child lock FORD EXPLORER 2020 User Guide

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock control
or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driver
and front passenger door panels.
Unlock.
A
Lock.
B
Remote Control
You can use the remote control at any
time.
Unlocking the Doors Press the button to unlock the
driver door.
Press the button again within
three seconds to unlock all doors. The
direction indicators flash.
Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for three
seconds to change between driver door or
all doors unlock mode. The direction
indicators will flash twice to indicate a
change to the unlocking mode. Driver door
mode only unlocks the driver door when you press the unlock button once. All door
mode unlocks all doors when you press
the unlock button once. The unlocking
mode applies to the remote control,
keyless entry keypad and intelligent
access.
Locking the Doors Press the button to lock all
doors. The direction indicators
will flash.
Press the button again within three
seconds to confirm that all the doors
close. The doors lock again, the horn
sounds and the direction indicators flash
if all the doors and the liftgate close.
Note: If any door or the liftgate is open, or
if the hood is open on vehicles with an
anti-theft alarm or remote start, the horn
sounds twice and the direction indicators
do not flash.
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
with the Key Blade
Locking with the Key
Turn the top of the key toward the front of
your vehicle.
Unlocking with the Key
Turn the top of the key toward the rear of
your vehicle.
Note: If the child safety locks are on and
you pull the interior handle, you only turn off
the emergency locking, not the child safety
lock. You can only open the doors using the
external door handle.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING: Do not leave children
unattended in your vehicle and do not
let them play with the power windows.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury. WARNING:
When closing the
power windows, verify they are free of
obstruction and make sure that children
and pets are not in the proximity of the
window openings. Press the control to open the
window. Lift the control to close
the window.
Note: If you hear a pulsing noise when just
one of the windows is open. Lower the
opposite window slightly to reduce this
noise.
One-Touch Down
Note: One-touch down applies to the front
windows only.
Fully press the switch and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Up
Note: One-touch up applies to the front
windows only.
Fully lift the switch and release it. Press or
lift it again to stop the window.
Resetting One-Touch Up
Start the engine.
1. Lift and hold the window switch until you fully close the door window.
Continue to hold the switch for a few
seconds after you close the window.
2. Release the window switch. 3.
Press and hold the window switch until
you fully open the door window.
4. Release the window switch.
5. Lift and hold the window switch until you fully close the window.
6. Test for correct window operation by carrying out the one-touch down and
one-touch up features.
Bounce-Back
The window stops when closing. It reverses
some distance if there is an obstacle in the
way.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature WARNING:
If you override
bounce-back, the window does not
reverse if it detects an obstacle. Take
care when closing the windows to avoid
personal injury or damage to your
vehicle.
The window stops if you release the switch
before the window fully closes. Pull up the
window switch and hold within a few
seconds of the window reaching the
bounce-back position. The window travels
up with no bounce-back protection.
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Action
Message
A system error has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic System
Fault
The system automatically turns off and displays this messagewhen you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have
a trailer blind spot system or when you switch the trailer blind spot system off through the information display. See Cross
Traffic Alert (page 268).
Cross Traffic Alert Deac-
tivated Trailer Attached
The system automatically turns off and displays this messagewhen you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have
a trailer blind spot system or when you switch the trailer blind spot system off through the information display. See
Blind
Spot Information System (page 264).
Blind Spot Alert Deactiv-
ated Trailer Attached
Doors and Locks Action
Message
The driver door is not completely closed.
Driver Door Ajar
The passenger door is not completely closed.
Passenger Door Ajar
The rear left door is not completely closed.
Rear Left Door Ajar
The rear right door is not completely closed.
Rear Right Door Ajar
The liftgate is not completely closed.
Liftgate Ajar
The hood is not completely closed.
Hood Ajar
The system has disabled the door switches.
Switches Inhibited
Security Mode
Displays when the door lock is turned on and you attempt to open the door.
Doors Locked Unlock
Before Opening
Indicates a driver door fault that requires manually opening
the door by the override lever. Contact an authorized dealer.
Driver Door Fault Use
Inside Override Lever In Map Pocket
Indicates a fault with the electronic door system. Contact an authorized dealer.
Door Fault Service
Required
There is a system malfunction with the child locks. Contactan authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Child Lock Malfunction
Service Required
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Action
Message
Indicates that the rear seat interior door release switches andpower windows are switched off, preventing rear seat occu- pants from opening the doors or windows.
Child Lock ON
Indicates that the rear seat interior door release switches andpower windows are switched on.
Child Lock OFF
The factory keypad code displays in the information display
after the system resets the keypad. See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 78).
Factory Keypad Code {X
X X X X}
Driver Alert Action
Message
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Now
Take a rest soon.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Suggested
Fuel Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Hill Descent Control Action
Message
Displays when you deactivate hill descent control mode.
Hill Descent Control OFF
Displays when hill descent speed exceeds 20 mph (32 km/h).
For Hill Descent Reduce
Speed 20 MPH or Less
Displays when hill descent speed exceeds 20 mph (32 km/h).
For Hill Descent Reduce
Speed 32 Km/h or Less
Displays when hill descent control mode requires you to shiftthe transmission into gear.
