2023 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

Normally, it illuminates until the engine iscranked and automatically turns off if nosystem errors are present. However, if after15 seconds it flashes eight times, thisindicates that your vehicle is not ready forInspection and Maintenance testing. SeeCatalytic Converter (page 193).
If it illuminates when the engine is runningthis indicates a system error. The On BoardDiagnostics system has detected an errorin the vehicle emission control system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may beoccurring. Continuing to drive your vehiclemay cause reduced power or the engineto stop. Failure to respond to the warninglamp may cause component damage notcovered by the vehicle Warranty. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Stability Control
It flashes when the system isactive. If it remains illuminatedor does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, this indicates asystem error. During a system error thesystem switches off. Immediately have thesystem checked. See Using StabilityControl (page 222).
Stability Control Off
Illuminates when you switch thesystem off. It goes out when youswitch the system back on orwhen you switch the ignition off.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime (If
Equipped)
Sounds when you open the driver's doorand you have left the key in the ignition.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit yourvehicle with the intelligent access key, afterthe last door is closed and your keylessvehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle isstill on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from theignition and open the driver's door and youhave left the headlamps or parking lampson.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parkingbrake on and drive your vehicle. If thewarning chime remains on after you havereleased the parking brake, have thesystem checked by an authorized dealerimmediately.
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GENERAL INFORMATION -
VEHICLES WITH: 6.5 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation 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.
You can control various systems on yourvehicle using the information displaycontrols on the steering wheel.Corresponding information appears in theinstrument cluster display.
Instrument Cluster DisplayControls
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 amenu.
Menu Button
Use the menu button on the main screento display the submenu.
6 Inch Display Menu
This icon indicates a feature'sstatus. A check in the boxindicates the feature is on, andunchecked indicates the feature is off.
Note:Some options may appear slightlydifferent or not at all if the items areoptional.
Note:Some MyKey menu options onlyappear if MyKey is enabled and at least oneMyKey is programmed.
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Select Screens
Select Screens
Menu options covered in Personalized Settings. See Personalized Settings (page117).
Audio
Audio
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 427).
Navigation
Navigation
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 427).
Phone
Phone
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 427).
Settings
Settings
Brake Coach
Percent Oil Life Indication XXX%Hold Ok to ResetOil Life
Hold Ok to ResetTire Monitor
Hold Ok to InitializeNeutral Tow
Note:Additional vehicle settings areavailable through your touchscreen. SeeSettings (page 458).
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Display Setup
Display Setup
Speedometer units
Hold Ok to ResetDriving History1
1 Hybrid only
Note:Additional display settings areavailable through your touchscreen. SeeSettings (page 458).
Hybrid Display Information (If
Equipped)
Unique hybrid vehicle information displayson your instrument cluster display whenyou shut off your vehicle or come to a stop.
Brake Coach
Appears after the vehicle has come to astop. It coaches you to brake in a mannerthat maximizes the amount of energyreturned through the regenerative brakingsystem.
The percent displayed indicates theregenerative braking efficiency, with 100%representing the maximum amount ofenergy recovery.
Note:While regenerative braking works inall drive modes, the brake coach displaymay not be available in all drive modes.
Brake coach can be turned on or off in thesettings menu.
Trip Summary
Displays upon shutting off your vehicle.The values are cumulative since you laststarted your vehicle.
The information shown is the same as theThis Trip on demand screen. SeePersonalized Settings (page 117).
GENERAL INFORMATION -
VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation 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.
You can control various systems on yourvehicle using the information displaycontrols on the steering wheel.Corresponding information appears in theinstrument cluster display.
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Instrument Cluster DisplayControls
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 amenu.
Menu Button
Use the menu button on the main screento display the submenu.
12 Inch Display Menu
This icon indicates a feature'sstatus. A check in the boxindicates the feature is on, andunchecked indicates the feature is off.
Note:Some options may appear slightlydifferent or not at all if the items areoptional.
Note:Some MyKey menu options onlyappear if MyKey is enabled and at least oneMyKey is programmed.
Select Screens
Select Screens
Menu options covered in Personalized Settings. See Personalized Settings (page117).
Audio
Audio
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 427).
Navigation
Navigation
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 427).
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Phone
Phone
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 427).
Settings
Settings
Brake Coach
Percent Oil Life Indication XXX%Hold Ok to ResetOil Life
Hold Ok to ResetTire Monitor
Hold Ok to InitializeNeutral Tow
Note:Additional vehicle settings areavailable through your touchscreen. SeeSettings (page 458).
Display Setup
Display Setup
Add Tachometer to View
Speedometer units
Hold Ok to ResetDriving History1
1 Hybrid only
Note:Additional display settings areavailable through your touchscreen. SeeSettings (page 458).
Hybrid Display Information (If
Equipped)
Unique hybrid vehicle information displayson your instrument cluster display whenyou shut off your vehicle or come to a stop.
Brake Coach
Appears after the vehicle has come to astop. It coaches you to brake in a mannerthat maximizes the amount of energyreturned through the regenerative brakingsystem.
The percent displayed indicates theregenerative braking efficiency, with 100%representing the maximum amount ofenergy recovery.
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Note:While regenerative braking works inall drive modes, the brake coach displaymay not be available in all drive modes.
Brake coach can be turned on or off in thesettings menu.
Trip Summary
Displays upon shutting off your vehicle.The values are cumulative since you laststarted your vehicle.
The information shown is the same as theThis Trip on demand screen. SeePersonalized Settings (page 117).
GENERAL INFORMATION -
VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation 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.
You can control various systems on yourvehicle using the quick action menu (QAM)buttons on the right-hand side of thesteering wheel. The information displayprovides 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 amenu.
Menu Button
Use the menu button on the main screento display the submenu.
4 Inch Display Menu
This icon shows the features onor off status. A check in the boxindicates the feature is on, andunchecked indicates the feature is off.
Note:Some options may appear differentor not at all if the items are optional.
Note:Some MyKey menu options onlyappear if MyKey is enabled and at least oneMyKey is programmed.
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Trip Menu
Trip Menu
Trip 1
Trip 2
Select Your SettingReset Individual Values
Select Your SettingConfigure View
•Trip Odometer - Registers the distance traveled of individual journeys or the totaldistance since the function was last reset.
•Trip Timer - Registers the elapsed time of individual journeys or the total time sincethe function was last reset.
•Average Fuel - Indicates the average fuel consumption of individual journeys or theaverage fuel consumption since the function was last reset.
•Average Speed - Indicates the average vehicle speed of individual journeys or theaverage vehicle speed since the function was last reset.
•Distance to Empty - Indicates the approximate distance your vehicle can travel onthe fuel remaining in the tank. Changes in driving pattern can cause the value to notonly decrease but also increase or stay constant for periods of time.
Note:Hold OK to reset fuel history and average fuel economy.
MyView
MyView
Digital Speedometer
Fuel Economy
Trip/Audio
Calm Screen
Navigation
Navigation
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 427).
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