2019 FORD EXPLORER child seat

While the system is designed to help
reduce serious injuries, contact with a
deploying airbag may also cause abrasions
or swelling. Temporary hearing loss is also
a possibility as a result of the noise
associated with a deploying airbag.
Because airbags must inflate rapidly and
with considerable force, there is the risk of
death or serious injuries such as fractures,
facial and eye injuries or internal injuries,
particularly to occupants who are not
properly restrained or are otherwise out of
position at the time of airbag deployment.
Thus, it is extremely important that
occupants be properly restrained as far
away from the airbag module as possible
while maintaining vehicle control.
Routine maintenance of the airbags is not
required.
DRIVER AND PASSENGER
AIRBAGS
WARNING: Do not place your arms
on the airbag cover or through the
steering wheel. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury. WARNING: Keep the areas in front
of the airbags free from obstruction. Do
not affix anything to or over the airbag
covers. Objects could become projectiles
during airbag deployment or in a sudden
stop. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death. WARNING:
Airbags can kill or
injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front
of an active airbag. If you must use a
forward-facing child restraint in the front
seat, move the seat upon which the child
restraint is installed all the way back. The driver and front passenger airbags will
deploy during significant frontal and near
frontal crashes.
The driver and passenger front airbag
system consists of:
•
Driver and passenger airbag modules.
• Front passenger sensing system. · Crash sensors and monitoring
system with readiness indicator.
See Crash Sensors and Airbag
Indicator
(page 51).
Proper Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Adjustment WARNING:
National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum distance of at
least
10 in (25 cm) between an
occupant's chest and the driver airbag
module.
To properly position yourself away from
the airbag:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you
can while still reaching the pedals
comfortably.
• Recline the seat slightly (one or two
degrees) from the upright position.
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After all occupants have adjusted their
seats and put on seatbelts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
properly. A properly seated occupant sits
upright, leaning against the seatback, and
centered on the seat cushion, with their
feet comfortably extended on the floor.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance
of injury in a crash event. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns
sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
Children and Airbags
WARNING: Airbags can kill or
injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front
of an active airbag. If you must use a
forward-facing child restraint in the front
seat, move the seat upon which the child
restraint is installed all the way back. Children must always be properly
restrained. Accident statistics suggest that
children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seating positions than in the
front seating position. Failure to follow
these instructions may increase the risk of
injury in a crash. FRONT PASSENGER SENSING
SYSTEM WARNING:
Even with advanced
restraints systems, properly restrain
children 12 and under in a rear seating
position. Failure to follow this could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death. WARNING:
Sitting improperly, out
of position or with the seatback reclined
too far can take weight off the seat
cushion and affect the decision of the
passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in the event of a
crash. Always sit upright against your
seat back, with your feet on the floor. WARNING:
Any alteration or
modification to the front passenger seat
may affect the performance of the front
passenger sensing system. This could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death.
This system works with sensors that are
part of the front passenger seat and
seatbelt to detect the presence of a
properly-seated occupant and determine
if the front passenger frontal airbag should
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The front passenger sensing system uses
a passenger airbag status indicator that
illuminates indicating that the front
passenger frontal airbag is either on
(enabled) or off (disabled).
The indicators are in the center stack of
the instrument panel.
Note:
The indicators illuminate briefly when
you first switch the ignition on to confirm
they are functional.
The front passenger sensing system is
designed to disable (will not inflate) the
front passenger frontal airbag when the
front passenger seat is unoccupied, or a
rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing
child restraint, or a booster seat is
detected. Even with this technology,
parents are strongly encouraged to
always properly restrain children in the rear
seat.
• When the front passenger sensing
system disables (will not inflate) the
front passenger frontal airbag, the
airbag off indicator illuminates and
stays lit to remind you that the front
passenger frontal airbag is disabled.
• If you have installed the child restraint
and the airbag on indicator illuminates,
switch the vehicle off, remove the child
restraint from the vehicle and reinstall
the restraint according to the child
restraint manufacturer's instructions. The front passenger sensing system is
designed to enable (may inflate) the front
passenger frontal airbag anytime the
system senses that a person of adult size
is sitting properly in the front passenger
seat.
•
When the front passenger sensing
system enables the front passenger
frontal airbag (may inflate), the airbag
on indicator illuminates and remains
illuminated.
If a person of adult size is sitting in the front
passenger seat, but the airbag off indicator
is lit, it is possible that the person is not
sitting properly in the seat. If this happens:
• Switch the vehicle off and ask the
person to place the seat backrest in
the full upright position.
