2023 FORD EXPLORER wheel

Front Axle
Capacities
QuantityVariant
0.6 qt (0.6 L)Four-wheel drive.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSL-M2C192-AMotorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear AxleLubricant(U.S.)Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear AxleLubricant / Lubrifiant synthétique pour pont arrièreSAE 75W-140 Motorcraft®(Canada)XY-75W140-QL(U.S.)CXY-75W140-1L(Canada)
Rear Axle
Capacities
QuantityVariant
1.7 qt (1.6 L)All.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C942-AMotorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium SyntheticHypoid Gear Lubricant(U.S.)Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium SyntheticHypoid Gear Lubricant / Huile synthétique de hautequalité pour engrenages hypoïdes SAE 75W-85Motorcraft®(Canada)XY-75W85-QL(U.S. & Canada)
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Note:We recommend using DOT 4 LowViscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluidor equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Useof any fluid other than the recommendedfluid could cause reduced brakeperformance and not meet our performancestandards. Keep brake fluid clean and dry.Contamination with dirt, water, petroleumproducts or other materials could result inbrake system damage and possible failure.
Locks
Materials
SpecificationName
-Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock Lubricant(U.S.)Motorcraft® Penetrating Fluid / Liquide dégrippantMotorcraft®(Canada)XL-1(U.S.)CXC-51-A(Canada)
Transfer Case
Capacities
QuantityVariant
1.1 qt (1 L)Four-wheel drive.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C938-AMERCON® LV,Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic TransmissionFluid(U.S.)Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic TransmissionFluid / Huile pour boîte automatique MERCON® LVMotorcraft®(Canada)XT-10-QLVC(U.S.)CXT-10-LV6(Canada)
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Front Axle
Capacities
QuantityVariant
0.6 qt (0.6 L)Four-wheel drive.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSL-M2C192-AMotorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear AxleLubricant(U.S.)Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear AxleLubricant / Lubrifiant synthétique pour pont arrièreSAE 75W-140 Motorcraft®(Canada)XY-75W140-QL(U.S.)CXY-75W140-1L(Canada)
Rear Axle
Capacities
QuantityVariant
1.9 qt (1.8 L)All.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C942-AMotorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium SyntheticHypoid Gear Lubricant(U.S.)Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium SyntheticHypoid Gear Lubricant / Huile synthétique de hautequalité pour engrenages hypoïdes SAE 75W-85Motorcraft®(Canada)XY-75W85-QL(U.S. & Canada)
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Switching Automatic System UpdatesOn
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Select Automatic Updates.
2.Switch Automatic System Updateson.
The system is now set to check for andreceive system updates when it isconnected to a Wi-Fi network.
Note:You can use the system when adownload is in progress.
Note:If the system is disconnected fromthe Wi-Fi network when a download is inprogress, the download continues the nexttime the system is connected to a Wi-Finetwork.
Additional Information andAssistance
For additional information and assistance,we recommend that you contact anauthorized dealer or refer to the local Fordwebsite.
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
The system allows you to interact with theentertainment, information andcommunication systems on your vehicleusing voice commands. This allows youto keep your hands on the steering wheeland focus on what is in front of you.
Press the voice control buttonon the steering wheel and waitfor the voice prompt.
Note:Press the voice control button againto interrupt a voice prompt and beginspeaking.
Note:Turn the volume control when a voiceprompt plays to adjust the volume.
Note:Press and hold the voice controlbutton on the steering wheel to use Siri onyour iOS device.
The following voice commands aredesigned to help you from any screen:
•List of Commands
•Help
The following tables list some of the morefrequently used voice commands. For acomplete list of voice commands, refer toour website.
General
DescriptionVoice Command
Get a list of voice commands for a specific feature.1___ List of Commands
Cancel an active voice session.Cancel
Get a list of voice commands for a specific feature.1___ Help
Return to the previous screen.Go back
Go to the main menu.Main Menu
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A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioningon or off. Use A/C with recirculated air toimprove cooling performance andefficiency.
Note:In certain conditions, such asmaximum defrost, the air conditioningcompressor may continue to operate eventhough you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control Onand Off
Touch the button.
Switching the Climate ControlledSeats On and Off
Touch the button to cyclethrough the various climatecontrolled seat settings.
Switching Dual Zone Mode On andOff
Touch the button to switch ontemperature control for theright-hand side of the vehicle.
Switching the Heated ExteriorMirrors On and Off
Touch the button.
Switching the Heated WindshieldOn and Off
Touch the button to clear thewindshield of thin ice and fog.The heated windshield turns offafter a short period of time.
Switching the Heated RearWindow On and Off
Touch the button to clear therear window of thin ice and fog.
Switching the Heated Seats Onand Off
Touch the button to cyclethrough the various heatsettings.
Switching the Heated SteeringWheel On and Off
Touch the button.
Switching Maximum AirConditioning On and Off
Touch the button for maximumcooling.
Recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel air vents, air conditioningturns on and the blower motor adjusts tothe highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost Onand Off
Touch the button for maximumdefrosting.
Air flows through the windshield air vents,and the blower motor adjusts to thehighest speed.
You can also use this setting to defog andclear the windshield of a thin covering ofice.
Note:To prevent window fogging, youcannot select recirculated air whenmaximum defrost is on.
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SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link (If
Equipped)
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link is availableon vehicles equipped with navigation andonly in select markets. You must activateand subscribe to receive SiriusXM Trafficand Travel Link information. It helps youlocate the best gas prices, find movielistings, get current traffic alerts, view theweather map, get accurate ski conditionsand see current sports scores.
