2023 FORD EXPLORER key

Introduction
About This Manual..........................................9
Symbols Glossary............................................9
Perchlorate........................................................12
Ford Credit........................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation............................................................................12
Special Notices...............................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment...........................................................................14
Export Unique Options................................14
Data Privacy
Data Privacy.....................................................15
Service Data.....................................................16
Event Data........................................................16
Settings Data...................................................17
Connected Vehicle Data..............................17
Mobile Device Data.......................................18
Emergency Call System Data....................18
Environment
Protecting the Environment.......................19
At a Glance
At a Glance - ST............................................20
Instrument Panel............................................21
Child Safety
General Information.....................................23
Installing Child Restraints..........................25
Booster Seats.................................................33
Child Restraint Positioning........................35
Child Safety Locks........................................36
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation.................................38
Fastening the Seatbelts.............................39
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................41
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime.............................................................41
Seatbelt Reminder........................................42
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance...............................................43
Seatbelt Extensions.....................................44
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™.........................45
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation.................................46
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................47
Front Passenger Sensing System...........48
Side Airbags....................................................50
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........51
Safety Canopy™.............................................51
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......52
Airbag Disposal..............................................53
Pedestrian Protection - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)
Pedestrian Alert System............................54
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist..........................................55
How Does 911 Assist Work.........................55
Emergency Call Requirements................55
Emergency Call Limitations......................56
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies.................................................57
Remote Control..............................................57
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................63
MyKey™
Principle of Operation.................................64
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Creating a MyKey..........................................65
Clearing All MyKeys......................................66
Checking MyKey System Status.............66
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems........................................................67
MyKey – Troubleshooting..........................67
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking...............................68
Keyless Entry....................................................71
Liftgate
Power Liftgate.................................................73
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................77
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn..........................................................79
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn..........................................................79
Audio Control...................................................81
Voice Control...................................................81
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: CruiseControl...........................................................81
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Stop andGo....................................................................82
Information Display Control......................82
Heated Steering Wheel...............................82
Horn....................................................................82
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.......................................83
Autowipers......................................................83
Windshield Washers....................................84
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..........85
Lighting
General Information....................................86
Lighting Control.............................................86
Autolamps.......................................................87
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................87
Headlamp Exit Delay...................................87
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Configurable Daytime Running Lamps..........................................................................88
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).........88
Front Fog Lamps...........................................88
Adaptive Headlamps..................................89
Direction Indicators......................................89
Interior Lamps................................................90
Ambient Lighting - Vehicles With: 8 InchCenter Display Screen............................90
Ambient Lighting - Vehicles With: 10.1Inch Center Display Screen....................91
Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control..........................................................................92
Switching Automatic High Beam ControlOn and Off...................................................92
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators..........................................................................93
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control..........................................................................93
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows............................................94
Global Opening..............................................95
Exterior Mirrors - Excluding: ST................95
Exterior Mirrors - ST.....................................96
Interior Mirror..................................................98
Sun Visors........................................................98
Sun Shades.....................................................99
Moonroof.........................................................99
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Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points...............................164
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger........................................................................166
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions........................................................................166
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger........................................................................166
Charging a Wireless Device.....................166
Storage Compartments
Cup Holders...................................................167
Overhead Console.......................................167
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information...................................168
Ignition Switch..............................................168
Keyless Starting...........................................169
Starting a Gasoline Engine......................169
Starting a Hybrid Electric Vehicle System..........................................................................172
Engine Block Heater....................................174
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................176
Hybrid Vehicle Operation - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)...........................178
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently AskedQuestions - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)..........................................................180
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................181
Fuel Quality - E85........................................181
Fuel Quality - Gasoline..............................183
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.......................183
Running Out of Fuel...................................183
Refueling - Excluding: Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)...........................................185
Refueling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)........................................................................188
Fuel Consumption........................................191
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law................................................192
Catalytic Converter.....................................193
High Voltage Battery
General Information - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)...........................................196
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...........................197
Four-Wheel Drive
Principle of Operation...............................203
Using Four-Wheel Drive...........................203
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential...........................209
Brakes
General Information...................................210
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..........................................................................211
Electric Parking Brake..................................211
Hill Start Assist.............................................213
Auto Hold........................................................214
Reverse Braking Assist
What Is Reverse Braking Assist..............216
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions......216
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On andOff..................................................................217
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist.........217
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators..........217
Reverse Braking Assist –Troubleshooting.......................................218
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Air vents.A
Direction indicator. See Direction Indicators (page 89).B
Cruise control. See Cruise Control (page 81). Audio control. See AudioControl (page 81).C
Information display. See General Information (page 115).D
Information display control. See Information Display Control (page 82).E
Wiper lever. See Windshield Wipers (page 83).F
Ignition switch. See Keyless Starting (page 169).G
Information and Entertainment display.H
Hazard flasher switch. See Hazard Flashers (page 292).I
Climate control. See Automatic Climate Control (page 137).J
Horn.K
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A child safety lock is on the rear edge ofeach rear door. You must set the childsafety lock separately on each door.
