wipers FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual

Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column...........................................................70
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column...........................................................70
Audio Control....................................................71
Voice Control
....................................................72
Cruise Control
..................................................72
Information Display Control
.......................73
Heated Steering Wheel
................................73
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals
.....................................74
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
.........................................75
Autowipers........................................................75
Windshield Washers
.....................................76
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........76
Lighting
General Information......................................78
Lighting Control
..............................................78
Autolamps........................................................79
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................80
Headlamp Exit Delay
...................................80
Daytime Running Lamps............................80
Automatic High Beam Control..................81
Front Fog Lamps
............................................82
Direction Indicators.......................................83
Interior Lamps
.................................................83
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................85
Global Opening..............................................86
Exterior Mirrors................................................86
Interior Mirror...................................................88
Sun Visors.........................................................89 Moonroof..........................................................89
Instrument Cluster
Gauges................................................................91
Warning Lamps and Indicators................94
Audible Warnings and Indicators
.............98
Information Displays
General Information.....................................99
Information Messages
.................................113
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control
.............................127
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................128
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System.....................130
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.........................................................132
Rear Passenger Climate Controls..........134
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................135
Cabin Air Filter................................................135
Remote Start.................................................136
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................137
Head Restraints
.............................................137
Manual Seats
.................................................140
Power Seats
.....................................................141
Memory Function.........................................143
Rear Seats
.......................................................144
Heated Seats...................................................151
Climate Controlled Seats
..........................152
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............154
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................159
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Note:
Fully defrost the windshield before
you switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure you switch the windshield
wipers off before entering a car wash.
Note: Clean the windshield and wiper
blades if they begin to leave streaks or
smears. If that does not resolve the issue,
install new wiper blades. See Changing
the Wiper Blades (page 287).
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield. Rotate the end of the control:
•
Away from you to increase the wiper
speed.
• Toward you to decrease the wiper
speed.
Speed Dependent Wipers
When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes decreases.
AUTOWIPERS
(If Equipped)
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
switching on the windshield wipers.
Note: Make sure you switch off the
windshield wipers before entering a car
wash. Note:
Clean the windshield and wiper
blades if they begin to leave streaks or
smears. If that does not resolve the issue,
install new wiper blades. See
Changing
the Wiper Blades (page 287).
Wet or winter driving conditions with ice,
snow or salty road mist can cause
inconsistent and unexpected wiping or
smearing. In these conditions, you can do
the following to help keep your windshield
clear:
• Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing.
• Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
• Switch the autowipers off.
The autowipers feature uses a rain sensor,
located in the area around the interior
mirror. The rain sensor monitors the
amount of moisture on the windshield and
automatically turns on the wipers. It
adjusts the wiper speed by the amount of
moisture that the sensor detects on the
windshield.
Note: This autowiper feature is
automatically set to on and remains on until
you switch it off in the information display.
You can also switch the feature back on at
any time. See
General Information (page
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Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor. Set the
control to low sensitivity, and the wipers
will turn on when the rain sensor detects
a large amount of moisture on the
windshield. Set the control to high
sensitivity, and the wipers will turn on when
the rain sensor detects a small amount of
moisture on the windshield.
Note:
When you set the wiper system to
intermittent wipe and the autowiper system
is on, the autowiper sensitivity setting
adjusts the wiper speed according to the
moisture on the windshield only. Use the
wiper lever to wipe the windshield
on-demand.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean.
The rain sensor is very sensitive. If the area
around the mirror is dirty, then the wipers
may operate if dirt, mist or insects hit the
windshield.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield.
Note: Do not operate the washers when
the washer reservoir is empty. This may
cause the washer pump to overheat. Press the end of the wiper lever to activate
the washer:
•
A brief press causes a single wipe
without washer fluid.
• A quick press and hold causes the
wipers to swipe the windshield three
times with washer fluid.
• A long press and hold activates the
wipers and washer fluid for up to 10
seconds.
A wipe occurs a few seconds after washing
to clear any remaining washer fluid. You
can switch this feature on and off through
the information display. See General
Information (page 99).
Front Camera Washer
(If Equipped)
Operating the windshield washer also
operates the front camera washer.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS
Rear Window Wiper
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Rotate the control to select:
Intermittent operation - the
shortest pause between wipes.
