towing FORD EXPLORER 2018 Service Manual

Phone Menu.........................................................
452
Receiving Calls................................................... 454
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 455
Text Messaging................................................... 455
Post-Crash Alert System..........................264
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 64
Power Liftgate.................................................70 Hands-Free Feature............................................. 72
Obstacle Detection.............................................. 72
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 70
Setting the Liftgate Open Height.................... 71
Stopping the Liftgate Movement.................... 71
Power Seats
...................................................148
Adjusting the Lumbar Support..................... 149
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ...................................... 149
Power Steering Fluid Check....................298
Power Windows...............................................91 Accessory Delay.................................................... 92
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 91
One-Touch Down.................................................. 91
One-Touch Up........................................................ 91
Window Lock......................................................... 92
Pre-Collision Assist
.....................................238
Using the Pre-Collision Assist
System.............................................................. 238
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 337
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Rear Parking Aid...........................................205 Obstacle Distance Indicator......................... 206
Rear Passenger Climate Controls..........140
Rear Seats........................................................151 Adjusting the Rear Seats.................................. 151
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................241 Adjustable Load Floor....................................... 241
Cargo Management System........................... 241
Rear View Camera
........................................215
Camera Guidelines............................................. 216
Manual Zoom....................................................... 218
Obstacle Distance Indicator............................ 217
Rear Camera Delay............................................ 218
Using the Rear View Camera System.........216 Rear View Camera
See: Rear View Camera.................................... 215
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........82 Rear Camera Washer.......................................... 82
Rear Window Washer......................................... 82
Rear Window Wiper Blade............................... 82
Recommended Towing Weights...........250
Refueling..........................................................179 Refueling System Overview............................ 179
Refueling System Warning.............................. 181
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 179
Remote Control..............................................53 Car Finder................................................................ 57
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter..................... 53
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 53
Memory Feature................................................... 56
Remote Start.......................................................... 57
Replacing the Battery......................................... 54
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 57
Remote Start
..................................................142
Automatic Settings............................................ 142
Removing a Headlamp
.............................303
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............314
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................58
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................271
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................271
Roadside Assistance
.................................260
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 261
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................. 261
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 261
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 260
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 260
Roadside Emergencies
.............................260
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Sun Visors.........................................................95
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 95
Supplementary Restraints System.........44 Principle of Operation........................................ 44
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
SYNC™ 3.........................................................416 General Information.......................................... 416
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
......................481
SYNC™ Applications and Services
........................................................394
911 Assist............................................................... 394
SYNC Mobile Apps........................................... 396
SYNC™............................................................378 General Information......................................... 378
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................408
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Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............343
Terrain Control
..............................................202
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................268
Tire Care...........................................................319 Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 320
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 319
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 321
Temperature A B C............................................ 320
Traction AA A B C............................................... 319
Treadwear............................................................. 319
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........333 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 334
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 335
Tires See: Wheels and Tires....................................... 317
Towing a Trailer
............................................249
Load Placement................................................. 249
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 2.3L EcoBoost™.......................................254
Emergency Towing............................................ 254
Recreational Towing......................................... 254
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™
............255
Emergency Towing............................................ 255Recreational Towing.........................................
255
Towing.............................................................249
Traction Control
............................................199
Principle of Operation...................................... 199
Trailer Sway Control...................................250
Transmission Code Designation
............349
Transmission..................................................187
Transporting the Vehicle
..........................264
Type Approvals............................................546
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for
Blind Spot Information System...............553
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Mid Range Radar.................................................. 548
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Passive Anti-Theft System....................... 549
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Radio Transceiver Module......................... 552
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for SYNC 3.............................................................. 555
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...............546
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Wireless Charging......................................... 554
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Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................285
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................286
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................287
Universal Garage Door Opener
................161
HomeLink Wireless Control System.............161
USB Port..........................................................377
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................221 Automatic Cancellation.................................. 224
Blocked Sensor................................................... 225
Canceling the Set Speed................................ 224
Changing the Set Speed................................. 224
Detection Issues................................................. 224
Following a Vehicle............................................ 222
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 224
Overriding the Set Speed................................ 223
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 224
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............222
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 223
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