lock FORD EXPLORER 2020 Service Manual

Power Steering
Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition thatrequires service. See an authorized dealer.
Steering Fault Service
Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehiclein a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering Loss Stop
Safely
The power steering system has detected a condition withinthe power steering system or passive entry or passive start system requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering Assist Fault
Service Required
The steering lock system has detected a condition thatrequires service. See an authorized dealer.
Steering Lock Malfunc-
tion Service Now
Pre-Collision Assist Action
Message
You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud or
water in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the
sensor to resolve.
Pre-Collision Assist Not
Available Sensor Blocked
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Not
Available
Remote Start Action
Message
Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and push the gearshift button to drive the vehicle after a remote start.
To Drive: Press Brake
and Gear Shift Button
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Seats
Action
Message
Objects are by the passenger seat. After the objects are movedaway from the seat, if the warning stays on or continues to
come on contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Occupant Sensor
BLOCKED Remove
Objects Near Passenger Seat
Displays as a reminder that memory seats are not available while driving.
Memory Recall Not
Permitted While Driving
Displays to show where your memory setting has been saved.
Memory X Saved
Starting System Action
Message
Displays when starting the vehicle as a reminder to apply the brake.
To START Press Brake
Displays when the starter has exceeded its cranking time inattempting to start the vehicle.
Cranking Time Exceeded
Displays when the starter is attempting to start the vehicle.
Engine Start Pending
Please Wait
Displays when the pending start has been cancelled.
Pending Start Cancelled
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Action
Message
One or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring System (page 370).
Tire Pressure Low
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact an
authorized dealer.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 370).
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire isin use. For more information on how the system operatesunder these conditions, See
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 370). If the warning stays on or continues to
come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
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Action
Message
Reminder to remove park brake while in neutral tow.
Neutral Tow Remove
Park Brake for Towing
Displays when the neutral tow is off.
Neutral Tow Disengaged
Displays when neutral tow is on.
Neutral Tow Enabled
Leave Transmission in Neutral
4WD Action
Message
The four wheel drive system has automatically disabled itselfdue to the system overheating.
4WD Temporarily
Disabled
The four wheel drive system is locking up the torque transferclutch to help reduce clutch temperature.
4WD Temporarily
Locked
Displays when the system automatically disables to protect
itself. This may be caused by operating the vehicle with a mini spare tire installed, if the system detects dissimilar size tires,
or if there is an issue with another vehicle system preventing 4WD operation. The system resumes normal operation and
clears this message after you cycle the ignition on and off and drive a short distance with the road tire re-installed or after the other vehicle system issues are resolved.
4WD Off
Displays after the system cools and the four wheel drivesystem resumes normal function.
4WD Restored
The four wheel drive system is not operating properly and thepowertrain fault indicator illuminates. If the warning stays
illuminated or continues to illuminate, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
4WD Fault 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
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Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents
Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the overhead air
vents.
Directing Air to the Rear Footwell
Air Vents Press and release the button to
direct airflow to rear footwell air
vents.
Rear Climate Control Lock
Indicator When illuminated, you can only
operate the rear passenger
settings through the front
controls.
Setting the Rear Blower Motor
Speed Turn the control to adjust the volume of
air circulated in the rear passenger
compartment. Setting the Rear Temperature
Turn the control to set the temperature in
the rear passenger compartment.
Switching the Rear Climate
Control On and Off
Press and release the button.
Switching the Rear Heated Seats
On and Off (If Equipped) See
Heated Seats (page 156).
HEATED WINDSHIELD
(IF
EQUIPPED)
Windshield Wiper De-Icer When you switch the heated rear
window on, the windshield wiper
de-icer turns on.
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WARNING: The head restraint is a
safety device. Whenever possible it
should be installed and properly
adjusted when the seat is occupied.
Failure to adjust the head restraint
properly could reduce its effectiveness
during certain impacts.
Note: Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible. Make sure
that you remain comfortable. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to
its highest position.
Adjusting the Head Restraints
Front Seat Head Restraints The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Two steel stems.
B
Guide sleeve adjust and release
button.
C
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up. Lowering the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button C.
2. Push the head restraint down.
Second Row Center Seat Head
Restraint (If Equipped)
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Two steel stems.
B
Guide sleeve adjust and release
buttons.
C
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold both C buttons.
2. Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.
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Second Row Outermost Seat Head
Restraints
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Fold button.
B
Two steel stems.
C
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
D
Folding the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button B.
2. Pull the head restraint back up to reset.
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold both D buttons.
2. Pull the head restraint up
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks. Third Row Seat Head Restraints
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Two steel stems.
B
Fold strap.
