2019 FORD EXPLORER instrument panel

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
Directing Air to the Instrument
Panel Air Vents
Press and release the button to
direct airflow to instrument
panel air vents.
Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents Press and release the button to
direct airflow to footwell air
vents.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed Turn the control to adjust the volume of
air circulated in the vehicle. Setting the Temperature
Turn the control to set the temperature.
Switching the Air Conditioning On
and Off
Press and release the button.
Use air conditioning with recirculated air
to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note: In certain conditions (for example,
maximum defrost) the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On
and Off Press and release the button.
Switching Defrost On and Off Press and release the button to
distribute air through the
windshield air vents and
de-mister.
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Air directed to the instrument panel and
footwell air vents turns off. You can also
use this setting to defog and clear the
windshield of a thin covering of ice.
Switching Maximum Air
Conditioning On and Off
Press and release the button for
maximum cooling.
The left-hand and right-hand settings set
to LO, recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel air vents, air conditioning
turns on and the blower motor adjusts to
the highest speed.
Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off Press and release the button to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may
reduce the time needed to cool the interior
(when used with A/C) and reduce
unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off (or
prevent you from switching on) in all air flow
modes except
MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations during hot weather in order
to improve cooling efficiency.
Locking the Rear Climate Control Press and release the button.
When illuminated, you can only operate
the rear passenger settings through the
front controls. Setting the Rear Blower Motor
Speed Press and release + or - to adjust
the volume of air circulated in
the rear passenger
compartment.
Setting the Rear Temperature Press and release
+ or - to set
the temperature in the rear
passenger compartment.
Switching the Rear Climate
Control On and Off Press and release the button.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
SONY AM/FM/CD
Note: You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See your
SYNC information.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed Press and release + or - to adjust
the volume of air circulated in
the vehicle.
Setting the Temperature Press and release
+ or - on the left-hand
side of the climate control to set the
left-hand temperature.
Note: This control also adjusts the
right-hand side temperature when you
switch off dual zone mode.
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Press and release + or - on the right-hand
side of the climate control to set the
right-hand temperature.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off Press and release the button to
switch on automatic operation,
then set the temperature.
The system adjusts the blower motor
speed, air distribution, air conditioning
operation, and outside or recirculated air
to reach and maintain the temperature you
have set.
Note: You can also switch off dual zone
mode by pressing and holding the button
for more than two seconds.
Switching Defrost On and Off Press and release the button to
distribute air through the
windshield air vents and
de-mister.
Air directed to the instrument panel and
footwell air vents turns off. You can also
use this setting to defog and clear the
windshield of a thin covering of ice.
Switching the Air Conditioning On
and Off Press and release the button.
Use air conditioning with recirculated air
to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note: In certain conditions (for example,
maximum defrost) the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning. Switching the Climate Control On
and Off Press and release the button.
Switching the Climate Controlled
Seats On and Off Press and release the button to
cycle through the various climate
controlled seat settings and off.
See Climate Controlled Seats (page 155).
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and
Off Press and release the button to
switch on temperature control
for the right-hand side of the
vehicle.
Switching the Heated Seats On
and Off Press and release the button to
cycle through the various heat
settings and off.
See
Heated Seats (page 154).
Switching Maximum Air
Conditioning On and Off Press and release the button for
maximum cooling.
The left-hand and right-hand settings set
to LO, recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel air vents, air conditioning
turns on and the blower motor adjusts to
the highest speed.
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Switching Maximum Defrost On
and Off
Press and release the button for
maximum defrosting.
The left-hand and right-hand settings set
to HI, air flows through the windshield air
vents, and the blower motor adjusts to the
highest speed.
You can also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of
ice.
Note: To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
Note: The heated rear window also turns
on when you select maximum defrost.
Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off Press and release the button to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may
reduce the time needed to cool the interior
(when used with A/C) and reduce
unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off (or
prevent you from switching on) in all air flow
modes except
MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations during hot weather in order
to improve cooling efficiency. AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
PREMIUM AM/FM/CD
Note:
You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See your
SYNC information.
Directing Air to the Instrument
Panel Air Vents Press and release the button to
direct airflow to instrument
panel air vents.
Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents Press and release the button to
direct airflow to footwell air
vents.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed Press and release + or - to adjust
the volume of air circulated in
the vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Press the toggle button on the left-hand
side of the climate control upward or
downward to set the left-hand
temperature.
