service FORD EXPLORER 2012 5.G User Guide

Adaptive Cruise
Control MessagesAction / Description
CRUISE CONTROL
AUTOMATIC
BRAKING TURNED
OFFDisplayed when adaptive cruise control
automatic braking is turned off.
AdvanceTrac/
Traction Control
MessagesAction / Description
SERVICE
ADVANCETRACDisplayed when the AdvanceTracsystem has
detected a condition that requires service.
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
TRACTION
CONTROL OFFDisplayed when the traction control has been
disabled by the driver. Refer to theDriving
chapter for more information.
TRAILER SWAY
REDUCE SPEEDDisplayed when the trailer sway control has
detected trailer sway. For more information,
refer to theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Alarm/Security
MessagesAction / Description
STARTING SYSTEM
FAULTThis message is displayed when there is a
problem with your vehicle’s starting security
system; your vehicle will not be able to start.
See your authorized dealer for service.
TO STOP ALARM
START VEHICLEDisplayed when the perimeter alarm system is
armed and the vehicle is entered using the key
on the driver’s side door. In order to prevent
the perimeter alarm system from triggering,
the ignition must be turned to start or on
before the 12 second chime expires. See
Perimeter alarm systemin theLocks and
securitychapter.
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Maintenance
MessagesAction / Description
LOW ENGINE OIL
PRESSUREStop the vehicle as soon as safely possible,
turn off the engine. Check the oil level. See
Checking the engine oilin theMaintenance
and Specificationschapter. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on with your
engine running, contact your authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOONDisplayed when the engine oil life remaining is
10% or less.
OIL CHANGE
REQUIREDDisplayed when the oil life left reaches 0%.
ENGINE COOLANT
OVER TEMPDisplayed when the engine coolant
temperature is excessively high.
WASHER FLUID
LEVEL LOWIndicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than
one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level.
Refer toWindshield washer fluidin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter.
POWER STEERING
ASSIST FAULTThe power steering system has disabled power
steering assist due to a system error, service is
required.
SERVICE POWER
STEERINGThe power steering system has detected a
condition that requires service.
SERVICE POWER
STEERING NOWThe power steering system has detected a
condition within the power steering system
that requires service immediately.
STEERING
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOWContact your authorized dealer.
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•Set Category:Select to scroll through a list of available SIRIUS
channel categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.)Note:If you select a
category, the seek and scan functions will only stop on channels in
that category.
•Alerts:Select this to create an alert for a particular song or artist or
team. The system will then alert you when it is playing on another
channel. From this screen you can also maintain alerts, enable/disable
and delete alerts from your list. You can save up to 20 alerts. If you
attempt to save an alert and your list is full, the system will prompt
you to delete one.
•Unlock All Stations:Select this and use your PIN to unlock all
previously locked channels (from the parental lock feature).
•Skip No Stations:Select this feature and use to ‘unskip’ all channels
you previously selected to skip.
•Parental Lock (PIN):Select to create a PIN which will allow you to
lock or unlock certain channels.Note:Your initial PIN is 1234.
Satellite radio information (if activated)
SIRIUSsatellite radio service:
SIRIUSsatellite radio is a
subscription based satellite radio
service that broadcasts a variety of
music, sports, news, weather, traffic
and entertainment programming.
Your factory installed SIRIUS
satellite radio system includes: hardware and a limited subscription term
which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle. Refer to your
authorized dealer for availability.
For more information on extended subscription terms (a service fee is
required), the online media player and a complete list of SIRIUS
satellite radio channels, and other features, please visit www.sirius.com in
the United States, www.siriuscanada.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUSat
1–888–539–7474.
Satellite radio reception factors
•Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the
antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other
material as far away from the antenna as possible.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can
interfere with your reception.
Entertainment Systems
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•Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating
tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in an
audio mute.
You will hear an audio mute when there is a satellite radio signal
interference. Your display may showAcquiring...to indicate the
interference.
Satellite radio electronic serial number (ESN):You will need your
ESN to activate, modify or track your satellite radio account. The ESN is
found on the System Information Screen (SR ESN:XXXXXXXXXXXX).
To access your ESN, press MENU > SIRIUS >Show ESN or tune to
channel 0.
Note:SIRIUSreserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add
or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular
channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford
Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming
changes.
Troubleshooting tips
Radio Display Condition Possible action
Acquiring Radio requires more
than two seconds to
produce audio for the
selected channel.No action required.
This message should
disappear shortly.