• Have the person sit upright in the seat,
centered on the seat cushion, with the
person ’s legs comfortably extended.
• Restart the vehicle and have the person
remain in this position for about two
minutes. This allows the system to
detect that person and enables the
passenger frontal airbag.
• If the airbag off indicator remains lit
even after this, advise the person to
ride in the rear seat. Passenger Airbag
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator
Occupant
Disabled
OFF: Lit
Empty
ON: Unlit Disabled
OFF: Lit
Child
ON: Unlit Enabled
OFF: Unlit
Adult
ON: Lit
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WARNING: All occupants of your
vehicle, including the driver, should
always properly wear their seatbelts,
even when an airbag supplemental
restraint system is provided. Failure to
properly wear your seatbelt could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death. WARNING:
To reduce risk of injury,
do not obstruct or place objects in the
deployment path of the airbag. WARNING:
If a supplementary
restraint system component has
deployed, it will not function again. Have
the system and associated components
inspected as soon as possible. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.
The Safety Canopy will deploy during
significant side crashes or when a certain
likelihood of a rollover event is detected
by the rollover sensor. The Safety Canopy
is mounted to the roof side-rail sheet
metal, behind the headliner, above each
row of seats. In certain sideways crashes
or rollover events, the Safety Canopy will
be activated, regardless of which seats are
occupied. The Safety Canopy is designed
to inflate between the side window area
and occupants to further enhance
protection provided in side impact crashes
and rollover events. The system consists of the following:
•
Safety canopy curtain airbags above
the trim panels over the front and rear
side windows identified by a label or
wording on the headliner or roof-pillar
trim.
• A flexible headliner which opens above
the side doors to allow air curtain
deployment · Crash sensors and monitoring
system with readiness indicator.
See Crash Sensors and Airbag
Indicator
(page 51).
Always properly restrain children 12 years
old and under in the rear seats. The Safety
Canopy will not interfere with children
restrained using a properly installed child
or booster seat because it is designed to
inflate downward from the headliner above
the doors along the side window opening.
The design and development of the Safety
Canopy included recommended testing
procedures that were developed by a
group of automotive safety experts known
as the Side Airbag Technical Working
Group. These recommended testing
procedures help reduce the risk of injuries
related to the deployment of side airbags
(including the Safety Canopy).
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POWER LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:
It is extremely
dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and
seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and properly using a
seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death. WARNING:
Make sure that you
fully close the liftgate to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. If you
are unable to fully close the liftgate,
open the air vents or the windows to
allow fresh air to enter your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death. WARNING:
Keep keys out of reach
of children. Do not allow children to
operate or play near an open or moving
power liftgate. You should supervise the
operation of the power liftgate at all
times.
Note: Make sure that you close the liftgate
before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example
a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.
The liftgate only operates with the
transmission in park (P). If there is a problem with the open or close
request, a tone sounds for one of the
following reasons:
•
The ignition is on and the transmission
is not in park (P).
• The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.
• The liftgate is not fully closed and your
vehicle speed is at or above
3 mph
(5 km/h).
If the liftgate starts to close after it has
fully opened, this indicates there may be
excessive weight on the liftgate or a
possible strut failure. A repetitive tone
sounds and the liftgate closes under
control. Remove any excessive weight
from the liftgate. If the liftgate continues
to close after opening, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.
Opening and Closing the Liftgate WARNING:
Make sure all persons
are clear of the power liftgate area
before using the power liftgate control.
Note: Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,
for example a wall, garage door or another
vehicle may come into contact with the
moving liftgate. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open when
you are driving. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
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12 Volt DC Power Point.....................................
