key FORD EXPLORER 2016 5.G Quick Reference Guide

1213*if equipped
*if equipped
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM*
Invisible until touched, the
keypad allows you to lock or
unlock the doors. You will
need your five-digit factory
code located on your owner’s
wallet card in the glove box.
Refer to the Locks chapter
in your Owner’s Manual for
more information.
DRIVER ALERT*
The system automatically
monitors your driving behavior
using various inputs including
the front camera sensor. If the
system detects that your driving
alertness is reduced below a
certain threshold, the system
alerts you by using a tone and
showing a message in the
cluster display. Press OK on
the steering wheel to clear
the warning.
FRONT AND REAR PARKING
AIDS* AND SIDE
SENSING SYSTEM*
These systems warn you of
obstacles within a certain range
of your vehicle. As you move
closer to the detected obstacle,
the rate of the warning tone
increases in frequency.
The system turns on
automatically whenever you
switch the ignition on.
The side sensing system uses
the front and rear side sensors
to detect and map obstacles that are near to the sides of
your vehicle.
The front sensors are active
when the transmission is in any
position other than park (P).
The rear sensors are active
only when the vehicle is in
reverse (R).
The side sensors are active
when the transmission is in any
position other than park (P).
Use the parking aid control to
switch the front parking aid
system off.
You can switch the rear parking
aid system off through the
information display menu or
from the pop-up message that
appears once you shift the
transmission into reverse (R).
See the Parking Aids chapter
in your Owner’s Manual for
complete information on your
vehicle’s sensing systems.
SELECTSHIFT AUTOMATIC®
TRANSMISSION*
Gives you
the ability
to manually
change gears.
To use, move
the gearshift
lever from
drive (D) to
sport (S).
Use the
control on
the gearshift
or the paddles on the steering wheel to
change gears manually.
• Press the (+) button to upshift.
• Press the (–) button to downshift.
MYKEY®
MyKey allows you to program certain
driving restrictions in order to promote
good driving habits. You can program
things like speed restrictions, limited
volume levels and safety belt reminders.
For complete information, refer to the
MyKey chapter in your Owner’s Manual.
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM*
The system notifies you to stay in your
lane through the steering system and
the instrument cluster display when the
front camera detects an unintentional
drift out of your lane is likely to occur.
The system automatically detects and
tracks the road lane markings using a
camera mounted behind the interior
rear view mirror.
You can set the following modes within
the information display:
Alert: Provides a steering
wheel vibration.
Aid: Provides an assistance
steering torque input
toward the lane center.
Alert + Aid: Provides an assistance
steering torque input
toward the lane center.
If the vehicle continues
drifting out of the lane, a
steering wheel vibration is
also provided.
Switch the feature on and
off by pressing the control
located on the left steering
wheel lever.
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST*
The system alerts you of certain
collision risks. The system’s sensor
detects your vehicle’s rapid approach
to other vehicles traveling in the same
direction as your vehicle. When your
vehicle rapidly approaches another
vehicle, a red warning light flashes and
a tone sounds.
If the risk of collision continues to
increase, the brake support prepares
the brake system for rapid braking. The
system does not automatically activate
the brakes, but if you press the brake
pedal even lightly, the brakes apply full
stopping power.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™
The system flashes the direction
indicator lamps and sounds the horn
intermittently in the event of a serious
impact that deploys an airbag (front,
side, side curtain or Safety Canopy) or
the safety belt pretensioners.
The horn and lamps turn off when:
• You press the hazard control or the
panic button on your transmitter.
• Your vehicle runs out of power.
FUNCTION CONTINUED

1617*if equipped*if equipped
CONVENIENCE
KEYLESS TRANSMITTER ICONS*
• Press once to lock all doors.
Press again within three seconds
to confirm all doors are locked.
• Press
once to unlock the driver’s
door. Press again within three
seconds to unlock all doors.
• Press
to start the panic alarm.
Press again or switch on the ignition
to stop the alarm.
• Press
twice within three
seconds to open the liftgate.
• Car finder: Press
twice within
three seconds to locate your
vehicle. The horn sounds and
the direction indicators flash.
INTELLIGENT ACCESS*
NOTE: Your intelligent access
transmitter must be within 3 feet
(1 meter) of the vehicle for intelligent
access to function properly.
To unlock and open the door, pull the
front exterior door handle. The unlock
sensor is on the back of the handle.
Make sure not to touch the lock sensor
area on the front of the handle.
To lock the doors, press and hold the
door handle lock sensor for about a
second. To avoid unlocking the door
inadvertently, make sure you only touch
the lock sensor and not other areas of
the door handle.
To unlock and open the liftgate, press
the exterior release button on top of
the liftgate pull-cup handle.
See your Owner’s Manual for more
information.
REMOTE START*
Remote start allows you to start the
engine from outside your vehicle using
your key. To start, press
and then
press twice within three seconds.
Your vehicle will run for 5, 10, or 15
minutes, depending on the setting.
See the Information Displays chapter
in your Owner’s Manual to select the
duration of the remote start system.
Once inside, switch the ignition on as
you normally would before driving. To
switch the engine off from outside the
vehicle after using your remote start,
press
once.
REMOTE CONTROL FEEDBACK
An LED on your transmitter provides
visual feedback from your remote start
or stop commands:
Solid Green: Remote start successful.
The light remains on for a short time
and then goes out.
Solid Red: Remote stop successful,
vehicle off. The light remains on for a
short time and then goes out.
Blinking Red: Remote start or stop
failed. The light blinks a few times and
then stops.
Blinking Green: Waiting for status
update. The light blinks a few times
and then stops.
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 LIFTGATE*
Your liftgate has an automatic open
and closing feature. To open remotely,
press
twice on your transmitter
within three seconds. Press twice
again to close or reverse the movement.
To use the power feature from the
driver seat, press 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.
HANDS-FREE LIFTGATE OPERATION*
To Open Your Liftgate Hands-Free While You Are at the Liftgate
1. Make sure you have an intelligent access transmitter*
within 3 feet (1 meter) behind the liftgate.
2. Move your foot under and away from the rear bumper
using a single kicking motion. Do not move your foot
sideways or the sensors may not detect the motion.
DUAL-PANEL MOONROOF AND POWER SUNSCREEN*
Use the one-touch, express-opening and express-closing
feature to control various functions. 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
. Pull and
release to close the sunscreen.
SMART-CHARGING USB PORT*
Plug in, charge and listen to your playlists, or just use the
smart-charge feature to power up your USB devices.
*if equipped