SIRIUSsystem
failureInternal module or
system failure
present.If this message does
not clear within shortly,
or with an ignition key
cycle, your receiver
may have a fault. See
your authorized dealer
for service.
Invalid Channel Channel no longer
available.Tune to another
channel or choose
another preset.
Unsubscribed Channel Subscription not
available for this
channel.Contact SIRIUSat
1–888–539–7474 to
subscribe to the
channel, or tune to
another channel.
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Radio Display Condition Possible action
No Signal Loss of signal from
the SIRIUSsatellite
or SIRIUStower to
the vehicle antenna.The signal is currently
being blocked. When
you move into an open
area, the signal should
return.
Updating Update of channel
programming in
progress.No action required. The
process may take up to
three minutes.
Call SIRIUS
1–888–539–7474Satellite service has
been deactivated by
SIRIUSSatellite
Radio.Call SIRIUSat
1–888–539–7474 to
re-activate or resolve
subscription issues.
No Channels Available All the channels in
the selected category
are skipped or locked.Using the channel
guide, unlock or unskip
the channels.
Subscription Updated SIRIUShas updated
the channels available
for your vehicle.No action required.
Playing a disc
Press CD to access the disc screen. From this screen you can:
•Press
/to access the
previous/next track.
•Press
/to play/pause a
track.
•Select the Repeat soft key to
repeat the current song.
•Select the Shuffle soft key to shuffle the songs on the current disc.
CD Options
Press MENU > CD Options to access:
•Scan All:Press to hear a brief selection of all tracks on the current
disc.
•Scan Folder:Available when playing an MP3 disc. Select for a brief
sampling of all the music in the current folder.
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Dome lamp control
Use to manually turn the dome lamp
on.
•Press the control. This will turn
on the interior courtesy lights.
The lights will remain on until the
control is pressed again.
Dome lamp control (with fog lamps)
Use to manually turn the dome lamp
on.
•Press the bottom of the control.
This will turn on the interior
courtesy lights. The lights will
remain on until the control is
pressed again.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed before leaving the
assembly plant. If your vehicle is involved in an accident or if you have
problems fixing the alignment of your headlamps, have them checked by
a qualified service technician.
Vertical aim adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle can only be vertically adjusted. Your
vehicle does not require horizontal aim adjustments.
To adjust the headlamps:
1. Park your vehicle on a level surface about 25 feet (7.6 meters) away
from a vertical plain surface (3). Check your headlamp alignment at
night or in a dark area so that you can see the headlamp beam pattern.
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Third row cargo lamp
The dome lamp lights when:
•any door is opened.
•the instrument panel dimmer
button is pressed until the
courtesy lamp comes on.
•
any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and the ignition is off.
The courtesy lamp can also be
turned on and off manually by
pressing the control switch.
Battery saver
The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps and interior lamps,
except the hazard warning lamps if activated, 10 minutes after the
ignition control has been turned off. The system will not turn off the
parking lamps if they are on.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Lamp assembly condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal
condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the
lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during
normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry
weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets)
•Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens
Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water
leak) are:
•Water puddle inside the lamp
•Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of
the lens
Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.
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Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)
The headlamps on your vehicle use a “high intensity discharge” source.
These lamps operate at a high voltage. When the bulb is burned out, the
bulb and starter capsule assembly must be replaced by your authorized
dealer.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp
control is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the hood overslam
bumper tower to service park/turn
bulb (if needed).
4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it
from the lamp assembly.
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5. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).
Replacing sidemarker bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp
control is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the hood overslam
bumper tower to service sidemarker
bulb (if needed).
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FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance
The Car2Usystem complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Changes and modifications to the Car2Usystem transmitter by other
than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use the
equipment.
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
WARNING:Always use floor mats that are designed to fit the
foot well of your vehicle. Only use floor mats that leave the pedal
area unobstructed. Only use floor mats that are firmly secured to
retention posts so that they cannot slip out of position and interfere
with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
•Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal injury.
•Always make sure that the floor mats are properly attached to the
retention posts in the carpet that are supplied with your vehicle.
Floor mats must be properly secured to both retention posts to
ensure mats do not shift out of position.
•Never place floor mats or any other covering in the vehicle foot well
that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving and
interfering with the pedals or the ability to control the vehicle.
•Never place floor mats or any other covering on top of already
installed floor mats. Floor mats should always rest on top of vehicle
carpeting surface and not another floor mat or other covering.
Additional floor mats or any other covering will reduce the pedal
clearance and potentially interfere with pedal operation.
Driver Controls
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