2018 FORD EXPLORER charging

Battery and Charging System
Action
Message
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on
or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Charging System
The battery management system detects an extended lowvoltage condition. Your vehicle will disable various features
to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the electrical loads as soon as possible to improve the system voltage.
Once the system voltage recovers, the disabled features will operate as normal.
Low Battery Features
Temporarily Turned Off
The battery management system determines that the batteryis at a low state of charge. Switch the ignition off as soon as
possible to protect the battery. This message clears once you
start the vehicle and the battery state of charge has recovered.
Turning off unnecessary electrical loads allows faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off to Save
Battery
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System Action
Message
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Blindspot System Fault
The system sensors are blocked. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible. See Blind Spot Information System
(page 232).
Blindspot Not Available
Sensor Blocked See Manual
The system detects a vehicle. See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 232).
Vehicle Coming From X
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert
system sensors are blocked. See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 232).
Cross Traffic Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic System
Fault
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Illumination of the service engine soon
indicator, charging system warning light or
the temperature warning light, fluid leaks,
strange odors, smoke or loss of engine
power could indicate that the emission
control system is not working properly.
An improperly operating or damaged
exhaust system may allow exhaust to
enter the vehicle. Have a damaged or
improperly operating exhaust system
inspected and repaired immediately.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to
your vehicle or engine. By law, vehicle
owners and anyone who manufactures,
repairs, services, sells, leases, trades
vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles
are not permitted to intentionally remove
an emission control device or prevent it
from working. Information about your
vehicle
’s emission system is on the Vehicle
Emission Control Information Decal
located on or near the engine. This decal
also lists engine displacement.
Please consult your warranty information
for complete details.
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle has a computer known as the
on-board diagnostics system (OBD-II) that
monitors the engine ’s emission control
system. The system protects the
environment by making sure that your
vehicle continues to meet government
emission standards. The OBD-II system
also assists a service technician in properly
servicing your vehicle. When the service engine soon
indicator illuminates, the OBD-II
system has detected a
malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may
cause the service engine soon indicator to
illuminate. Examples are: 1. Your vehicle has run out of fuel
—the
engine may misfire or run poorly.
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel —the engine may misfire or run
poorly.
3. The fuel fill inlet may not have closed properly. See Refueling (page 179).
4. Driving through deep water —the
electrical system may be wet.
You can correct these temporary
malfunctions by filling the fuel tank with
good quality fuel, properly closing the fuel
fill inlet or letting the electrical system dry
out. After three driving cycles without these
or any other temporary malfunctions
present, the service engine soon indicator
should stay off the next time you start the
engine. A driving cycle consists of a cold
engine startup followed by mixed city and
highway driving. No additional vehicle
service is required.
If the service engine soon indicator remains
on, have your vehicle serviced at the first
available opportunity. Although some
malfunctions detected by the OBD-II may
not have symptoms that are apparent,
continued driving with the service engine
soon indicator on can result in increased
emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced
engine and transmission smoothness and
lead to more costly repairs.
Readiness for Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) Testing
Some state and provincial and local
governments may have
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs
to inspect the emission control equipment
on your vehicle. Failure to pass this
inspection could prevent you from getting
a vehicle registration. If the service engine soon
indicator is on or the bulb does
not work, your vehicle may need
service. See On-Board Diagnostics.
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When your vehicle rapidly approaches
another vehicle, a flashing visual warning
appears and an audible warning tone
sounds.
The brake support system assists you in
reducing any collision speed by
pre-charging the brakes. If the risk of
collision continues to increase after the
audio-visual warning, the brake support
prepares the brake system for rapid
braking. Brake support does not
automatically apply the brakes. If you press
the brake pedal, the system could apply
additional braking up to maximum braking
force, even if you lightly press the brake
pedal.
You can adjust the warning system's
sensitivity through your information
display. See General Information (page
105). Note:
If you perceive Pre-Collision Assist
alerts as being too frequent or disturbing,
then you can reduce the alert sensitivity,
though the manufacturer recommends
using the highest sensitivity setting where
possible. Setting lower sensitivity would
lead to fewer and later system warnings.
Blocked Sensors If a blocked sensor message appears in the
information display, dirt, water or an object
is blocking the sensor. The sensor is
located behind a cover near the driver side
of the lower grille. If anything blocks the
sensor, your vehicle cannot see through
the sensor, and the system does not work.
