2020 FORD EXPLORER pairing phone

Check the compatibility of your device on
the regional website.
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the
First Time
Go to the settings menu on your cell phone
and switch Bluetooth on.
Select the phone option on the
feature bar.
1. Select Add Phone.
Note: A prompt alerts you to search for your
vehicle on your cell phone.
2. Select your vehicle on your cell phone.
Note: A number appears on your cell phone
and on the touchscreen.
3. Confirm that the number on your cell phone matches the number on the
touchscreen.
Note: The touchscreen indicates that you
have successfully paired your cell phone.
4. Download the phonebook from your cell phone when you are prompted.
Note: If you pair more than one cell phone,
use the phone settings to specify the
primary phone. You can change this setting
at any time.
Using Your Cell Phone
Recent Call List
Display and select an entry from a list of
previous calls.
Contacts
Display a smart search form to look up your
contacts. Use the List button to
alphabetically sort your contacts. Change Phone
Display the list of paired or connected
devices that you can select.
Phone Settings
Change ring tones, alerts or pair another
phone.
Do Not Disturb
Reject incoming calls and switch ring tones
and alerts off.
Phone Keypad
Directly dial a number.
Mute
Mute the microphone when in a call or
voice recognition session.
Text Messaging
Setting Text Message Notification
iOS
1. Go to the settings menu on your cell
phone.
2. Select Bluetooth.
3. Select the information icon to the right
of your vehicle.
4. Switch text message notification on.
Android
1. Go to the settings menu on your cell phone.
2. Select Bluetooth.
3. Select the profiles option.
4. Select the phone profile.
5. Switch text message notification on.
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Memory Function.........................................150
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................. 151
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control ............................................................... 151
Saving a PreSet Position................................... 151
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 112
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 97
Mobile Communications Equipment.......17
Moonroof.........................................................102 Bounce-Back....................................................... 103
Opening and Closing the Moonroof............102
Rear SunShade Opening and Closing........103
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™................................................390
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L...............................391
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L..............................392
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................67
MyKey ™.............................................................64
Principle of Operation........................................ 64
N
Navigation.....................................................460 Changing the Format of the Map................462
cityseeker............................................................. 464
Michelin Travel Guide...................................... 465
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates........................................................... 465
Route Guidance................................................. 462
Setting a Destination........................................ 461
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 465
Zoom...................................................................... 462
Network Connectivity
................................426
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................ 426
Network Connectivity – Troubleshooting........................................427
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........490 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 490
Normal Maintenance Intervals...................... 491
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................328
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 327Opening and Closing the Hood..............323
Closing the Hood............................................... 324
Opening the Hood............................................. 323
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature........................................................311
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual............311
Overhead Console.........................................171
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control............................................................96
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist..........221
Overriding the Set Speed..........................252
P
Parking Aids
...................................................230
Principle of Operation...................................... 230
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................78 Programming a Spare Intelligent Access
Key........................................................................\
. 78
SecuriLock®........................................................... 78
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 78
Pedestrian Alert System
.............................54
Pedestrian Protection..................................54
Perchlorate........................................................15
Personalized Settings
..................................118
Fuel Economy....................................................... 119
Hybrid Information.............................................. 119
Trip 1 and 2.............................................................. 119
Personal Safety System ™
..........................45
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 45
Phone..............................................................458 Android Auto...................................................... 460
Apple CarPlay..................................................... 460
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 459
Text Messaging.................................................. 459
Using Your Cell Phone..................................... 459
Post-Crash Alert System
..........................304
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 69
Power Liftgate
..................................................74
Hands-Free Feature............................................ 76
Obstacle Detection.............................................. 76
Opening and Closing the Liftgate................... 74
Setting the Liftgate Open Height................... 76
Stopping the Liftgate Movement................... 75
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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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