FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2017, Model line: EXPLORER, Model: FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.GPages: 541, PDF Size: 6.81 MB
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![FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Settings
XXX% - Hold OK to Reset
Oil Life
Reset
Enable Switch
or Disable Switch
Power Lift-
gate
Auto or Last Settings
Climate Control
Remote
Start
Auto or Off
Seats or Seats and
Wheel
5, 10 or 15 mi FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Settings
XXX% - Hold OK to Reset
Oil Life
Reset
Enable Switch
or Disable Switch
Power Lift-
gate
Auto or Last Settings
Climate Control
Remote
Start
Auto or Off
Seats or Seats and
Wheel
5, 10 or 15 mi](/img/11/4951/w960_4951-110.png)
Settings
XXX% - Hold OK to Reset
Oil Life
Reset
Enable Switch
or Disable Switch
Power Lift-
gate
Auto or Last Settings
Climate Control
Remote
Start
Auto or Off
Seats or Seats and
Wheel
5, 10 or 15 minutes
Duration
System
Remote Open
Windows
Courtesy Wipe
Wipers
Rain Sensing
MyKeys Qty
MyKey
MyKey
MyKey Odometer
Admin Key Qty
Hold
OK to Create MyKey
Create
MyKey
Always On or User Selectable
911 Assist
Do Not
Disturb
Traction
Control
Choose desired speed or off
Max Speed
Speed
Minder
Volume Limiter
Hold
OK to Clear All MyKeys
Clear
MyKeys
Miles & Gallons
, L/100km or Km/L
Distance
Display Setup
°Fahrenheit
or °Celsius
Temper-
ature
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![FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Settings
Fuel Gauge or Fuel + Tach
Gauge
Display
psi
, kPa or bar
Tire Pres-
sure
Choose your applicable setting
Language
Note: Some MyKey items only appear if a
MyKey is set.
Information Display Cont FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Settings
Fuel Gauge or Fuel + Tach
Gauge
Display
psi
, kPa or bar
Tire Pres-
sure
Choose your applicable setting
Language
Note: Some MyKey items only appear if a
MyKey is set.
Information Display Cont](/img/11/4951/w960_4951-111.png)
Settings
Fuel Gauge or Fuel + Tach
Gauge
Display
psi
, kPa or bar
Tire Pres-
sure
Choose your applicable setting
Language
Note: Some MyKey items only appear if a
MyKey is set.
Information Display Controls
(Type 3) •
Press and hold the left arrow button at
any time to return to the main menu
display (escape button).
• Press the
OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages. •
Press the up and down arrow buttons
to scroll through and highlight the
options within a menu.
• Press the right arrow button to enter a
sub-menu.
• Press the left arrow button to exit a
menu.
Main Menu
From the main menu bar on the left side
of the information display, you can choose
from the following categories:
• Trip 1 & 2.
• Fuel Economy.
• Driver Assist.
• Settings.
Scroll up or down to highlight one of the
categories and then press the right arrow
key or OK to enter into that category. Press
the left arrow key as needed to exit back
to the main menu.
Trip 1 & 2
You can access the menu using the
information display control.
Note: Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are
optional.
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All Values
• All Values — shows all trip values (Trip
Timer, Trip Odometer and Average
Fuel).
• Trip Odometer — Shows your
accumulated trip distance.
• Average Fuel — Shows FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Trip 1 & 2
All Values
• All Values — shows all trip values (Trip
Timer, Trip Odometer and Average
Fuel).
• Trip Odometer — Shows your
accumulated trip distance.
• Average Fuel — Shows](/img/11/4951/w960_4951-112.png)
Trip 1 & 2
All Values
• All Values — shows all trip values (Trip
Timer, Trip Odometer and Average
Fuel).
• Trip Odometer — Shows your
accumulated trip distance.
• Average Fuel — Shows your average
fuel economy for a given trip.
• Trip Timer — The timer stops when you
turn your vehicle off and restarts when
you restart your vehicle. Note:
You can reset your trip information
by pressing and holding the OK button on
the left hand steering wheel controls.
Fuel Economy
Use the left or right arrow buttons to
choose the desired fuel economy display. Fuel Economy
Instant Fuel Economy - Hold
OK to Reset
Fuel History
• Inst Fuel Economy - shows a visual
graph of your instantaneous fuel
economy, average fuel economy and
distance to empty.
• Fuel History - shows a bar chart of your
fuel history from the past 30 min,
average fuel economy and distance to
empty. Note:
You can reset your average fuel
economy by pressing and holding the
OK
button on the left hand steering wheel
controls.
Driver Assist
In this mode, you can configure different
driver setting choices.