Possible causes for the blocked sensor
message and corrective actions are listed
below.
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•
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting. Note:
It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
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Malaysia
South Africa
United Arab Emirates Vietnam
Radio Frequency Certification
Logos for Wireless Charging
United Arab Emirates
South Korea
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Adaptive Cruise Control...................................
120
AdvanceTrac ™.................................................... 120
Alarm....................................................................... 120
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 121
Automatic High Beam Control....................... 121
Battery and Charging System........................ 122
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 122
Brake System........................................................ 123
Doors and Locks.................................................. 123
Driver Alert............................................................. 123
Electronic Stability Control............................. 124
Engine...................................................................... 124
Fuel........................................................................\
... 124
Hill Descent Control........................................... 124
Hill Start Assist.................................................... 125
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 125
Lane Keeping System....................................... 126
Maintenance......................................................... 126
MyKey...................................................................... 127
Park Aid.................................................................. 128
Park Brake............................................................. 128
Power Steering.................................................... 128
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 129
Remote Start........................................................ 129
Seats........................................................................\
129
Starting System.................................................. 130
Terrain Management System........................ 130
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................130
Traction Control.................................................... 131
Trailer........................................................................\
131
Transmission......................................................... 131
Installing Child Restraints...........................20 Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 25
Using Tether Straps............................................. 27
Instrument Cluster.........................................97
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................84
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps
.................................................87
Battery Saver......................................................... 89
Dome Lamp........................................................... 88
Map Lamps............................................................ 88
Interior Mirror
...................................................95
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 95
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 95
Introduction.........................................................7 J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................262
Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 262
Jump Starting...................................................... 263
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 262
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 263
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................67
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry
Keypad................................................................. 67
Keyless Starting
............................................169
Ignition Modes..................................................... 170
Keys and Remote Controls.........................52 Principle of Operation......................................... 52
L
Lane Keeping System................................228 Switching the System On and Off..............229
Liftgate...............................................................69
Lighting Control
..............................................83
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............84
Headlamp High Beam........................................ 83
Lighting..............................................................83 General Information............................................ 83
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............242
Load Carrying.................................................241
Load Limit.......................................................243 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 248
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 243
Locking and Unlocking
................................64
Activating Intelligent Access............................ 65
Autolock.................................................................. 66
Battery Saver.......................................................... 67
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 66
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 67
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 64
Power Door Locks................................................ 64
Remote Control.................................................... 64
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Sun Visors.........................................................95
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 95
Supplementary Restraints System.........44 Principle of Operation........................................ 44
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
SYNC™ 3.........................................................416 General Information.......................................... 416
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
......................481
SYNC™ Applications and Services
........................................................394
911 Assist............................................................... 394
SYNC Mobile Apps........................................... 396
SYNC™............................................................378 General Information......................................... 378
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................408
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............343
Terrain Control
..............................................202
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................268
Tire Care...........................................................319 Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 320
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 319
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 321
Temperature A B C............................................ 320
Traction AA A B C............................................... 319
Treadwear............................................................. 319
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........333 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 334
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 335
Tires See: Wheels and Tires....................................... 317
Towing a Trailer
............................................249
Load Placement................................................. 249
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 2.3L EcoBoost™.......................................254
Emergency Towing............................................ 254
Recreational Towing......................................... 254
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™
............255
Emergency Towing............................................ 255Recreational Towing.........................................
255
Towing.............................................................249
Traction Control
............................................199
Principle of Operation...................................... 199
Trailer Sway Control...................................250
Transmission Code Designation
............349
Transmission..................................................187
Transporting the Vehicle
..........................264
Type Approvals............................................546
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for
Blind Spot Information System...............553
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Mid Range Radar.................................................. 548
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Passive Anti-Theft System....................... 549
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Radio Transceiver Module......................... 552
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for SYNC 3.............................................................. 555
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...............546
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Wireless Charging......................................... 554
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................285
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................286
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................287
Universal Garage Door Opener
................161
HomeLink Wireless Control System.............161
USB Port..........................................................377
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................221 Automatic Cancellation.................................. 224
Blocked Sensor................................................... 225
Canceling the Set Speed................................ 224
Changing the Set Speed................................. 224
Detection Issues................................................. 224
Following a Vehicle............................................ 222
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 224
Overriding the Set Speed................................ 223
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 224
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............222
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 223
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