C
Folding the Head Restraint
Pull the fold strap (C). Pull the head
restraint back up to reset.
Note: Press the stow or fold button on the
power folding seats to fold the head
restraint.
Tilting Head Restraints
The front head restraints tilt for extra
comfort. To tilt the head restraint, do the
following:
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1. Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving or riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward
your head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, un-tilted
position.
MANUAL SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward WARNING: Do not adjust the driver
seat or seat backrest when your vehicle
is moving. This may result in sudden seat
movement, causing the loss of control
of your vehicle. WARNING: Make sure the seat fully
locks into place by rocking it backward
and forward. Not securing the seat into
the locked position can be dangerous in
a crash and could cause serious personal
injury or death. Adjusting the Seat Backrest
WARNING:
Always drive and ride
with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING:
Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seat backrest
before returning it to the original position.
Pull on the seat backrest to make sure
that it has fully latched after returning
the seat backrest to its original position.
An unlatched seat may become
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The memory control is on the driver door.
Saving a PreSet Position
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Adjust the memory features to your
preferred position.
3. Press and hold the preferred preset button until you hear a single tone.
You can save up to three preset memory
positions. You can save a memory preset
at any time.
Recalling a PreSet Position
Press and release the preset button
associated with your preferred driving
position. The memory features move to
the position stored for that preset.
Note: You can only recall a preset memory
position when the ignition is off, or when the
transmission is in park (P) or neutral (N)
and the vehicle is not moving if the ignition
is on.
You can also recall a preset memory
position by:
• Pressing the unlock button on your
remote control if it is linked to a preset
position.
• Unlocking the driver door handle if a
linked remote control is present. Note:
Using a linked remote control to
recall your memory position when the
ignition is off moves the seat to the Easy
Entry position.
Note: Pressing any active memory feature
adjustment control, or any memory button
during a memory recall, cancels the
operation.
Linking a PreSet Position to your
Remote Control
Your vehicle can save the preset memory
positions for up to three remote controls.
1. With the ignition on, move the memory
features to the preferred positions.
2. Press and hold the preferred preset button for about five seconds. A tone
sounds after about two seconds.
Continue holding until you hear a
second tone.
3. Within three seconds, press the lock button on the remote control you are
linking.
To unlink a remote control, follow the
same procedure – except in step 3, press
the unlock button on the remote control.
Note: If more than one linked remote
control or intelligent access key is in range,
the memory function moves to the settings
of the first key to recall a memory position.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
If you enable the easy entry and exit
feature, it moves the driver seat position
rearward up to 2 in (5 cm) when you switch
the ignition off.
The driver seat returns to the previous
position when you switch the ignition on.
You can enable or disable this feature
through the touchscreen. See Settings
(page 469).
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WARNING: Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seat backrest
before returning it to the original position.
Pull on the seat backrest to make sure
that it has fully latched after returning
the seat backrest to its original position.
An unlatched seat may become
dangerous if you stop suddenly or have
a crash. WARNING:
Do not adjust a seat or
release a seat floor latch when the
vehicle is moving. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death in a sudden stop or crash.
Note: You may have to move the front row
seat forward to allow the second row seat
to be fully folded.
Note: You can move the second row
outermost seats forward to allow access to
the third row seats.
This feature allows for easier entry and exit
to and from the third row seat. 1. Lift the handle on top of the seat
backrest. The seat backrest folds
forward and engages the seat track. 2. Push the seat forward.
3. To return the seat to the seating
position, push the seat backrest and
move the track rearward. Make sure
the seat backrest locks in the upright
position.
Adjusting the Second Row Seats with
Power Easy Entry (If Equipped) WARNING:
Do not fold a seat if it
is occupied. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.
The easy entry seat allows for easier entry
and exit to and from the third row seat.
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Press the button on top of the second row
seat backrest to move the seat forward.
This provides access to the third row.
Folding the Second Row Center Seat
Pull the strap to fold the seat backrest flat.
To return the seat to the upright position,
rotate the seat backrest until it locks. Adjusting the Second Row Outermost
Seats Lift the handle to move the seat forward
or rearward.
Exiting the Third Row Seats
WARNING: Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seatback before
returning it to the original position. WARNING:
Check under the seat
cushion to make sure no cargo or objects
are under the seat cushion before
returning the seat cushion to its original
position, and that the seat cushion locks
into place. Failure to do so may prevent
the seat from operating properly in the
event of a crash, which could increase
the risk of serious injury. WARNING:
Do not adjust a seat or
release a seat floor latch when the
vehicle is moving. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death in a sudden stop or crash. WARNING:
Do not drive your
vehicle with a seat that is unlatched or
in the folded position. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury or death in the event of a sudden
stop or crash.
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