Note: Some items are optional and may
not appear. Driver Assist
Traction Control Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System
Intelligent 4WD
Blindspot
Cross Traffic
Adaptive
or Normal
Cruise Control
Driver Alert
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![FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Driver Assist
Hill Start Assist Alert, Aid or Alert + Aid
Mode
Lane Keeping Sys
High
, Normal or Low
Intensity
High
, Normal or Low
Alert Sensitivity
Pre-Collision
Rear Park Aid
Tire Pressure
Trailer FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Driver Assist
Hill Start Assist Alert, Aid or Alert + Aid
Mode
Lane Keeping Sys
High
, Normal or Low
Intensity
High
, Normal or Low
Alert Sensitivity
Pre-Collision
Rear Park Aid
Tire Pressure
Trailer](/img/11/4951/w960_4951-113.png)
Driver Assist
Hill Start Assist Alert, Aid or Alert + Aid
Mode
Lane Keeping Sys
High
, Normal or Low
Intensity
High
, Normal or Low
Alert Sensitivity
Pre-Collision
Rear Park Aid
Tire Pressure
Trailer Sway
Settings
In this mode, you can configure different
driver setting choices. Note:
Some items are optional and may
not appear. Settings
All Sensors
Alarm
Vehicle
Perimeter Sensing
Ask on Exit
Normal
or Towing
DTE Calcula-
tion
Information
Chimes
Easy Entry/Exit
Auto Engine Off
Auto Highbeam
Lighting
Off or XX Seconds
Autolamp Delay
Daytime Lights
Autolock
Locks
Autounlock
Relock All Doors
or Driver's Door
Remote Unlock
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![FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Settings
Switch Inhibit
Autofold
Mirror
XXX% - Hold OK to Reset
Oil Life
Enable Switch or Disable Switch
Power Lift-
gate
Auto or Last Settings
Climate Control
Remote
Start
Auto or Off
Front Seats &am FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Settings
Switch Inhibit
Autofold
Mirror
XXX% - Hold OK to Reset
Oil Life
Enable Switch or Disable Switch
Power Lift-
gate
Auto or Last Settings
Climate Control
Remote
Start
Auto or Off
Front Seats &am](/img/11/4951/w960_4951-114.png)
Settings
Switch Inhibit
Autofold
Mirror
XXX% - Hold OK to Reset
Oil Life
Enable Switch or Disable Switch
Power Lift-
gate
Auto or Last Settings
Climate Control
Remote
Start
Auto or Off
Front Seats &
Wheel
5, 10 or 15 minutes
Duration
System
Remote Open
Windows
Courtesy Wipe
Wipers
Rain Sensing
MyKeys Qty
Mykey
Status
MyKey
MyKey Odometer
Admin Key Qty
Hold
OK to Create MyKey
Create
MyKey
Always On or User Selectable
911 Assist
On or Off
Do Not
Disturb
Always On or User Selectable
Traction
Control
Choose desired speed or off
Max Speed
Speed
Minder
Volume Limiter
Hold
OK to Clear All MyKeys
Clear
MyKeys
Miles & Gallons
, L/100 km or km/L
Distance
Unit
Display
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![FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Settings
°Fahrenheit or °Celsius
Temper-
ature Unit
psi, kPa or bar
Tire Pres-
sure
Choose your applicable setting
Language
Speedo in km/h
Note: Some MyKey items only appear if a
MyKey is set.
INFOR FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Settings
°Fahrenheit or °Celsius
Temper-
ature Unit
psi, kPa or bar
Tire Pres-
sure
Choose your applicable setting
Language
Speedo in km/h
Note: Some MyKey items only appear if a
MyKey is set.
INFOR](/img/11/4951/w960_4951-115.png)
Settings
°Fahrenheit or °Celsius
Temper-
ature Unit
psi, kPa or bar
Tire Pres-
sure
Choose your applicable setting
Language
Speedo in km/h
Note: Some MyKey items only appear if a
MyKey is set.
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note: Depending on the vehicle options
equipped with your vehicle, not all of the
messages will display or be available.
Certain messages may display abbreviated
or shortened depending upon which cluster
type you have. Press the OK button to acknowledge and
remove some messages from the
information display. Other messages
delete automatically after a short time.
You need to confirm certain messages
before you can access the menus.
4WD Action
Message
The four wheel drive system has automatically disabled itselfdue to the system overheating.
4WD Temporarily
Disabled
The four wheel drive system has automatically disabled itself
due to the system overheating or you are using the spare tire.
4WD Off
The four wheel drive system resumes normal function andclears this message after driving a short distance with the road tire re-installed or after the system cools.
4WD Restored
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![FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Action
Message
The four wheel drive system is not operating properly and thepowertrain fault indicator illuminates. See Warning Lamps
and Indicators (page 94). If the warning stays illuminated
or con FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Action
Message
The four wheel drive system is not operating properly and thepowertrain fault indicator illuminates. See Warning Lamps
and Indicators (page 94). If the warning stays illuminated
or con](/img/11/4951/w960_4951-116.png)
Action
Message
The four wheel drive system is not operating properly and thepowertrain fault indicator illuminates. See Warning Lamps
and Indicators (page 94). If the warning stays illuminated
or continues to illuminate, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
4WD Malfunction
Service Required
Displayed when the transfer case fluid requires service.