The system calculates a reasonableefficient route based on available speedlimits, traffic, and road conditions. You mayknow a local shortcut that is more efficientat a given time than the route provided bySYNC 3, but you should expect a slightdifference in minutes or miles with theSYNC 3 route.
Michelin Travel Guide (If Equipped)
The Michelin travel guide is a service thatprovides additional information aboutcertain places of interest, for examplerestaurants, hotels and tourist sites. Pointsof interest that have Michelin travel guideinformation display a button to show youmore information. Push the button to seethe additional information. If you havepaired your phone with the system, youcan press the phone button to directlyestablish a call with the selected point ofinterest.
Navigation Map Accuracy andUpdates
HERE is the digital map provider for thenavigation application. If you find map dataerrors, you may report them directly toHERE by going to www.here.com. HEREevaluates all reported map errors andresponds with the result of theirinvestigation by e-mail.
The navigation system map data maycontain inaccurate or incompleteinformation due to the passage of time,changing circumstances, sources used andthe nature of collecting comprehensivegeographic data, any of which may lead toincorrect results. Inaccurate speed limitinformation, turn restrictions and otherroad attributes may affect the determinedroute and associated guidance
Annual navigation map updates areavailable for purchase through yourdealership. Depending on your purchaseagreement, you might be eligible for a freemap update. You can choose to downloadthe map data update onto a USB, order aUSB, or use Wi-Fi to deliver automaticupdates. To update your map data overWi-Fi, your vehicle must be connected toa Wi-Fi access point. Map data files arelarge, so it is highly recommended toperform the update when free Wi-Fi isavailable otherwise high data rates mayapply. For USB updates, free map updateeligibility, and other details, contactdealers at 1-866-462-8837 in the UnitedStates and Canada or 800-557-5539 inMexico or visit our local website for moreinformation.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION
Power Flow
The power flow information foryour hybrid vehicle is availablethrough the home screen orunder Apps.
Vehicle Operational States
Power flows to or from the front and rearwheels depending on the operational stateand the drive conditions.
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•Idling: The vehicle is running and in park(P). The engine and/or the high voltagebattery are on.
•Electric Driving: The vehicle is runningand in drive (D) or neutral (N). The highvoltage battery provides power to thewheels.
•Hybrid Driving: The vehicle is runningand in drive (D) or neutral (N). Theengine and the high voltage batteryprovide power to the wheels.
•Regenerative Braking: The vehicle isrunning in drive (D) and is slowingdown. Power captured by theregenerative braking system is sentback to the high voltage battery.
Engine On Due To
The following conditions help to explainwhy the engine is on, and what you can doto allow all electric operation.
•Drive Power: The engine is on due toaccelerator pedal pressure or speedcontrol activation. Reduce pressure onthe accelerator pedal or switch off thespeed control to return to full electricmode.
•High Speed: The engine is on becausethe vehicle speed exceeds the level forfull electric operation. Reduce thespeed to return to electric operation.
•Heater Setting: The engine is onbecause of the heater setting. Reduceor turn off the heater setting to returnto electric operation.
•Neutral Gear: The engine is on becausethe vehicle is in neutral (N). Shift outof neutral gear to return to electricoperation.
•Engine Cold: The engine is on becauseit is cold. The vehicle returns to electricoperation once the engine is sufficientlywarm.
•Battery Charging: The engine is on tocharge the high voltage battery. Thevehicle returns to electric operationonce the battery is charged.
•Low Gear: The engine is on becausethe vehicle is in low gear. Shift out oflow gear to return to electric operation.
•Normal Operation: The engine is on tooptimize vehicle operation. The vehiclereturns to electric operation whenpossible.
•Engine Braking Active: The engine is onto provide increased powertrainbraking. This can occur when you turnon grade assist, when speed control ison or when driving with your foot offthe accelerator pedal. Turning offgrade assist or speed control mayallow the vehicle to return to electricoperation.
•Battery Temperature: The engine is ondue to a high or low high voltagebattery temperature. This is a normaloperating condition. The vehicle returnsto electric operation when possible.
•Drive Mode: The engine is on due to thedrive mode selection. Select anappropriate drive mode for electric onlyoperation.
APPS
The system allows you interact with selectmobile apps while keeping your eyes onthe road. Voice commands, your steeringwheel buttons, or a quick tap on yourtouchscreen give you advanced control ofcompatible mobile apps. You can alsostream your favorite music or podcasts,share your time of arrival with friends, andkeep connected safely.
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SYNC™ 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
Voice Recognition
Possible Cause and ResolutionSymptom
The system does not under-stand what I am saying.–You might not be using supported voice commands.
•See Using Voice Recognition (page 429).
•For a complete list of voice commands, refer to ourwebsite.
–You might be speaking too soon.
•Wait for the voice prompt before you speak.
The system does not under-stand the name of a track orartist.
–Device limitation.Bluetooth® does not support voicecommands.
•Connect your device to a USB port.
•If you have an iOS device, press and hold the voicecontrol button on the steering wheel to use Siri toplay specific tracks.
–You might not be using supported voice commands.
•See Using Voice Recognition (page 429).
•For a complete list of voice commands, refer to ourwebsite.
–You might not be saying the name exactly as it appearson your device.
•Say the name of the track or artist exactly as itappears on your device. Spell out any abbreviationsin the name.
–The name contains special characters, for example *,- or +.
•Rename the files on your device or use the touch-screen to select and play the track.
The system does not under-stand the name of a contactin the phonebook on mydevice and calls the wrongcontact.
–You might not be saying the name exactly as it appearson your device.
•Say the first and last name of the contact exactlyas it appears on your device. Spell out any abbrevi-ations in the name.
–The name contains special characters, for example *,- or +.
•Rename the contact on your device or use thetouchscreen to select and call the contact.
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