2020 FORD EXPLORER service indicator

•
To reduce the chances of interference
from another vehicle, perform the
system reset procedure at least 3 ft
(1 m) away from another Ford Motor
Company vehicle undergoing the
system reset procedure at the same
time.
• Do not wait more than two minutes
between resetting each tire sensor or
the system can time-out and you have
to repeat the entire procedure on all
four wheels.
• A double horn sounds indicating the
need to repeat the procedure.
Performing the System Reset Procedure
Read the entire procedure before
attempting.
1. Drive the vehicle above
20 mph
(32 km/h) for at least two minutes,
then park in a safe location where you
can easily get to all four tires and have
access to an air pump.
2. Place the ignition in the off position and
keep the key in the ignition.
3. Cycle the ignition to the on position with the engine off.
4. Turn the hazard flashers on then off three times. You must accomplish this
within 10 seconds. If you successfully
enter the reset mode, the horn sounds
once, the system indicator flashes and
a message shows in the information
display. If this does not occur, please
try again starting at step 2. If after
repeated attempts to enter the reset
mode, the horn does not sound, the
system indicator does not flash and no
message shows in the information
display, seek service from your
authorized dealer. 5. Train the tire pressure monitoring
system sensors in the tires using the
following system reset sequence
starting with the left front tire in the
following clockwise order: Left front -
driver side front tire, Right front -
passenger side front tire, Right rear -
passenger side rear tire, Left rear -
driver side rear tire.
6. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the left front tire. Decrease the
air pressure until the horn sounds.
Note: The single horn tone confirms that
the sensor identification code has been
learned by the module for this position. If a
double horn is heard, the reset procedure
was unsuccessful, and you must repeat it.
7. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the right front tire. Decrease
the air pressure until the horn sounds.
8. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the right rear tire. Decrease the
air pressure until the horn sounds.
9. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the left rear tire. Decrease the
air pressure until the horn sounds.
Training is complete after the horn
sounds for the last tire trained, driver
side rear tire, the system indicator
stops flashing, and a message shows
in the information display.
10. Turn the ignition off. If two short horn
beeps are heard, the reset procedure
was unsuccessful and you must
repeat it. If after repeating the
procedure and two short beeps are
heard when the ignition is turned to
off, seek assistance from your
authorized dealer.
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11.
Set all four tires to the recommended
air pressure as indicated on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label, affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door
edge that meets the door-latch post,
next to the driver seating position or
Tire Label located on the B-Pillar or
the edge of the driver door.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL WARNING: If the tire pressure
monitor sensor becomes damaged it
may not function.
Note: You should only use tire sealants in
roadside emergencies as they may cause
damage to the tire pressure monitoring
system sensor.
Note: The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light illuminates when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire when driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized
dealer in order to prevent damage to the
tire pressure monitoring system sensors.
See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 370). Replace the spare tire with a
road tire as soon as possible. During
repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have
the authorized dealer inspect the tire
pressure monitoring system sensor for
damage. Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information WARNING:
Failure to follow these
guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or
death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and
tire, then it is intended for temporary use
only. This means that if you need to use it,
you should replace it as soon as possible
with a road wheel and tire assembly that
is the same size and type as the road tires
and wheels that were originally provided
by us. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel
is damaged, you should replace it rather
than repair it.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
is defined as a spare wheel and tire
assembly that is different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
1. T-type mini-spare:
This spare tire
begins with the letter T for tire size and
may have Temporary Use Only molded in
the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label
on wheel:
This spare tire has a label on
the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND
TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar
spare tires listed above, do not:
• Exceed
50 mph (80 km/h).
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.
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Power (Watt)
Specification
Lamp
LED.
LED.
Central high mounted brake lamp.
27
3757NAK, PY27/7W
Rear direction indicator.
21
W21W
Reversing lamps.
5
W5W
License plate lamp.
Note: LED lamps are not serviceable. See an authorized dealer if they fail.
Interior Lamps Power (Watt)
Specification
Lamp
LED.
LED.
All interior lamps.
