... 83
Front Row Map Lamps....................................... 83
Second Row Dome and Courtesy Lamps................................................................. 84
Second Row Dome and Map Lamps...........84
Third Row Cargo Lamp...................................... 84
Interior Mirror...................................................88 Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 88
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................251 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 251
Jump Starting...................................................... 252
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 251
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 252
K
Keyless Entry...................................................66 SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry
Keypad................................................................ 66
Keyless Starting
............................................162
Ignition Modes..................................................... 163
Keys and Remote Controls.........................49 Principle of Operation........................................ 49L
Lane Keeping System.................................216
Switching the System On and Off................217
Lighting Control
..............................................78
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 79
High Beam............................................................... 78
Lighting...............................................................78 General Information............................................ 78
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers..............231
Load Carrying
................................................230
Load Limit.......................................................232
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 237
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 232
Locking and Unlocking.................................59 Activating Intelligent Access............................ 59
Autolock................................................................... 61
Autounlock ............................................................. 61
Battery Saver.......................................................... 61
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock......................................................... 61
Illuminated Entry................................................... 61
Illuminated Exit...................................................... 61
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 59
Power Door Locks................................................ 59
Remote Control.................................................... 59
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 60
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 60
Luggage Covers
.............................................231
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 326
M
Maintenance..................................................272 General Information.......................................... 272
Manual Climate Control
.............................127
Manual Liftgate...............................................62
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 62
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 62
532
Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing Index
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
533
Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing Index