2023 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

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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Note:The touchscreen indicates that youhave successfully paired your cell phone.
4.Download the phonebook from yourcell phone when you are prompted.
Note:If you pair more than one cell phone,use the phone settings to specify theprimary phone. You can change this settingat any time.
Using Your Cell Phone (If Equipped)
Recent Call List
Display and select an entry from a list ofprevious calls.
Contacts
Display a smart search form to look up yourcontacts. Use the List button toalphabetically sort your contacts.
Change Phone
Display the list of paired or connecteddevices that you can select.
Phone Settings
Change ring tones, alerts or pair anotherphone.
Do Not Disturb
Reject incoming calls and switch ring tonesand alerts off.
Phone Keypad
Directly dial a number.
Mute
Mute the microphone when in a call.
Phone Voice Assistant
Say a command to use the Google or Sirivoice assistant available on yourconnected phone to access supportedfeatures.
Text Messaging
Setting Text Message Notification
iOS
1.Go to the settings menu on your cellphone.
2.Select Bluetooth®.
3.Select the information icon to the rightof your vehicle.
4.Switch text message notification on.
Android
1.Go to the settings menu on your cellphone.
2.Select Bluetooth®.
3.Select the profiles option.
4.Select the phone profile.
5.Switch text message notification on.
Using Text Messaging
DescriptionMenu Item
Hear the text message.Hear It
View the text message.View
Call the sender.Call
Reply to the text message with a standard text message.Reply
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Apple CarPlay (If Equipped)
1.Connect your device to a USB port.
2.Follow the instructions on thetouchscreen.
Note:Certain features of the system arenot available when you are using AppleCarPlay.
Switching Apple CarPlay Off
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Select Apple CarPlay Preferences.
2.Switch Apple CarPlay off.
Android Auto (If Equipped)
1.Connect your device to a USB port.
2.Follow the instructions on thetouchscreen.
Note:You might need to enable AndroidAuto from the settings menu.
Note:Certain features of the system arenot available when you are using AndroidAuto.
Switching Android Auto Off
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Select Android Auto.
2.Switch Android Auto off.
NAVIGATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:For more information, refer to ourwebsite.
Select the navigation option onthe feature bar.
Map view menu.A
Zoom out.B
Zoom in.C
Route guidance menu.D
Destination entry menu.E
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Setting a Destination
Destination Entry Menu
DescriptionItem
Enter a destination address.Search
Display and select from a list of previous destinations.Previous Destinations
Set your saved home address as your destinationHome
Set your saved place of work as your destination.Work
Display and select from a list of favorite destinations.Favorites
Setting a Destination Using the TextEntry Screen
Text entry field.A
Automatic suggestions based onthe text you enter.B
Information icon.C
Search.D
Keyboard settings.E
Note:Select one of the suggestions tocopy the detail to the text entry field.
You can search by entering all or part ofthe destination, such as the Address, POICategory or Name, Intersection, City,Latitude/Longitude, etc. Tips: If you donot specify a location, the system willuse the current vehicle location. You canspecify a location by address, city, stateor zip code. For additional search support,please visit: support.ford.com.
Note:Press the button in the top right-handcorner of the main map to display estimatedtime of arrival, the remaining travel time ordistance to destination.
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Setting a Destination Using the MapScreen
Re-center the map.A
Selected location.B
3D map rotation. Swipe left orright.C
Start route guidance.D
Destination name.E
Select the location on the map.
Select Start to begin route guidance.
Changing the Format of the Map
Display the map in one of the followingformats:
•A two-dimensional map with thedirection you are traveling toward thetop of the screen.
•A two-dimensional map with northtoward the top of the screen.
•A three-dimensional map with thedirection you are traveling toward thefront.
Zoom
Display more or less detail on the map.
Note:Use pinch gestures to zoom in andout. Place two fingers on the screen andmove them apart to zoom in. Place twofingers on the screen and bring themtogether to zoom out.
Route Guidance
Turn indicator. Select to hear thelast voice prompt.A
Point of interest.B
Estimated time of arrival,distance to destination or timeto destination.
C
Current road.D
Mute guidance prompts.E
Cancel route guidance.F
Note:To change guidance prompt volume,turn the volume control when a guidanceprompt plays.
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Route Guidance Menu
DescriptionMenu Item
Adjust your map preferences for when route guidance is active.Screen View
View a full-screen map when route guidance is active.Full Map
View highway exit information for your current route.Highway Exit Info
View the turn list for your current route. Select a road to avoidit.Turn List
You can find the SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link informationby pressing this button. This information requires an activesubscription to SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link. When a routeis not active, a list of nearby traffic incidents displays. When aroute is active, you can choose to display a list of traffic nearbyor on the route.
Traffic List
Adjust navigation settings. See Settings (page 458).Navigation Settings
View information about your current location.Where Am I?
Cancel route guidance.Cancel Route
View the entire current route on the map.View Route
View an alternative route compared to your current one.Detour
Change the order or remove waypoints.Edit Waypoints
The system determines the order of waypoints for you.Optimize Order
Go to the next screen and start the new route.Go
Adjusting the Guidance PromptVolume
Turn the volume control when a guidanceprompt plays to adjust the volume.
Note:If you have inadvertently adjustedthe volume to zero, press the turn indicatorbutton to play the last voice prompt andthen adjust the volume to the desired level.
Muting Guidance Prompts
Select the mute option on thescreen to mute guidanceprompts.
Note:The system mutes the next and allfuture guidance prompts.
Adding Waypoints
You can add a waypoint to a navigationroute as a destination along your route.You can add up to five waypoints.
1.Select the search option on the map.
2.Set a destination.
3.Select Add Waypoint.
4.Select Go.
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