brakes FORD EXPLORER 2019 Owner's Guide

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180 Degree Camera.....................................215
Camera Views...................................................... 216
Using the System................................................ 216
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 188
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 129
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 193
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 193
Accessories.....................................................491 Exterior Style........................................................ 491
Interior Style......................................................... 491
Lifestyle.................................................................. 491
Peace of Mind...................................................... 491
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............218
Active Park Assist........................................206 Using Active Park Assist.................................. 207
Adjusting the Headlamps
........................299
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 299
Adjusting the Pedals......................................81
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .............................................................
77
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column .............................................................
77
End of Travel Position......................................... 78
Memory Feature.................................................... 78
Airbag Disposal
...............................................52
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 129Air Filter
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter............304
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 76
Ambient Lighting...........................................89 Adjusting the Brightness................................... 89
Changing the Color............................................. 89
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 89
Switching Ambient Lighting On..................... 89
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................76
Arming the Alarm................................................. 76
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 76
Appendices.....................................................514
Apps.................................................................460 ........................................................................\
......... 460
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 462
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators...........102 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime................................................................. 103
Engine On Warning Chime.............................. 102
Headlamps On Warning Chime.................... 102
Key in Ignition Warning Chime....................... 102
Keyless Warning Alert ...................................... 102
Parking Brake On Warning Chime................102
Audio Control
...................................................79
Seek and Media.................................................... 79
Audio System................................................362 General Information......................................... 362
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................366
Accessing the Clock Settings....................... 366
Accessing the Media Source Menu............366
Accessing the Menu......................................... 366
Accessing the Phone Features..................... 366
Accessing the Sound Settings..................... 366
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 366
Changing Radio Stations................................ 367
Ejecting the CD................................................... 367
Inserting a CD...................................................... 367
Listening to a CD................................................ 367
Listening to Satellite Radio............................ 367
Listening to the Radio...................................... 367
Menu Structure.................................................. 368
Muting the Audio................................................ 367
Playing or Pausing Media................................ 367
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........367
Using a Cell Phone............................................ 367
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12 Volt DC Power Point.....................................
162
Locations............................................................... 162
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 296
Blind Spot Information System...............231 ........................................................................\
............ 231
Switching the System On and Off...............232
System Errors...................................................... 232
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................... 231
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...........231
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........282
Booster Seats..................................................29
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 30
Brake Fluid Check........................................295
Brakes...............................................................193 General Information.......................................... 193
Breaking-In.....................................................255
Bulb Specification Chart
..........................360
C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................138
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................347
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 350
Specifications..................................................... 348
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec
..........................................................351
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 355
Specifications...................................................... 352
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................355
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 359
Specifications...................................................... 357
Capacities and Specifications...............340
Cargo Nets......................................................239
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 306Catalytic Converter.......................................181
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 182
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 182
Center Console..............................................164 Rear Seat Armrest.............................................. 164
Second Row Center Console......................... 164
Changing a Bulb..........................................300 Front Direction Indicator.................................. 301
Front Fog Lamp.................................................. 302
Headlamp............................................................. 301
Headlamp High Beam..................................... 302
LED Lamps........................................................... 303
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 304
Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp
................................................................. 303
Changing a Fuse..........................................280 Fuses...................................................................... 280
Changing a Road Wheel...........................334 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 334
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 335
Changing the 12V Battery.........................296
Changing the Engine Air Filter................304
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................298 Front Wiper Blades........................................... 298
Rear Window Wiper Blade............................. 299
Checking MyKey System Status...............62 MyKey Distance.................................................... 62
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 63
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 63
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................298
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................42
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................31
Child Safety.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks..........................................33 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 34
Right-Hand Side................................................... 34
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................310
Cleaning Products......................................306 Materials............................................................... 306
Cleaning the Engine
...................................308
Cleaning the Exterior.................................306 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 307
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 307
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 307
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Driver and Passenger Airbags...................45
Children and Airbags.......................................... 46
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 45
Driving Aids.....................................................225
Driving Hints...................................................255
Driving Through Water
...............................256
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps........................ 86
E
Economical Driving
.....................................255
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............514
Emission Law................................................180 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance...........181
Tampering With a Noise Control System.............................................................. 180
End User License Agreement..................516 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) .................................. 516
Engine Block Heater
....................................170
Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 171
Engine Coolant Check...............................289 Adding Coolant.................................................. 289
Coolant Change.................................................. 291
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 292
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 291
Recycled Coolant................................................ 291
Severe Climates.................................................. 291
Engine Emission Control...........................180
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 75
Engine Oil Check..........................................287 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 287
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................286
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................287
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™................................................340
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 340
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................340
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 341Engine Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™..................................................341
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 342
Entertainment..............................................434 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 435
Apps....................................................................... 443
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 442
CD (If equipped)................................................. 441
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 438
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 436