Note: LED lamps are not serviceable. See an authorized dealer if they fail.
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When the oil change message appears in
the information display, it is time for an oil
change. Make sure you perform the oil
change within two weeks or 500 mi
(800 km) of the message appearing. Make
sure you reset the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor after each oil change. See
Oil
Change Indicator Reset (page 328).
If your information display resets
prematurely or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at
six months or
5,000 mi (8,000 km) from
your last oil change. Never exceed one year
or
10,000 mi (16,000 km) between oil
change intervals,
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built
with multiple, complex performance
systems. Every manufacturer develops
these systems using different
specifications and performance features.
That is why it is important to rely upon your
dealership to properly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
We have recommended maintenance
intervals for various parts and component
systems based upon engineering testing.
We rely upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
our genuine manufactured or our
authorized re-manufactured replacement
parts engineered for your vehicle. Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and our Workshop
Manual list the recommended additives
and chemicals for your vehicle. We do not
recommend using chemicals or additives
not approved by us as part of your vehicle
’s
normal maintenance. Please consult your
warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle ’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using our approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals.
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Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions - Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter. 1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
1 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change
Indicator Reset
(page 328). Exclusive use of E85 - Flex Fuel Vehicles Only
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule: Axle and Transfer Case maintenance
:
The Transfer case, front and rear axles in
your vehicle do not require an any normal
scheduled maintenance. Vehicles are
electrically monitored and notify the driver
required service by displaying a message
in the information display. The transfer
case, front and rear axles are more likely
to require a fluid change if the vehicle has
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Switching the Ventilated Seats On and
Off...................................................................... 458
Climate Control..............................................137
Climate Controlled Seats..........................158
Automatic Climate Controlled Seats..........158
Heated Seats....................................................... 158
Ventilated Seats................................................. 158
Cold Weather Precautions.......................297
Collision, Damage or Fire Event.............303 Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric
and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped
With High Voltage Batteries..................... 303
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network........................................................426
Enabling the Modem Using FordPass.......................................................... 426
Enabling the Modem Using the Touchscreen................................................... 426
What Is the Modem.......................................... 426
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 332
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
........52
Creating a MyKey...........................................65
Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings.............................................................. 66
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..........429 Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................ 429
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password......................................................... 429
Cross Traffic Alert........................................268 Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer
is Attached........................................................ 271
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator............................. 271
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages........................................................... 271
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations ....................................................... 270
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors.............270
Switching the System On and Off................271
Using Cross Traffic Alert................................. 269
Cruise Control
...............................................244
Cruise Control Indicators..........................245
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane
Centering........................................................82
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go.........83 Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise
Control
............................................................83
Cup Holders......................................................171
Customer Assistance................................306
D
Data Recording
..................................................11
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data....................................................................... 13
Event Data................................................................ 13
Service Data............................................................ 12
Services That Third Parties Provide...............14
Services That We Provide.................................. 14
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 14
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.................................................................. 15
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 14
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps.............................................................90
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)............90
Declaration of Conformity
.......................534
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3..............................................534
Radio Frequency Statement......................... 534
Digital Radio...................................................431 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 432
Direction Indicators
........................................91
Direction Indicator................................................ 92
Switching the Direction Indicators On and Off........................................................................\
.. 91
Doors and Locks.............................................69
Drive Mode Control.....................................279 Drive Modes......................................................... 279
Drive Modes
...................................................279
Deep Snow/Sand.............................................. 279
Eco........................................................................\
.. 280
Normal.................................................................. 280
Slippery................................................................. 280
Sport...................................................................... 280
Tow/Haul.............................................................. 280
Trail........................................................................\
. 280
Driver Alert.....................................................259 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.......................... 259
USING DRIVER ALERT.................................... 259
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Safety Chains......................................................