2
Intermittent operation - the
longest pause between wipes.
1
Off.0
Rear Window Washer Rotate and hold the control to the top or
bottom position to activate the rear
washer. The control returns to the 2 or 0
position when you release it.
Rear Camera Washer
Operating the rear washer also operates
the rear camera washer.
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Headlamp Flasher
Slightly pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS (If Equipped)
WARNING
The autolamps switch position may
not activate the headlamps in all low
visibility conditions, such as daytime
fog. Always ensure that your headlamps
are switched to auto or on, as appropriate,
during all low visibility conditions. Failure
to do so may result in a collision. When the lighting control is in the
autolamps position, the headlamps
automatically turn on in low light situations
or when the wipers activate. If equipped, the following also activate
when the lighting control is in the
autolamps position and you switch them
on in the information display:
•
Configurable daytime running lamps.
• Automatic high beam control.
• Adaptive headlamp control.
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
Information Displays
(page 99).
Note: With the headlamps in the
autolamps position, you cannot switch the
high beam headlamps on until the
autolamps system turns the low beam
headlamps on.
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps
The windshield wiper activated headlamps
turn on within 10 seconds when you switch
the windshield wipers on and the lighting
control is in the autolamps position. They
turn off approximately 60 seconds after
you switch the windshield wipers off.
The headlamps will not turn on by wiper
activation:
• During a mist wipe.
• When the wipers are on to clear washer
fluid during a wash condition.
• If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note: If you switch autolamps and
autowipers on, the headlamps will
automatically turn on when the windshield
wipers continuously operate.
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Settings
Courtesy Wipe
Wipers
Rain sensing
MyKey Qty
MyKey
Status
MyKey
MyKey Odo
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
Ctrl
Choose desired speed or off
Max Speed
Volume Limiter
Hold
OK to Clear All MyKeys
Clear
MyKeys
Miles & Gallons
, L/100 km or km/L
Distance
Display
Fahrenheit (°F)
or Celsius (°C)
Temper-
ature
psi
, kPa or bar
Tire Pres-
sure
Choose your applicable setting
Language
Note: Some MyKey items only appear if a
MyKey is set.
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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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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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180 DEGREE CAMERA (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
The camera system is a supplement
system that still requires the driver
to use it in conjunction with looking
out the windows, and checking the interior
and exterior mirrors for maximum
coverage. You may not see objects that are
close to either corner of the bumper
or under the bumper due to the
limited coverage of the camera system. Use caution when turning camera
features ON or OFF while out of park
(P). Make sure your vehicle is not
moving. The front view camera is located in the
grille.
The front view camera provides a video
image of the area in front of your vehicle.
Note:
The area displayed on the screen may
vary according to your vehicle's orientation
or road condition.
Note: The front view camera will switch off
if your vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph
(10 km/h). You will have to switch the
system back on by using the camera system
button once below the speed threshold. Note:
Additional camera information can
be found in the rear view camera section.
See
Rear View Camera (page 204).
Using the 180 degree camera
system
The 180 degree camera system consists
of front and rear cameras. The system:
• Allows you to see what is directly in
front or behind your vehicle.
• Provides cross traffic view in front and
behind your vehicle.
• Provides visibility during parking
maneuvers. The camera system button is
located on the audio unit and
allows you to toggle through
different camera views.
Note: The camera system may not operate
correctly if mud, water or debris obstructs
the camera's view. You can clean the lens
with a soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive
cleaner or by using your front or rear washer.
See
Wipers and Washers (page 75).
Camera Views
Press the camera button to toggle
between different views.
• Normal Rear View: Provides an image
of what is directly behind your vehicle
when your vehicle is in reverse (R).
• Expanded Rear View:
Provides an
expanded 180 degree image of what
is directly behind your vehicle when
your vehicle is in reverse (R).
• Normal Front View:
Provides an
image of what is directly in front your
vehicle when your vehicle is in neutral
(N) or drive (D).
• Expanded Front View:
Provides an
expanded 180 degree image of what
is directly in front your vehicle when
your vehicle is in neutral (N) or drive
(D).
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