FORD EXPLORER 2021 Owners Manual

Second Row Outermost Seat Head
Restraints
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Two steel stems.
B
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
buttons.
C
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold the C buttons.
2. Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks. Third Row Seat Head Restraints The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Two steel stems.
B
Fold strap.
C
Folding the Head Restraint
Pull the fold strap (C). Pull the head
restraint back up to reset.
Note: Press the stow or fold button on the
power folding seats to fold the head
restraint.
MANUAL SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward WARNING: Do not adjust the driver
seat or seat backrest when your vehicle
is moving. This may result in sudden seat
movement, causing the loss of control
of your vehicle.
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WARNING: Make sure the seat fully
locks into place by rocking it backward
and forward. Not securing the seat into
the locked position can be dangerous in
a crash and could cause serious personal
injury or death. Adjusting the Seat Backrest
WARNING: Always drive and ride
with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING:
Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seat backrest
before returning it to the original position.
Pull on the seat backrest to make sure
that it has fully latched after returning
the seat backrest to its original position.
An unlatched seat may become
dangerous if you stop suddenly or have
a crash. POWER SEATS
WARNING: Do not adjust the driver
seat or seat backrest when your vehicle
is moving. This may result in sudden seat
movement, causing the loss of control
of your vehicle. WARNING:
Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seatback before
returning it to the original position.
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10-Way Seat Controls
Adjusting the Lumbar Support (If
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8-Way Seat Controls
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front
Seats With Active Motion (If Equipped)
Note: The engine must be running or the
vehicle must be in accessory mode to
activate the seats.
Note: Allow a few seconds for any selection
to activate. The seat backrest and cushion
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Lumbar and Bolster Mode
Massage Mode
Upper lumbar
Back massage intensity
adjustment
A
Lumbar decrease
Massage intensity decrease
and off*
B
Lower lumbar**
Cushion massage intensity
adjustment
C
Lumbar increase
Massage intensity increase
D
-
On and off
E
* The massage feature defaults to an
alternating massage mode with back
massage intensity adjustment. The lumbar
and bolster feature defaults to the middle
lumbar mode.
** Press C a second time to adjust the back
bolster. Press C a third time to adjust the
cushion bolster.
You can also adjust this feature through
the touchscreen. When switched on, the
system displays directions for you to adjust
the lumbar settings in your seat or to set
the massage function.
MEMORY FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING:
Before activating the
memory seat, make sure that the area
immediately surrounding the seat is clear
of obstructions and that all occupants
are clear of moving parts. WARNING:
Do not use the memory
function when your vehicle is moving.
This feature recalls the position of the
following: •
Driver seat.
• Power mirrors.
• Optional power steering column.
The memory control is on the driver door. Saving a PreSet Position
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Adjust the memory features to your
preferred position.
3. Press and hold the preferred preset button until you hear a single tone.
You can save up to three preset memory
positions. You can save a memory preset
at any time.
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Recalling a PreSet Position
Press and release the preset button
associated with your preferred driving
position. The memory features move to
the position stored for that preset.
Note:
You can only recall a preset memory
position when the ignition is off, or when the
transmission is in park (P) or neutral (N)
and the vehicle is not moving if the ignition
is on.
You can also recall a preset memory
position by:
• Pressing the unlock button on your
remote control if it is linked to a preset
position.
• Unlocking the driver door handle if a
linked remote control is present.
Note: Using a linked remote control to
recall your memory position when the
ignition is off moves the seat to the Easy
Entry position.
Note: Pressing any active memory feature
adjustment control, or any memory button
during a memory recall, cancels the
operation.
Linking a PreSet Position to your
Remote Control
Your vehicle can save the preset memory
positions for up to three remote controls.
1. With the ignition on, move the memory
features to the preferred positions.
2. Press and hold the preferred preset button for about five seconds. A tone
sounds after about two seconds.
Continue holding until you hear a
second tone.
3. Within three seconds, press the lock button on the remote control you are
linking.
To unlink a remote control, follow the
same procedure – except in step 3, press
the unlock button on the remote control. Note:
If more than one linked remote
control or intelligent access key is in range,
the memory function moves to the settings
of the first key to recall a memory position.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
If you enable the easy entry and exit
feature, it moves the driver seat position
rearward up to 2 in (5 cm) when you switch
the ignition off.
The driver seat returns to the previous
position when you switch the ignition on.
