2020 FORD EXPLORER ECO mode

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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Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............350
Replacement Parts
Recommendation........................................16
Collision Repairs.................................................... 16
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................. 16
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................... 16
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................63
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter...................143
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)................................................................311
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)................................................................311
Resuming the Set Speed..........................245 Resuming the Set Speed from a Complete
Stop.................................................................... 252
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators
...........221
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions.................................................220
Reverse Braking Assist
..............................220
Reverse Braking Assist –
Troubleshooting............................................. 222
Reverse Braking Assist – Troubleshooting
........................................222
Reverse Braking Assist – Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................... 223
Reverse Braking Assist – Information Messages.......................................................... 222
Roadside Assistance
..................................299
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance...................................................... 300
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 299
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 299
Roadside Emergencies
.............................299
Roof Racks and Load Carriers................282 Adjusting the Crossbar.................................... 283
Maximum Recommended Load Amounts.......................................................... 283
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 297
Running Out of Fuel....................................188 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 189
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 189S
Safety Canopy
™
..............................................51
Safety Precautions......................................186
Satellite Radio..............................................434
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 435
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............434
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................434
Troubleshooting................................................. 435
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........495
Scheduled Maintenance
...........................487
Seatbelt Extensions......................................44
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.......................41
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................42 Seatbelt Status..................................................... 42
Seatbelts...........................................................38 Principle of Operation........................................ 38
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................41
Conditions of operation...................................... 41
Seats.................................................................144
Security..............................................................78
Selecting a Drive Mode..............................279
Settings...........................................................469 911 Assist.............................................................. 469
Ambient Lighting............................................... 470
Audio...................................................................... 469
Automatic Updates.......................................... 469
Bluetooth............................................................. 469
Charge Settings.................................................. 470
Clock...................................................................... 469
Display................................................................... 470
Driver Assist......................................................... 469
FordPass............................................................... 469
General.................................................................. 469
Message Center.................................................. 470
Mobile Apps........................................................ 469
Multi Contour Seats.......................................... 470
Navigation............................................................ 470
Personal Profiles................................................ 470
Phone
.................................................................... 469
Seats....................................................................... 470
Sound.................................................................... 469
Valet Mode........................................................... 470
Vehicle................................................................... 469
Voice Control....................................................... 470
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Switching Lane Centering On and
Off..................................................................254
Activating Lane Centering.............................. 254
System Alerts and Automatic Cancellation.................................................... 254
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off
...................................................160
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and Off
....................................................................221
Symbols Glossary.............................................9
SYNC™ 3........................................................438
General Information......................................... 438
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.......................471 Additional Information and
Assistance....................................................... 483
Apps........................................................................\
478
Navigation............................................................. 477
Personal Profiles................................................. 481
Phone..................................................................... 475
Resetting the System...................................... 483
USB and Bluetooth Audio............................... 472
Voice Recognition............................................... 471
Wi-Fi Connectivity............................................ 480
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............384
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
......................308
Tire Care..........................................................355
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 356
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 355
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 357
Temperature A B C............................................ 356
Traction AA A B C............................................... 355
Treadwear............................................................. 355
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
...........370
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System......................................... 371
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 372
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 353
Towing a Trailer............................................289 Load Placement................................................ 289Towing the Vehicle on Four
Wheels..........................................................295
Emergency Towing............................................ 295
Recreational Towing - All-Wheel and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles........................ 295
Recreational Towing - Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles............................................................ 295
Recreational Towing - Rear-Wheel Drive Vehicles............................................................ 295
Towing.............................................................289
Traction Control............................................224 Principle of Operation...................................... 224
Traffic Sign Recognition.............................272 Principle of Operation....................................... 272
Using Traffic Sign Recognition...................... 272
Trailer Sway Control...................................290
Transmission Code Designation............394
Transmission Specifications - ST.........388
Transmission.................................................202
Transporting the Vehicle
..........................304
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................324
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L...................325
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L...................326
Unique Driving Characteristics...............180
Universal Garage Door Opener...............162 HomeLink Wireless Control System............162
USB Port.........................................................436 Locating the USB Ports................................... 437
Using Four-Wheel Drive...........................208 Driving in Special Conditions With
Four-Wheel drive (4WD)............................ 210
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles............................................................ 209
Operating Four-Wheel drive (4WD) Vehicles with Mismatched Tires.............209
Operating Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Vehicles With Spare Tires......................... 208
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...........................................................67
Using Snow Chains
....................................368
Using Stability Control...............................226 Electronic Stability Control - Base
Model................................................................ 226
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Electronic Stability Control - ST Model
........................................................................\
..... 226
Using Summer Tires...................................368
Using Traction Control...............................224 Switching the System Off............................... 224
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 224
Using a Switch.................................................... 224
Using Voice Recognition...........................440 Apps....................................................................... 445
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction........................................................ 446
Climate.................................................................. 442
Entertainment..................................................... 441
General................................................................. 440
Navigation............................................................ 444
Phone..................................................................... 443
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 445
Voice Settings..................................................... 446
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................309
V
Vehicle Care...................................................345 General Information......................................... 345
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................393
Vehicle Identification Number................393
Vehicle Storage............................................350 Body....................................................................... 350
Brakes...................................................................... 351
Cooling system.................................................... 351
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery..............351
Engine..................................................................... 351
Fuel system........................................................... 351
General.................................................................. 350
Miscellaneous...................................................... 351
Plugging in Your HYBRID................................. 351
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 352
Tires........................................................................\
. 351
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot................................429
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............393
Voice Control
...................................................82 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
...............107
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 107
Anti-Lock Braking System............................... 107
Auto Hold Active................................................. 107
Auto Hold Unavailable..................................... 108
Automatic High Beam Control...................... 107
Auto Start-stop.................................................. 108
Battery.................................................................... 108
Blind Spot Monitor............................................ 108
Brake System Warning Lamp........................ 108
Cruise Control...................................................... 108
Direction Indicator............................................. 108
Door Ajar................................................................ 108
Electric Park Brake............................................. 108
Engine Oil.............................................................. 109
Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature................................................... 109
Fasten Rear Seatbelt........................................ 109
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................. 109
Front Airbag......................................................... 109
Front Fog Lamps................................................ 109
High Beam............................................................ 109
Hill Descent.......................................................... 109
Hood Ajar.............................................................. 109
Lamps On............................................................. 109
Liftgate Ajar.......................................................... 109
Low Beam Warning........................................... 109
Low Fuel Level..................................................... 109
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 110
Low Washer Fluid................................................ 110
Powertrain Fault.................................................. 110
Ready to Drive....................................................... 110
Service Engine Soon........................................... 110
Stability Control................................................... 110
Stability Control Off........................................... 110
Stop Safely Now.................................................. 110
Washer Fluid Check
.....................................341
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 346
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 85
Waxing.............................................................347
What Is 911 Assist...........................................55
What Is Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane Centering..........................................246
What Is Automatic High Beam Control............................................................95
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