2023 FORD EXPLORER warning

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California Proposition 65
WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehiclecan expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, whichare known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Tominimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service yourvehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing yourvehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling.

Introduction
About This Manual..........................................9
Symbols Glossary............................................9
Perchlorate........................................................12
Ford Credit........................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation............................................................................12
Special Notices...............................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment...........................................................................14
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......................41
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime.............................................................41
Seatbelt Reminder........................................42
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance...............................................43
Seatbelt Extensions.....................................44
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™.........................45
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
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 - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)
Pedestrian Alert System............................54
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist..........................................55
How Does 911 Assist Work.........................55
Emergency Call Requirements................55
Emergency Call Limitations......................56
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies.................................................57
Remote Control..............................................57
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................63
MyKey™
Principle of Operation.................................64
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Instrument Cluster
Gauges - Vehicles With: 6.5 InchInstrument Cluster Display Screen..........................................................................101
Gauges - Vehicles With: 12.3 InchInstrument Cluster Display Screen.........................................................................102
Gauges - Vehicles With: 4.2 InchInstrument Cluster Display Screen........................................................................104
Warning Lamps and Indicators..............105
Audible Warnings and Indicators..........109
Information Displays
General Information - Vehicles With: 6.5Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen..........................................................................110
General Information - Vehicles With: 12.3Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen..........................................................................112
General Information - Vehicles With: 4.2Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen..........................................................................115
Personalized Settings..................................117
Information Messages................................119
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control......................137
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.........................................................................139
Rear Passenger Climate Controls.........140
Heated Windshield......................................141
Heated Rear Window.................................142
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................142
Remote Start.................................................142
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter......................143
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................143
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position.................144
Head Restraints...........................................144
Manual Seats................................................146
Power Seats...................................................147
Memory Function........................................150
Rear Seats.......................................................151
Heated Seats................................................156
Ventilated Seats...........................................157
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System.........................................................................158
How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work.............................................158
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions.........................................................................158
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations.........................................................................158
Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off.................................................158
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators.........................................................................159
Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings.....................................................159
Garage Door Opener
What Is the Garage Door Opener.........160
How Does the Garage Door Opener Work........................................................................160
Garage Door Opener Precautions........160
Garage Door Opener Limitations..........160
Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Hand-Held Transmitter..........161
Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Garage Door Opener Motor..........................................................................161
Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Gate Opener Motor.................162
Clearing the Garage Door Opener.........162
Reprogramming the Garage Door Opener.........................................................................163
Garage Door Opener Radio Frequencies.........................................................................163
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Audio System
General Information...................................419
Audio Unit......................................................419
Digital Radio.................................................420
Satellite Radio.............................................422
USB Port........................................................425
SYNC™ 3
General Information...................................427
Using Voice Recognition..........................429
Entertainment.............................................435
Climate...........................................................445
Phone..............................................................447
Navigation.....................................................449
Electric Vehicle Information...................454
Apps................................................................455
Settings..........................................................458
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting....................460
Accessories
Accessories...................................................473
Ford Protect
Ford Protect..................................................474
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information.......476
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.........479
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance............................................482
Customer Information
Rollover Warning........................................485
Radio Frequency Certification Labels.......................................................................485
Warranty Information...............................529
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............531
End User License Agreement................534
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. Werecommend that you take some time toget to know your vehicle by reading thismanual. The more that you know aboutyour vehicle, the greater the safety andpleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING: Driving whiledistracted can result in loss of vehiclecontrol, crash and injury. We stronglyrecommend that you use extremecaution when using any device that maytake your focus off the road. Yourprimary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
Note: This manual describes productfeatures and options available throughoutthe range of available models, sometimeseven before they are generally available. Itmay describe options not fitted to thevehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in thismanual may show features as used indifferent models, so may appear differentto you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehiclein line with all applicable laws andregulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when sellingyour vehicle. It is an integral part of yourvehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of acomponent as left-hand side or right-handside. The side is determined when facingforward in the seat.
Right-hand side.A
Left-hand side.B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.
Airbag
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricanttype
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Blower motor
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Brake fluid - non petroleumbased
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Electric Parking brake
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Headlamp high beams
Headlamps on
Heated rear window
Hill descent control
Horn control
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
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Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low fuel level
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL)
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking lamps
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Stability control off
Trail control
Turn Signal
Windshield defrosting system
Windshield wiping system
Windshield wash and wipe
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SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what iscovered by your New Vehicle LimitedWarranty, see your warranty guide that isavailable online. For more information,refer to our website and download yourcopy of the warranty guide.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fittedwith sophisticated electronic controls.
WARNING: You risk death orserious injury to yourself and others if youdo not follow the instruction highlightedby the warning symbol. Failure to followthe specific warnings and instructionscould result in personal injury.
WARNING: NEVER use a rearwardfacing child restraint on a seat protectedby an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it,DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILDcan occur.
On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector
WARNING: Do not connectwireless plug-in devices to the data linkconnector. Unauthorized third partiescould gain access to vehicle data andimpair the performance of safety relatedsystems. Only allow repair facilities thatfollow our service and repair instructionsto connect their equipment to the datalink connector.
Your vehicle has an OBD Data LinkConnector (DLC) that is used inconjunction with a diagnostic scan tool forvehicle diagnostics, repairs andreprogramming services. Installing anaftermarket device that uses the DLCduring normal driving for purposes such asremote insurance company monitoring,transmission of vehicle data to otherdevices or entities, or altering theperformance of the vehicle, may causeinterference with or even damage tovehicle systems. We do not recommendor endorse the use of unapprovedaftermarket plug-in devices. The vehicleWarranty will not cover damage causedby an aftermarket plug-in device.
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucksand Utility Type Vehicles
WARNING: Utility vehicles have asignificantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please readthis Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicleis not a passenger car. As with othervehicles of this type, failure to operate thisvehicle correctly may result in loss ofvehicle control, vehicle rollover, personalinjury or death.
Using Your Vehicle With aSnowplow
Do not use this vehicle forsnowplowing.
Your vehicle does not have a snowplowingpackage.
Using Your Vehicle as anAmbulance
Do not use this vehicle as anambulance.
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