2023 FORD EXPLORER mirror controls

Instrument Cluster
Gauges - Vehicles With: 6.5 InchInstrument Cluster Display Screen..........................................................................101
Gauges - Vehicles With: 12.3 InchInstrument Cluster Display Screen.........................................................................102
Gauges - Vehicles With: 4.2 InchInstrument Cluster Display Screen........................................................................104
Warning Lamps and Indicators..............105
Audible Warnings and Indicators..........109
Information Displays
General Information - Vehicles With: 6.5Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen..........................................................................110
General Information - Vehicles With: 12.3Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen..........................................................................112
General Information - Vehicles With: 4.2Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen..........................................................................115
Personalized Settings..................................117
Information Messages................................119
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control......................137
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.........................................................................139
Rear Passenger Climate Controls.........140
Heated Windshield......................................141
Heated Rear Window.................................142
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................142
Remote Start.................................................142
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter......................143
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................143
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position.................144
Head Restraints...........................................144
Manual Seats................................................146
Power Seats...................................................147
Memory Function........................................150
Rear Seats.......................................................151
Heated Seats................................................156
Ventilated Seats...........................................157
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System.........................................................................158
How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work.............................................158
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions.........................................................................158
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations.........................................................................158
Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off.................................................158
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators.........................................................................159
Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings.....................................................159
Garage Door Opener
What Is the Garage Door Opener.........160
How Does the Garage Door Opener Work........................................................................160
Garage Door Opener Precautions........160
Garage Door Opener Limitations..........160
Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Hand-Held Transmitter..........161
Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Garage Door Opener Motor..........................................................................161
Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Gate Opener Motor.................162
Clearing the Garage Door Opener.........162
Reprogramming the Garage Door Opener.........................................................................163
Garage Door Opener Radio Frequencies.........................................................................163
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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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Illuminated Vanity Mirror
Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.
SUN SHADES
Rear Side Windows
Pull the blind up and attach it to the hooksA.
MOONROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Do not leave childrenunattended in your vehicle and do notlet them play with the moonroof. Failureto follow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
WARNING: When closing themoonroof, verify that it is free ofobstruction and make sure that childrenand pets are not in the proximity of theroof opening.
The moonroof controls are on theoverhead console and have a one-touchopen and close feature. To stop it duringone-touch operation, press the control asecond time.
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
Moonroof open. Press andrelease to open the moonroof.A
Moonroof vent or close. Pressand release to vent or close themoonroof.
B
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Sunshade open. Press andrelease to open the sunshade.The sunshade opens with themoonroof. You can alsomanually open the sunshadewith the moonroof closed.
C
Sunshade close. Press andrelease to close the sunshade.D
Note:The sunshade stops short of thefully open position for the comfort of rearpassengers. To fully open the sunshade,press the control again.
Note:When closing, the sunshade stopsat the first panel for the dual panelmoonroof. Press and release again tocontinue to fully close the sunshade.
Rear SunShade Opening andClosing (If Equipped)
Sunshade close. Press andrelease to close the sunshade.A
Sunshade open. Press andrelease to open the sunshade.The sunshade opens with themoonroof. You can alsomanually open the sunshadewith the moonroof closed.
B
Note:The rear sunshade open and closecontrols can be on the rear console or folddown armrest bezel.
Note:The sunshade stops short of its fullyopened position for the comfort of rearpassengers. To fully open the sunshade,press the control again.
Bounce-Back
The moonroof reverses some distance if itdetects an obstacle when closing.
To override this feature, press and hold themoonroof close control within two secondsafter the roof comes to a stop following abounce-back reversal.
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HEATED REAR WINDOW
Press the button to clear the rearwindow of thin ice and fog. Theheated rear window turns offafter a short period of time.
Note:Do not use harsh chemicals, razorblades or other sharp objects to clean orremove decals from the inside of the heatedrear window. The vehicle warranty may notcover damage to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
HEATED EXTERIOR MIRRORS
(IF EQUIPPED)
When you switch the heated rear windowon, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.
Note:Do not remove ice from the mirrorswith a scraper or adjust the mirror glasswhen it is frozen in place.
Note:Do not clean the mirror housing orglass with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum-based cleaning products. Thevehicle warranty may not cover damagecaused to the mirror housing or glass.
REMOTE START (IF EQUIPPED)
The climate control system adjusts theinterior temperature during remote start.
You can switch this feature on or off andadjust the settings using the touchscreen.See Settings (page 458).
You cannot adjust the climate controlsetting during remote start operation.Switch the ignition on to makeadjustments.
Based on your remote start settings, thefollowing vehicle-dependent features mayor may not remain on after remote startingyour vehicle:
•Climate controlled seats.
•Heated steering wheel.
•Heated mirrors.
•Heated rear window.
•Windshield wiper de-icer.
Note:For dual zone climate controlledseats, the passenger seat setting defaultsto match the driver seat during remote start.
Automatic Settings
If Auto is on, the system sets the interiortemperature to 72°F (22°C) and heats orcools the vehicle interior as required toachieve comfort.
Note:In cold weather, the heated rearwindow and heated mirrors turn on.
Last Settings
If Last Settings is on, the system uses thesettings last selected before you turnedoff the vehicle.
Heated and Cooled Features
In Auto mode, certain heated features mayswitch on during cold weather, and cooledfeatures during hot weather.
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Hybrid Vehicle Frequently AskedQuestions - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV).............................................................180Hybrid Vehicle Operation - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)..............................178
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Ignition Switch...............................................168In California (U.S. Only)............................299Information Display Control.......................82Information Displays....................................110General Information - Vehicles With: 12.3Inch Instrument Cluster DisplayScreen.................................................................112General Information - Vehicles With: 4.2Inch Instrument Cluster DisplayScreen.................................................................115General Information - Vehicles With: 6.5Inch Instrument Cluster DisplayScreen.................................................................110Information Messages.................................119Installing Child Restraints...........................25Instrument Cluster........................................101Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................87Instrument Panel.............................................21Interior Air Quality.........................................143Interior Lamps.................................................90Interior Mirror...................................................98Introduction........................................................9
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................293
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Keyless Entry.....................................................71Keyless Starting............................................169Keys and Remote Controls.........................57
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Lane Keeping System................................255Liftgate...............................................................73Lighting Control..............................................86Lighting..............................................................86General Information...........................................86
Limited Slip Differential............................209Load CarriersSee: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............276Load Carrying.................................................275General Information..........................................275Load Limit........................................................277Locating the Wireless AccessoryCharger..........................................................166Locking and Unlocking................................68Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................370
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Maintenance...................................................315General Information..........................................315Manual Seats.................................................146Memory Function.........................................150Message CenterSee: Information Displays................................110MirrorsSee: Windows and Mirrors................................94Mobile Communications Equipment......14Mobile Device Data........................................18Moonroof..........................................................99Motorcraft Parts - 2.3LEcoBoost™.................................................382Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L..............................382Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L..............................383MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................67MyKey™.............................................................64Principle of Operation........................................64
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Navigation......................................................449Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........479
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Oil Change Indicator Reset......................320Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.......................................319Opening and Closing the Hood...............315Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.....................................................303Overhead Console........................................167
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