Left-Hand Side
Turn the key clockwise to switch the childlock on and counter clockwise to switch itoff.
Right-Hand Side
Turn the key counter clockwise to switchthe child lock on and clockwise to switchit off.
Note:To make sure the child safety lock ison, pull the inside door handle twice to verifythe door does not open.
Note:To open the rear doors from insidethe vehicle when the child lock is engaged,roll down the rear window and use theoutside door handle. Or have someoneoutside the vehicle open the door.
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with Industry Canadalicense-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) This devicemust accept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operation.
WARNING: Changes ormodifications not expressively approvedby the party responsible for compliancecould void the user's authority to operatethe equipment. The term "IC:" before theradio certification number only signifiesthat Industry Canada technicalspecifications were met.
The typical operating range for yourtransmitter is approximately 33 ft (10 m).Vehicles with the remote start feature willhave a greater range.
One of the following could cause adecrease in operating range:
•Weather conditions.
•Nearby radio towers.
•Structures around the vehicle.
•Other vehicles parked next to yourvehicle.
The radio frequency used by your remotecontrol can also be used by other radiotransmitters, for example amateur radios,medical equipment, wireless headphones,wireless remote controls, cell phones,battery chargers and alarm systems. If thefrequencies are jammed, you will not beable to use your remote control. You canlock and unlock the doors with the key.
Note:Make sure to lock your vehicle beforeleaving it unattended.
Note:If you are in range, the remote controlwill operate if you press any buttonunintentionally.
Note:The remote control contains sensitiveelectrical components. Exposure to moistureor impact may cause permanent damage.
Intelligent Access (If Equipped)
The system uses a radio frequency signalto communicate with your vehicle andauthorize your vehicle to unlock when oneof the following conditions are met:
•You activate the front exterior doorhandle switch.
•You press the luggage compartmentbutton.
•You press a button on the transmitter.
If excessive radio frequency interferenceis present in the area or if the transmitterbattery is low, you may need tomechanically unlock your door. You canuse the mechanical key blade in yourintelligent access key to open the driverdoor in this situation. See RemoteControl (page 57).
REMOTE CONTROL
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
Use the key blade to start your vehicle andunlock or lock the driver door from outsideyour vehicle. The integrated keyheadtransmitter functions as a programmedignition key that operates all the locks andstarts your vehicle, as well as a remotecontrol.
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Press the button to release the key blade.Press and hold the button to fold the keyblade back in when not in use.
Note: Your vehicle keys came with asecurity label that provides important keycut information. Keep the label in a safeplace for future reference.
Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)
Your remote control operates the powerlocks and the remote start system. Thekey must be in your vehicle to use the pushbutton start.
Note:You may not be able to shift out ofpark (P) unless the intelligent access key isinside your vehicle.
Removable Key Blade
Your remote control also contains aremovable key blade that you can use tounlock your vehicle.
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Press the release button and pull the keyblade out.
Note: Your vehicle keys came with asecurity label that provides important keycut information. Keep the label in a safeplace for future reference.
Replacing the Battery
WARNING: Keep batteries awayfrom children to prevent ingestion.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death. Ifingested, immediately seek medicalattention.
WARNING: If the batterycompartment does not securely close,stop using the remote control andreplace it as soon as possible. In themeantime, keep the remote control awayfrom children. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
A message appears in the informationdisplay when the remote control batteryis low. See Information Messages (page119).
Note:Refer to local regulations whendisposing of transmitter batteries.
Note:Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals or on the back surface ofthe circuit board.
Note: Replacing the battery does not erasethe programmed key from your vehicle. Yourremote control should operate normally.
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
The remote control uses one coin-typethree-volt lithium battery.
Press the button to release the key bladebefore beginning the procedure.
1.Insert a suitable tool, for example ascrewdriver, in the position shown andgently push the clip.
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