heated seat FORD EXPLORER 2018 User Guide

Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Power point (cargo area).
20A 2
67
Not used.
—
68
Power liftgate.
30A 2
69
Trailer tow left-hand and right-hand stop
and direction indicator lamps.
15A 2
70
Not used.
—
71
Heated/cooled seats.
30A 2
72
Driver seat module.
30A 2
73
Driver seat power.
Passenger seat power.
30A 2
74
Front wiper motor.
30A 2
75
Not used.
—
76
Not used.
—
77
3rd row power folding seat module relay.
30A 2
78
Starter relay.
30A 2
79
Not used.
—
80
Trailer tow back-up lamp relay.
10A 1
81
Steering column lock (if equipped).
20A 2
82
Brake on/off switch.
10A 1
83
Not used.
—
84
2nd row USB charger (if equipped).
5A 1
85
Not used.
—
86
Not used.
—
87
Not used.
—
88
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Protected Components
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Demand lamps.
10A 1
1
Battery saver.
Memory seat switch (lumbar power).
7.5A 1
2
Driver unlock relay.
20A 1
3
Aftermarket electronic brake controller.
5A 1
4
Rear heated seat module.
20A 1
5
Not used.
—
6
Not used.
—
7
Not used.
—
8
Not used.
—
9
Embedded modem.
5A 2
10
Hands free liftgate.
Rear climate control module.
5A 2
11
Securicode™ keyless entry keypad.
Power liftgate module.
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Protected Components
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Sony amplifier - 10 channel.
20A 1
28
Sony amplifier - 14 channel.
30A 1
29
Not used.
—
30
Not used.
—
31
SYNC module.
10A 1
32
GPS module.
Display.
Radio frequency receiver.
Radio.
20A 1
33
Starter relay.
30A 1
34
Restraints control module.
5A 1
35
Extended power module.
Lane departure warning module.
15A 1
36
Auto high beam.
EC mirrors.
Rear heated seats.
Heated steering wheel.
20A 1
37
Left-hand front window motor.
30A 3
38
Rear power window motors.
1 Micro 2 fuse.
2 Micro 3 fuse.
3 Circuit breaker.
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To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•
Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner. When
cleaning the interior of the windshield,
avoid getting any glass cleaner on the
instrument panel or door panels. Wipe
any glass cleaner off these surfaces
immediately.
• For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the entire windshield using steel wool
(no greater than 0000 grade) in a
circular motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR WARNING: Do not use cleaning
solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle's
seatbelts, as these actions may weaken
the belt webbing. WARNING:
On vehicles equipped
with seat-mounted airbags, do not use
chemical solvents or strong detergents.
Such products could contaminate the side
airbag system and affect performance of
the side airbag in a crash. For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and seats
equipped with side airbags:
•
Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.
• Remove light stains and soil with
Motorcraft Professional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner.
• If grease or tar is present on the
material, spot-clean the area first with
Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Multi-Purpose
Cleaner.
• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot
cleaning, clean the entire area
immediately (but do not oversaturate)
or the ring will set.
• Do not use household cleaning
products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect
the flame retardant abilities of the seat
materials.
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL AND INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER LENS WARNING:
Do not use chemical
solvents or strong detergents when
cleaning the steering wheel or instrument
panel to avoid contamination of the airbag
system.
Note: Follow the same procedure as
cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather
instrument panels and leather interior trim
surfaces. See
Cleaning Leather Seats
(page 313).
Clean the instrument panel and cluster
lens with a clean, damp and soft cloth,
then use a clean, dry and soft cloth to dry
these areas.
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USING SUMMER TIRES
Summer tires provide superior
performance on wet and dry roads.
Summer tires do not have the Mud and
Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on
the tire side wall. Since summer tires do
not have the same traction performance
as All-season or Snow tires, we do not
recommend using summer tires when
temperatures drop to approximately 45°F
(7°C) or below (depending on tire wear
and environmental conditions) or in snow
and ice conditions. Like any tire, summer
tire performance is affected by tire wear
and environmental conditions. If you must
drive in those conditions, we recommend
using Mud and Snow (M+S, M/S),
All-season or Snow tires.
Always store your summer tires indoors at
temperatures above
19°F (-7°C). The
rubber compounds used in these tires lose
flexibility and may develop surface cracks
in the tread area at temperatures below
19°F (-7°C)
. If the tires have been
subjected to 19°F (-7°C) or less, warm
them in a heated space to at least 41°F
(5°C) for at least 24 hours before installing
them on a vehicle, or moving the vehicle
with the tires installed, or checking tire
inflation. Do not place tires near heaters
or heating devices used to warm the room
where the tires are stored. Do not apply
heat or blow heated air directly on the tires.
