FORD EXPLORER 2018 Owners Manual

Park Aid
Action
Message
The system has detected a condition that requires service.
Contact an authorized dealer. See Principle of Operation
(page 205).
Check Park Aid
The system has detected a condition that requires service.
Contact an authorized dealer. See
Rear Parking Aid (page
205).
Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.
Front Park Aid On Off
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Aid On Off
Park Brake Action
Message
You have set the parking brake and you have driven the vehiclemore than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after you
have released the parking brake, contact an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Engaged
Power Steering Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering Malfunction
Service Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicleat a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Service Power Steering
Now
The power steering system has detected a condition withinthe power steering system, or passive entry or passive start system requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering Assist Fault
You need to turn the steering wheel in order to disengage thesteering lock.
Steering column lock:
Remove and re-insert
key while turning wheel to unlock
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Pre-Collision Assist
Action
Message
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer.
Pre-Collision Warning
Malfunction
You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud or
water in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See Pre-Collision Assist (page 238).
Pre-Collision Warning
Not Available SensorBlocked See Manual
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer.
Pre-Collision Warning
Not Available
Remote Start Action
Message
A reminder to apply the brake and push the gearshift buttonto drive your vehicle after a remote start.
To Drive: Press Brake
and Gear Shift Button
Seats Action
Message
Objects are by the passenger seat. After you move the objectsaway from the seat, if the warning stays on or continues to
come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Occupant Sensor
BLOCKED Remove
Objects Near Passenger Seat
A reminder that memory seats are not available while driving.
Memory Recall Not
Permitted While Driving
Shows where you have saved your memory setting.
Memory X Saved
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Starting System
Action
Message
A reminder to apply the brake when starting your vehicle.
To START Press Brake
The starter has exceeded its cranking time in attempting tostart your vehicle.
Cranking Time Exceeded
The starter is attempting to start your vehicle.
Engine Start Pending
Please Wait
The system has cancelled the pending start.
Pending Start Cancelled
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Action
Message
One or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring System (page 333).
LOW Tire Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact an
authorized dealer.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 333).
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is
in use. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact
an authorized dealer as soon as possible. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 333).
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
Terrain Management System Action
Message
Displays terrain management normal mode is currently active.
Normal Mode Active
Displays terrain management snow, gravel, grass mode iscurrently active.
Snow, Gravel, Grass
Mode Active
Displays terrain management mud, ruts mode is currently active.
Mud, Rut Mode Active
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Action
Message
Displays terrain management sand mode is currently active.
Sand Mode Active
Displays when the terrain management system detects an error.
Terrain Management
System Fault
Displayed when terrain management mode cannot bechanged at the time of your request.
Mode Change Not
Accepted, Retry
Traction Control Action
Message
Displays the status of the traction control system. See UsingTraction Control (page 199).
Traction Control Off
Displays the status of the traction control system. See UsingTraction Control
(page 199).
Traction Control On
Trailer Action
Message
Displays when the trailer sway control has detected a trailersway. See
Trailer Sway Control (page 250).
Trailer Sway Reduce
Speed
Transmission Action
Message
Contact an authorized dealer.
Transmission Malfunc-
tion Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in asafe place as soon as possible.
Transmission Overtem-
perature Stop Safely
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in asafe place as soon as possible.
Transmission Over-
heating Stop Safely
Contact an authorized dealer.
Transmission Service
Required
The transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.
Transmission Too Hot
Press Brake
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Action
Message
The transmission has overheated and has limited functionality.
Transmission Limited
Function See Manual
The transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up beforeyou drive.
Transmission Warming
Up Please Wait
A reminder to shift into park.
Transmission Not in Park
A request for you to apply the brake as needed by the trans-mission.
Press Brake Pedal
The transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.
Transmission Adjusted
The transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.
Transmission Adapt-
Mode
The transmission is locked and unable to select gears.
Transmission Indicat-
Mode Lockup On
The transmission is unlocked and free to select gears.
Transmission Indicat-
Mode Lockup Off
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
Fan speed control: Adjusts the
volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
A
Power: Press to switch the
system on and off. When the
system is off, it prevents outside
air from entering the vehicle.
B
Air distribution control: Press
to switch air flow from the
windshield, instrument panel, or
footwell vents on or off. You can
distribute air through any
combination of these vents.
C
Note:
At least one of these
buttons illuminates on when the
system is on. A/C:
Press to switch the air
conditioning on or off. Use A/C
with recirculated air to improve
cooling performance and
efficiency.
D
MAX A/C:
Press for maximum
cooling. Recirculated air flows
through the instrument panel
vents, air conditioning turns on
and the fan adjusts to the
highest speed.
E
Temperature control:
Adjusts
the temperature of the air
circulated in your vehicle.
F
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Recirculated air: Press to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air. The air currently
in the passenger compartment
recirculates. This may reduce the
time needed to cool the interior
(when used with A/C) and
reduce unwanted odors from
entering your vehicle.
G
Note:
Recirculated air may turn
off (or prevent you from
switching on) in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to
reduce the risk of fogging.
