2017 FORD EXPLORER warning light

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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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
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SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service..................
363
Troubleshooting................................................. 364
Scheduled Maintenance Record............491
Scheduled Maintenance..........................483
Seatbelt Extension........................................39
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................36
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................37 Belt-Minder™......................................................... 37
Seatbelts...........................................................32 Principle of Operation......................................... 32
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................36
Conditions of operation..................................... 37
Seats..................................................................137
Security..............................................................68
Settings...........................................................454 911 Assist............................................................... 459
Ambient Lighting............................................... 465
Bluetooth.............................................................. 456
Clock...................................................................... 456
Display................................................................... 465
General.................................................................. 463
Media Player........................................................ 455
Mobile Apps......................................................... 462
Navigation............................................................460
Phone..................................................................... 457
Radio...................................................................... 460
Sound..................................................................... 454
Valet Mode.......................................................... 466
Vehicle................................................................... 465
Voice Control...................................................... 466
Wi-Fi....................................................................... 464
Side Airbags
.....................................................45
Side Sensing System...................................197 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 198
Sitting in the Correct Position..................137
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 321
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 13
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 13
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............13
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............13 Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance..............................................489
Exceptions........................................................... 490
Speed Control See: Cruise Control........................................... 209
Stability Control...........................................190 Principle of Operation...................................... 190
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 162
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................163 Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 165
Failure to Start..................................................... 164
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...............166
Important Ventilating Information..............166
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 165
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 165
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 163
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 163
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........162 General Information.......................................... 162
Steering...........................................................226 Electric Power Steering................................... 226
Steering Wheel................................................70
Storage Compartments..............................161
Sunroof See: Moonroof...................................................... 89
Sun Visors.........................................................89 Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 89
Supplementary Restraints System..........41 Principle of Operation......................................... 41
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
SYNC™ 3.......................................................404
General Information......................................... 404
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................466
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................382
911 Assist............................................................... 382
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 384
SYNC™...........................................................366 General Information......................................... 366
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................396
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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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