FORD EXPLORER 2020 Owners Manual

Auto Hold Unavailable
Illuminates when the system is
on, but unavailable to hold your
vehicle stationary.
Auto Start-stop (If Equipped) Illuminates when the engine
shuts down or in conjunction
with a message.
Battery If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a system error. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by an authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch this
feature off or in conjunction with
a message. See
Blind Spot
Information System (page 264).
Brake System Warning Lamp WARNING:
Driving your vehicle
with the warning lamp on is dangerous.
A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury.
Note: Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp and
illuminates when: •
You apply the parking brake with the
ignition on.
• Your vehicle has a brake fault or low
brake fluid level, regardless of parking
brake position. If the lamp illuminates when you
are moving, you may have the
parking brake applied. Make sure
the parking brake is off. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as
possible if the lamp continues to
illuminate.
Cruise Control
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch this
feature on.
Direction Indicator Illuminates when you switch on
the left or right direction
indicator or the hazard flasher. If
the indicators stay on or flash faster, check
for a burned out bulb. See
Changing a
Bulb (page 343).
Door Ajar Illuminates when the ignition is
on and any door is not
completely closed.
Electric Park Brake
Note: Indicators vary depending on region. Illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake has a
system error. See
Electric
Parking Brake (page 215).
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Engine or Motor Coolant
Temperature
Illuminates when your vehicle
coolant temperature is high.
Stop your vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off your vehicle and let it
cool. See Engine Coolant Check (page
332).
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a system error.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 327).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by an authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Seatbelt Illuminates and a tone sounds
to remind you to fasten your
seatbelt. See
Seatbelt
Reminder (page 42).
Fasten Rear Seatbelt
(If Equipped) Illuminates and a tone sounds
to signal the rear seatbelts are
not fastened.
Front Airbag If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, continues
to flash or remains on when the
engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible. Front Fog Lamps
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch the
front fog lamps on.
High Beam Illuminates when you switch the
high beam headlamps on. It
flashes when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Hill Descent
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch hill
descent on.
Hood Ajar Illuminates when the ignition is
on and the hood is not
completely closed.
Lamps On Illuminates when you switch the
low beam headlamps or the
parking lamps on.
Liftgate Ajar Illuminates when the liftgate is
not completely closed.
Low Beam Warning Illuminates when the low beam
headlamp bulb is not functioning
properly.
Low Fuel Level Illuminates when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
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Low Tire Pressure Warning
Illuminates when the tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine
running or when driving, check the tire
pressure as soon as possible.
It also illuminates momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp
is functional. If it does not illuminate when
you switch the ignition on, or begins to
flash at any time, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid Illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Powertrain Fault Illuminates when the system
detects a powertrain or a
4WD/AWD fault. Contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Ready to Drive (If Equipped) Illuminates when you have
switched on your vehicle and it
is ready to drive. A corresponding
message may appear stating ready to
drive.
Service Engine Soon It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on prior to engine
start to check the bulb and to
indicate whether your vehicle is ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
system errors are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See
Catalytic Converter (page 198).
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a system error. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected an error
in the vehicle emission control system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Continuing to drive your vehicle
may cause reduced power or the engine
to stop. Failure to respond to the warning
lamp may cause component damage not
covered by the vehicle Warranty. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Stability Control It flashes when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated
or does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, this indicates a
system error. During a system error the
system switches off. Have the system
checked by an authorized dealer
immediately. See
Using Stability
Control (page 226).
Stability Control Off Illuminates when you switch the
system off. It goes out when you
switch the system back on or
when you switch the ignition off.
Stop Safely Now
(If Equipped) Illuminates if your vehicle has an
electrical component fault or
failure that will cause your
vehicle to shutdown or enter into a limited
operating mode. You may also see a
message.
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AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key, after
the last door is closed and your keyless
vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle is
still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
warning chime remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer
immediately.
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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 quick action menu (QAM)
buttons on the right-hand side of the
steering wheel. The information display
provides the corresponding information.
Information Display Controls Return button.
A
OK button.
B
Menu button.
C Return Button
Use the return button to go back or to exit.
OK Button
Use the
OK button to make a selection.
You can also use it to scroll through a
menu.
Menu Button
Use the menu button on the main screen
to display the submenu.