293
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 293
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 293
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 294
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 11
Export Unique Options.................................18
Exterior Mirrors - Excluding: ST................98 360-Degree Camera.......................................... 99
Auto-dimming Feature...................................... 99
Auto-Folding Mirrors .......................................... 98
Blind Spot Information System...................... 99
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 99
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 98
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 99
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 99
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 98
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 99
Exterior Mirrors - ST......................................99 Auto-dimming Feature...................................... 101
Auto-Folding Mirrors......................................... 100
Blind Spot Information System..................... 101
Direction Indicator Mirrors................................ 101
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................. 100
Heated Exterior Mirrors..................................... 101
Memory Mirrors.................................................... 101
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 99
Puddle Lamps...................................................... 101
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
..............................39
Seatbelt Locking Modes................................... 40
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................39
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 376
Floor Mats
......................................................298
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 90
Ford Credit
.........................................................15
US Only..................................................................... 15
Ford Protect..................................................485 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 486
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 485
Four-Wheel Drive
........................................208
Principle of Operation..................................... 208Front Fog Lamps............................................90
Front Fog Lamp Indicator.................................. 91
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off........................................................................\
. 90
Front Parking Aid
..........................................232
Object Distance Indicator............................... 233
Front Passenger Sensing System
............48
Front Wiper Blades See: Changing the Front Wiper Blades......342
Fuel and Refueling.......................................186
Fuel Consumption.......................................195 Advertised Capacity.......................................... 195
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 196
Filling the Fuel Tank.......................................... 196
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
.......................188
Fuel Filter.........................................................341
Fuel Quality - E85........................................186 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 186
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 187
Fuel Quality - Gasoline..............................188 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................. 188
Fuel Shutoff..................................................300
Fuses.................................................................313
Fuse Specification Chart
............................313
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 313
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........318
G
Garage Door Opener...................................162
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............162
Gauges
.............................................................104
12 Inch Display..................................................... 106
4 Inch Display...................................................... 104
6 Inch Display...................................................... 105
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........106
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 107
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................. 202
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................57
Intelligent Access.................................................. 57
General Maintenance Information........487 Multi-Point Inspection.................................... 489
Owner Checks and Services......................... 488
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Protecting Your Investment...........................
487
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 487
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 487
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................309
Getting the Services You Need..............306 Away From Home............................................. 306
Global Opening..............................................98 Remote Control Front Windows.................... 98
H
Hazard Flashers...........................................300
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 340
Headlamp Exit Delay
....................................89
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 144
Head Restraints
............................................144
Adjusting the Head Restraints....................... 145
Tilting Head Restraints .................................... 146
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................142
Heated Rear Window..................................142
Heated Seats
.................................................156
Front Seats........................................................... 156
Second Row Heated Seats.............................. 157
Heated Steering Wheel...............................83
Heated Windshield
.......................................141
Windshield Wiper De-Icer................................ 141
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
High Voltage Battery...................................201 General Information.......................................... 201
Hill Descent Control....................................228
Hill Descent Control Indicator
.................229
Hill Start Assist...............................................217 Switching the System On and Off................217
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 217
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
..........................................................139
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather............................................................ 140
General Hints....................................................... 139
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................ 140
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 140
Recommended Settings for Cooling..........140
Recommended Settings for Heating..........140 Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.............................................................215
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........323
Horn....................................................................84
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work....................................246
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
...............................................160
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions - 3.3L, Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV).............................................184
Hybrid Vehicle Operation - 3.3L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
.............................182
Battery.................................................................... 182
Braking.................................................................... 183
Driving..................................................................... 182
Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy..............183
Starting................................................................... 182
Stopping................................................................. 182
Transmission Operation................................... 182
I
Ignition Switch................................................172
In California (U.S. Only).............................307
Information Display Control
.......................83
Information Displays.....................................112
General Information............................................ 112
Information Messages................................120 4WD........................................................................\
. 136
Active Park.............................................................. 121
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 121
Adaptive Headlamps.......................................... 121
AdvanceTrac ™ and Traction Control..........122
Alarm....................................................................... 122
Battery and Charging System (12 Volt).................................................................... 122
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)............................................................. 123
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 124
Doors and Locks.................................................. 125
Driver Alert............................................................. 126
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 126
Hill Descent Control........................................... 126
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 127
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 127
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