For Hill Descent Select
Gear
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Changing a Bulb...........................................343
LED Lamps........................................................... 343
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 344
Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp................................................................. 343
Changing a Fuse............................................321
Fuses........................................................................\
321
Changing a Road Wheel
............................376
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 376
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 377
Changing the 12V Battery.........................338 Battery Management System....................... 339
Remove and Reinstall the Battery..............339
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................329
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.0L................................................................330
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.3L..................................................................331
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........342
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades...........342
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password
..................................429
Checking MyKey System Status..............66 MyKey Distance.................................................... 66
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 67
Number of MyKeys............................................... 67
Checking the Wiper Blades......................342
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................43
Child Restraint Positioning.........................35
Child Safety......................................................23 General Information............................................ 23
Child Safety Locks.........................................36 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 37
Right-Hand Side................................................... 37
Cleaning Leather Seats
.............................349
Cleaning Products.......................................345 Materials............................................................... 345
Cleaning the Engine
....................................347
Cleaning the Exterior..................................346 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 346
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 346
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 346
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 346
Underbody............................................................ 347
Under Hood.......................................................... 347Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens........................348
Cleaning the Interior...................................348 Mirrors.................................................................... 348
Cleaning the Wheels..................................350
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................347
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................66
Climate............................................................456 Accessing Rear Climate Controls................458
Accessing the Climate Control Menu........456
Directing the Airflow........................................ 456
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..........458
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................456
Setting the Temperature................................ 456
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...............456
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 457
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 457
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 457
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off...................................................................... 458
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off...................................................................... 458
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off...................................................................... 456
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.............................................................. 457
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 457
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off.............................................................. 457
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off....................................................................... 457
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 457
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off.............................................................. 457
Switching the Heated Windshield On and Off....................................................................... 457
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.......................................... 458
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off...................................................................... 458
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off............................................................. 458
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Driver and Passenger Airbags....................47
Children and Airbags.......................................... 48
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 47
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........51
Driving Aids....................................................259
Driving Hints..................................................296
Driving Through Water...............................297
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps................................................................. 90
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................90
E
Economical Driving.....................................296
Electric Parking Brake
.................................215
Applying the Electric Parking Brake.............215
Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake.................................................. 216
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake................................................................... 216
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge................................................................ 217
Electric Vehicle Information....................465 Engine On Due To............................................. 466
Power Flow.......................................................... 465
Vehicle Operational States............................ 465
Electromagnetic Compatibility.............506
Emergency Call Limitations
.......................56
Emergency Call Requirements.................55
Emission Law.................................................197 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.........198
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 197
End User License Agreement.................509 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 509
Engine Block Heater
.....................................178
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 179
Engine Coolant Check................................332 Adding Coolant................................................... 333
Coolant Change................................................. 334Engine Coolant Temperature
Management.................................................. 336
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 334
Recycled Coolant............................................... 334
Severe Climates................................................. 334
Engine Emission Control............................197
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 78
Engine Oil Check...........................................327 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 328
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3L EcoBoost™..................................................327
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L..........................327
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.3L...........................327
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................384
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 384
Engine Specifications - 3.0L, ST............385 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 386
Engine Specifications - 3.0L...................385 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 385
Engine Specifications - 3.3L, Gasoline........................................................387
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 387
Engine Specifications - 3.3L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)............................388
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 388
Entertainment..............................................446 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 447
Apps....................................................................... 455
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 454
CD (If equipped)................................................ 453
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 450
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)....................................................... 448
Sources.................................................................. 447
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 455
USB Ports............................................................. 455
Environment.....................................................19
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................. 215
Essential Towing Checks..........................293 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 294
Hitches................................................................... 293
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 294
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Lane Keeping System.......................................
128
Maintenance......................................................... 128
MyKey...................................................................... 129
Park Aid.................................................................. 130
Park Brake............................................................... 131
Power Steering..................................................... 132
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 132
Remote Start........................................................ 132
Seats........................................................................\
133
Starting System................................................... 133
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 133
Trailer....................................................................... 134
Transmission........................................................ 134
Installing Child Restraints...........................25
Child Seats.............................................................. 25
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 25
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 28
Using Tether Straps............................................. 29
Instrument Cluster.......................................104
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................89
Instrument Panel.............................................21
Interior Air Quality.........................................143
Interior Lamps
.................................................92
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 92
Rear Interior Lamps............................................. 92
Interior Mirror
...................................................101
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................. 101
Manual Dimming Mirror.................................... 101
Introduction........................................................9
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................301 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 301
Jump Starting...................................................... 302
Locating the Jump Starting Connection Points................................................................. 301
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 301
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 302
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................72
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad........72
Keyless Starting
.............................................172
Ignition Modes...................................................... 173
Keys and Remote Controls.........................57 L
Lane Keeping System
................................260
Switching the System On and Off...............261
Liftgate...............................................................74
Lighting Control
..............................................88
Flashing High Beam Headlamps................... 89
Lighting Control Selections............................. 88
Switching High Beam Headlamps On and Off........................................................................\
. 88
Lighting..............................................................88 General Information........................................... 88
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............282
Load Carrying.................................................281
Load Limit.......................................................283 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 287
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 283
Locating the Cabin Air Filter.....................143
Locking and Unlocking................................69 Activating Intelligent Access............................ 70
Autolock.................................................................... 71
Battery Saver.......................................................... 72
Illuminated Entry.................................................... 71
Illuminated Exit...................................................... 72
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 69
Power Door Locks................................................ 69
Remote Control.................................................... 69
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Remote Control................................................ 70
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys........................................................................\
71
Luggage Covers
............................................282
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 376
M
Maintenance..................................................323 General Information.......................................... 323
Manual Seats
..................................................147
Adjusting the Seat Backrest........................... 147
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 147
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