FORD EXPLORER 2019 Owners Manual

Information Display Controls
(Type 2)
•
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
sub-menu. •
Press the left arrow button to exit a
menu.
• Press and hold the left arrow button at
any time to return to the main menu
display (escape button).
• Press the OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages.
Main Menu
From the main menu bar on the left side
of the information display, you can choose
from the following categories:
• Display Mode.
• Trip 1 & 2.
• Fuel Economy.
• Driver Assist.
• Settings.
Scroll up or down to highlight one of the
categories and then press the right arrow
key or OK to enter into that category. Press
the left arrow key as needed to exit back
to the main menu.
Display Mode
Use the up or down arrow buttons to
choose between the following display
options. Display Mode
Option 4*
Option 3
Option 2
Option 1 *
Display Mode
-
-
X
X
XXX mi (km) to
empty
X
X
-
-
Round tacho-
meter
-
-
X
-
Vertical tacho-
meter
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Display Mode
Tire pressure on demand screen
Digital speedometer - XXX MPH - Press OK for km/h
Intelligent 4WD - 4WD Gauge with Terrain Management System
* Vehicles with Intelligent 4WD only. You can choose to have only the fuel gauge show in
this mode. Refer to Display > Gauge Display found in the table under the Settings section
later in this chapter.
XXX mi (km) to empty
Shows approximate fuel level before the
fuel tank reaches empty. The value is
dynamic and can change (raise or lower)
depending on driving style.
Fuel gauge
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge
indicates approximately how much fuel is
in the fuel tank. The arrow next to the fuel
pump symbol shows the fuel filler door
side of your vehicle. When the fuel level
becomes low, the level indicator changes
to amber. When the fuel level becomes
critically low, the level indicator changes
to red.
Note: The fuel gauge level may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or when driving
on a slope.
Note: When a MyKey is in use, low fuel
warnings display earlier.
Bar or Round tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions
per minute. Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of the scale
may damage the engine. During SelectShift
Automatic ™ transmission (SST) use, the
currently selected gear appears in the
display. Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates engine coolant temperature. At
normal operating temperature, the level
indicator is in the normal range. If the
engine coolant temperature exceeds the
normal range, stop your vehicle as soon as
safely possible, switch off the engine and
let the engine cool.
Intelligent 4WD (if equipped)
Displays power distribution between the
front and rear wheels. More power to either
the front or rear wheels displays by more
area filled in. Intelligent 4WD also displays
the currently selected terrain management
mode.
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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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 Enter the submenu and select your setting
Cruise Control
Driver Alert
Hill Start Assist
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Driver Assist
Enter the submenu for items such as system modes and
alert intensity
Lane Keeping Sys
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Pre-Collision
Rear Park Aid
Trailer Sway
Settings
In this mode, you can configure different
driver setting choices. Note:
Some items are optional and may
not appear. Settings
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Alarm
Vehicle
Auto Engine Off Enter the submenu and select your setting
DTE calculation
Easy Entry/Exit
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Lighting
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Locks
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Power Mirror
Remaining Life XXX% - Hold OK to Reset
Oil Life Reset
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Power Liftgate
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Remote Start
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Windows
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Wipers
Enter the submenu and select your setting
MyKey Status
MyKey
Hold
OK to Create MyKey
Create MyKey
Enter the submenu and select your setting
911 Assist
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Do Not Disturb
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Traction Ctrl
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Settings
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Max Speed
Volume Limiter
Hold OK to Clear All MyKeys
Clear MyKeys
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Distance
Display Setup
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Temperature
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Gauge Display
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Tire Pressure
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Language
Note: Some MyKey items only appear if a
MyKey is set.
Information Display Controls
(Type 3) •
Press and hold the left arrow button at
any time to return to the main menu
display (escape button).
• Press the
OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages.
• 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
sub-menu.
• Press the left arrow button to exit a
menu.
Main Menu
From the main menu bar on the left side
of the information display, you can choose
from the following categories:
• Trip 1 & 2.
• Fuel Economy.
• Driver Assist.
• Settings.
Scroll up or down to highlight one of the
categories and then press the right arrow
key or OK to enter into that category. Press
the left arrow key as needed to exit back
to the main menu.
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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. 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 Enter the submenu and select your setting
Intelligent 4WD
Blindspot
Cross Traffic Alert
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Driver Assist
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Cruise Control
Driver Alert
Hill Start Assist
Enter the submenu for items such as system modes and
alert intensity
Lane Keeping Sys
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Pre-Collision
Rear Park Aid
Tire Pressure
Trailer Sway
Settings
In this mode, you can configure different
driver setting choices. Note:
Some items are optional and may
not appear. Settings
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Alarm
Vehicle
Enter the submenu and select your setting
DTE calculation
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Chimes
Easy Entry/Exit
Auto Engine Off
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Lighting
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Locks
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Mirror
Remaining Life XXX% - Hold OK to Reset
Oil Life
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Power Liftgate
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Remote Start
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Windows
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Wipers
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Settings
Enter the submenu and select your setting
MyKey Status
MyKey
Hold OK to Create MyKey
Create MyKey
Enter the submenu and select your setting
911 Assist
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Do Not Disturb
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Traction Ctrl
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Max Speed
Volume Limiter
Hold
OK to Clear All MyKeys
Clear MyKeys
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Distance
Display Setup
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Temperature
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Tire Pressure
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Language
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Speedo in km/h
Note: Some MyKey items only appear if a
MyKey is set.
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note: Depending on the vehicle options
equipped with your vehicle, not all of the
messages will display or be available.
Certain messages may display abbreviated
or shortened depending upon which cluster
type you have. Press the OK button to acknowledge and
remove some messages from the
information display. Other messages
delete automatically after a short time.
You need to confirm certain messages
before you can access the menus.
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4WD
Action
Message
The four wheel drive system has automatically disabled itselfdue to the system overheating.
4WD Temporarily
Disabled
The four wheel drive system has automatically disabled itself
due to the system overheating or you are using the spare tire.
4WD Off
The four wheel drive system resumes normal function andclears this message after driving a short distance with the road tire re-installed or after the system cools.
4WD Restored
The four wheel drive system is not operating properly and thepowertrain fault indicator illuminates. See Warning Lamps
and Indicators (page 99). If the warning stays illuminated
or continues to illuminate, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
4WD Malfunction
Service Required
Displayed when the transfer case fluid requires service.
Change 4WD Power
Transfer Unit Lube
Displayed when the transfer case fluid has been changed and reset to new.
4WD Power Transfer
Unit Lube Set to New
Adaptive Cruise Control Action
Message
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise from
engaging. See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 218).
Adaptive Cruise
Malfunction
Conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot functionproperly. See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 218).
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available
The radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due tobad weather or ice/mud/water in front of radar. Driver can
typically clean the sensor to resolve. See
Using Adaptive
Cruise Control (page 218).
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
AdvanceTrac ™ Action
Message
The system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.
Service AdvanceTrac
The driver has disabled or enabled the traction control.
AdvanceTrac Off On
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Alarm
Action
Message
Unauthorized entry triggered the alarm. See Anti-Theft
Alarm (page 76).
Vehicle Alarm To Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle
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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