2023 FORD EXPLORER air condition

Please note that in the graphic, XXXX isrepresentative of your vehicle identificationnumber.
The Vehicle Identification Number containsthe following information:
World manufacturer identifier.A
Brake system, Gross VehicleWeight Rating, Restraint Devicesand their locations.
B
Make, vehicle line, series, bodytype.C
Engine type.D
Check digit.E
Model year.F
Assembly plant.G
Production sequence number.H
CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS - 2.3L
ECOBOOST™
Use oil and fluid that meets the definedspecification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil and fluid that meetsthe defined specification and viscositygrade, it could result in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Longer engine cranking periods.
•Increased emission levels.
•Reduced engine performance.
•Reduced fuel economy.
•Reduced brake performance.
Air Conditioning System
WARNING: The air conditioningrefrigerant system contains refrigerantunder high pressure. Only qualifiedpersonnel should service the airconditioning refrigerant system. Openingthe air conditioning refrigerant systemcan cause personal injury.
Capacities
Refrigerant OilRefrigerantVariant
5.41 fl oz (160 ml)35 oz (0.99 kg)All.
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Washer Reservoir
Capacities
QuantityVariant
Fill as required.All.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M14P19-AMotorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concen-trate with Bitterant(U.S.)Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield WasherFluid / Liquide lave-glace de haute qualité Motor-craft®(Canada)ZC-32-B2(U.S.)CXC-37-F/M(Canada)
CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS - 3.0L
Use oil and fluid that meets the definedspecification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil and fluid that meetsthe defined specification and viscositygrade, it could result in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Longer engine cranking periods.
•Increased emission levels.
•Reduced engine performance.
•Reduced fuel economy.
•Reduced brake performance.
Air Conditioning System
WARNING: The air conditioningrefrigerant system contains refrigerantunder high pressure. Only qualifiedpersonnel should service the airconditioning refrigerant system. Openingthe air conditioning refrigerant systemcan cause personal injury.
Capacities
Refrigerant OilRefrigerantVariant
5.41 fl oz (160 ml)35 oz (0.99 kg)With rear air conditioning.
3.04 fl oz (90 ml)24 oz (0.68 kg)Without rear air condi-tioning.
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Washer Reservoir
Capacities
QuantityVariant
Fill as required.All.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M14P19-AMotorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concen-trate with Bitterant(U.S.)Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield WasherFluid / Liquide lave-glace de haute qualité Motor-craft®(Canada)ZC-32-B2(U.S.)CXC-37-F/M(Canada)
CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS - 3.3L,
GASOLINE
Use oil and fluid that meets the definedspecification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil and fluid that meetsthe defined specification and viscositygrade, it could result in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Longer engine cranking periods.
•Increased emission levels.
•Reduced engine performance.
•Reduced fuel economy.
•Reduced brake performance.
Air Conditioning System
WARNING: The air conditioningrefrigerant system contains refrigerantunder high pressure. Only qualifiedpersonnel should service the airconditioning refrigerant system. Openingthe air conditioning refrigerant systemcan cause personal injury.
Capacities
Refrigerant OilRefrigerantVariant
5.41 fl oz (160 ml)35 oz (0.99 kg)With rear air conditioning.
3.04 fl oz (90 ml)24 oz (0.68 kg)Without rear air condi-tioning.
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Washer Reservoir
Capacities
QuantityVariant
Fill as required.All.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M14P19-AMotorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concen-trate with Bitterant(U.S.)Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield WasherFluid / Liquide lave-glace de haute qualité Motor-craft®(Canada)ZC-32-B2(U.S.)CXC-37-F/M(Canada)
CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS - 3.3L,
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)
Use oil and fluid that meets the definedspecification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil and fluid that meetsthe defined specification and viscositygrade, it could result in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Longer engine cranking periods.
•Increased emission levels.
•Reduced engine performance.
•Reduced fuel economy.
•Reduced brake performance.
Air Conditioning System
WARNING: The air conditioningrefrigerant system contains refrigerantunder high pressure. Only qualifiedpersonnel should service the airconditioning refrigerant system. Openingthe air conditioning refrigerant systemcan cause personal injury.
Capacities
Refrigerant OilRefrigerantVariant
8.12 fl oz (240 ml)35 oz (0.99 kg)With rear air conditioning.
5.41 fl oz (160 ml)26 oz (0.74 kg)Without rear air condi-tioning.
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Supported USB file systems include: FAT,exFAT, and NTFS.
SYNC 3 is also able to organize the mediafrom your USB device by metadata tags.Metadata tags, which are descriptivesoftware identifiers embedded in themedia files, provide information about thefile.
If your indexed media files contain noinformation embedded in these metadatatags, SYNC 3 may classify the emptymetadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to50,000 songs per USB device, for up to 10devices.
CLIMATE
Touch the climate button on thetouchscreen to access the climate controlfeatures.
Note:You can switch temperature unitsbetween Fahrenheit and Celsius. SeeSettings (page 458).
Accessing the Climate ControlMenu
Touch the button to accessadditional controls for the frontclimate system.
Directing the Airflow
Touch the button to directairflow to the windshield airvents and de-mister.
Touch the button to directairflow to the instrument panelair vents.
Touch the button to directairflow to the footwell air vents.
You can direct air through any combinationof these air vents.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
Touch up or down to increase ordecrease the volume of air thatcirculates in your vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Touch up or down on the left-handtemperature control to set the left-handtemperature.
Note:This control also adjusts theright-hand side temperature when youswitch off dual zone mode.
Touch up or down on the right-handtemperature control to set the right-handtemperature.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off
Touch the button to switch onautomatic operation, then setthe temperature.
The system adjusts the blower motorspeed, air distribution, air conditioningoperation, and outside or recirculated airto reach and maintain the temperature youhave set.
Switching the Air Conditioning Onand Off
A pop-up appears on the screento display the air conditioningoptions.
MAX A/C: Touch the button to activateand maximize cooling. The driver andpassenger temperatures are set to LO,recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel vents, air conditioningautomatically turns on and the fanautomatically adjusts to the highest speed.
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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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Note:The heated rear window also turnson when you select maximum defrost.
Note:Depending on your region, airconditioning turns on.
Switching Recirculated Air On andOff
Touch the button to switchbetween outside air andrecirculated air.
The air currently in the passengercompartment recirculates. This mayreduce the time needed to cool the interior,when used with A/C, and reduce unwantedodors from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off, orprevent you from switching on, in all air flowmodes except MAX A/C to reduce the riskof fogging. Recirculation may also turn onand off in various air distribution controlcombinations during hot weather to improvecooling efficiency.
Switching the Ventilated Seats Onand Off
Touch the button to cyclethrough the various ventilatedseat settings.
Accessing Rear Climate Controls
Touch the button to accessadditional controls for the rearclimate system.
Rear Climate Control LockIndicator
Touch the button.
When on, you can only operatethe rear passenger settingsthrough the front controls.
Switching Rear Auto Mode On andOff
Touch the button to switch onrear automatic operation, thenset the temperature.
PHONE
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.
Check the compatibility of your device onthe regional website.
Pairing Your Cell Phone for theFirst Time
Go to the settings menu on your device andswitch Bluetooth® on.
Select the phone option on thefeature bar.
1.Select Add Phone.
Note:A prompt alerts you to search for yourvehicle on your cell phone.
2.Select your vehicle on your cell phone.
Note:A number appears on your cell phoneand on the touchscreen.
3.Confirm that the number on your cellphone matches the number on thetouchscreen.
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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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