Note: This control also adjusts the
right-hand side temperature when you
switch off dual zone mode.
Press the toggle button on the right-hand
side of the climate control upward or
downward to set the right-hand
temperature.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off Press and release the button to
switch on automatic operation,
then set the temperature.
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The system adjusts the blower motor
speed, air distribution, air conditioning
operation, and outside or recirculated air
to reach and maintain the temperature you
have set.
Note:
You can also switch off dual zone
mode by pressing and holding the button
for more than two seconds.
Switching Defrost On and Off Press and release the button to
distribute air through the
windshield air vents and
de-mister.
Air directed to the instrument panel and
footwell air vents turns off. You can also
use this setting to defog and clear the
windshield of a thin covering of ice.
Switching the Air Conditioning On
and Off Press and release the button.
Use air conditioning with recirculated air
to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note: In certain conditions (for example,
maximum defrost) the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On
and Off Press and release the button.
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and
Off Press and release the button to
switch on temperature control
for the right-hand side of the
vehicle. Switching the Heated Seats On
and Off Press and release the button to
cycle through the various heat
settings and off.
See Heated Seats (page 154).
Switching Maximum Air
Conditioning On and Off Press and release the button for
maximum cooling.
The left-hand and right-hand settings set
to LO, recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel air vents, air conditioning
turns on and the blower motor adjusts to
the highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost On
and Off Press and release the button for
maximum defrosting.
The left-hand and right-hand settings set
to HI, air flows through the windshield air
vents, and the blower motor adjusts to the
highest speed.
You can also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of
ice.
Note: To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
Note: The heated rear window also turns
on when you select maximum defrost.
Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off Press and release the button to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air.
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The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may
reduce the time needed to cool the interior
(when used with A/C) and reduce
unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off (or
prevent you from switching on) in all air flow
modes except
MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations during hot weather in order
to improve cooling efficiency.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.
Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield. Note:
To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot weather,
drive with the windows open until you feel
cold air through the air vents.
Manual Climate Control
Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield
during humid weather, adjust the air
distribution control to the windshield air
vents position.
Automatic Climate Control
Note: Adjusting the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is
not necessary. The system automatically
adjusts to heat or cool the interior to your
selected temperature as quickly as possible.
For the system to function efficiently, the
instrument panel and side air vents should
be fully open.
Note: If you select
AUTO during cold
temperatures, the system directs airflow to
the windshield and side window vents. In
addition, the fan may run at a slower speed
until the engine warms up.
Note: If you select
AUTO during hot
temperatures and the inside of the vehicle
is hot, the system automatically uses
recirculated air to maximize interior cooling.
Fan speed may also reduce until the air
cools.
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Recommended Settings for Cooling
Automatic climate control
Manual climate control
Press AUTO.
Adjust the fan speed to the center
setting.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting. Use
72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.
Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the cold settings.
2
Direct air to the instrument panel using
the air distribution buttons.
3
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather Automatic climate control
Manual climate control
Press the defrost button.
Direct air to the windshield using the air
distribution buttons.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting. Use
72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.
Press A/C.
2
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
3
Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting.
4
REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE
CONTROLS
Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the overhead air
vents.
Directing Air to the Rear Footwell
Air Vents Press and release the button to
direct airflow to rear footwell air
vents.
Rear Climate Control Lock
Indicator When illuminated, you can only
operate the rear passenger
settings through the front
controls.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces engine power
at the same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
WARNING: The stability and
traction control light illuminates steadily
if the system detects a failure. Make sure
you did not manually disable the traction
control system using the information
display controls or the switch. If the
stability control and traction control light
is still illuminating steadily, have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with
the traction control disabled could lead
to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.
The system automatically turns on each
time you switch the ignition on.
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.
Note: When you switch traction control off,
stability control remains fully active.
Switching the System Off
When you switch the system off or on, a
message appears in the information
display showing system status. You can switch the system off by either
using the information display controls or
the switch.
Using the Information Display
Controls
You can switch this feature off or on in the
information display.
See General
Information (page 104).
Using a Switch
(If Equipped)
Use the traction control switch on the
instrument panel to switch the system off
or on.
System Indicator Lights and
Messages The stability and traction control
light:
• Temporarily illuminates on engine
start-up.
• Flashes when a driving condition
activates either of the systems.
• Illuminates if a problem occurs in either
of the systems. The stability and traction control
off light temporarily illuminates
on engine start-up and stays on
when you switch the traction control
system off.
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