Always inspect the tires after storage
periods and before use. USING SNOW CHAINS WARNING:
Snow tires must be the
same size, load index, and speed rating as
those originally provided by Ford. Use of
any tire or wheel not recommended by
Ford can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which could
result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury,
and death. Additionally, the use of
non-recommended tires and wheels could
cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
case, or power transfer unit failure. It is also
strongly advised to follow the Ford
recommended tire inflation pressure found
on the Safety Compliance Certification
Label (affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge
that meets the door-latch post, next to the
driver ’s seating position), or Tire Label
which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge
of the driver door. Failure to follow the tire
pressure recommendations can cause
uneven treadwear patterns and adversely
affect the way your vehicle handles.
The tires on your vehicle (excluding the
265/45ZR20 Sport Tire) may have
all-weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates
you may need to use snow chains.
Your vehicle may not be compatible with
snow chain or cable usage with the
factory-fitted wheels and tires. Only
certain chains or snow cables have been
approved by Ford as safe for use on your
vehicle with the following wheel and tire
combination(s): 18” x8”x44mm Wheel and
P245/60 R18 Tire. You should only install
chains or cables that have been rated as
10 mm or less in dimension as measured
on the sidewall of your tire. Not all S-class
snow chains meet these restrictions.
Chains of this size restriction will include a
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Driver temperature: Touch up
or down to adjust the
temperature.
A
Heated steering wheel:
B
Note:
This feature only
functions when you switch the
engine on.
Touch this icon to switch the
heated steering wheel on and
off. It takes about 5 minutes to
warm the steering wheel to 74°F
(23°C) in temperatures as low
as -4°F (-20°C). The wheel
maintains an approximate
temperature of 90°F (32°C) and
operates independently from the
heated seats and other
climate-control functions. The
heating element is in between
the leather covering and foam
core to help provide maximum
heat without adversely affecting
the feel of the steering wheel.
Note: The heated steering wheel
may remain on after remote
starting the vehicle, based on
your remote start settings. The
heated steering wheel may also
turn on when you start your
vehicle, if it was on when you
switched your vehicle off.
Note:
For steering wheels with
wood trim, the heating feature
will not heat the wheel between
the 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock
positions.
Defrost:
A pop up appears on
the screen to display the defrost
options.
C MAX Defrost: Touch the button
to maximize defrosting. Air flows
through the windshield vents,
the fan automatically adjusts to
the highest speed and the driver
and passenger temperatures are
set to HI. You can use this setting
to defog or clear a thin covering
of ice from the windshield. The
heated rear window also
automatically turns on when you
select MAX Defrost.
Defrost:
Distributes air through
the windshield defroster vents
and demister vents.
Heated rear window: Turns the
heated rear window on and off.
See
Heated Windows and
Mirrors (page 141).
AUTO:
Touch the button to
switch on automatic operation.
Select the desired temperature
using the temperature control.
The system adjusts fan speed,
air distribution, air conditioning
operation, and selects outside
air or recirculated air to heat or
cool the vehicle in order to
maintain the desired
temperature.
D
Power:
Touch the button to
switch the system on and off.
Switching off the climate control
system prevents outside air from
entering the vehicle.
E
DUAL:
This button lights up
when the passenger controls are
active. To switch the off and link
the passenger temperature to
the driver temperature, touch the
DUAL button.
F
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Number of MyKeys..............................................
62
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................300
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................42
Child Restraint Positioning..........................31
Child Safety.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks..........................................33 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 34
Right-Hand Side................................................... 34
Child Seats
.........................................................19
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................313
Cleaning Products
......................................309
Materials............................................................... 309
Cleaning the Engine......................................311
Cleaning the Exterior
.................................309
Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 310
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 310
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 310
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 310
Underbody............................................................ 310
Under Hood.......................................................... 310
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................312
Cleaning the Interior....................................312
Cleaning the Wheels...................................314
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades.............................................................311
Clearing All MyKeys
........................................61
Climate............................................................448
Climate Control
.............................................133
Climate Controlled Seats..........................159 Cooled Seats........................................................ 160
Heated Seats........................................................ 159
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 291
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
.......50
Creating a MyKey...........................................60 Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings................................................................ 61
Cross Traffic Alert........................................234 Blocked Sensors................................................ 236
Switching the System Off and On..............236
System Errors...................................................... 236
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................. 236
System Limitations........................................... 236
Using the Cross Traffic Alert System..........234 Cruise Control
..................................................79
Principle of Operation...................................... 220
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control............................... 220
Customer Assistance.................................266
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps............................85 Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 85
Type Two - Configurable................................... 85
Digital Radio
...................................................372
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................. 373
Direction Indicators
........................................87
Doors and Locks.............................................64
Driver Alert
......................................................227
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 227
USING DRIVER ALERT..................................... 228
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................45 Children and Airbags.......................................... 46
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 45
Driving Aids.....................................................227
Driving Hints...................................................257
Driving Through Water...............................258
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 85
E
Economical Driving......................................257
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............518
Emission Law
.................................................183
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.........184
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 183
End User License Agreement.................520 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 520
Engine Block Heater.....................................173 Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 174
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Engine Coolant Check................................291
Adding Coolant.................................................... 291
Coolant Change................................................. 293
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 294
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 293
Recycled Coolant............................................... 293
Severe Climates................................................. 293
Engine Emission Control............................183
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 74
Engine Oil Check..........................................289
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 289
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................288
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................289
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................343
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 343
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................343
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 344
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................344
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 345
Entertainment...............................................437 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 439
Apps........................................................................\
447
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 446
CD (If equipped)................................................ 445
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 442
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)....................................................... 440
Sources................................................................. 438
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 447
USB Ports.............................................................. 447
Environment
......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks..........................252
Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 253
Hitches................................................................... 252
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 254
Safety Chains...................................................... 252
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 253
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 253When Towing a Trailer.....................................
