windshield wipers FORD EXPLORER 2020 Owners Manual

Liftgate
Power Liftgate
................................................74
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................
78
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
78
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................
80
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................
80
Audio Control ..................................................
82
Voice Control ..................................................
82
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane Centering
........................................................................\
..
82
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go .......
83
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control ..........................................................
83
Information Display Control ......................
83
Heated Steering Wheel ..............................
83
Horn ...................................................................
84
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers .......................................
85
Autowipers ......................................................
85
Windshield Washers ....................................
86
Rear Window Wiper and Washers ..........
87
Lighting
General Information ....................................
88
Lighting Control .............................................
88
Autolamps .......................................................
89
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................
89
Headlamp Exit Delay ...................................
89
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
........................................................................\
..
90 Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .........
90
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................
90
Adaptive Headlamps ....................................
91
Direction Indicators .......................................
91
Interior Lamps ................................................
92
Ambient Lighting - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Information and Entertainment Display
Screen ...........................................................
93
Ambient Lighting - Vehicles With: 10.1 Inch Information and Entertainment
Display Screen ...........................................
93
Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control ........................................................................\
..
95
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off ...................................................
95
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators ........................................................................\
..
95
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control ........................................................................\
..
96
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows .............................................
97
Global Opening .............................................
98
Exterior Mirrors - Excluding: ST ...............
98
Exterior Mirrors - ST .....................................
99
Interior Mirror ..................................................
101
Sun Visors .......................................................
101
Moonroof ........................................................
102
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ............................................................
104
Warning Lamps and Indicators ..............
107
Audible Warnings and Indicators .............
111
Information Displays
General Information ....................................
112
Personalized Settings .................................
118
Information Messages ...............................
120
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Air vents.
A
Direction indicator. See Direction Indicators (page 91).
B
Cruise control. See
Cruise Control (page 82). Audio control. See Audio
Control (page 82).
C
Information display. See
General Information (page 112).
D
Information display control. See
Information Display Control (page 83).
E
Wiper lever. See
Windshield Wipers (page 85).
F
Ignition switch. See
Keyless Starting (page 172).
G
Information and Entertainment display.
H
Hazard flasher switch. See Hazard Flashers (page
300). Audio unit. See Audio
Unit (page 430).
I
Climate control. See
Automatic Climate Control (page 137).
J
Horn.
K
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Push the lever up or down to
operate the windshield wipers.
Single wipe.
A
Intermittent wipe.
B
Normal wipe.
C
High-speed wipe.
D
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
you switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure that you switch the
windshield wipers off before entering a car
wash.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on the
windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. If that does not resolve the
issue, install new wiper blades.
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield. Intermittent Wipe
Shortest wipe interval.
A
Intermittent wipe.
B
Longest wipe interval.
C
Use the rotary control to adjust the
intermittent wipe interval.
Speed Dependent Wipers
When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes decreases.
AUTOWIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)
Wet or winter driving conditions with ice,
snow or salty road mist can cause
inconsistent and unexpected wiping or
smearing.
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High sensitivity.
A
Autowipers On.
B
Low sensitivity.
C
Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the autowipers. When you
select low sensitivity, the wipers operate
when the sensor detects a large amount
of water on the windshield. When you
select high sensitivity, the wipers operate
when the sensor detects a small amount
of water on the windshield.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean.
The rain sensor is very sensitive and the
wipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects
hit the windshield.
In these conditions, you can do the
following:
• Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing on
the windshield.
• Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
• Switch autowipers off.
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
you switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure that you switch the
windshield wipers off before entering a car
wash. Note:
If streaks or smears appear on the
windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. If that does not resolve the
issue, install new wiper blades.
Note: If you switch autolamps and
autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when
the windshield wipers continuously operate.
Autowipers Settings
Autowipers defaults to on and remains on
until you switch it off in the information
display. When you switch off autowipers,
the wipers operate in intermittent mode.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS Pull the lever toward you to
operate the windshield washers.
When you release the lever, the wipers
operate for a short time. When activated,
a courtesy wipe occurs a short time after
the wipers stop to clear any remaining
washer fluid.
Note: You can switch courtesy wipe on or
off in the touchscreen. See Settings (page
469).
Note: Do not operate the washers when
the washer reservoir is empty. This could
cause the washer pump to overheat.
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Front Camera Washer (If Equipped)
Operating the windshield washer also turns
on the front camera washer.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS
Rear Window Wiper Intermittent wipe.
A
Continuous wipe.
B
Rear window wiper off.
C
Depending on your vehicle, when you
switch on the front wipers and move the
gearshift lever to reverse (R), the rear
intermittent wipe may turn on.
Note: Make sure you switch the rear
window wiper off before entering a car
wash. Rear Window Washer Push the lever away from you to operate
the rear window washer. When you release
the lever, the wipers operate for a short
time.
Do not operate the washers when the
washer reservoir is empty. This could cause
the washer pump to overheat.
Rear Camera Washer
(If Equipped)
Switching on the rear washer also turns on
the rear camera washer.