Change 4WD Power
Transfer Unit Lube
Displayed when the transfer case fluid has been changed and reset to new.
4WD Power Transfer
Unit Lube Set to New
Adaptive Cruise Control Action
Message
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise from
engaging. See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 210).
Adaptive Cruise
Malfunction
Conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot functionproperly. See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 210).
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available
The radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due tobad weather or ice/mud/water in front of radar. Driver can
typically clean the sensor to resolve. See
Using Adaptive
Cruise Control (page 210).
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
AdvanceTrac ™ Action
Message
The system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.
Service AdvanceTrac
The driver has disabled or enabled the traction control.
AdvanceTrac Off On
Alarm Action
Message
Unauthorized entry triggered the alarm. See
Anti-Theft
Alarm (page 69).
Vehicle Alarm To Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle
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![FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Automatic Engine Shutdown
Action
Message
The engine is preparing to shutdown.
Engine Shuts Off In XX
Seconds
The engine has shutdown to help increase fuel economy.
Engine Shut Off For Fuel
Economy
The FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Automatic Engine Shutdown
Action
Message
The engine is preparing to shutdown.
Engine Shuts Off In XX
Seconds
The engine has shutdown to help increase fuel economy.
Engine Shut Off For Fuel
Economy
The](/img/11/4951/w960_4951-117.png)
Automatic Engine Shutdown
Action
Message
The engine is preparing to shutdown.
Engine Shuts Off In XX
Seconds
The engine has shutdown to help increase fuel economy.
Engine Shut Off For Fuel
Economy
The engine is preparing to shutdown. You can press OK onthe left steering wheel button to override the shutdown.
Engine Shuts Off in XX
Seconds Press OK to Override
Automatic High Beam Control Action
Message
The front camera sensor has reduced visibility. Clean the windshield.
Front Camera Low Visib-
ility Clean Screen
The system requires service due to a malfunction. Contact anauthorized dealer.
Front Camera Malfunc-
tion Service Required
The front camera sensor has malfunctioned. Wait a shortperiod of time for the sensor to cool down.
Front Camera Tempor-
arily Not Available
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![FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Battery and Charging System
Action
Message
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on
or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Charging System FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Battery and Charging System
Action
Message
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on
or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Charging System](/img/11/4951/w960_4951-118.png)
Battery and Charging System
Action
Message
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on
or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Charging System
The battery management system detects an extended lowvoltage condition. Your vehicle will disable various features
to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the electrical loads as soon as possible to improve the system voltage.
Once the system voltage recovers, the disabled features will operate as normal.
Low Battery Features
Temporarily Turned Off
The battery management system determines that the batteryis at a low state of charge. Switch the ignition off as soon as
possible to protect the battery. This message clears once you
start the vehicle and the battery state of charge has recovered.
Turning off unnecessary electrical loads allows faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off to Save
Battery
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System Action
Message
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Blindspot System Fault
The system sensors are blocked. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible. See Blind Spot Information System
(page 220).
Blindspot Not Available
Sensor Blocked See Manual
The system detects a vehicle. See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 220).
Vehicle Coming From X
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert
system sensors are blocked. See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 220).
Cross Traffic Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic System
Fault
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![FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Brake System
Action
Message
The brake fluid level is low. Check the brake system immedi-ately. See Brake Fluid Check (page 285).
Brake Fluid Level LOW
The brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehic FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Brake System
Action
Message
The brake fluid level is low. Check the brake system immedi-ately. See Brake Fluid Check (page 285).
Brake Fluid Level LOW
The brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehic](/img/11/4951/w960_4951-119.png)
Brake System
Action
Message
The brake fluid level is low. Check the brake system immedi-ately. See Brake Fluid Check (page 285).
Brake Fluid Level LOW
The brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safeplace. Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
The parking brake is set, the engine is running and you drive
your vehicle more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays
on after you release the parking brake, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Park Brake Engaged
Collision Warning System Action
Message
There is a system malfunction with the collision warning
system. The system is disabled. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Collision Warning
Malfunction
The collision warning system radar is blocked because of poorradar visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water in frontof the radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Collision Warning Not
Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
There is a system malfunction with the collision warning
system. The system is disabled. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Collision Warning Not
Available
Doors and Locks Action
Message
The driver door is not completely closed.
Driver Door Ajar
The passenger door is not completely closed.
Passenger Door Ajar
The rear left door is not completely closed.
Rear Left Door Ajar
The rear right door is not completely closed.
Rear Right Door Ajar
The liftgate is not completely closed.
Liftgate Ajar
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