instrument cluster FORD EXPLORER 2023 User Guide

On (white light): Illuminates when youswitch on the adaptive cruise controlsystem. Turns off when you switch thecruise control system off.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates whenyou engage the adaptive cruise controlsystem. Turns off when you disengage thecruise control system.
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates a systemerror. You continue to have thenormal braking (without ABS) unless thebrake system warning lamp alsoilluminates. Have the system checked.
Automatic High Beam Control
Illuminates when this feature ison. See What Is AutomaticHigh Beam Control (page 92).
Auto Hold Active
Illuminates when the systemholds your vehicle stationary.
Auto Hold Unavailable
Illuminates when the system ison, but unavailable to hold yourvehicle stationary.
Auto Start-stop (If Equipped)
Illuminates when the engineshuts down or in conjunctionwith a message.
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, itindicates a system error.Immediately switch off allunnecessary electrical equipment andhave the system checked.
Blind Spot Monitor
Illuminates when you switch thisfeature off or in conjunction witha message. See Blind SpotInformation System (page 259).
Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: Driving your vehiclewith the warning lamp on is dangerous.A significant decrease in brakingperformance may occur. It may take youlonger to stop your vehicle. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Driving extended distances with theparking brake engaged can cause brakefailure and the risk of personal injury.
Note:Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp andilluminates when:
•You apply the parking brake with theignition on.
•Your vehicle has a brake fault or lowbrake fluid level, regardless of parkingbrake position.
If the lamp illuminates when youare moving, you may have theparking brake applied. Make surethe parking brake is off. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon aspossible if the lamp continues toilluminate.
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Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Illuminates when you switch thisfeature on.
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when you switch onthe left or right directionindicator or the hazard flasher. Ifthe indicators stay on or flash faster, checkfor a burned out bulb. See Changing aBulb (page 337).
Door Ajar
Illuminates when the ignition ison and any door is notcompletely closed.
Electric Park Brake
Note:Indicators vary depending on region.
Illuminates or flashes when theelectric parking brake has asystem error. See ElectricParking Brake (page 211).
Engine or Motor CoolantTemperature
Illuminates when your vehiclecoolant temperature is high.Stop your vehicle as soon aspossible, switch off your vehicle and let itcool. See Engine Coolant Check (page324).
Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the enginerunning or when you are driving,this indicates a system error.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe todo so and switch the engine off. Check theengine oil level. See Engine Oil Check(page 319).
Note:Do not resume your journey if itilluminates despite the level being correct.Immediately have the system checked.
Fasten Seatbelt
Illuminates and a tone soundsto remind you to fasten yourseatbelt. See SeatbeltReminder (page 42).
Fasten Rear Seatbelt
Illuminates and a tone soundsto signal the rear seatbelts arenot fastened.
Front Airbag
If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, continuesto flash or remains on when theengine is running, this indicates amalfunction. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
Front Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
Illuminates when you switch thefront fog lamps on.
High Beam
Illuminates when you switch thehigh beam headlamps on. Itflashes when you use theheadlamp flasher.
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High Voltage Electric SystemFailure (If Equipped)
It illuminates if your hybridelectric vehicle has an electricalcomponent fault or failure thatcauses your vehicle to shutdown or entera limited operating mode. A message mayappear in the instrument cluster display.
Hill Descent (If Equipped)
Illuminates when you switch hilldescent on.
Hood Ajar
Illuminates when the ignition ison and the hood is notcompletely closed.
Lamps On
Illuminates when you switch thelow beam headlamps or theparking lamps on.
Liftgate Ajar
Illuminates when the liftgate isnot completely closed.
Low Beam Warning
Illuminates when the low beamheadlamp bulb is not properlyfunctioning.
Low Fuel Level
Illuminates when the fuel levelis low or the fuel tank is nearlyempty. Refuel as soon aspossible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Illuminates when the tirepressure is low. If the lampremains on with the enginerunning or when driving, check the tirepressure as soon as possible.
It also momentarily illuminates when youswitch the ignition on to confirm the lampis functional. If it does not illuminate whenyou switch the ignition on, or begins toflash at any time, have the systemchecked.
Low Washer Fluid
Illuminates when the windshieldwasher fluid is low.