253
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................14
Exterior Mirrors
................................................92
Auto-dimming Feature...................................... 94
Auto-Folding Mirrors........................................... 93
Blind Spot Information System...................... 94
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 94
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 93
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 94
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 94
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 94
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 92
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................36 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.................................... 38
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 37
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................36
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 337
Floor Mats......................................................258
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 87
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................ 80
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect
...................................................497
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 498
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 497
Four-Wheel Drive..........................................191 Principle of Operation........................................ 191
Front Fog Lamps
............................................87
Front Parking Aid.........................................206
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 207
Front Passenger Sensing System............46
Fuel and Refueling
........................................175
Fuel Consumption........................................181
Advertised Capacity........................................... 181
Fuel Economy....................................................... 181
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................177
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Fuel Quality - E85.........................................176
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 176
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline........177
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................175 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 175
Fuel Shutoff....................................................261
Fuses.................................................................273
Fuse Specification Chart...........................273 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........278
Power Distribution Box.................................... 273
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............161
Gauges................................................................97 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........100
Fuel Gauge........................................................... 100
Information Display............................................. 99
Type 1........................................................................\
. 97
Type 2....................................................................... 98
Type 3....................................................................... 99
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 187
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................52
Intelligent Access................................................. 52
General Maintenance Information.......499 Multi-Point Inspection...................................... 501
Owner Checks and Services......................... 500
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 499
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 499
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.................................................... 499
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................269
Getting the Services You Need..............266 Away From Home............................................. 266
Global Opening
...............................................92
Moonroof................................................................. 92
Remote Control Front Windows..................... 92
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 197
Hazard Flashers
............................................261 HDC
See: Using Hill Descent Control................... 203
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 301
Headlamp Exit Delay
....................................85
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 303
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 144
Head Restraints
............................................144
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 145
Tilting Head Restraints .................................... 146
Heated Seats.................................................158 Front Seats........................................................... 158
Second Row Heated Seats............................. 159
Heated Steering Wheel................................79
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................141 Heated Exterior Mirrors..................................... 142
Heated Rear Window........................................ 142
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 133
Hill Start Assist..............................................197 Switching the System On and Off...............198
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 198
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................138
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................ 140
General Hints....................................................... 138
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................ 139
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 139
Recommended Settings for Cooling..........140
Recommended Settings for Heating..........139
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
.............................................................197
Home Screen................................................429
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........284
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................169
In California (U.S. Only).............................267
Information Display Control.......................79
Information Displays
...................................105
General Information.......................................... 105
Information Messages
.................................119
4WD........................................................................\
.. 119
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Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead
Transmitter........................................................ 65
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 66
Luggage Covers............................................242
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 337
M
Maintenance
.................................................284
General Information......................................... 284
Manual Climate Control.............................133
Manual Liftgate
..............................................69
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 69
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 69
Manual Seats
..................................................147
Lumbar Adjustment.......................................... 148
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 147
Recline Adjustment............................................ 147
Memory Function.........................................150 Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................. 151
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key
Fob...................................................................... 150
Saving a PreSet Position................................. 150
Message Center See: Information Displays............................... 105
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors...............141
See: Windows and Mirrors................................. 91
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Moonroof..........................................................95 Bounce-Back......................................................... 96
Opening and Closing the Moonroof.............96
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen............96
Venting the Moonroof........................................ 96
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................345
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec.............346
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................347
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................62
MyKey ™.............................................................59
Principle of Operation........................................ 59N
Navigation......................................................456
cityseeker............................................................. 463
Destination Mode.............................................. 458
Map Mode............................................................. 457
Navigation Map Updates............................... 464
Navigation Menu................................................. 461
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 464
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 463
Waypoints............................................................ 462
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........502 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 502
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 503
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................290
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 289
Opening and Closing the Hood..............284 Closing the Hood............................................... 285
Opening the Hood............................................. 284
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................271
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual...........271
Overhead Console
.......................................168
P
Parking Aids
...................................................205
Principle of Operation...................................... 205
Parking Brake
..................................................197
Passenger Knee Airbag................................49
Passive Anti-Theft System
.........................74
SecuriLock®........................................................... 74
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 74
Pedals................................................................80
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................43
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 43
Phone................................................................451 During a Phone Call.......................................... 454
Making Calls........................................................ 453
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................... 451
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