FORD EXPLORER 2013 5.G Owners Manual

MyKeyMessages Action / Description
Buckle Up to Unmute
AudioDisplayed when a MyKeyis in use and
Belt-Minderis activated.
Could Not Program
KeyDisplayed when an attempt is made to
program a spare key using two existing
MyKeys.
Park Aid / Active
Park MessagesAction / Description
Check Park Aid Displayed when the transmission is in R
(Reverse) and the park aid is disabled.
Check Rear Park Aid Displayed when the transmission is in R
(Reverse) and the park aid is disabled.
Rear Park Aid On Off Displays the rear park aid status.
Active Park Fault Displayed when a fault has occurred with the
active park assist system.
Terrain Management/
Off Road / Hill
Descent MessagesAction / Description
For Hill Descent
Reduce Speed XX
MPH/km/h or LessDisplayed when hill descent speed exceeds
20 MPH (32 KM/H).
For Hill Descent Shift
into GearDisplayed when hill descent control mode
requires driver shift transmission into gear.
Driver Resume Control Displayed when the hill control mode requires
the driver to resume control.
Hill Descent Control
ActiveDisplayed when hill descent control mode is
activated.
Hill Descent Control
FAULTDisplayed when a hill descent system fault is
present.
Hill Descent Control Off Displayed when hill descent control mode is
deactivated.
Hill Descent Control
OFF System CoolingDisplayed when hill descent control mode is
disabled to cool the brake system.
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Terrain Management/
Off Road / Hill
Descent MessagesAction / Description
Hill Descent Control
ReadyDisplayed when hill descent control mode is
activated.
Terrain Management
Normal ModeDisplays driver selected terrain management
normal mode.
Normal Mode Active Displays terrain management normal mode is
currently active.
Terrain Management
Snow ModeDisplays driver selected terrain management
snow, grass, gravel mode.
Snow, Gravel, Grass
Mode ActiveDisplays terrain management snow, gravel, grass
mode is currently active.
Terrain Management
Mud, Ruts ModeDisplays driver selected terrain management
mud, ruts mode.
Mud, Rut Mode Active Displays terrain management mud, ruts mode is
currently active.
Terrain Management
Sand ModeDisplays driver selected terrain management
sand mode.
Sand Mode Active Displays terrain management sand mode is
currently active.
Mode Change Not
Accepted, RetryDisplayed when terrain management mode
cannot be changed at time of driver request.
Terrain Management
System FaultDisplays when the terrain management system
detects an error.
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Passenger Sensing
System MessagesAction / Description
Remove Objects Near
Passenger SeatDisplayed when objects are by the passenger
seat. After the objects are moved away from
the seat, if the warning stays on or continues
to come on contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
Reminder Messages Action / Description
Steering Lock Turn
Wheel to UnlockDisplays when you need to turn the steering
wheel in order to disengage the steering lock.
Shift to Park Displays as a reminder to shift into park.
Tire Messages Action / Description
Low Tire Pressure Displays when one or more tires on your
vehicle have low tire pressure.
Tire Pressure Monitor
FaultDisplays when the tire pressure monitoring
system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays
on or continues to come on, contact your
authorized dealer.
Tire Pressure Sensor
FaultDisplayed when a tire pressure sensor is
malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use.
For more information on how the system
operates under these conditions, refer toTi r e
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)in the
Wheels and tireschapter. If the warning stays
on or continues to come on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM: 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors
Distance/StrengthThe further you travel from an FM station,
the weaker the signal and the weaker the
reception.
TerrainHills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges,
tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages,
dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can
interfere with your reception.
Station overloadWhen you pass a ground-based broadcast
repeating tower, a stronger signal may
overtake a weaker one and result the audio
system muting.
CD/CD Player Information
Note:CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in
(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,
certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function
correctly when used in Ford CD players.
Note:CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be
inserted into the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to
become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified
with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint
pens may damage CDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further
information.
Note:Do not use any irregularly shaped discs or discs with a scratch
protection film attached.
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Always handle discs by their edges only. Clean the disc with an approved
CD cleaner only, wiping from the center of the disc toward the edge. Do
not clean in a circular motion.
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended
periods of time.
MP3 Track and Folder Structure
Audio systems capable of recognizing and playing MP3 individual tracks
and folder structures work as follows:
•There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track
mode (system default) and MP3 folder mode.
•MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc. The
player numbers each MP3 track on the disc (noted by the .mp3 file
extension) from T001 to a maximum of T255.Note:The maximum
number of playable MP3 files may be less depending on the structure
of the CD and exact model of radio present.
•MP3 folder mode represents a folder structure consisting of one level
of folders. The CD player numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc (noted
by the .mp3 file extension) and all folders containing MP3 files, from
F001 (folder) T001 (track) to F253 T255.
•Creating discs with only one level of folders helps with navigation
through the disc files.
If you are burning your own MP3 discs, it is important to understand
how the system reads the structures you create. While various files may
be present, (files with extensions other than mp3), only files with the
.mp3 extension are played; other files are ignored by the system. This
enables you to use the same MP3 disc for a variety of tasks on your work
computer, home computer and your in-vehicle system.
In track mode, the system displays and plays the structure as if it were
only one level deep (all .mp3 files are played, regardless of being in a
specific folder). In folder mode, the system only plays the .mp3 files in
the current folder.
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MyFord™ SYSTEM
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you
use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take
your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation
of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device
while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated systems when
possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws
that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
Note:Some features such as SIRIUS satellite radio may not be available
in your location. Check with your authorized dealer.
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When you select: You can:
A. RADIO Access the radio screen.
Press the buttons below the radio screen to
select different audio system functions.
B. CD Access CD mode.
Press the function buttons to select on-screen
options of Repeat or Shuffle.
C. Memory presets Store your favorite stations for later access.
1. Press RADIO and select a frequency.
2. Tune to the desired station.
3. Press and hold one of the preset buttons.
The system momentarily mutes as
confirmation the station is stored.
This can be repeated for each frequency band
and each preset button.
D. Function buttons Access the functions shown on-screen by
pressing the corresponding audio buttons
directly beneath them. The function buttons
are context-dependent and change according
to the current mode.
E. TUNEIn radio mode,you can search the frequency
band in individual increments.
In SIRIUS mode,you can find the next or
previous available SIRIUS satellite station.
F. Reverse/Fast
Forward; AM/FM/CD
SeekIn radio mode,select a frequency band and
press one of the seek buttons. The system
stops at the first station it finds in that
direction.
In SIRIUS mode,select the previous or next
channel. If a specific category is selected,
(Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), use the SEEK
buttons find to the previous or next channel
in the selected category.
In CD mode,select the previous or next
track.
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When you select: You can:
G. OK Allows you to confirm commands with special
phone and media features. If your vehicle is
equipped with SYNC, refer to theSYNC
chapter for more information.
H. Eject Eject the CD.
I. Power and Volume Press the power control to turn the system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
J. CLOCK Set the time. Use the center arrow controls to
move between options and set time.
K. SOUND Allows you to adjust the sound settings
(Treble, Bass, Middle, Fade and Balance).
1. Press Menu.
2. Scroll until Audio is selected and press OK.
3. Scroll to select Sound and press OK.
L. MENU Allows you to access many functions of the
audio system. Refer toMenu structure
following this table.
M. PHONE Access SYNC phone features.
N. AUX Access your auxiliary input jack. Refer to
Auxiliary input jacklater in this chapter.
O. SIRIUS Access SIRIUS satellite radio features.
Menu Structure
Note:Depending on your system, some options may appear slightly
different, not at all or on-screen and able to be selected using the
function buttons.
Press MENU.
Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the options (if
active).
Press the right arrow to enter a menu. Press the left arrow to exit a
menu.
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Menu structure
RadioScan
RBDS/RDS Set category
SIRIUS optionsScan
Show ESN
Channel guide Tune channel
Skip channel
Lock channel
Set category
Alerts
Unlock all stations
Skip no stations
Parental lock (PIN)
Audio settingsSCV level
Sound
CDScan all
Scan folder
CD compression
Display settingsDimming Automatic
Daylight
Language English
French
Spanish
Temp setting Fahrenheit
Celsius
Clock settingsSet time
Set date
12/24 hour
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AM/FM SINGLE CD PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you
use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take
your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation
of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device
while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated systems when
possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws
that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
Note:Most of the audio features are controlled through the MyFord Touch™
system. Refer to theMyFord Touch™chapter for more information.
When you select: You can:
A. Eject Eject a CD.
B. CD Slot Insert a CD.
C. TUNE +/TUNE -In radio mode,you can search the frequency
band in individual increments.
In SIRIUS mode,you can find the next or
previous available SIRIUS satellite station.
D. Power and Volume Press the power control to turn the system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
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