Powertrain Fault
Illuminates when the systemdetects a powertrain or a4WD/AWD fault. Contact anauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
Ready to Drive (If Equipped)
Illuminates when you haveswitched on your hybrid electricvehicle and it is ready to drive. Acorresponding message may appearstating ready to drive.
Service Engine Soon
It illuminates when you switchthe ignition on prior to enginestart to check the bulb and toindicate whether your vehicle is ready forInspection and Maintenance testing.
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Normally, it illuminates until the engine iscranked and automatically turns off if nosystem errors are present. However, if after15 seconds it flashes eight times, thisindicates that your vehicle is not ready forInspection and Maintenance testing. SeeCatalytic Converter (page 193).
If it illuminates when the engine is runningthis indicates a system error. The On BoardDiagnostics system has detected an errorin the vehicle emission control system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may beoccurring. Continuing to drive your vehiclemay cause reduced power or the engineto stop. Failure to respond to the warninglamp may cause component damage notcovered by the vehicle Warranty. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Stability Control
It flashes when the system isactive. If it remains illuminatedor does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, this indicates asystem error. During a system error thesystem switches off. Immediately have thesystem checked. See Using StabilityControl (page 222).
Stability Control Off
Illuminates when you switch thesystem off. It goes out when youswitch the system back on orwhen you switch the ignition off.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime (If
Equipped)
Sounds when you open the driver's doorand you have left the key in the ignition.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit yourvehicle with the intelligent access key, afterthe last door is closed and your keylessvehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle isstill on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from theignition and open the driver's door and youhave left the headlamps or parking lampson.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parkingbrake on and drive your vehicle. If thewarning chime remains on after you havereleased the parking brake, have thesystem checked by an authorized dealerimmediately.
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GENERAL INFORMATION -
VEHICLES WITH: 6.5 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN
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.
You can control various systems on yourvehicle using the information displaycontrols on the steering wheel.Corresponding information appears in theinstrument cluster display.
Instrument Cluster DisplayControls
Return button.A
OK button.B
Menu button.C
Return Button
Use the return button to go back or to exit.
OK Button
Use the OK button to make a selection.You can also use it to scroll through amenu.
Menu Button
Use the menu button on the main screento display the submenu.
6 Inch Display Menu
This icon indicates a feature'sstatus. A check in the boxindicates the feature is on, andunchecked indicates the feature is off.
Note:Some options may appear slightlydifferent or not at all if the items areoptional.
Note:Some MyKey menu options onlyappear if MyKey is enabled and at least oneMyKey is programmed.
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Display Setup
Display Setup
Speedometer units
Hold Ok to ResetDriving History1
1 Hybrid only
Note:Additional display settings areavailable through your touchscreen. SeeSettings (page 458).
Hybrid Display Information (If
Equipped)
Unique hybrid vehicle information displayson your instrument cluster display whenyou shut off your vehicle or come to a stop.
Brake Coach
Appears after the vehicle has come to astop. It coaches you to brake in a mannerthat maximizes the amount of energyreturned through the regenerative brakingsystem.
The percent displayed indicates theregenerative braking efficiency, with 100%representing the maximum amount ofenergy recovery.
Note:While regenerative braking works inall drive modes, the brake coach displaymay not be available in all drive modes.
Brake coach can be turned on or off in thesettings menu.
Trip Summary
Displays upon shutting off your vehicle.The values are cumulative since you laststarted your vehicle.
The information shown is the same as theThis Trip on demand screen. SeePersonalized Settings (page 117).
GENERAL INFORMATION -
VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN
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.
You can control various systems on yourvehicle using the information displaycontrols on the steering wheel.Corresponding information appears in theinstrument cluster display.
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Instrument Cluster DisplayControls
Return button.A
OK button.B
Menu button.C
Return Button
Use the return button to go back or to exit.
OK Button
Use the OK button to make a selection.You can also use it to scroll through amenu.
Menu Button
Use the menu button on the main screento display the submenu.
12 Inch Display Menu
This icon indicates a feature'sstatus. A check in the boxindicates the feature is on, andunchecked indicates the feature is off.
Note:Some options may appear slightlydifferent or not at all if the items areoptional.
