2021 FORD EXPLORER remote control

Introduction
About This Manual
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Symbols Glossary ............................................
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
Data Privacy
Data Privacy .....................................................
15
Service Data .....................................................
16
Event Data ........................................................
16
Settings Data ...................................................
17
Connected Vehicle Data ..............................
17
Mobile Device Data .......................................
18
Emergency Call System Data ....................
18
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
19
At a Glance
At a Glance - ST ............................................
20
Instrument Panel ............................................
21
Child Safety
General Information .....................................
23
Installing Child Restraints ..........................
25
Booster Seats .................................................
33
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
35
Child Safety Locks ........................................
36
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation .................................
38
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................
39
Seatbelt Height Adjustment ......................
41Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime .............................................................
41
Seatbelt Reminder ........................................
42
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
43
Seatbelt Extensions .....................................
44
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™.........................
45
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation .................................
46
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................
47
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
48
Side Airbags ....................................................
50
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags ........
51
Safety Canopy ™.............................................
51
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .......
52
Airbag Disposal ..............................................
53
Pedestrian Protection - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
Pedestrian Alert System ............................
54
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist ..........................................
55
Emergency Call Requirements ................
55
Emergency Call Limitations ......................
56
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies .................................................
57
Remote Control ..............................................
57
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
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63
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation .................................
64
Creating a MyKey ..........................................
65
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Clearing All MyKeys
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Checking MyKey System Status .............
66
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
67
MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................
67
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ...............................
69
Keyless Entry ...................................................
72
Liftgate
Power Liftgate ................................................
74
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................
78
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
78
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................
80
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................
80
Audio Control ..................................................
82
Voice Control ..................................................
82
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go .......
82
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control ..........................................................
83
Information Display Control ......................
83
Heated Steering Wheel ..............................
83
Horn ....................................................................
83
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers .......................................
84
Autowipers ......................................................
84
Windshield Washers ....................................
85
Rear Window Wiper and Washers .........
86Lighting
General Information
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87
Lighting Control .............................................
87
Autolamps .......................................................
88
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................
88
Headlamp Exit Delay ...................................
88
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
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89
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .........
89
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................
89
Adaptive Headlamps ..................................
90
Direction Indicators ......................................
90
Interior Lamps .................................................
91
Ambient Lighting - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Information and Entertainment Display
Screen ...........................................................
92
Ambient Lighting - Vehicles With: 10.1 Inch Information and Entertainment
Display Screen ...........................................
92
Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control ........................................................................\
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94
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off ...................................................
94
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators ........................................................................\
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94
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control ........................................................................\
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95
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ............................................
96
Global Opening ..............................................
97
Exterior Mirrors - Excluding: ST ................
97
Exterior Mirrors - ST .....................................
98
Interior Mirror ................................................
100
Sun Visors ......................................................
100
Moonroof .........................................................
101
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Instrument Cluster
Gauges - Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display Screen
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Gauges - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
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104
Gauges - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
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106
Warning Lamps and Indicators ..............
107
Audible Warnings and Indicators .............
111
Information Displays
General Information - Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
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112
General Information - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
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114
General Information - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
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117
Personalized Settings .................................
119
Information Messages ................................
121
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control .....................
139
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
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141
Rear Passenger Climate Controls .........
142
Heated Windshield .....................................
143
Heated Rear Window .................................
144
Heated Exterior Mirrors .............................
144
Remote Start ................................................
144
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter ......................
145
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter ..................
145
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
146Head Restraints
...........................................
146
Manual Seats ................................................
148
Power Seats ..................................................
149
Memory Function .........................................
152
Rear Seats ......................................................
153
Heated Seats ................................................
158
Ventilated Seats ..........................................
159
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System ........................................................................\
160
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work ............................................
160
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions ........................................................................\
160
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations ........................................................................\
160
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off .................................................
160
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators ........................................................................\
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161
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings ......................................................
161
Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ..............
162
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
167
Wireless Accessory Charger ....................
168
Storage Compartments
Cup Holders .....................................................
171
Overhead Console ........................................
171
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ....................................
172
Ignition Switch ...............................................
172
Keyless Starting ............................................
172
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Horn control
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Side airbag Shield the eyes
Stability control
Hill descent control
Trail control
Windshield wiping system
Windshield wash and wipe
PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle such
as airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners
and remote control batteries may contain
perchlorate material. Special handling
may apply for service or vehicle end of life
disposal.
For more information visit: Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard- ouswaste/perchlorate
FORD CREDIT
US Only
Ford Credit offers a full range of financing
and lease plans to help you acquire your
vehicle. If you have financed or leased your
vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for
your business.
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On Board Diagnostics Data Link
Connector
WARNING: Do not connect
wireless plug-in devices to the data link
connector. Unauthorized third parties
could gain access to vehicle data and
impair the performance of safety related
systems. Only allow repair facilities that
follow our service and repair instructions
to connect their equipment to the data
link connector.
Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link
Connector (DLC) that is used in
conjunction with a diagnostic scan tool for
vehicle diagnostics, repairs and
reprogramming services. Installing an
aftermarket device that uses the DLC
during normal driving for purposes such as
remote insurance company monitoring,
transmission of vehicle data to other
devices or entities, or altering the
performance of the vehicle, may cause
interference with or even damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
or endorse the use of unapproved
aftermarket plug-in devices. The vehicle
Warranty will not cover damage caused
by an aftermarket plug-in device.
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks
and Utility Type Vehicles WARNING:
Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please read
this Owner ’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle
is not a passenger car. As with other
vehicles of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury or death. Using Your Vehicle With a
Snowplow
Do not use this vehicle for
snowplowing.
Your vehicle does not have a snowplowing
package.
Using Your Vehicle as an
Ambulance
Do not use this vehicle as an
ambulance.
Your vehicle does not have the Ambulance
Preparation Package.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
WARNING:
Driving while
distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that may
take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
Using mobile communications equipment
is becoming increasingly important in the
conduct of business and personal affairs.
However, you must not compromise your
own or others’ safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can
enhance personal safety and security when
appropriately used, particularly in
emergency situations. Safety must be
paramount when using mobile
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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.
WARNING: 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 57).
REMOTE CONTROL
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
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 (If Equipped)
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
121).
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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