2021 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

High Voltage Electric System
Failure (If Equipped)
It illuminates if your hybrid
electric vehicle has an electrical
component fault or failure that
causes your vehicle to shutdown or enter
a limited operating mode. A message may
appear in the instrument cluster display.
Hill Descent
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch hill
descent on.
Hood Ajar Illuminates when the ignition is
on and the hood is not
completely closed.
Lamps On Illuminates when you switch the
low beam headlamps or the
parking lamps on.
Liftgate Ajar Illuminates when the liftgate is
not completely closed.
Low Beam Warning Illuminates when the low beam
headlamp bulb is not functioning
properly.
Low Fuel Level Illuminates when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as
possible. Low Tire Pressure Warning Illuminates when the tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine
running or when driving, check the tire
pressure as soon as possible.
It also illuminates momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp
is functional. If it does not illuminate when
you switch the ignition on, or begins to
flash at any time, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid Illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Powertrain Fault Illuminates when the system
detects a powertrain or a
4WD/AWD fault. Contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Ready to Drive
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you have
switched on your hybrid electric
vehicle and it is ready to drive. A
corresponding message may appear
stating ready to drive.
Service Engine Soon It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on prior to engine
start to check the bulb and to
indicate whether your vehicle is ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
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Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
system errors are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Catalytic Converter (page 197).
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a system error. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected an error
in the vehicle emission control system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Continuing to drive your vehicle
may cause reduced power or the engine
to stop. Failure to respond to the warning
lamp may cause component damage not
covered by the vehicle Warranty. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Stability Control It flashes when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated
or does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, this indicates a
system error. During a system error the
system switches off. Have the system
checked by an authorized dealer
immediately. See
Using Stability
Control (page 226).
Stability Control Off Illuminates when you switch the
system off. It goes out when you
switch the system back on or
when you switch the ignition off.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition. Keyless Warning Alert
(If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key, after
the last door is closed and your keyless
vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle is
still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
warning chime remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer
immediately.
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GENERAL INFORMATION -
VEHICLES WITH: 6.5 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN
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.
You can control various systems on your
vehicle using the information display
controls on the steering wheel.
Corresponding information appears in the
information display. Information Display Controls Return button.
A
OK button.
B
Menu button.
C
Return Button
Use the return button to go back or to exit.
OK Button
Use the
OK button to make a selection.
You can also use it to scroll through a
menu.
Menu Button
Use the menu button on the main screen
to display the submenu.
6 Inch Display Menu This icon gives you the ability to
switch a feature on or off. A
check in the box indicates the
feature is on, and unchecked indicates the
feature is off.
Note: Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are
optional.
Note: Some MyKey menu options only
appear if MyKey is enabled and at least one
MyKey is programmed.
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Select Screens
Select Screens
Menu options covered in Personalized Settings. See Personalized Settings (page
119).
Audio Audio
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See
General Information (page 433).
Navigation Navigation
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See
General Information (page 433).
Phone Phone
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See
General Information (page 433).
Settings Settings
Brake Coach Percent Oil Life Indication XXX%
Hold Ok to Reset
Oil Life
Hold Ok to Reset
Tire Monitor
Hold Ok to Initialize
Neutral Tow
Note: Additional vehicle settings are
available through your touchscreen. See
Settings
(page 464).
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Display Setup
Display Setup
Speedometer units Hold Ok to Reset
Driving History 1
1 Hybrid only
Note: Additional display settings are
available through your touchscreen. See
Settings (page 464).
Hybrid Display Information
(If
Equipped)
Unique hybrid vehicle information displays
on your information display when you shut
off your vehicle or come to a stop.
Brake Coach
The Brake Coach appears after the vehicle
has come to a stop. It coaches you to brake
in a manner that maximizes the amount
of energy returned through the
regenerative braking system.
The percent displayed is an indication of
the regenerative braking efficiency with
100% representing the maximum amount
of energy recovery. Brake Coach can be
turned on or off in the settings menu.
Trip Summary
The trip summary displays upon shutting
off your vehicle. The values are cumulative
since you last started your vehicle.
The information shown is the same as the
This Trip on demand screen. See
Personalized Settings
(page 119). GENERAL INFORMATION -
VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN 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.
You can control various systems on your
vehicle using the information display
controls on the steering wheel.
Corresponding information appears in the
information display.
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Information Display Controls
Return button.
A
OK button.
B
Menu button.
C
Return Button
Use the return button to go back or to exit. OK Button
Use the
OK button to make a selection.
You can also use it to scroll through a
menu.
Menu Button
Use the menu button on the main screen
to display the submenu.
12 Inch Display Menu This icon gives you the ability to
switch a feature on or off. A
check in the box indicates the
feature is on, and unchecked indicates the
feature is off.
Note: Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are
optional.
Note: Some MyKey menu options only
appear if MyKey is enabled and at least one
MyKey is programmed.
Select Screens Select Screens
Menu options covered in Personalized Settings. See
Personalized Settings (page
119).
Audio Audio
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See
General Information (page 433).
Navigation Navigation
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See
General Information (page 433).
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Phone
Phone
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 433).
Settings Settings
Brake Coach Percent Oil Life Indication XXX%
Hold Ok to Reset
Oil Life
Hold Ok to Reset
Tire Monitor
Hold Ok to Initialize
Neutral Tow
Note: Additional vehicle settings are
available through your touchscreen. See
Settings
(page 464).
Display Setup Display Setup
Add Tachometer to View
Speedometer units Hold Ok to Reset
Driving History 1
1 Hybrid only
Note: Additional display settings are
available through your touchscreen. See
Settings
(page 464).
Hybrid Display Information
(If
Equipped)
Unique hybrid vehicle information displays
on your information display when you shut
off your vehicle or come to a stop. Brake Coach
The Brake Coach appears after the vehicle
has come to a stop. It coaches you to brake
in a manner that maximizes the amount
of energy returned through the
regenerative braking system.
The percent displayed is an indication of
the regenerative braking efficiency with
100% representing the maximum amount
of energy recovery. Brake Coach can be
turned on or off in the settings menu.
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Trip Summary
The trip summary displays upon shutting
off your vehicle. The values are cumulative
since you last started your vehicle.
The information shown is the same as the
This Trip on demand screen. See
Personalized Settings (page 119).
GENERAL INFORMATION -
VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN 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.
You can control various systems on your
vehicle using the quick action menu (QAM)
buttons on the right-hand side of the
steering wheel. The information display
provides the corresponding information. Information Display Controls Return button.
A
OK button.
B
Menu button.
C
Return Button
Use the return button to go back or to exit.
OK
Button
Use the
OK button to make a selection.
You can also use it to scroll through a
menu.
Menu Button
Use the menu button on the main screen
to display the submenu.
4 Inch Display Menu This icon shows the features on
or off status. A check in the box
indicates the feature is on, and
unchecked indicates the feature is off.
Note: Some options may appear different
or not at all if the items are optional.
Note: Some MyKey menu options only
appear if MyKey is enabled and at least one
MyKey is programmed.
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