You can enable or disable this feature
through the touchscreen. See Settings
(page 464).
REAR SEATS
Adjusting the Second Row Rear
Seats WARNING:
Always drive and ride
with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING: Do not recline the seat
backrest too far as this can cause the
occupant to slide under the seatbelt,
resulting in personal injury in the event
of a crash.
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Adjusting the Seat Backrest
Lift the handle and adjust the seat
backrest rearward or forward.
Folding the Seat Backrest Flat
Lift the handle and fold the seat backrest
forward until it is flat.
Note:
For bench seats, make sure you
unbuckle the center seatbelt before folding
the seat backrest. Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward (If Equipped)
Adjusting the Second Row Seats for
Easy Entry
WARNING: Do not drive your
vehicle with a seat that is unlatched or
in the folded position. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury or death in the event of a sudden
stop or crash. WARNING:
Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seat backrest
before returning it to the original position.
Pull on the seat backrest to make sure
that it has fully latched after returning
the seat backrest to its original position.
An unlatched seat may become
dangerous if you stop suddenly or have
a crash. WARNING:
Do not adjust a seat or
release a seat floor latch when the
vehicle is moving. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death in a sudden stop or crash.
Note: You may have to move the front row
seat forward to allow the second row seat
to be fully folded.
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Note:
You can move the second row
outermost seats forward to allow access to
the third row seats.
This feature allows for easier entry and exit
to and from the third row seat. 1. Lift the handle on top of the seat
backrest. The seat backrest folds
forward and engages the seat track. 2. Push the seat forward. 3. To return the seat to the seating
position, push the seat backrest and
move the track rearward. Make sure
the seat backrest locks in the upright
position.
Adjusting the Second Row Seats with
Power Easy Entry (If Equipped) WARNING: Do not fold a seat if it
is occupied. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.
The easy entry seat allows for easier entry
and exit to and from the third row seat. Press the button on top of the second row
seat backrest to move the seat forward.
This provides access to the third row.
Folding the Second Row Center Seat
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Pull the strap to fold the seat backrest flat.
To return the seat to the upright position,
rotate the seat backrest until it locks.
Adjusting the Second Row Outermost
Seats
Lift the handle to move the seat forward
or rearward.
Exiting the Third Row Seats
WARNING: Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seatback before
returning it to the original position. WARNING:
Check under the seat
cushion to make sure no cargo or objects
are under the seat cushion before
returning the seat cushion to its original
position, and that the seat cushion locks
into place. Failure to do so may prevent
the seat from operating properly in the
event of a crash, which could increase
the risk of serious injury. WARNING:
Do not adjust a seat or
release a seat floor latch when the
vehicle is moving. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death in a sudden stop or crash. WARNING:
Do not drive your
vehicle with a seat that is unlatched or
in the folded position. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury or death in the event of a sudden
stop or crash. 1. Pull the strap on the back of the
second row seat. This moves the seat
forward.
2. To return the seat to the seating position, push the seat backrest and
move the track rearward. Make sure
the seat backrest locks in the upright
position.
Folding the Third Row Manual Seat
1. Remove all objects from the seat.
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2. Fold the head restraints by pulling the
head restraint release strap.
3. From the rear of the vehicle, fold the seat backrest by pulling and holding
the strap while pushing the seat
backrest forward. Release the strap
once the seat backrest starts rotating
forward.
Note: Do not use the seat anchors as cargo
tie downs.
Note: Make sure that the area under the
seat is free of objects before stowing it.
Unfolding the Third Row Manual Seat WARNING: Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seat backrest
before returning it to the original position.
Pull on the seat backrest to make sure
that it has fully latched after returning
the seat backrest to its original position.
An unlatched seat may become
dangerous if you stop suddenly or have
a crash.
Note: Make sure that there are no objects
such as books, purses or briefcases on the
load floor before unstowing the seat. Failure
to remove all objects from the top of the
load floor prior to unstowing it may cause
damage to the seat. Note:
Make sure the area under the load
floor is free of objects before unstowing it. 1. To return the seat backrest to the
upright position, pull the long strap
until the seat backrest locks.
2. Pull the head restraints up to their normal positions.
Adjusting the Third Row Power
Seats
Note: The power rear seat functions disable
10 minutes after you switch the ignition off.
The transmission must be in park (P) and
the liftgate must be open to operate the
seats.
The buttons are inside the liftgate area.
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