Recirculation may also turn on
and off in Panel or Panel/Floor
air flow modes during hot
weather in order to improve
cooling efficiency.
Rear passenger temperature
control:
Adjusts the
temperature setting for the rear
passenger compartment.
H Rear fan speed 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:
Adjusts the volume of air
circulated to the rear passenger
compartment.
K
Heated rear window:
Press to
switch the heated rear window
on and off. See
Heated
Windows and Mirrors (page
141).
L
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
PREMIUM AM/FM/CD
Note: You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See your
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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
Driver temperature control:
Adjusts the temperature setting
on the driver side. This control
also adjusts the passenger side
temperature when you switch
off dual zone mode.
C
Heated rear window:
Press to
switch the heated rear window
on and off. See
Heated
Windows and Mirrors (page
141).
D
MAX Defrost:
Press to switch
on defrost. The driver and
passenger settings set to HI, air
flows through the windshield
vents, and the fan adjusts to the
highest speed. You can also use
this setting to defog and clear
the windshield of a thin covering
of ice. The heated rear window
also turns on when you select
maximum defrost.
E
Note:
To prevent window
fogging, you cannot select
recirculated air when maximum
defrost is on.
Air distribution control: Press
to switch air flow from the
windshield, instrument panel, or
footwell vents on or off. You can
distribute air through any
combination of these vents.
F
A/C:
Press to switch the air
conditioning on or off. Use A/C
with recirculated air to improve
cooling performance and
efficiency.
G Note:
In certain conditions (for
example, maximum defrost), the
air conditioning compressor may
continue to operate even though
you switch off the air
conditioning.
MAX A/C:
Press for maximum
cooling. The driver and
passenger settings set to LO,
recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel vents, air
conditioning turns on and the fan
adjusts to the highest speed.
H
Passenger temperature
control:
Adjusts the
temperature setting on the
passenger side.
I
DUAL:
Press to switch on
temperature control for the
passenger side of the vehicle.
When dual zone is off, passenger
temperature settings remain the
same as the driver settings.
J
Recirculated air:
Press to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air. The air currently
in the passenger compartment
recirculates. This may reduce the
time needed to cool the interior
(when used with A/C) and
reduce unwanted odors from
entering your vehicle.
K
Note:
Recirculated air may turn
off (or prevent you from
switching on) in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to
reduce the risk of fogging.
Recirculation may also turn on
and off in Panel or Panel/Floor
air flow modes during hot
weather in order to improve
cooling efficiency.
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Fan speed control: Adjusts the
volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
L
AUTO: Press to switch on
automatic operation. Adjust to
select the desired temperature.
Fan speed, air distribution, air
conditioning operation, and
outside or recirculated air adjust
M
to heat or cool the vehicle to
maintain the desired
temperature. You can also
switch off dual zone mode by
pressing and holding for more
than two seconds.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
SONY AM/FM/CD
Note: You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See your
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A/C: Press to switch the air
conditioning on or off. Use A/C
with recirculated air to improve
cooling performance and
efficiency.
A
Note:
In certain conditions (for
example, maximum defrost), the
air conditioning compressor may
continue to operate even though
you switch off the air
conditioning.
MAX A/C:
Press for maximum
cooling. The driver and
passenger settings set to LO,
recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel vents, air
conditioning turns on and the fan
adjusts to the highest speed.
B
Recirculated air:
Press to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air. The air currently
in the passenger compartment
recirculates. This may reduce the
time needed to cool the interior
(when used with A/C) and
reduce unwanted odors from
entering your vehicle.
C
Note:
Recirculated air may turn
off (or prevent you from
switching on) in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to
reduce the risk of fogging or to
improve cooling efficiency.
DUAL:
Press to switch on
temperature control for the
passenger side of the vehicle.
When dual zone is off, passenger
temperature settings remain the
same as the driver settings.
D
Heated seats:
Press to switch
the heated seats on and off. See
Heated Seats
(page 158).
E Passenger temperature
control:
Adjusts the
temperature setting on the
passenger side.
F
Climate controlled seats:
Press to switch the climate
controlled seats on and off.
G
Fan speed control: Adjusts the
volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
H
Power:
Press to switch the
system on and off. When the
system is off, it prevents outside
air from entering the vehicle.
I
Driver temperature control:
Adjusts the temperature setting
on the driver side. This control
also adjusts the passenger side
temperature when you switch
off dual zone mode.
J
Heated rear window:
Press to
switch the heated rear window
on and off. See
Heated
Windows and Mirrors (page
141).
K
Defrost:
Press to distribute air
through the windshield air vents
and de-mister. Air distribution to
the instrument panel and
footwell vents turns off. You can
also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin
covering of ice.
L
MAX Defrost:
Press to switch
on defrost. The driver and
passenger settings set to HI, air
flows through the windshield
vents, and the fan adjusts to the
highest speed. You can also use
this setting to defog and clear
the windshield of a thin covering
of ice. The heated rear window
also turns on when you select
maximum defrost.
M
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