2023 FORD EXPLORER seats

Adjusting the Seat Backrest
Lift the handle and adjust the seatbackrest rearward or forward.
Folding the Seat Backrest Flat
Lift the handle and fold the seat backrestforward until it is flat.
Note:For bench seats, make sure youunbuckle the center seatbelt before foldingthe seat backrest.
Moving the Seat Backward andForward (If Equipped)
Adjusting the Second Row Seats forEasy Entry
WARNING: Do not drive yourvehicle with a seat that is unlatched orin the folded position. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury or death in the event of a suddenstop or crash.
WARNING: Do not place cargo orany objects behind the seat backrestbefore returning it to the original position.Pull on the seat backrest to make surethat it has fully latched after returningthe seat backrest to its original position.An unlatched seat may becomedangerous if you stop suddenly or havea crash.
WARNING: Do not adjust a seat orrelease a seat floor latch when thevehicle is moving. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death in a sudden stop or crash.
Note:You may have to move the front rowseat forward to allow the second row seatto be fully folded.
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Note: You can move the second rowoutermost seats forward to allow access tothe third row seats.
This feature allows for easier entry and exitto and from the third row seat.
1.Lift the handle on top of the seatbackrest. The seat backrest foldsforward and engages the seat track.
2.Push the seat forward.
3.To return the seat to the seatingposition, push the seat backrest andmove the track rearward. Make surethe seat backrest locks in the uprightposition.
Adjusting the Second Row Seats withPower Easy Entry (If Equipped)
WARNING: Do not fold a seat if itis occupied. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
The easy entry seat allows for easier entryand exit to and from the third row seat.
Press the button on top of the second rowseat backrest to move the seat forward.This provides access to the third row.
Folding the Second Row Center Seat
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Pull the strap to fold the seat backrest flat.
To return the seat to the upright position,rotate the seat backrest until it locks.
Adjusting the Second Row OutermostSeats
Lift the handle to move the seat forwardor rearward.
Exiting the Third Row Seats
WARNING: Do not place cargo orany objects behind the seatback beforereturning it to the original position.
WARNING: Check under the seatcushion to make sure no cargo or objectsare under the seat cushion beforereturning the seat cushion to its originalposition, and that the seat cushion locksinto place. Failure to do so may preventthe seat from operating properly in theevent of a crash, which could increasethe risk of serious injury.
WARNING: Do not adjust a seat orrelease a seat floor latch when thevehicle is moving. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death in a sudden stop or crash.
WARNING: Do not drive yourvehicle with a seat that is unlatched orin the folded position. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury or death in the event of a suddenstop or crash.
1.Pull the strap on the back of thesecond row seat. This moves the seatforward.
2.To return the seat to the seatingposition, push the seat backrest andmove the track rearward. Make surethe seat backrest locks in the uprightposition.
Folding the Third Row Manual Seat
1.Remove all objects from the seat.
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2.Fold the head restraints by pulling thehead restraint release strap.
3.From the rear of the vehicle, fold theseat backrest by pulling and holdingthe strap while pushing the seatbackrest forward. Release the straponce the seat backrest starts rotatingforward.
Note:Do not use the seat anchors as cargotie downs.
Note:Make sure that the area under theseat is free of objects before stowing it.
Unfolding the Third Row Manual Seat
WARNING: Do not place cargo orany objects behind the seat backrestbefore returning it to the original position.Pull on the seat backrest to make surethat it has fully latched after returningthe seat backrest to its original position.An unlatched seat may becomedangerous if you stop suddenly or havea crash.
Note:Make sure that there are no objectssuch as books, purses or briefcases on theload floor before unstowing the seat. Failureto remove all objects from the top of theload floor prior to unstowing it may causedamage to the seat.
Note:Make sure the area under the loadfloor is free of objects before unstowing it.
1.To return the seat backrest to theupright position, pull the long strapuntil the seat backrest locks.
2.Pull the head restraints up to theirnormal positions.
Adjusting the Third Row PowerSeats
Note:The power rear seat functions disable10 minutes after you switch the ignition off.The transmission must be in park (P) andthe liftgate must be open to operate theseats.
The buttons are inside the liftgate area.
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Press to fold the left-hand thirdrow seat.A
Press to fold and unfold boththird row seats.B
Press to fold the right-hand thirdrow seat.C
To return the third-row seat backrest tothe original position, press thecorresponding control again.
If the seats are inoperable, do thefollowing:
1.Make sure that the engine is runningand the tailgate is open.
2.Make sure that there are no objects onthe seats that would prevent themfrom folding completely.
3.Press and hold button B for one minuteuntil both seats completely fold andunfold.
4.Press button A and button C to confirmeach seat is operational.
Note:During this procedure, the seat mayappear to be fully unfolded. Continueholding the switch for a few seconds.
If the power rear seat disables after 10minutes, you can enable the seat by:
•Opening any door.
•Pressing the unlock button on the keyfob.
•Pressing any keyless entry keypadbutton.
