2018 FORD EXPLORER USB

Vehicle Care
General Information
..................................309
Cleaning Products .....................................
309
Cleaning the Exterior ................................
309
Waxing ..............................................................
311
Cleaning the Engine .....................................
311
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
..
311
Cleaning the Interior ...................................
312
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ........................
312
Cleaning Leather Seats .............................
313
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............
314
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................
314
Vehicle Storage ............................................
314
Wheels and Tires
General Information ....................................
317
Tire Care ..........................................................
319
Using Summer Tires ..................................
332
Using Snow Chains ....................................
332
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..........
333
Changing a Road Wheel ...........................
337
Technical Specifications ...........................
341
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
343
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec ........................................................................\
343
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
344
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™ .....
345
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec ............
346
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ......
347
Vehicle Identification Number ..............
348
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
349
Transmission Code Designation ...........
349
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ..............................................
350Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Duratec .......................................................
354
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ...............................................
358
Audio System
General Information ..................................
364
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD ........................................................
365
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD .................................................................
367
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC ...........................................................
368
Digital Radio ..................................................
372
Satellite Radio ..............................................
375
USB Port .........................................................
377
SYNC™
General Information ..................................
378
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
380
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ...........
382
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......
394
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player .......................................................................
399
SYNC™ Troubleshooting ........................
408
SYNC™ 3
General Information ...................................
416
Home Screen ...............................................
429
Using Voice Recognition ...........................
431
Entertainment ..............................................
437
Climate ...........................................................
448
Phone ...............................................................
451
Navigation .....................................................
456
Apps ................................................................
464
Settings ..........................................................
467
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting .....................
481
Accessories
Accessories ...................................................
495
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CENTER CONSOLE
Stow items in the cup holder carefully as
items may become loose during hard
braking, acceleration or crashes, including
hot drinks which may spill.
Available console features include:
USB port and SD card.
A
Power point.
B
Cup holder.
C
Terrain control and hill descent
control.
D
AC power point or USB port.
E
Rear climate controls.
F
AC power point.
G
USB smart charger.
H Second Row Center Console (If
Equipped) Cup holder.
A
Flip forward armrest.
B
Utility compartment.
C
Rear Seat Armrest 167
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Voltage quality module bus.
50A 3
44
Electronic fan relay 1.
40A 3
45
Trailer tow brake controller.
30A 3
46
Not used.
—
47
Body control module RP1 bus.
50A 3
48
Not used.
—
49
Body control module RP2 bus.
50A 3
50
Electronic fan relay 3.
50A 3
51
Anti-lock brake system pump.
60A 3
52
Not used.
—
53
Not used.
—
54
Not used.
—
55
Power inverter.
40A 2
56
Not used.
—
57
Not used.
—
58
Not used.
—
59
Power point (front console bin).
20A 2
60
Not used.
—
61
Power point (instrument panel).
20A 2
62
Fuel pump.
30A 2
63
Not used.
—
64
Power point (2nd row) (without USB
charger).
20A 2
65
Not used.
—
66
276
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Power point (cargo area).
20A 2
67
Not used.
—
68
Power liftgate.
30A 2
69
Trailer tow left-hand and right-hand stop
and direction indicator lamps.
15A 2
70
Not used.
—
71
Heated/cooled seats.
30A 2
72
Driver seat module.
30A 2
73
Driver seat power.
Passenger seat power.
30A 2
74
Front wiper motor.
30A 2
75
Not used.
—
76
Not used.
—
77
3rd row power folding seat module relay.
30A 2
78
Starter relay.
30A 2
79
Not used.
—
80
Trailer tow back-up lamp relay.
10A 1
81
Steering column lock (if equipped).
20A 2
82
Brake on/off switch.
10A 1
83
Not used.
—
84
2nd row USB charger (if equipped).
5A 1
85
Not used.
—
86
Not used.
—
87
Not used.
—
88
277
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Action
Condition
Message
Contact SiriusXM at 1-888-
539-7474 to resolve
subscription issues.
Your satellite service is no
longer available.
Questions? Call
1-888-539-7474
Use the channel guide to
turn off the Lock or Skip
function on that station.
All the channels in the
selected category are either
skipped or locked.
None found
Check Channel Guide
No action required.
SiriusXM has updated the
channels available for your
vehicle.
Subscription Updated
USB PORT WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. The USB port allows you to plug in media
playing devices, memory sticks and charge
devices (if supported). See your SYNC
information.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
SYNC is an in-vehicle communications
system that works with your
Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone and
portable media player.
This allows you to:
•
Make and receive calls.
• Access and play music from your
portable music player.
• Use 911 Assist and applications, via
SYNC Applink . *
• Access phonebook contacts and music
using voice commands.
• Stream music from your connected
phone.
• Text message. •
Use the advanced voice recognition
system.
• Charge your USB device (if your device
supports this).
* These features are not available in all
markets and may require activation.
Available AppLink enabled apps vary by
market.
Make sure that you review your device's
manual before using it with SYNC.
Support
The SYNC support team is available to
help you with any questions you cannot
answer on your own.
Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-9:00pm EST.
378
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Voice Command
3
[text] (messages | message)
help
___ is a dynamic listing that should be the
name of a contact in your phonebook. For
example you could say "Call Home".
1 See Dial table below.
2 These commands are only valid while in
a phone call.
3 See the text message table below.
Dial Commands
Press the voice button and when prompted
say any of the following commands: Voice Commands
411 (four-one-one), 911 (nine-one-one) 700 (seven hundred)800 (eight hundred) 900 (nine hundred)
Clear (deletes all entered digits)
Delete (deletes last set of digits entered) Number <0-9>Plus
Pound (#) Star (*)
Note: To exit dial mode, press and hold the
phone button or press any button on the
audio system. To access text messages say: Voice Command
[text] (messages | message)
Then say any of the following:
(listen to | read) ([text] message)
forward (text | [text] message)
reply to (text | [text] message)
call [sender]
Phonebook Hints
To hear how the SYNC system speaks a
name browse phonebook, select a contact
and press: Menu Item
Hear it
Changing Devices Using Voice
Commands
Using SYNC, you can easily access multiple
phones, ipods, or USB devices. to switch
devices say:
385
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Voice Command
You can state the name of
the desired device, such as“My iPhone ”,“My Galaxy ”
or “My iPod ”. SYNC may
ask you to confirm the type of device (Phone, USB, or Bluetooth Audio).
(connect |
device) ___
Making Calls Press the voice button. When
prompted, say:
Voice Command
call [[a] name] SYNC prompts you to say
the numbers that you wish
to dial. After you say the
numbers, the system
confirms it. You can then
say:
dial [[a]
number]
When the system has stated the
number, you say any of the following: Voice Command
This initiates the call.
(dial | send)
This erases the spoken
digits.
(delete |
correct)
To end the call, press the end call button on the steering wheel or select the end call
option in the audio display.
Receiving Calls
Accepting calls
When receiving a call, you can answer the
call by pressing the accept call button on
the steering wheel or use the screen.
To use the screen to accept a call
select:
Menu Item
Accept
Rejecting Calls
When receiving a call, you can reject the
call by pressing the reject call button on
the steering wheel or use the screen.
To use the screen to reject a call select: Menu Item
Reject
Ignore the call by doing nothing.
Phone Options during an Active
Call
During an active call, you have more menu
features that become available, such as
putting a call on hold or joining calls.
To access this menu, choose one of the
options available at the bottom of the
audio display or select More to choose
from the following options:
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