2023 FORD EXPLORER tow

GENERAL INFORMATION
Condensation in the Exterior FrontLamps and Rear Lamps
Exterior front lamps and rear lamps havevents to accommodate normal changesin air pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-productof this design. When moist air enters thelamp assembly through the vents, there isa possibility that condensation can occurwhen the temperature is cold. Whennormal condensation occurs, a fine mistcan form on the interior of the lens. Thefine mist eventually clears and exitsthrough the vents during normal operation.
Clearing time may take as long as 48 hoursunder dry weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•The presence of a fine mist (no streaks,drip marks or large droplets).
•A fine mist covers less than 50% of thelens.
Examples of unacceptable condensationare:
•A water puddle inside the lamp.
•Streaks, drip marks or large dropletspresent on the interior of the lens.
If you see any unacceptable condensation,have your vehicle checked by an authorizeddealer.
LIGHTING CONTROL
Lighting Control Selections
Turn the dial to make a selection.
Note:The indicator illuminates next to theactive selection.
Lamps off.
Parking lamps, instrument panellamps, license plate lamps andrear lamps.
Autolamps.
Headlamps on.
Note:The lighting control defaults toautolamps every time you switch yourvehicle on.
Switching High Beam HeadlampsOn and Off
Push the lever away from you toswitch the high beam on.
Push the lever forward again or pull thelever toward you to switch the high beamsoff.
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Flashing High Beam Headlamps
Pull the lever toward you and release it toflash the high beam headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS
WARNING: The system does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drivewith due care and attention. You mayneed to override the system if it does notturn the headlamps on in low visibilityconditions, for example daytime fog.
Autolamps turn the headlamps on in lowlight situations or when the wipers operate.
Switch the lighting control to theautolamps position.
Note:The lighting control defaults toautolamps each time you switch yourvehicle on.
The headlamps remain on for a period oftime after you switch the ignition off. Usethe touchscreen to adjust the period oftime that the headlamps remain on.
Note: If you switch the autolamps on, youcannot switch the high beams on until thesystem turns the low beams on.
Windshield Wiper ActivatedHeadlamps
When you switch the autolamps on, theheadlamps turn on within 10 seconds ofswitching the wipers on. They turn offapproximately 60 seconds after you switchthe windshield wipers off.
The headlamps do not turn on with thewipers:
•During a single wipe.
•When using the windshield washers.
•If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note:If you switch the autolamps and theautowipers on, the headlamps turn on whenthe windshield wipers continuously operate.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
The instrument lighting dimmer buttonsare on the lighting control.
Repeatedly press one of thebuttons to adjust the brightness.
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you canswitch the headlamps on by pulling thedirection indicator lever toward you. Youwill hear a short tone. The headlamps willswitch off automatically after threeminutes with any door open or 30 secondsafter the last door has been closed. Youcan cancel this feature by pulling thedirection indicator lever toward you againor switching the ignition on.
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Press the control to lock or unlock the rearwindow controls. It illuminates when youlock the rear window controls.
Accessory Delay
You can use the window switches forseveral minutes after you switch theignition off or until you open either frontdoor.
GLOBAL OPENING
You can use the remote control to openthe windows with the ignition off.
Note:You can enable or disable this featurein the information display, or see anauthorized dealer. See GeneralInformation (page 115).
Note:To operate this feature, accessorydelay must not be active.
Remote Control Front Windows
After you unlock your vehicle with theremote control, you can open the windowsfor a short period of time. Press and holdthe remote control unlock button to openthe windows. Release the button oncemovement starts. Press the lock or unlockbutton to stop movement.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS -
EXCLUDING: ST
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING: Do not adjust themirrors when your vehicle is moving. Thiscould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Power-folding mirror control.A
Window lockout.B
Adjustment control.C
Right-hand mirror.D
Left-hand mirror.E
To adjust your mirrors, switch your vehicleon with the ignition in accessory mode orthe engine running and then:
1.Select the mirror you want to adjust.The control light turns on.
2.Use the adjustment control to adjustthe position of the mirror.
3.Press the mirror control again. Thecontrol light turns off.
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door windowglass. Make sure that you fully engage themirror in its support when returning it to itsoriginal position.
Auto-Folding Mirrors (If Equipped)
The exterior mirrors fold in toward theglass after you place the transmission intopark (P), turn off the vehicle and lock thevehicle. The exterior mirrors unfold andreturn to their driving position after youunlock the vehicle.
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You can switch this feature on and offthrough the information display. SeeGeneral Information (page 115).
You can fold the mirrors on demand bypressing the power-folding mirror controlon the door. The control lights and themirrors fold in toward the glass. Press thecontrol again to unfold the mirrors. Thecontrol light turns off.