162
Locations............................................................... 162
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 296
Blind Spot Information System...............231 ........................................................................\
............ 231
Switching the System On and Off...............232
System Errors...................................................... 232
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................... 231
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...........231
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........282
Booster Seats..................................................29
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 30
Brake Fluid Check........................................295
Brakes...............................................................193 General Information.......................................... 193
Breaking-In.....................................................255
Bulb Specification Chart
..........................360
C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................138
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................347
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 350
Specifications..................................................... 348
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec
..........................................................351
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 355
Specifications...................................................... 352
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................355
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 359
Specifications...................................................... 357
Capacities and Specifications...............340
Cargo Nets......................................................239
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 306Catalytic Converter.......................................181
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 182
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 182
Center Console..............................................164 Rear Seat Armrest.............................................. 164
Second Row Center Console......................... 164
Changing a Bulb..........................................300 Front Direction Indicator.................................. 301
Front Fog Lamp.................................................. 302
Headlamp............................................................. 301
Headlamp High Beam..................................... 302
LED Lamps........................................................... 303
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 304
Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp
................................................................. 303
Changing a Fuse..........................................280 Fuses...................................................................... 280
Changing a Road Wheel...........................334 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 334
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 335
Changing the 12V Battery.........................296
Changing the Engine Air Filter................304
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................298 Front Wiper Blades........................................... 298
Rear Window Wiper Blade............................. 299
Checking MyKey System Status...............62 MyKey Distance.................................................... 62
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 63
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 63
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................298
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................42
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................31
Child Safety.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks..........................................33 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 34
Right-Hand Side................................................... 34
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................310
Cleaning Products......................................306 Materials............................................................... 306
Cleaning the Engine
...................................308
Cleaning the Exterior.................................306 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 307
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 307
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 307
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Driver and Passenger Airbags...................45
Children and Airbags.......................................... 46
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 45
Driving Aids.....................................................225
Driving Hints...................................................255
Driving Through Water
...............................256
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps........................ 86
E
Economical Driving
.....................................255
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............514
Emission Law................................................180 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance...........181
Tampering With a Noise Control System.............................................................. 180
End User License Agreement..................516 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) .................................. 516
Engine Block Heater
....................................170
Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 171
Engine Coolant Check...............................289 Adding Coolant.................................................. 289
Coolant Change.................................................. 291
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 292
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 291
Recycled Coolant................................................ 291
Severe Climates.................................................. 291
Engine Emission Control...........................180
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 75
Engine Oil Check..........................................287 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 287
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................286
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................287
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™................................................340
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 340
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................340
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 341Engine Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™..................................................341
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 342
Entertainment..............................................434 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 435
Apps....................................................................... 443
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 442
CD (If equipped)................................................. 441
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 438
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 436
Sources.................................................................. 435
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 443
USB Ports............................................................. 443
Environment
......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks..........................250
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 251
Hitches.................................................................. 250
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 252
Safety Chains...................................................... 250
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 251
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 251
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 251
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................14
Exterior Mirrors.................................................91 Auto-dimming Feature...................................... 93
Auto-Folding Mirrors........................................... 92
Blind Spot Information System...................... 94
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 93
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 92
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 93
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 93
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 93
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 91
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 93
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................36 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.................................... 38
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 37
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................36
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Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate..........................................................134
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 136
General Hints....................................................... 134
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 135
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 135
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........136
Recommended Settings for Heating..........135
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................193
Home Screen................................................426
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........282
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................166
In California (U.S. Only)............................265
Information Display Control......................80
Information Displays
...................................104
General Information.......................................... 104
Information Messages
.................................115
4WD........................................................................\
.. 116
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 116
AdvanceTrac ™..................................................... 116
Alarm........................................................................\
117
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 117
Automatic High Beam Control........................ 117
Battery and Charging System......................... 118
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 118
Brake System........................................................ 119
Doors and Locks.................................................. 119
Driver Alert.............................................................. 119
Electronic Stability Control............................. 120
Engine..................................................................... 120
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 120
Hill Descent Control.......................................... 120
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 121
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 121
Lane Keeping System........................................ 122
Maintenance......................................................... 122
MyKey...................................................................... 123
Park Aid.................................................................. 124
Park Brake.............................................................. 124
Power Steering.................................................... 124
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 125Remote Start........................................................
125
Seats........................................................................\
125
Starting System.................................................. 126
Terrain Management System......................... 126
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 126
Traction Control................................................... 127
Trailer....................................................................... 127
Transmission......................................................... 127
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Seats............................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 25
Using Tether Straps............................................. 27
Instrument Cluster........................................96
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................85
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps
.................................................88
Battery Saver......................................................... 89
Dome Lamp........................................................... 88
Front Interior Lamps........................................... 89
Rear Interior Lamps............................................ 89
Interior Mirror...................................................94 Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 94
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 94
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................260 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 260
Jump Starting....................................................... 261
Preparing Your Vehicle.................................... 260
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 261
K
Keyless Entry
...................................................68
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry
Keypad................................................................ 68
Keyless Starting
............................................166
Ignition Modes...................................................... 167
Keys and Remote Controls.........................53
L
Lane Keeping System................................226 Switching the System On and Off...............227
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