climate settings FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual

Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens........................301
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................301
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............302
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................302
Vehicle Storage............................................302
Wheels and Tires
General Information
...................................305
Tire Care
.........................................................308
Using Summer Tires....................................321
Using Snow Chains
......................................321
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........322
Changing a Road Wheel...........................326
Technical Specifications...........................330
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™................................................332
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec........................................................333
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™................................................333
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™......334
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec.............335
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™......336
Vehicle Identification Number
................337
Vehicle Certification Label.......................338
Transmission Code Designation............338
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™................................................339
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec........................................................342
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™................................................346
Audio System
General Information....................................351
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC............................................................352 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD
..........................................................355
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD..................................................................356
Digital Radio
..................................................360
Satellite Radio
..............................................362
USB Port.........................................................365
Media Hub
......................................................365
SYNC™
General Information
...................................366
Using Voice Recognition...........................368
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............370
SYNC™ Applications and Services......382
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player...........................................................387
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................396
SYNC™ 3
General Information..................................404
Home Screen
.................................................418
Using Voice Recognition............................419
Entertainment..............................................426
Climate............................................................436
Phone
..............................................................438
Navigation......................................................444
Apps.................................................................452
Settings...........................................................454
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................466
Accessories
Accessories....................................................479
Ford Protect
Ford Protect
...................................................481
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information
.......483
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........486
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Settings
All Sensors
Alarm
Vehicle
Perimeter Sensing
Ask on Exit
Auto Engine Off Information
Chimes
Normal or Towing
DTE calcula-
tion
Easy Entry/Exit
Auto Highbeam
Lighting
Off or XX Seconds
Hdlamp Delay
Daytime Lights
Autolock
Locks
Autounlock
Relock All Doors
or Driver's Door
Remote Unlock
Switches inhibit
Autofold
Power
Mirror
Remaining Life XXX% - Hold
OK to Reset
Oil Life
Reset
Enable Switch
or Disable Switch
Power Lift-
gate
Auto or Last Settings
Climate Control
Remote
Start
Automatic or Off
Seats or Seats and
Wheel
5, 10 or 15 minutes
Duration
System
Remote Open
Windows
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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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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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Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in your
vehicle.
F
Recirculated air:
Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air. The
air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can reduce the
time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering your
vehicle.
G
Rear passenger temperature control:
Adjust the temperature to the rear of
the passenger compartment.
H
Rear climate control lock:
When illuminated, you can only operate the rear
passenger settings through the front controls.
I
Rear passenger power:
Press to switch the rear system on and off.
J
Rear fan speed control:
Adjust the volume of air circulated to the rear of the
passenger compartment.
K
Heated rear window:
Press to switch the heated rear window on and off.
L
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH: PREMIUM
AM/FM/CD Power:
Press to switch the system on and off. When the system is off, it
prevents outside air from entering the vehicle.
A
Heated seats:
Press to switch the heated seats on and off.
B
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HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
WARNING
Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up. If the
windows fog up, follow the settings
for demisting the windshield. Note:
You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.
Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.
Note: To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot weather,
drive with the windows open until you feel
cold air through the air vents. Manual Climate Control
Note:
To reduce fogging of the windshield
during humid weather, adjust the air
distribution control to the windshield air
vents position.
Automatic Climate Control
Note: Adjusting the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is
not necessary. The system automatically
adjusts to heat or cool the interior to your
selected temperature as quickly as possible.
For the system to function efficiently, the
instrument panel and side air vents should
be fully open.
Note: If you select AUTO during cold
outside temperatures, the system directs
airflow to the windshield and side window
vents. In addition, the fan may run at a
slower speed until the engine warms up.
Note: If you select AUTO during hot outside
temperatures, or when the inside of the
vehicle is hot, the system automatically uses
recirculated air to maximize interior cooling.
When the interior reaches the selected
temperature, the system automatically
switches to using outside air.
Heating the Interior Quickly Vehicle with automatic climate control
Vehicle with manual climate control
Press the
AUTO button.
Adjust the fan speed to a high speed
setting.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
Adjust the temperature control to the
full heat setting.
2
Select the footwell air vents using the
air distribution buttons.
3
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Recommended Settings for Heating
Vehicle with automatic climate control
Vehicle with manual climate control
Press the AUTO button.
Adjust the fan speed to the center
setting.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting. Use
72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.
Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the hot settings.