Sources.................................................................. 435
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 443
USB Ports............................................................. 443
Environment
......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks..........................250
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 251
Hitches.................................................................. 250
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 252
Safety Chains...................................................... 250
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 251
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 251
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 251
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................14
Exterior Mirrors.................................................91 Auto-dimming Feature...................................... 93
Auto-Folding Mirrors........................................... 92
Blind Spot Information System...................... 94
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 93
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 92
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 93
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 93
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 93
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 91
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 93
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................36 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.................................... 38
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 37
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................36
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Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate..........................................................134
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 136
General Hints....................................................... 134
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 135
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 135
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........136
Recommended Settings for Heating..........135
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................193
Home Screen................................................426
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........282
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................166
In California (U.S. Only)............................265
Information Display Control......................80
Information Displays
...................................104
General Information.......................................... 104
Information Messages
.................................115
4WD........................................................................\
.. 116
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 116
AdvanceTrac ™..................................................... 116
Alarm........................................................................\
117
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 117
Automatic High Beam Control........................ 117
Battery and Charging System......................... 118
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 118
Brake System........................................................ 119
Doors and Locks.................................................. 119
Driver Alert.............................................................. 119
Electronic Stability Control............................. 120
Engine..................................................................... 120
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 120
Hill Descent Control.......................................... 120
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 121
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 121
Lane Keeping System........................................ 122
Maintenance......................................................... 122
MyKey...................................................................... 123
Park Aid.................................................................. 124
Park Brake.............................................................. 124
Power Steering.................................................... 124
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 125Remote Start........................................................
125
Seats........................................................................\
125
Starting System.................................................. 126
Terrain Management System......................... 126
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 126
Traction Control................................................... 127
Trailer....................................................................... 127
Transmission......................................................... 127
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Seats............................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 25
Using Tether Straps............................................. 27
Instrument Cluster........................................96
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................85
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps
.................................................88
Battery Saver......................................................... 89
Dome Lamp........................................................... 88
Front Interior Lamps........................................... 89
Rear Interior Lamps............................................ 89
Interior Mirror...................................................94 Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 94
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 94
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................260 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 260
Jump Starting....................................................... 261
Preparing Your Vehicle.................................... 260
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 261
K
Keyless Entry
...................................................68
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry
Keypad................................................................ 68
Keyless Starting
............................................166
Ignition Modes...................................................... 167
Keys and Remote Controls.........................53
L
Lane Keeping System................................226 Switching the System On and Off...............227
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Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the
USB Port........................................................... 397
Media Menu Features..................................... 400
Media Voice Commands................................ 398
USB 2..................................................................... 403
Voice Commands for Audio Sources........404
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........380 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 385
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 388
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 389
Making Calls........................................................ 384
Pairing a Phone for the First Time................381
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 382
Phone Options during an Active Call.........384
Phone Voice Commands................................ 382
Receiving Calls................................................... 384
System Settings................................................ 390
Text Messaging.................................................. 386
Using Terrain Control..................................199
Using Traction Control...............................196 Switching the System Off............................... 196
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 196
Using a Switch..................................................... 196
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 196
Using Voice Recognition...........................378 Audio Voice Commands................................. 428
Climate Voice Commands............................. 429
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 378
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 432
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 431
Phone Voice Commands................................ 429
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 432
System Interaction and Feedback..............379
Voice Settings Commands............................ 433
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................267
V
Vehicle Care..................................................306 General Information......................................... 306
Vehicle Certification Label.......................346
Vehicle Identification Number................345 Vehicle Storage...............................................311
Battery..................................................................... 312
Body........................................................................\
.. 311
Brakes...................................................................... 312
Cooling system.................................................... 312
Engine...................................................................... 312
Fuel system........................................................... 312
General.................................................................... 311
Miscellaneous...................................................... 312
Removing Vehicle From Storage................... 312
Tires........................................................................\
.. 312
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 129
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............345
Voice Control
....................................................79
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................99 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 99
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 99
Automatic High Beam Control..................... 100
Battery.................................................................... 100
Blind Spot Monitor............................................ 100
Brake System....................................................... 100
Cruise Control...................................................... 100
Direction Indicator............................................. 100
Door Ajar............................................................... 100
Engine Coolant Temperature........................ 100
Engine Oil.............................................................. 100
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 101
Front Airbag........................................................... 101
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 101
Heads Up Display................................................ 101
High Beam............................................................. 101
Hood Ajar................................................................ 101
Lane Keeping Aid................................................. 101
Liftgate Ajar........................................................... 101
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 101
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 101
Low Washer Fluid................................................ 101
Parking Lamps...................................................... 101
Powertrain Fault.................................................. 101
Service Engine Soon.......................................... 102
Stability Control.................................................. 102
Stability Control Off.......................................... 102
Transmission Tow/Haul................................... 102
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