lights FORD EXPLORER 2015 5.G Quick Reference Guide

1. AUTOLAMPS*
When the lighting control is in
the autolamps
position,
the headlamps automatically
turn on in low light situations
or when the system activates
the wipers. The headlamps
remain on for a period of time
after you switch the ignition off.
Use the information display
controls to adjust the period
of time that the headlamps
remain on. See the Lighting
section of your Owner’s
Manual for more details.
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POWER TILT
AND TELESCOPE
STEERING COLUMN*
The four-way rocker control
allows you to tilt and telescope
the steering wheel to the position
you desire.
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3. CRUISE CONTROL
To set a cruise control speed:
A. Press the ON control up
and release.
B. Accelerate to the
desired speed.
C. Press the SET control up and
release, then take your foot off
the accelerator.
After you set your speed, you can
press the SET control up or down
to adjust cruise speed. To switch
off cruise control, press the OFF
control down.
4. LEFT INFORMATION
DISPLAY*
Provides information about various
systems on your vehicle. Use the
left-hand, 5-way controls located
on the steering wheel to choose
and confirm settings and messages.
Refer to the Information Displays
chapter in your Owner’s Manual for
more information.
5. SERVICE ENGINE
SOON LIGHT
Lights briefly when you switch
on the ignition. If the light remains
on or is blinking after starting the
engine, the On-Board Diagnostics
(OBD-II) system has detected a
problem. Drive in a moderate fashion
and contact an authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
6. RIGHT INFORMATION
DISPLAY
Displays information about
Entertainment, Phone and
Navigation*. Use the right-hand,
5-way controls located on your
steering wheel to scroll through,
highlight and make minor
adjustments within a selected
menu. Refer to the MyFord Touch
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chapter in your Owner’s Manual
for more information.
7. STEERING WHEEL-
MOUNTED CONTROLS
AUDIO CONTROL
Press VOL + or – to increase or
decrease volume levels. Press SEEK
or to access the next or previous radio station preset, CD track or
preset satellite radio channel*.
VOICE CONTROL*
Press
to access SYNC®
phone features.
Press
to access
voice recognition.
8. PUSH BUTTON START*Allows you to start your vehicle by
fully pressing the brake pedal and
the ENGINE START STOP button.
Press the button again to switch the
engine off.
NOTE: Your intelligent access
transmitter* must be inside the
vehicle for the ignition to start.
9. HAZARD CONTROL
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INSTRUMENT PANEL

CLIMATE CONTROLLED
FRONT SEATS*
On touchscreen-equipped vehicles,
press the Climate corner on your
touchscreen. Press the
or
seat icon repeatedly to cycle through
the various modes and off.
For non-touchscreen vehicles, use the
hard button controls (indicated by the
same symbols). Press the controls
repeatedly to cycle through the various
modes and off. More lights indicate
warmer or cooler settings.
MEMORY FUNCTION*
Allows one-touch recall of memory
positions for the driver seat, power
mirrors, steering column* and power-
adjustable pedals. Use the memory
controls on the driver’s door to program and then recall memory positions. To
program position 1, press and hold the
1 button until you hear a tone. Use this
same procedure to set positions 2 and
3 using the respective buttons. You can
now use these controls to recall the set
memory positions.
TILTING HEAD RESTRAINTS*
You can adjust the front-row head
restraints. Pull up to raise the head
restraint. To lower, press the head
restraint down while pressing and
holding the guide sleeve adjust or
release button. Tilt the head restraint for
additional comfort by gently pulling the
top of the head restraint forward. Once
it is in the forward-most position, tilting
it forward once more releases it to the
upright position.
NOTE: Do not attempt to force the
headrest backward after tilting it . Instead,
continue tilting it forward until the
headrest releases to the upright position.
SECOND-ROW HEATED SEATS*To operate, press the button on the rear
of the floor console to cycle through the
various heat settings and off. More lights
indicate warmer settings.
NOTE: The heated seats operate only
when the ignition is on. If activated, they
will turn off automatically when you
switch the engine off.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL*
When cruise control is active, this feature
allows you to set and maintain a ‘gap
distance’ between you and the vehicle in
front of you in the same lane. To select a
gap distance, press the GAP control up or
down. See the Cruise Control chapter in
your Owner’s Manual for more details.
NOTE: Driving aids do not replace the
need to watch where the vehicle is
moving and brake where necessary.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for
more details.
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DUAL-PANEL MOONROOF AND
POWER SUNSCREEN*
The feature includes a one-touch,
express-opening and -closing feature. To
open, press and release the SLIDE control.
The sunscreen opens automatically and
the moonroof opens to the first position.
To open the moonroof fully, press and
release the SLIDE control again. To close,
pull and release the SLIDE control. Press
and release the TILT control to vent the
moonroof. Pull and release the TILT
control to close the moonroof. To open
the sunscreen, press and release
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Pull and release to close
the sunscreen.
AUTOWIPERS*
When you switch this feature on, your
wipers turn on automatically when
moisture is on the windshield. The wiper
speed varies based on the amount of
moisture detected and the sensitivity
setting. To deactivate, switch your wiper
controls off.
NOTE:
Make sure that you switch this
feature off before entering a car wash.
110-VOLT AC POWER POINT*
The power point is located on the rear of
the center console and can be used to
power your smaller electrical devices that
do not exceed 150 watts. You can use this
feature after you switch your ignition on
and the battery voltage is above 11 volts.
When the indicator light is on, the power
point is working and ready to use.
POWER-ADJUSTABLE PEDALS*The control is located on the left side of
the steering column. Press the arrow
to move the pedals closer to you or the
arrow to move the pedals further
away from you. The pedals should only
be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped
and in park (P).
AMBIENT LIGHTING*
When activated, ambient lighting
illuminates your vehicle’s footwells and
cupholders with a choice of colors. To
access and make adjustments:
1. Press the Settings icon, then select
Vehicle and Ambient Lighting.
2. Touch the desired color.
3. Use the scroll bar to increase or
decrease the intensity.
To switch the feature on or off, press the
power button.
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ESSENTIAL FEATURES
TERRAIN
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM™ *
This system optimizes driveability and
comfort as well as maximizing traction.
Turn the dial on the center console to
select from the following modes:

