2019 FORD EXPLORER radio

Radio Frequency Certifications for
Cruise Control Module
Canada
IC: 3432A-0065TR
United States of America
FCC ID: L2C0065TR
Radio Frequency Certifications for
Body Control Module
Canada
IC: 7812A-A2C738448
Model # : M : A2C750526
Model # : M : A2C750561
United States of America
FCC ID: M3NA2C738448
Model # : M : A2C750526
Model # : M : A2C750561
Radio Frequency Certification for
Keys and Remote Controls
Canada
IC : 7812A-A2C931423
IC: 7812A-A2C931426
IC: 3248A-A08TAA
IC: 3248A-A08TDA
United States of America
FCC ID : M3N-A2C931423
FCC ID : M3N-A2C931426
FCC ID : N5F-A08TAA
FCC ID : N5F-A08TDA
Radio Frequency Statement for
Audio Unit
Canada
IC: 3043A-UP375AHU
United States
FCC ID: NT8-16UP375AHU
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1
180 Degree Camera.....................................215
Camera Views...................................................... 216
Using the System................................................ 216
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 188
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 129
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 193
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 193
Accessories.....................................................491 Exterior Style........................................................ 491
Interior Style......................................................... 491
Lifestyle.................................................................. 491
Peace of Mind...................................................... 491
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............218
Active Park Assist........................................206 Using Active Park Assist.................................. 207
Adjusting the Headlamps
........................299
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 299
Adjusting the Pedals......................................81
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .............................................................
77
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column .............................................................
77
End of Travel Position......................................... 78
Memory Feature.................................................... 78
Airbag Disposal
...............................................52
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 129Air Filter
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter............304
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 76
Ambient Lighting...........................................89 Adjusting the Brightness................................... 89
Changing the Color............................................. 89
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 89
Switching Ambient Lighting On..................... 89
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................76
Arming the Alarm................................................. 76
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 76
Appendices.....................................................514
Apps.................................................................460 ........................................................................\
......... 460
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 462
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators...........102 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime................................................................. 103
Engine On Warning Chime.............................. 102
Headlamps On Warning Chime.................... 102
Key in Ignition Warning Chime....................... 102
Keyless Warning Alert ...................................... 102
Parking Brake On Warning Chime................102
Audio Control
...................................................79
Seek and Media.................................................... 79
Audio System................................................362 General Information......................................... 362
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................366
Accessing the Clock Settings....................... 366
Accessing the Media Source Menu............366
Accessing the Menu......................................... 366
Accessing the Phone Features..................... 366
Accessing the Sound Settings..................... 366
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 366
Changing Radio Stations................................ 367
Ejecting the CD................................................... 367
Inserting a CD...................................................... 367
Listening to a CD................................................ 367
Listening to Satellite Radio............................ 367
Listening to the Radio...................................... 367
Menu Structure.................................................. 368
Muting the Audio................................................ 367
Playing or Pausing Media................................ 367
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........367
Using a Cell Phone............................................ 367
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Using Seek, Fast Forward and
Reverse............................................................. 368
Using the Display Control............................... 367
Using the Number Block................................. 368
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD.................................................364
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 365
Changing Radio Stations................................ 365
Ejecting the CD................................................... 365
Inserting a CD...................................................... 365
Selecting the Audio Modes............................ 365
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........365
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 365
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD...........................................................363
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 363
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 364
Changing Radio Stations................................ 364
Ejecting the CD................................................... 364
Inserting a CD..................................................... 364
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........364
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 364
Autolamps........................................................85 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 85
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD....................132
Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents................................................................... 132
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air Vents................................................................... 132
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 132
Setting the Temperature.................................. 132
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................132
Switching Defrost On and Off........................ 133
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........................................................................\
133
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 133
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
133
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
133
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
133Switching the Climate Control On and
Off........................................................................\
133
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
133
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD...........................130
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 130
Setting the Temperature................................. 130
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................131
Switching Defrost On and Off......................... 131
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........................................................................\
. 131
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 131
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
132
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
132
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 131
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off................................................................ 131
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 131
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
. 131
Automatic High Beam Control..................87 Automatic High Beam Indicator.................... 88
Switching the System On and Off.................87
Automatic Transmission...........................184 Brake-Shift Interlock Override...................... 186
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 187
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 185
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................ 184
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.3L EcoBoost™
.......................................293
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™............293
Adding Transmission Fluid ............................ 294
Checking the Transmission Fluid Level................................................................... 293
Autowipers.......................................................82 Autowipers Settings............................................ 83
Auxiliary Power Points................................162 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 162
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Stripes or Graphics............................................