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Flashing High Beam Headlamps
Pull the lever toward you and release it to
flash the high beam headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS
WARNING: The system does not
relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may
need to override the system if it does not
turn the headlamps on in low visibility
conditions, for example daytime fog.
Autolamps turn the headlamps on in low
light situations or when the wipers operate. Switch the lighting control to the
autolamps position.
Note: The lighting control defaults to
autolamps each time you switch your
vehicle on.
The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use
the touchscreen to adjust the period of
time that the headlamps remain on.
Note: If you switch the autolamps on, you
cannot switch the high beams on until the
system turns the low beams on. Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps
When you switch the autolamps on, the
headlamps turn on within 10 seconds of
switching the wipers on. They turn off
approximately 60 seconds after you switch
the windshield wipers off.
The headlamps do not turn on with the
wipers:
•
During a single wipe.
• When using the windshield washers.
• If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note: If you switch the autolamps and the
autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when
the windshield wipers continuously operate.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
The instrument lighting dimmer buttons
are on the lighting control. Repeatedly press one of the
buttons to adjust the brightness.
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you can
switch the headlamps on by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you. You
will hear a short tone. The headlamps will
switch off automatically after three
minutes with any door open or 30 seconds
after the last door has been closed. You
can cancel this feature by pulling the
direction indicator toward you again or
switching the ignition on.
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Underbody
Regularly clean the underside of your
vehicle using water. Keep body and door
drain holes free of debris or foreign
material.
Under Hood
For removing black rubber marks from
under the hood we recommend Motorcraft
Wheel and Tire Cleaner or Motorcraft Bug
and Tar Remover.
WAXING
Regular waxing is necessary to protect your
car's paint from the elements. We
recommend that you wash and wax the
painted surface once or twice a year.
When washing and waxing, park your
vehicle in a shaded area out of direct
sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before
applying wax.
•
Use a quality wax that does not contain
abrasives.
• Follow the manufacturer ’s instructions
to apply and remove the wax.
• Apply a small amount of wax in a
back-and-forth motion, not in circles.
• Do not allow wax to come in contact
with any non-body (low-gloss black)
colored trim. The wax will discolor or
stain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
• Bumpers.
• Grained door handles.
• Side moldings.
• Mirror housings.
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car's paint should
feel smooth, and be free of streaks and
smudges. CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
•
Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.
• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine
Shampoo.
Note: If your vehicle has an engine cover
remove the cover before application of
Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser.
Immediately rinse away any over spray.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.
• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
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Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
•
Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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Changing the Color..............................................
94
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 94
Switching Ambient Lighting On...................... 93
Ambient Lighting - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Information and Entertainment Display
Screen.............................................................93
Adjusting the Brightness................................... 93
Changing the Color.............................................. 93
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 93
Switching Ambient Lighting On...................... 93
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................78 Arming the Alarm................................................. 79
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 79
Appendices...................................................506
Apps.................................................................466 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 468
Using Apps on an Android Device...............467
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 467
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device................................................................ 467
At a Glance.......................................................20
At a Glance - ST.............................................20
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............111
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 111
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 111
Keyless Warning Alert......................................... 111
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 111
Audio Control...................................................82 You can operate the following functions
with the control:............................................... 82
Audio System
...............................................430
General Information......................................... 430
Audio Unit
......................................................430
Adjusting the Volume........................................ 431
Changing Radio Stations................................. 431
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........431
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 431
Auto Hold
.........................................................218
Auto Hold Indicator............................................ 218
Switching Auto Hold On and Off.................. 218
Using Auto Hold.................................................. 218
Autolamps........................................................89 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 89
Automatic Climate Control
.......................137
Accessing Rear Climate Controls.................. 137Accessing the Air Distribution
Controls.............................................................. 137
Accessing the Menu........................................... 137
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 137
Setting the Temperature................................. 138
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................138
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 139
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 139
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 139
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 139
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 139
Automatic High Beam Control.................95
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators.......................................................95
Automatic Transmission
...........................202
Automatic Return to Park............................... 203
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow.................................................................. 207
Manual Park Release (MPR)......................... 205
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission.................................................. 205
Stay in Neutral Mode....................................... 204
Tow Mode ............................................................ 204
Understanding Your Transmission Selector Positions.......................................................... 202
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................336
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................180 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 181
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 180
Autowipers.......................................................85 Autowipers Settings........................................... 86
Auxiliary Power Points
................................167
110 Volt AC Power Point.................................... 167
12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 167
USB Port and Power Point Locations.........167
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 338
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What Is Cruise Control...............................244
What Is Drive Mode Control.....................279
What Is Hill Descent Control...................228
What Is Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control..........................................................246
What Is Reverse Braking Assist
..............220
What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................143
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System..........................................................160
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 376
Wheels and Tires.........................................353 General Information......................................... 353
Technical Specifications................................. 382
Windows and Mirrors....................................97
Windshield Washers.....................................86 Front Camera Washer........................................ 87
Windshield Wipers........................................85 Intermittent Wipe................................................ 85
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 85
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 342
Wipers and Washers
.....................................85
Wireless Accessory Charger.....................168
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