Note:If you use the power-folding controlto fold the mirrors on demand with the autofold feature on, you must use the controlagain to unfold them.
Loose Mirror
If you manually fold your power-foldingmirrors, they may not work properly evenafter you re-position them. You need toreset them if:
•The mirrors vibrate when you drive.
•The mirrors feel loose.
•The mirrors do not stay in the folded orunfolded position.
•One of the mirrors is not in its normaldriving position.
To reset the power-fold feature, use thepower-folding mirror control to fold andunfold the mirrors. You may hear a loudnoise as you reset the power-foldingmirrors. This sound is normal. Repeat thisprocess as needed each time you manuallyfold the mirrors.
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
See Heated Exterior Mirrors (page 142).
Memory Mirrors (If Equipped)
You can save and recall the mirrorpositions through the memory function.See Memory Function (page 150).
Auto-dimming Feature (If Equipped)
The driver exterior mirror dims when theinterior auto-dimming mirror turns on.
Direction Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)
When the vehicle is running, theforward-facing portion of the appropriatemirror housing blinks when you switch onthe direction indicator.
Puddle Lamps (If Equipped)
The lamps on the bottom part of the mirrorhousing light when you use yourtransmitter to unlock the doors or whenyou open a door.
360-Degree Camera (If Equipped)
See 360 Degree Camera (page 237).
Blind Spot Information System
See Blind Spot Information System(page 259).
EXTERIOR MIRRORS - ST
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING: Do not adjust themirrors when your vehicle is moving. Thiscould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, serious personal injury or death.
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Power-folding mirror control.A
Window lockout.B
Adjustment control.C
Right-hand mirror.D
Left-hand mirror.E
To adjust your mirrors, switch your vehicleon, with the ignition in accessory mode orthe engine running.
1.Select the mirror you want to adjust.The control light turns on.
2.Use the adjustment control to adjustthe position of the mirror.
3.Press the mirror control again. Thecontrol light turns off.
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors (If
Equipped)
Push the mirror toward the door windowglass. Make sure that you fully engage themirror in its support when returning it to itsoriginal position.
Auto-Folding Mirrors
The exterior mirrors automatically fold intoward the glass after you place thetransmission into park (P), switch thevehicle off, open and close the driver doorand lock the vehicle. The exterior mirrorsautomatically unfold and return to theirdriving position after you unlock the vehicleand open and close the driver door.
You can switch this feature on and offthrough the instrument cluster display. SeeGeneral Information (page 115).
You can fold the mirrors on demand bypressing the power-folding mirror controlon the door. The control light turns on andthe mirrors fold in toward the glass. Pressthe control again to unfold the mirrors. Thecontrol light turns off.
Note:If you use the power-folding controlto fold the mirrors on demand with the autofold feature on, you must use the controlagain to unfold them.
Loose Mirror
If you manually fold your power-foldingmirrors, they may not work properly evenafter you reposition them. You need toreset them if:
•The mirrors vibrate when you drive.
•The mirrors feel loose.
•The mirrors do not stay in the folded orunfolded position.
•One of the mirrors is not in its normaldriving position.
To reset the power-fold feature, use thepower-folding mirror control to fold andunfold the mirrors. You may hear a loudnoise as you reset the power-foldingmirrors. This sound is normal. Repeat thisprocess as needed each time you manuallyfold the mirrors.
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Heated Exterior Mirrors
See Heated Exterior Mirrors (page 142).
Memory Mirrors
You can save and recall the mirrorpositions through the memory function.See Memory Function (page 150).
Auto-dimming Feature (If Equipped)
The driver exterior mirror dims when theinterior auto-dimming mirror turns on.
Direction Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)
When the vehicle is running, theforward-facing portion of the appropriatemirror housing blinks when you switch onthe direction indicator.
Puddle Lamps
The lamps on the bottom part of the mirrorhousing illuminate when you use yourremote control to unlock the doors or whenyou open a door.
360-Degree Camera (If Equipped)
See 360 Degree Camera (page 237).
Blind Spot Information System
See Blind Spot Information System(page 259).
INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING: Do not adjust themirrors when your vehicle is moving. Thiscould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Note:Do not clean the mirror housing orglass with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum-based cleaning products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to yourpreference. Some mirrors also have asecond pivot point. This lets you move themirror head up or down and from side toside.
Manual Dimming Mirror
Pull the tab below the mirror toward youto reduce the effect of bright light frombehind.
Automatic Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
Note:Do not block the sensors on the frontand back of the mirror. A rear centerpassenger or raised rear center headrestraint may also block light from reachingthe sensor.
The mirror dims to reduce the effect ofbright light from behind. It returns tonormal when the bright light from behindis no longer present or if you shift intoreverse (R).
SUN VISORS
Rotate the sun visor toward the sidewindow and extend it rearward for extrashade.
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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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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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