4 Inch Display Menu This icon shows the features on
or off status. A check in the box
indicates the feature is on, and
unchecked indicates the feature is off.
Note: Some options may appear different
or not at all if the items are optional.
Note: Some MyKey menu options only
appear if MyKey is enabled and at least one
MyKey is programmed.
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Trip Menu
Trip Menu
Trip 1
Trip 2 Select Your Setting
Reset Individual Values
Select Your Setting
Configure View
• Trip Odometer - Registers the distance traveled of individual journeys or the total
distance since the function was last reset.
• Trip Timer - Registers the elapsed time of individual journeys or the total time since
the function was last reset.
• Average Fuel - Indicates the average fuel consumption of individual journeys or the
average fuel consumption since the function was last reset.
• Average Speed - Indicates the average vehicle speed of individual journeys or the
average vehicle speed since the function was last reset.
• Distance to Empty - Indicates the approximate distance your vehicle can travel on
the fuel remaining in the tank. Changes in driving pattern can cause the value to not
only decrease but also increase or stay constant for periods of time.
Note: Hold OK to reset fuel history and average fuel economy.
MyView MyView
Digital Speedometer
Fuel Economy
Trip/Audio
Eco Coach
Calm Screen
Driver Assistance Driver Assist.
Select Your Setting
Eco Coach
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Navigation
Navigation
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See Navigation (page 460).
Audio Audio
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See
Settings (page 469).
Phone Phone
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See
Phone (page 458).
Settings Settings
Contains vehicle status information.
Select Your Setting.
Information
Select Your Setting
Language
Display
Measure unit
Temperature unit
Tire Pressure
Select Your Setting
Driver Assistance
Select Your Setting
Oil Life
Vehicle Maintenance
Tire Pressure
MyKey Info
MyKey
Create MyKey
Note: Additional vehicle settings are
available through your touchscreen. See
Settings
(page 469).
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6 Inch Display Menu
This icon shows the features on
or off status. A check in the box
indicates the feature is on, and
unchecked indicates the feature is off. Note:
Some options may appear different
or not at all if the items are optional.
Note: Some MyKey menu options only
appear if MyKey is enabled and at least one
MyKey is programmed.
Select Screens Select Screens
Menu options covered in personalized settings. See Personalized Settings (page 118).
Navigation Navigation
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See
Navigation (page 460).
Audio Audio
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See
Settings (page 469).
Phone Phone
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See
Phone (page 458).
Settings Settings
Brake Coach Percent Oil Life Indication XXX%
Hold Ok to Reset
Oil Life
Hold Ok to Reset
Tire Monitor
Hold Ok to Initialize
Neutral Tow
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Note:
Additional vehicle settings are
available through your touchscreen. See
Settings (page 469).
Display Setup Display Setup
Speedometer Units Hold
OK to Reset
Driving History 1
1 Hybrid only
Note: Additional display settings are
available through your touchscreen. See
Settings
(page 469).
12 Inch Display Menu This icon shows the features on
or off status. A check in the box
indicates the feature is on, and
unchecked indicates the feature is off. Note:
Some options may appear different
or not at all if the items are optional.
Note: Some MyKey menu options only
appear if MyKey is enabled and at least one
MyKey is programmed.
Select Screens Select Screens
Menu options covered in personalized settings. See
Personalized Settings (page 118).
Navigation Navigation
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See
Navigation (page 460).
Audio Audio
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See
Settings (page 469).
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Phone
Phone
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See Phone (page 458).
Settings Settings
Brake Coach Percent Oil Life Indication XXX%
Hold Ok to Reset
Oil Life
Hold Ok to Reset
Tire Monitor
Hold Ok to Initialize
Neutral Tow
Note: Additional vehicle settings are
available through your touchscreen. See
Settings
(page 469).
Display Setup Display Setup
Show Tachometer
Show Power Gauge 1
Speedometer Units Select Your Setting
Eco Coach
Hold
OK to Reset
Driving History 1
1 Hybrid only
Note: Additional display settings are
available through your touchscreen. See
Settings
(page 469).
Hybrid Display Information
(If
Equipped)
Displays unique hybrid vehicle information
when you shut off your vehicle or come to
a stop. Brake Coach
The Brake Coach appears after the vehicle
has come to a stop. It coaches you to brake
in a manner that maximizes the amount
of energy returned through the
regenerative braking system.
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