Grass/Gravel/Snow:
Use this mode where loose
or slippery material covers a
firm surface.

Sand: Use this mode on soft dry
sand or deep gravel terrain.

Mud/Ruts: Use this mode
on muddy, rutted, soft or
uneven terrain.

Normal: Use this mode for
on-road conditions.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL™ *
Hill descent mode allows the driver to
set and maintain vehicle speed, while
descending steep grades on various
surface conditions. To switch the
system on, press the
control located
in the center of the terrain management
dial. The icon lights up and a tone
sounds when the system is on. Use your
pedals to increase or decrease your
speed as you normally would, until you
reach your desired speed. Remove your
feet from the pedals to maintain your
speed. Press the
control again to
switch the system off.
NOTE: This system only operates
between the speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h)
and 20 mph (32 km/h).
REAR WINDOW BUFFETING
When one or both of your rear windows
are open, you may hear a wind throb or
buffeting noise. To alleviate this, lower
a front window until the buffeting
noise subsides.
LOCATION OF SPARE TIRE
AND TOOLS
Your spare tire and tools are beneath
the third row seats under the floor
panel (you need to unstow the seats
to access). Use the spare tire for
emergency use only and replace it as
soon as possible.
For complete details on changing your
tire, refer to the Changing a Road Wheel
section in the Wheels and Tires chapter
of your Owner’s Manual.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Your new Ford vehicle comes with the
assurance and support of 24-hour
emergency roadside assistance.
To receive roadside assistance in the
United States, call 1-800-241-3673.
In Canada, call 1-800-665-2006.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
AND FUEL INFO
Your vehicle has a 18.6 gallon (70.4L)
fuel tank capacity. Use only UNLEADED
gasoline or UNLEADED gasoline blended
with a maximum of 15% ethanol. Do not
use E85 fuels because your vehicle was
not designed to run on fuels with more
than 15% ethanol.
We recommend using fuels with a
minimum octane rating of 87. Premium
fuel will provide improved performance.
Premium fuel can provide improved
performance and is recommended for
severe duty usage such as trailer tow.
TRAILER TOW*
Before you tow, refer to your Owner’s
Manual for complete information on
weight, details and limitations, as well
as safety information and the proper
equipment to use while towing.
NOTE: Do not tow with the mini spare
tire installed.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Towing your vehicle behind an RV or
any other vehicle may be limited. Refer
to Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
section in the Towing chapter of your
Owner’s Manual.
POWER LIFTGATE*
Your liftgate has an automatic open and
closing feature. To open remotely, press
twice on your keyhead within three
seconds. Press twice again to close
or reverse the movement. You can also operate the liftgate by
pressing the
control located on the
instrument panel.
You can also program a new liftgate
height by opening the liftgate, adjusting
the liftgate manually to your desired
height and then pressing and holding
the liftgate control button. The system
sounds a tone once it saves the new
liftgate height.
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