307
Underbody............................................................ 307
Under Hood.......................................................... 307
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................309
Cleaning the Interior...................................309 Mirrors.................................................................... 309
Cleaning the Wheels....................................311
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................308
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................62
Climate............................................................444 Accessing Rear Climate Controls................446
Accessing the Climate Control Menu........444
Directing the Airflow........................................ 444
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..........446
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................444
Setting the Temperature................................ 444
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...............444
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off...................................................................... 445
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................. 445
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off...................................................................... 445
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off...................................................................... 446
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off...................................................................... 445
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off...................................................................... 444
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off............................................................. 445
Switching the Climate Control On and Off...................................................................... 445
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off............................................................. 445
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off...................................................................... 445
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off...................................................................... 445
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off............................................................. 445
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off......................................... 446
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off...................................................................... 446Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On
and Off............................................................. 446
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off...................................................................... 446
Climate Control.............................................129
Climate Controlled Seats..........................155 Cooled Seats........................................................ 156
Heated Seats........................................................ 155
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 289
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.........51
Creating a MyKey............................................61 Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 62
Cross Traffic Alert
........................................232
Blocked Sensors................................................. 234
Switching the System Off and On...............235
System Errors...................................................... 235
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................. 234
System Limitations........................................... 235
Using the Cross Traffic Alert System..........233
Cruise Control
.................................................80
Principle of Operation........................................ 217
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 217
Customer Assistance
.................................264
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps
............................86
Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 86
Type Two - Configurable................................... 86
Declaration of Conformity
........................542
Radio Frequency Statement......................... 542
Digital Radio
..................................................370
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting.............................................. 371
Direction Indicators
.......................................88
Doors and Locks.............................................65
Driver Alert
......................................................225
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 225
USING DRIVER ALERT..................................... 226
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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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Flat Tire
See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 334
Floor Mats......................................................256
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 88
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals.................................. 81
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect
...................................................493
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 494
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 493
Four-Wheel Drive
.........................................188
Principle of Operation...................................... 188
Front Fog Lamps............................................88
Front Parking Aid.........................................203 Obstacle Distance Indicator......................... 204
Front Passenger Sensing System............46
Fuel and Refueling........................................172
Fuel Consumption
........................................179
Advertised Capacity........................................... 179
Fuel Economy....................................................... 179
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................174
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................173 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 173
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 174
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................172 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 172
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................259
Fuses..................................................................271
Fuse Specification Chart............................271
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........276
Power Distribution Box..................................... 271
G
Garage Door Opener....................................157
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............157
Gauges...............................................................96 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............99
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 99
Information Display............................................. 98
Type 1........................................................................\
96Type 2........................................................................\
97
Type 3....................................................................... 98
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 184
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................53
Intelligent Access................................................. 53
General Maintenance Information.......495 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 497
Owner Checks and Services......................... 496
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 495
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 495
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 495
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
..........................................................267
Getting the Services You Need..............264 Away From Home............................................. 264
Global Opening................................................91 Moonroof.................................................................. 91
Remote Control Front Windows..................... 91
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 194
Hazard Flashers
...........................................259
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control................... 200
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 299
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................86
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 139
Head Restraints
............................................139
Adjusting the Head Restraint........................ 140
Tilting Head Restraints ..................................... 141
Heated Exterior Mirrors
...............................137
Heated Rear Window..................................137
Heated Seats.................................................154 Front Seats............................................................ 154
Second Row Heated Seats............................. 155
Heated Steering Wheel...............................80
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 129