2
Select the footwell air vents using the
air distribution buttons.
3
Cooling the Interior Quickly Vehicle with automatic climate control
Vehicle with manual climate control
Press the
MAX A/C button.
Adjust the temperature control to the
MAX A/C position.
1
Drive with the windows fully open until
you feel cold air through the air vents.
2
Recommended Settings for Cooling Vehicle with automatic climate control
Vehicle with manual climate control
Press the
AUTO button.
Adjust the fan speed to the center
setting.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting. Use
72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.
Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the cold settings.
2
Select the instrument panel air vents
using the air distribution buttons.
3
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Fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.
A
Heated seats (if equipped):
Press the button to switch the heated seats on
and off. See Heated Seats (page 151).
B
Temperature control:
Control the temperature of the air circulated in your
vehicle.
C
Air distribution control:
Adjust the control to turn airflow from the instrument
panel or footwell vents on or off. You can distribute air through any combination
of these vents.
D
Fan speed control lock:
When illuminated, you can only operate the rear
passenger settings through the front controls.
E
HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Note: Make sure the engine is running
before operating the heated windows.
Note: Depending on your remote start
settings, the heated windows, mirrors and
wipers may remain on after remote starting
the vehicle.
Heated Rear Window Press the button to clear the
heated rear window of thin ice
and fog. The heated rear window
will automatically turn off after a short
period of time. Press the button again to
switch it off.
Note: An indicator on the button illuminates
when active.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
Heated Exterior Mirrors
(If Equipped)
When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors will
automatically turn on. Note:
Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
Heated Wiper Park
(If Equipped)
When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated wiper park automatically
turns on.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter, which gives you and your passengers
the following benefits:
• It improves your driving comfort by
reducing particle concentration.
• It improves the interior compartment
cleanliness.
• It protects the climate control
components from particle deposits.
You can locate the cabin air filter behind
the glove box.
Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter
installed at all times. This prevents foreign
objects from entering the system. Running
the system without a filter in place could
result in degradation or damage to the
system.
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Replace the filter at regular intervals. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 483).
For additional cabin air filter information,
or to replace the filter, see an authorized
dealer.
REMOTE START
(If Equipped)
The remote start feature allows you to
pre-condition the interior of your vehicle.
The climate control system works to
achieve comfort according to your previous
settings.
Note: You cannot adjust the system during
remote start operation.
Turn the ignition on to return the system
to its previous settings. You can now make
adjustments normally, but you need to turn
certain vehicle-dependent features back
on, such as:
• Heated seats.
• Cooled seats.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Heated mirrors.
• Heated rear window.
You can adjust the default remote start
settings using the information display
controls. See
Information Displays
(page 99).
Automatic Settings
In hot weather, the system is set to
72°F
(22°C). The cooled seats are set to high
(if available, and selected to AUTO in the
information display).
In moderate weather, the system either
heats or cools (based on previous
settings). The rear defroster, heated
mirrors and heated seats do not
automatically turn on. In cold weather, the system is set to
72°F
(22°C). The heated seats are set to high
(if available, and selected to AUTO in the
information display). The rear defroster
and heated mirrors automatically turn on.
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Second Row Heated Seats (If Equipped)
WARNING
People who are unable to feel pain
to their skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal
cord injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion or other physical conditions,
must exercise care when using the heated
seat. The heated seat may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if
used for long periods of time. Do not place
anything on the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the heated seat to overheat.
Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles
or other pointed objects. This may damage
the heating element which may cause the
heated seat to overheat. An overheated
seat may cause serious personal injury. Do not do the following:
•
Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the seat heater if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry thoroughly.
Note: The engine must be running to use
this feature. Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate warmer
settings. Note:
The heated seats may remain on
after you remote start your vehicle, based
on your remote start settings. The heated
seats may also turn on when you start your
vehicle if they were on when you switched
your vehicle off.
CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS
(If Equipped)
Heated Seats WARNING
People who are unable to feel pain
to their skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal
cord injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion or other physical conditions,
must exercise care when using the heated
seat. The heated seat may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if
used for long periods of time. Do not place
anything on the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the heated seat to overheat.
Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles
or other pointed objects. This may damage
the heating element which may cause the
heated seat to overheat. An overheated
seat may cause serious personal injury. Do not do the following:
•
Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry thoroughly.
Note: The engine must be running to use
this feature.
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