•Switching the ignition on.
HEATED SEATS
WARNING: Use caution when usingthe heated seat if you are unable to feelpain to your skin because of advancedage, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cordinjury, medication, alcohol use,exhaustion or other physical conditions.The heated seat could cause burns evenat low temperatures, especially if usedfor long periods of time. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury.
WARNING: Do not poke sharpobjects into the seat cushion or seatbackrest. This could damage the heatedseat element and cause it to overheat.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not place anythingon the seat that blocks the heat, forexample a seat cover or a cushion. Thiscould cause the seat to overheat. Failureto follow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
Front Seats
Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the heated seat if water or anyother liquid spills on the seat. Allow theseat to dry thoroughly.
Note:The engine must be running to usethis feature.
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Press the heated seat symbol to cyclethrough the various heat settings and off.More indicator lights indicate warmersettings.
Note:The heated seats switch on during aremote start if they are enabled.
Note:The heated seats may switch onwhen you start your vehicle if they were onwhen you previously switched your vehicleoff.
Automatic Climate ControlledSeats (If Equipped)
When you switch on the auto setting, theseats switch between the heated seatsand ventilated seats to match your climatecontrol setting.
Second Row Heated Seats
The heated seat controls are on the rearof the center console.
VENTILATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
Do not do the following:
•Spill liquid on the front seats. This maycause the air vent holes to becomeblocked and not work properly.
•Place cargo or objects under the seats.They may block the air intake causingthe air vents to not work properly.
The engine must be running to use thisfeature.
Press this symbol to cycle through thevarious ventilation settings and off. Moreindicator lights indicate higher fan speeds.
Note:The ventilated seats switch on duringa remote start if they are enabled.
Note:The ventilated seats may switch onwhen you start your vehicle if they were onwhen you previously switched your vehicleoff.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM whenthe ventilated seats are on, the systemturns off. You need to switch it back on.
Note:To improve comfort, use theventilated seats along with the vehicle’s airconditioning system.
Automatic Climate ControlledSeats (If Equipped)
When you switch on the auto setting, theseats switch between the heated seatsand ventilated seats to match your climatecontrol setting.
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REAR OCCUPANT ALERT
SYSTEM INDICATORS
Message
Check rear seats for occupants.
Displays when you switch your vehicle offafter the alert conditions are met.
The message displays for a short period oftime. Press Close to acknowledge andremove the message.
Note:Depending on your SYNC version, thegraphic may look different from what yousee here.
REAR OCCUPANT ALERT
SYSTEM AUDIBLE WARNINGS
Sounds when you switch your vehicle offafter the alert conditions are met.
The warning sounds for a short period oftime.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNING: Vehicle modificationsinvolving braking system, aftermarketroof racks, suspension, steering system,tire construction and wheel and tire sizemay change the handling characteristicsof your vehicle and may adversely affectthe performance of the electronicstability control system. In addition,installing any stereo loudspeakers mayinterfere with and adversely affect theelectronic stability control system. Installany aftermarket stereo loudspeaker asfar as possible from the front centerconsole, the tunnel, and the front seatsin order to minimize the risk of interferingwith the electronic stability controlsensors. Reducing the effectiveness ofthe electronic stability control systemcould lead to an increased risk of loss ofvehicle control, vehicle rollover, personalinjury and death.
WARNING: Remember that evenadvanced technology cannot defy thelaws of physics. It’s always possible tolose control of a vehicle due toinappropriate driver input for theconditions. Aggressive driving on anyroad condition can cause you to losecontrol of your vehicle increasing the riskof personal injury or property damage.Activation of the electronic stabilitycontrol system is an indication that atleast some of the tires have exceededtheir ability to grip the road; this couldreduce the operator’s ability to controlthe vehicle potentially resulting in a lossof vehicle control, vehicle rollover,personal injury and death. If yourelectronic stability control systemactivates, SLOW DOWN.
The system automatically turns on eachtime you switch the ignition on.
If a driving condition activates either thestability control or the traction controlsystem you may experience the followingconditions:
•The stability and traction control lightflashes.
•Your vehicle slows down.
•Reduced engine power.
•A vibration in the brake pedal.
•The brake pedal is stiffer than usual.
•If the driving condition is severe andyour foot is not on the brake, the brakepedal may move as the systemsapplies higher brake forces.
The stability control system has severalfeatures built into it to help you maintaincontrol of your vehicle:
Electronic Stability Control
The system enhances your vehicle’s abilityto prevent skids or lateral slides byapplying brakes to one or more of thewheels individually and, if necessary,reducing engine power.
Roll Stability Control
The system enhances your vehicle’s abilityto prevent rollovers by detecting yourvehicle’s roll motion and the rate at whichit changes by applying the brakes to oneor more wheels individually.
Curve Control
The system enhances your vehicle’s abilityto follow the road when cornering severelyor avoiding objects in the roadway. CurveControl operates by reducing engine powerand, if necessary, applying brakes to oneor more of the wheels individually.
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