Hill Start Assist..............................................194 Switching the System On and Off...............195
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 194
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Rear Under Floor Storage.........................239
Adjustable Load Floor...................................... 239
Cargo Management System......................... 239
Rear View Camera........................................212 Camera Guidelines............................................. 213
Manual Zoom....................................................... 215
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 214
Rear Camera Delay............................................ 215
Using the Rear View Camera System.........213
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 212
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........83 Rear Camera Washer.......................................... 83
Rear Window Washer......................................... 83
Rear Window Wiper Blade............................... 83
Recommended Towing Weights...........248
Refueling..........................................................176 Refueling System Overview............................ 176
Refueling System Warning.............................. 178
Refueling Your Vehicle....................................... 177
Remote Control..............................................53 Car Finder................................................................ 58
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter..................... 53
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 54
Memory Feature.................................................... 57
Remote Start......................................................... 58
Replacing the Battery......................................... 55
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 58
Remote Start
.................................................138
Automatic Settings............................................ 138
Heated and Cooled Features......................... 138
Last Settings........................................................ 138
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................311
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................59
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................269
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................269
Roadside Assistance..................................258 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 259Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting
Roadside Assistance................................... 258
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 258
Roadside Emergencies
..............................258
Roof Racks and Load Carriers................240
Adjusting the Crossbar..................................... 241
Thumbwheel Kit.................................................. 241
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 255
Running Out of Fuel.....................................174 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 175
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 175
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................49
Safety Precautions.......................................172
Satellite Radio
...............................................372
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 373
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............373
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................. 373
Troubleshooting................................................. 374
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........503
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................495
Seatbelt Extension........................................42
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................39
Seatbelt Reminder
........................................40
Belt-Minder™....................................................... 40
Seatbelts...........................................................35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................40
Conditions of operation.................................... 40
Seats.................................................................139
Security...............................................................75
Settings...........................................................463 911 Assist.............................................................. 468
Ambient Lighting................................................ 475
Bluetooth.............................................................. 465
Clock...................................................................... 465
Display.................................................................... 476
General................................................................... 473
Media Player....................................................... 464
Mobile Apps.......................................................... 471
Navigation............................................................ 469
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Phone.....................................................................
465
Radio...................................................................... 468
Sound..................................................................... 463
Valet Mode............................................................ 477
Vehicle.................................................................... 475
Voice Control....................................................... 476
Wi-Fi & Hotspot.................................................. 473
Side Airbags.....................................................48
Side Sensing System.................................204 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 205
Sitting in the Correct Position..................139
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 329
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 334
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...............................................501
Exceptions............................................................ 502
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 217
Stability Control
............................................197
Principle of Operation....................................... 197
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 166
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................167 Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 169
Failure to Start..................................................... 168
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................170
Important Ventilating Information...............170
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 169
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 169
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 167
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 167
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........166 General Information.......................................... 166
Steering...........................................................235 Electric Power Steering................................... 235Steering Wheel
................................................77
Storage Compartments.............................164
Sunroof See: Moonroof....................................................... 94
Sun Visors.........................................................94 Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 94
Supplementary Restraints System.........44 Principle of Operation........................................ 44
Switching Off the Engine...........................170 Vehicles With a Turbocharger........................ 170
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3.........................................................414
General Information.......................................... 414
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
.......................477
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................392
911 Assist............................................................... 392
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 394
SYNC™............................................................376 General Information.......................................... 376
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................406
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............340
Terrain Control
...............................................199
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
......................266
Tire Care...........................................................316 Glossary of Tire Terminology.......................... 317
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 316
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 318
Temperature A B C.............................................. 317
Traction AA A B C............................................... 316
Treadwear............................................................. 316
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........330 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 331
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 332
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 314
Towing a Trailer.............................................247 Load Placement................................................. 247
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