steering wheel FORD EXPLORER 2018 User Guide

Press and release to end a phone
call.
CRUISE CONTROL
Type One See Using Cruise Control (page 220).
Type Two See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
(page 221). INFORMATION DISPLAY
CONTROL
See
Information Displays (page 105).
HEATED STEERING WHEEL
(If
Equipped)
Switch the heated steering wheel on and
off using the touchscreen. Touch the button to switch the
heated steering wheel on and
off.
Note: You can use the heated steering
wheel only when the engine is running.
Note: The system uses a sensor and is
designed to control the temperature of the
steering wheel and to prevent it from
overheating.
Note: In warm temperatures, the steering
wheel quickly reaches its maximum
temperature and the system reduces the
current to the heating element. This could
cause you to think that the system has
stopped working but it has not. This is
normal.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.
You can control various systems on your
vehicle using the information display
controls on the steering wheel.
Corresponding information appears in the
information display. This icon gives you the ability to
switch a feature on or off. A
check in the box indicates the
feature is enabled, and unchecked
indicates the feature is disabled. Information Display Controls
(Type 1)
•
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
submenu.
• Press the left arrow button to exit a
submenu.
• Press the
OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages.
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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•
Distance to Empty - Shows the
approximate distance your vehicle can
travel before running out of fuel.
• Instantaneous Fuel Economy - Shows
a visual graph of your instantaneous
fuel economy along with your Avg MPG
since the function was last reset.
• Average MPG — Shows the average
fuel economy since last reset.
• Fuel History - Shows a bar chart of your
fuel history.
• All Values — Shows all fuel economy
values (DTE, Inst Fuel Econ, Avg Fuel). 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 options may appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are
optional. Driver Assist
Traction Ctrl
Blindspot
Cross Traffic Adaptive
or Normal
Cruise Control
Driver Alert
Hill Start Assist
Intellig. 4WD
Alert
,Aid or Alert + Aid
Mode
Lane Keeping
High
,Normal or Low
Intensity
High
,Normal or Low
Alert Sensitivity
Pre-Collision
Rear Park Aid
Tire Monitor
Trailer Sway
Settings
In this mode, you can configure different
driver setting choices. Note:
Some items are optional and may
not appear.
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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
Inst 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
Blindspot
Cross Traffic Alert Adaptive
or Normal
Cruise Control
Driver Alert
Hill Start Assist
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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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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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Action
Message
You have not programmed enough keys to the system.
Not Enough Keys
Learned
The key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible.See Remote Control (page 53).
Key Battery Low Replace
Soon
Informs you that you are exiting your vehicle with the intelli-gent access key and the engine is on.
Engine ON
Lane Keeping System Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Lane Keeping Sys.
Malfunction Service Required
The system has detected a condition that has caused thesystem to be temporarily unavailable.
Front Camera Tempor-
arily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires a cleanwindshield to operate properly.
Front Camera Low Visib-
ility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Front Camera Malfunc-
tion Service Required
The system requests the driver to keep their hands on thesteering wheel.
Keep Hands on Steering
Wheel
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible. Switch off the
engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
LOW Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.
Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left reaches 0%.
Oil Change Required
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high.
Engine Coolant Overtem-
perature
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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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Heated Rear Window
Press the button to clear the
heated rear window of thin ice
and fog. The heated rear
window turns off after a short period of
time. Press the button again to switch it
off.
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
When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors 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.
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. Replace the filter at regular intervals. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 499).
For additional cabin air filter information,
or to replace the filter, see an authorized
dealer.
REMOTE START
(If Equipped)
You can switch this feature on or off and
adjust the settings using the information
display.
The system adjusts the interior
temperature depending on your chosen
settings during remote start.
You cannot adjust the climate control
setting during remote start operation.
When you switch the ignition on, the
climate control system returns to the
previous settings. You can now make
adjustments.
You need to switch on certain
vehicle-dependent features, such as:
• Heated seats.
• Cooled seats.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Heated mirrors.
• Heated rear window.
Automatic Settings
In hot weather, the system sets to
72°F
(22°C). The cooled seats are set to high
(if available, and AUTO is on in the
information display).
In moderate weather, the system either
heats or cools (based on previous
settings). The rear defroster, heated
mirrors and heated or cooled seats do not
turn on.
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNING: Sitting improperly, out
of position or with the seatback reclined
too far can take weight off the seat cushion
and affect the decision of the passenger
sensing system, resulting in serious injury
or death in the event of a crash. Always sit
upright against your seat back, with your
feet on the floor. WARNING:
Do not recline the
seatback as this can cause the occupant
to slide under the safety belt, resulting in
serious injury in the event of a crash. WARNING:
Do not place objects
higher than the seatback to reduce the risk
of serious injury in the event of a crash or
during heavy braking. When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, safety belt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash. We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•
Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.
• Do not recline the seatback more than
30 degrees.
• Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.
• Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of
10 in
(25 cm) between your breastbone and
the airbag cover.
• Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.
• Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.
• Position the shoulder strap of the
safety belt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNING:
Fully adjust the head
restraint before you sit in or operate your
vehicle. This will help minimize the risk of
neck injury in the event of a crash. Do not
adjust the head restraint when your vehicle
is moving.
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