2020 FORD EXPLORER steering wheel

Changing a Bulb...........................................343
LED Lamps........................................................... 343
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 344
Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp................................................................. 343
Changing a Fuse............................................321
Fuses........................................................................\
321
Changing a Road Wheel
............................376
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 376
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 377
Changing the 12V Battery.........................338 Battery Management System....................... 339
Remove and Reinstall the Battery..............339
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................329
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.0L................................................................330
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.3L..................................................................331
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........342
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades...........342
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password
..................................429
Checking MyKey System Status..............66 MyKey Distance.................................................... 66
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 67
Number of MyKeys............................................... 67
Checking the Wiper Blades......................342
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................43
Child Restraint Positioning.........................35
Child Safety......................................................23 General Information............................................ 23
Child Safety Locks.........................................36 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 37
Right-Hand Side................................................... 37
Cleaning Leather Seats
.............................349
Cleaning Products.......................................345 Materials............................................................... 345
Cleaning the Engine
....................................347
Cleaning the Exterior..................................346 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 346
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 346
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 346
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 346
Underbody............................................................ 347
Under Hood.......................................................... 347Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens........................348
Cleaning the Interior...................................348 Mirrors.................................................................... 348
Cleaning the Wheels..................................350
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................347
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................66
Climate............................................................456 Accessing Rear Climate Controls................458
Accessing the Climate Control Menu........456
Directing the Airflow........................................ 456
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..........458
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................456
Setting the Temperature................................ 456
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...............456
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 457
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 457
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 457
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off...................................................................... 458
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off...................................................................... 458
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off...................................................................... 456
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.............................................................. 457
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 457
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off.............................................................. 457
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off....................................................................... 457
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 457
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off.............................................................. 457
Switching the Heated Windshield On and Off....................................................................... 457
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.......................................... 458
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off...................................................................... 458
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off............................................................. 458
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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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Lane Keeping System.......................................
128
Maintenance......................................................... 128
MyKey...................................................................... 129
Park Aid.................................................................. 130
Park Brake............................................................... 131
Power Steering..................................................... 132
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 132
Remote Start........................................................ 132
Seats........................................................................\
133
Starting System................................................... 133
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 133
Trailer....................................................................... 134
Transmission........................................................ 134
Installing Child Restraints...........................25
Child Seats.............................................................. 25
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 25
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 28
Using Tether Straps............................................. 29
Instrument Cluster.......................................104
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................89
Instrument Panel.............................................21
Interior Air Quality.........................................143
Interior Lamps
.................................................92
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 92
Rear Interior Lamps............................................. 92
Interior Mirror
...................................................101
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................. 101
Manual Dimming Mirror.................................... 101
Introduction........................................................9
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................301 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 301
Jump Starting...................................................... 302
Locating the Jump Starting Connection Points................................................................. 301
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 301
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 302
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................72
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad........72
Keyless Starting
.............................................172
Ignition Modes...................................................... 173
Keys and Remote Controls.........................57 L
Lane Keeping System
................................260
Switching the System On and Off...............261
Liftgate...............................................................74
Lighting Control
..............................................88
Flashing High Beam Headlamps................... 89
Lighting Control Selections............................. 88
Switching High Beam Headlamps On and Off........................................................................\
. 88
Lighting..............................................................88 General Information........................................... 88
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............282
Load Carrying.................................................281
Load Limit.......................................................283 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 287
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 283
Locating the Cabin Air Filter.....................143
Locking and Unlocking................................69 Activating Intelligent Access............................ 70
Autolock.................................................................... 71
Battery Saver.......................................................... 72
Illuminated Entry.................................................... 71
Illuminated Exit...................................................... 72
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 69
Power Door Locks................................................ 69
Remote Control.................................................... 69
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Remote Control................................................ 70
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys........................................................................\
71
Luggage Covers
............................................282
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 376
M
Maintenance..................................................323 General Information.......................................... 323
Manual Seats
..................................................147
Adjusting the Seat Backrest........................... 147
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 147
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Switching the Power Liftgate On or
