2019 FORD EXPLORER key

Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................7
Symbols Glossary ............................................
7
Data Recording .................................................
9
Perchlorate ........................................................
11
Ford Credit .........................................................
11
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
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12
Special Notices ...............................................
12
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
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13
Export Unique Options ................................
14
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
15
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview .......................
16
Child Safety
General Information ......................................
18
Installing Child Restraints ...........................
19
Booster Seats .................................................
29
Child Restraint Positioning .........................
31
Child Safety Locks .........................................
33
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation .................................
35
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................
36
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................
39
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
40
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................
40
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
42
Seatbelt Extension .......................................
42
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™.........................
43 Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation .................................
44
Driver and Passenger Airbags ..................
45
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
46
Side Airbags ....................................................
48
Passenger Knee Airbag ...............................
49
Safety Canopy ™...........................................
49
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ........
51
Airbag Disposal ..............................................
52
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies .................................................
53
Remote Control .............................................
53
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
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59
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation .................................
60
Creating a MyKey ...........................................
61
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
62
Checking MyKey System Status ..............
62
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
63
MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................
63
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................
65
Keyless Entry ..................................................
68
Liftgate
Manual Liftgate ..............................................
70
Power Liftgate ..................................................
71
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................
75
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
76
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Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points
...............................162
Storage Compartments
Center Console .............................................
164
Overhead Console ......................................
165
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
166
Ignition Switch ..............................................
166
Keyless Starting ...........................................
166
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................
167
Switching Off the Engine ..........................
170
Engine Block Heater ...................................
170
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions ......................................
172
Fuel Quality - Gasoline ...............................
172
Fuel Quality - E85 ........................................
173
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................
174
Running Out of Fuel ....................................
174
Refueling .........................................................
176
Fuel Consumption .......................................
179
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ...............................................
180
Catalytic Converter ......................................
181
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ..........................
184
Four-Wheel Drive
Principle of Operation ...............................
188
Using Four-Wheel Drive ...........................
188
Brakes
General Information ...................................
193Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
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193
Parking Brake ................................................
194
Hill Start Assist .............................................
194
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
196
Using Traction Control ..............................
196
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ................................
197
Using Stability Control ..............................
198
Terrain Control
Using Terrain Control .................................
199
Using Hill Descent Control .....................
200
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ...............................
202
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................
202
Front Parking Aid ........................................
203
Side Sensing System ................................
204
Active Park Assist .......................................
206
Rear View Camera .......................................
212
180 Degree Camera ....................................
215
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ................................
217
Using Cruise Control ...................................
217
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............
218
Driving Aids
Driver Alert .....................................................
225
Lane Keeping System ...............................
226
Blind Spot Information System ..............
231
Cross Traffic Alert .......................................
232
Steering ..........................................................
235
Pre-Collision Assist ....................................
236
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Ignition switch. See Ignition
Switch (page 166). See Keyless
Starting
(page 166).
M
Voice control. See
Voice
Control (page 79). Audio
control. See Adjusting the
Steering Wheel (page 77).
N
Horn.
O
Steering wheel adjustment. See
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
(page
77).
P
Cruise control buttons. See
Using Cruise Control
(page
217).
Q
Power liftgate release button.
See
Power Liftgate (page 71).
R
Lighting control.
See Lighting
Control (page 84).
S
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note:
Changes or modifications not
expressively approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
The term IC before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately
33 ft (10 m).
Vehicles with the remote start feature will
have a greater range.
One of the following could cause a
decrease in operating range:
• Weather conditions.
• Nearby radio towers.
• Structures around the vehicle.
• Other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle.
The radio frequency used by your remote
control can also be used by other radio
transmitters, for example amateur radios,
medical equipment, wireless headphones,
wireless remote controls, cell phones,
battery chargers and alarm systems. If the
frequencies are jammed, you will not be
able to use your remote control. You can
lock and unlock the doors with the key.
Note: Make sure to lock your vehicle before
leaving it unattended. Note:
If you are in range, the remote control
will operate if you press any button
unintentionally.
Note: The remote control contains sensitive
electrical components. Exposure to moisture
or impact may cause permanent damage.
Intelligent Access
(If Equipped)
The system uses a radio frequency signal
to communicate with your vehicle and
authorize your vehicle to unlock when one
of the following conditions are met:
• You activate the front exterior door
handle switch.
• You press the luggage compartment
button.
• You press a button on the transmitter.
If excessive radio frequency interference
is present in the area or if the transmitter
battery is low, you may need to
mechanically unlock your door. You can
use the mechanical key blade in your
intelligent access key to open the driver
door in this situation. See
Remote
Control (page 53).
REMOTE CONTROL
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (If
Equipped)
Use the key blade to start your vehicle and
unlock or lock the driver door from outside
your vehicle. The integrated keyhead
transmitter functions as a programmed
ignition key that operates all the locks and
starts your vehicle, as well as a remote
control.
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Press the button to release the key blade.
Press and hold the button to fold the key
blade back in when not in use.
Note:
Your vehicle keys came with a
security label that provides important key
cut information. Keep the label in a safe
place for future reference.
Intelligent Access Key
Note: You may not be able to shift out of
park (P) unless the intelligent access key is
inside your vehicle. Your remote control operates the power
locks and the remote start system. The
key must be in your vehicle to use the push
button start.
Removable Key Blade
Your remote control also contains a
removable key blade that you can use to
unlock your vehicle.
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Press the release button and pull the key
blade out.
Note:
Your vehicle keys came with a
security label that provides important key
cut information. Keep the label in a safe
place for future reference.
Replacing the Battery
Note: Refer to local regulations when
disposing of transmitter batteries.
Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.
Note: Replacing the battery does not erase
the programmed key from your vehicle. Your
remote control should operate normally. A message appears in the information
display when the remote control battery
is low. See Information Messages (page
115).
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery.
Press the button to release the key blade
before beginning the procedure. 1. Insert a suitable tool, for example a
screwdriver, in the position shown and
gently push the clip.
2. Press the clip down to release the battery cover. 3. Carefully remove the cover.
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Note:
Do not touch the battery contacts or
the printed circuit board with the
screwdriver.
4. Insert the screwdriver as shown to release the battery. 5. Remove the battery.
6. Install a new battery with the + facing
upward.
7. Reinstall the battery cover.
Intelligent Access Key
The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery. 1. Push the release button and pull the
key blade out.
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2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden
behind the key blade head to remove
the battery cover. 3. Insert a suitable tool, for example a
screwdriver, in the position shown and
carefully remove the battery.
4. Install a new battery with the + facing
upward.
5. Reinstall the battery housing cover onto the transmitter and install the key
blade.
Memory Feature
(If Equipped)
You can use the remote control to recall
memory positions.
If programmed to a pre-set position, the
remote control recalls memory positions
when you unlock your vehicle. If you have
the easy entry and exit feature enabled
and the ignition is off, the seat moves to
the easy entry position. The seat moves
to the driver memory position when you
switch the ignition on.
Linking a Preset Position to Your
Remote Control or Intelligent Access
Key
See
Memory Function (page 146).
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