Note:Some MyKey menu options onlyappear if MyKey is enabled and at least oneMyKey is programmed.
Select Screens
Select Screens
Menu options covered in Personalized Settings. See Personalized Settings (page117).
Audio
Audio
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 427).
Navigation
Navigation
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 427).
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Phone
Phone
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 427).
Settings
Settings
Brake Coach
Percent Oil Life Indication XXX%Hold Ok to ResetOil Life
Hold Ok to ResetTire Monitor
Hold Ok to InitializeNeutral Tow
Note:Additional vehicle settings areavailable through your touchscreen. SeeSettings (page 458).
Display Setup
Display Setup
Add Tachometer to View
Speedometer units
Hold Ok to ResetDriving History1
1 Hybrid only
Note:Additional display settings areavailable through your touchscreen. SeeSettings (page 458).
Hybrid Display Information (If
Equipped)
Unique hybrid vehicle information displayson your instrument cluster display whenyou shut off your vehicle or come to a stop.
Brake Coach
Appears after the vehicle has come to astop. It coaches you to brake in a mannerthat maximizes the amount of energyreturned through the regenerative brakingsystem.
The percent displayed indicates theregenerative braking efficiency, with 100%representing the maximum amount ofenergy recovery.
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Note:While regenerative braking works inall drive modes, the brake coach displaymay not be available in all drive modes.
Brake coach can be turned on or off in thesettings menu.
Trip Summary
Displays upon shutting off your vehicle.The values are cumulative since you laststarted your vehicle.
The information shown is the same as theThis Trip on demand screen. SeePersonalized Settings (page 117).
GENERAL INFORMATION -
VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN
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.
You can control various systems on yourvehicle using the quick action menu (QAM)buttons on the right-hand side of thesteering wheel. The information displayprovides the corresponding information.
Information Display Controls
Return button.A
OK button.B
Menu button.C
Return Button
Use the return button to go back or to exit.
OK Button
Use the OK button to make a selection.You can also use it to scroll through amenu.
Menu Button
Use the menu button on the main screento display the submenu.
4 Inch Display Menu
This icon shows the features onor off status. A check in the boxindicates the feature is on, andunchecked indicates the feature is off.
Note:Some options may appear differentor not at all if the items are optional.
Note:Some MyKey menu options onlyappear if MyKey is enabled and at least oneMyKey is programmed.
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Hybrid Information (If Equipped)
This Trip
Provides trip timer, trip average fueleconomy, total trip distance traveled, anddistance traveled on electric power onlywith the engine off. If the gasoline enginehas not turned on during the trip then tripaverage fuel economy is not shown. ThisTrip automatically resets each time youstart your vehicle.
EV Coach
EV Coach can help you to get the most outof your vehicle’s electric driving andregenerative braking capabilities.
When you are accelerating or maintainingspeed you will see a blue or white solid barindicating vehicle power. You may also seea blue rectangular box which shows thepower level at which the engine will turnon.
•When your power level is within the boxthe color of the bar will be blue. Thismeans you are in Electric operation andthe engine is off.
•When your power level is outside of thebox the color of the bar will be white.This means you are in Hybrid operationwith a combination of the electricmotor and the engine providing vehiclepower.
When you are decelerating with either yourfoot off the accelerator pedal or on thebrake pedal you will see a green or whitesolid bar indicating the power being usedto slow down the vehicle. You may alsosee a green rectangular box which showsthe amount of power that can berecaptured by the regenerative brakingsystem and returned to the high voltagebattery.
•When your power level is completelywithin the box the color of the bar willbe all green. This means that theregenerative braking system is beingused to efficiently slow the vehicledown and return the maximumpercentage of energy to the highvoltage battery.
•When your power level is outside of thegreen box then the bar will be white.This means that both the regenerativebraking system and conventionalbraking system are being used.
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note: Depending on your vehicle optionsand instrument cluster type, not all of themessages display or are available. Certainmessages may be abbreviated or shorteneddepending upon which cluster type youhave.
Press the OK button to acknowledge andremove some messages from theinformation display. Other message willbe removed automatically after a shorttime.
Certain messages need to be confirmedbefore you can access the menus.
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