Off........................................................................\
. 76
Power Seats...................................................148
Adjusting the Lumbar Support..................... 149
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ...................................... 149
Power Steering Fluid Check....................338
Power Windows
..............................................97
Accessory Delay................................................... 98
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 97
One-Touch Down................................................. 97
One-Touch Up....................................................... 97
Window Lock......................................................... 97
Pre-Collision Assist
.....................................274
Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings............................................................. 276
Blocked Sensors................................................. 277
Distance Indication and Alert........................ 275
Evasive Steering Assist.................................... 276
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System............................................................... 274
Protecting the Environment
........................19
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 376
R
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings........................................................161
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators.......................................................161
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations...................................................160
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions.................................................160
Rear Occupant Alert System...................160
Rear Parking Aid...........................................230 Object Distance Indicator............................... 232
Rear Passenger Climate Controls..........140 Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents.................................................................... 141
Directing Air to the Rear Footwell Air Vents.................................................................... 141
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator............141
Setting the Rear Blower Motor Speed.........141
Setting the Rear Temperature........................ 141
Switching the Rear Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 141Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and
Off........................................................................\
. 141
Rear Seats
.......................................................152
Adjusting the Second Row Rear
Seats................................................................... 152
Adjusting the Third Row Power Seats.................................................................. 156
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................281 Adjustable Load Floor....................................... 281
Spare Tire Cover.................................................. 281
Rear View Camera.......................................238 Camera Guidelines........................................... 240
Manual Zoom....................................................... 241
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 240
Rear Camera Delay............................................ 241
Using the Rear View Camera System........239
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 238
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........87 Rear Camera Washer.......................................... 87
Rear Window Washer......................................... 87
Rear Window Wiper............................................. 87
Rear Wiper Blades See: Changing the Rear Wiper Blades.......342
Recommended Towing Weights
...........290
Reduced Engine Performance...............296
Refueling - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
.............................................190
Refueling System Overview........................... 190
Refueling System Warning.............................. 192
Refueling Your Vehicle....................................... 191
Refueling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).............................................................193
Fuel Filler Door Manual Override Lever................................................................... 195
System Warnings............................................... 194
Remote Control
...............................................57
Car Finder................................................................ 62
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter..................... 57
Intelligent Access Key........................................ 58
Memory Feature.................................................... 61
Remote Start......................................................... 62
Replacing the Battery......................................... 59
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 62
Remote Start
..................................................142
Automatic Settings............................................ 142
Heated and Cooled Features......................... 142
Last Settings......................................................... 142
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Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control
Gap..................................................................251
Following a Vehicle........................................... 252
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed............................................................250
Manually Changing the Set Speed..............251
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed from a Complete Stop................................................ 251
Setting the Cruise Control Speed..........244 Changing the Set Speed................................. 244
Setting the Hill Descent Speed..............228
Side Airbags.....................................................50
Side Sensing System..................................234 Object Distance Indicator............................... 235
Sitting in the Correct Position
..................144
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 368
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 376
Special Notices
................................................16
New Vehicle Limited Warranty........................ 16
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles......................................... 17
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 17
Special Instructions............................................. 16
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance.............17
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............17
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................493
Exceptions........................................................... 494
Speed Control See: Cruise Control........................................... 244
Stability Control
...........................................225
Principle of Operation...................................... 225
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 172
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................173 Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 174
Failure to Start...................................................... 174
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................176
Important Ventilating Information...............176
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 175
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 175
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 173
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 173Starting a Hybrid Electric Vehicle
System...........................................................176
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 177
Fast Restart........................................................... 176
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................178
Important Ventilating Information...............178
Switching Off Your Vehicle When It Is Moving................................................................ 177
Switching Off Your Vehicle When It Is Stationary.......................................................... 177
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........172 General Information........................................... 172
Steering............................................................273 Adaptive Learning.............................................. 273
Electric Power Steering.................................... 273
Steering Wheel
...............................................80
Storage Compartments..............................171
Sunroof See: Moonroof..................................................... 102
Sun Visors
........................................................101
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................. 102
Supplementary Restraints System.........46 Principle of Operation........................................ 46
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off.........................................................250
Automatic Cancellation or Deactivation................................................... 250
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off...................................................................... 250
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On....................................................................... 250
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off
.....................................................95
Activating the Automatic High Beam
Control................................................................ 95
Switching Cruise Control On and Off..................................................................244
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 244
Switching Cruise Control On......................... 244
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control.......................................253
Switching Hill Descent Control On and Off
...................................................................228
Switching Intelligent Mode On and Off...................................................................255
Changing the Set Speed with Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control............................. 255
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