sensor FORD EXPLORER 2021 User Guide

Activating Intelligent Access (If
Equipped)
You can unlock and lock the vehicle
without taking the keys out of your pocket
or purse when your intelligent access key
is within
3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle.
Intelligent access uses a sensor on the
back of the door handle for unlocking and
a separate sensor on the face of each door
handle for locking.
The system does not function if:
• Your vehicle battery has no charge.
• The key battery has no charge.
• The key frequencies are jammed.
Note: The system may not function if the
key is close to metal objects or electronic
devices, for example keys or a cell phone.
Note: If the system does not function, use
the key blade to lock and unlock your
vehicle. See
Remote Control (page 57).
Unlocking Using Intelligent Access With your intelligent access key within
3 ft
(1 m) of your vehicle, touch the unlock
sensor on the back of the door handle for
a brief period and then pull on the door
handle to unlock, being careful to not
touch the lock sensor at the same time or
pulling the door handle too quickly. The
intelligent access system requires a brief
delay to authenticate your intelligent
access key fob. Locking Using Intelligent Access With your intelligent access key within
3 ft
(1 m) of your vehicle, touch the outer door
handle lock sensor for approximately one
second to lock, being careful to not touch
the unlock sensor on the back of the door
handle at the same time. After locking, you
can immediately pull on the door handle
to confirm locking occurred without
inadvertently unlocking.
Opening the Liftgate
Press the exterior liftgate release button
on the top of the liftgate pull-cup handle.
See
Power Liftgate (page 74).
Smart Unlocks for Integrated
Keyhead Remote Control
(If Equipped)
This helps to prevent you from locking
yourself out of your vehicle if the key is still
in the ignition.
When you open one of the front doors and
lock your vehicle with the power door lock
control, all the doors lock then unlock and
the horn sounds twice if the key is still in
the ignition.
You can still lock your vehicle with the key
in the ignition by either:
• Using the keyless entry keypad with the
driver door closed.
• Pressing the lock button on the remote
control even if you have not closed the
doors.
If both front doors close, you can lock your
vehicle by any method, regardless of
whether the key is in the ignition or not.
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CRUISE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: CRUISE CONTROL
See What Is Cruise Control (page 244).
INFORMATION DISPLAY
CONTROL See
Information Displays (page 112).
HEATED STEERING WHEEL
(IF
EQUIPPED)
The heated steering wheel button is on the
climate controls. Press the button to switch the
heated steering wheel on and
off. Note:
You can use the heated steering
wheel only when the engine is running.
Note: The system uses a sensor and is
designed to control the temperature of the
steering wheel and to prevent it from
overheating.
Note: In warm temperatures, the steering
wheel quickly reaches its maximum
temperature and the system reduces the
current to the heating element. This could
cause you to think that the system has
stopped working but it has not. This is
normal.
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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
464).
Note: Do not operate the washers when
the washer reservoir is empty. This could
cause the washer pump to overheat.
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WHAT IS AUTOMATIC HIGH
BEAM CONTROL
The system turns on high beams if it is dark
enough and no other traffic is present. If it
detects an approaching vehicle
’s
headlamps or tail lamps, or street lighting
ahead, the system turns the high beams
off. Low beams remain on.
A camera sensor, centrally mounted
behind the windshield of your vehicle,
continuously monitors conditions to turn
the high beams on and off.
SWITCHING AUTOMATIC HIGH
BEAM CONTROL ON AND OFF WARNING: Do not use the system
in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy
rain, spray or snow.
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle.
3. Press
Lighting.
Activating the Automatic High
Beam Control Switch the lighting control to the
autolamps position. See
Autolamps
(page 88).
Note: The lighting control defaults to
autolamps each time you switch your
vehicle on.
When active, the high beams turn on if:
• The ambient light level is low enough.
• There is no traffic in front of your
vehicle.
• The vehicle speed is greater than
approximately
32 mph (51 km/h). When active, the high beams turn off if:
•
The ambient light level is high enough
that high beams are not required.
• The system detects an approaching
vehicle's headlamps or tail lamps.
• The system detects severe rain, snow
or fog.
• The camera is blocked.
• The vehicle speed falls below
approximately
27 mph (44 km/h).
Note: The deactivation speed is lower on
curves.
Note: High beam reactivation may be
delayed in certain curvy road situations.
Note: The system may not operate properly
if the sensor is blocked. Keep the windshield
free from obstruction or damage.
Note: The system may not operate properly
in cold or inclement conditions. You can
switch on the high beams by overriding the
system.
Note: If the system detects a blockage, for
example bird droppings, bug splatter, snow
or ice, the system goes into low beam mode
until you clear the blockage. A message may
appear in the information display if the
camera is blocked.
Note: Using much larger tires or equipping
vehicle accessories such as snowplows can
modify your vehicle's ride height and
degrade automatic high beam control
performance.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL INDICATORS The indicator illuminates to
confirm when the system is
ready to assist.
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Heated Exterior Mirrors
See Heated Exterior Mirrors (page 144).
Memory Mirrors
You can save and recall the mirror
positions through the memory function.
See
Memory Function (page 152).
Auto-dimming Feature
The driver exterior mirror dims when the
interior auto-dimming mirror turns on.
Direction Indicator Mirrors
When the vehicle is running, the
forward-facing portion of the appropriate
mirror housing blinks when you switch on
the direction indicator.
Puddle Lamps
The lamps on the bottom part of the mirror
housing light when you use your
transmitter to unlock the doors or when
you open a door.
Blind Spot Information System
See
Blind Spot Information System
(page 264).
INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING:
Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products. You can adjust the interior mirror to your
preference. Some mirrors also have a
second pivot point. This lets you move the
mirror head up or down and from side to
side.
Manual Dimming Mirror
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce the effect of bright light from
behind.
Automatic Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
Note:
Do not block the sensors on the front
and back of the mirror. A rear center
passenger or raised rear center head
restraint may also block light from reaching
the sensor.
The mirror dims to reduce the effect of
bright light from behind. It returns to
normal when the bright light from behind
is no longer present or if you shift into
reverse (R).
SUN VISORS Rotate the sun visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for extra
shade.
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Active Park
Action
Message
The system requires service. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Active Park Fault
Adaptive Cruise Control Action
Message
A radar concern is preventing the adaptive cruise from engaging.
See How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work (page 246).
Adaptive Cruise
Malfunction
Front Sensor Not Aligned
Conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot function
properly. See
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work (page 246).
Adaptive Cruise
Not Available
The radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to inclementweather, ice, mud or water in front of radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go Work (page 246).
Adaptive Cruise
Not Available
Sensor Blocked See Manual
Displays when the system disables automatic braking.
Normal Cruise
Active Adaptive Braking Off
Displays when the system reinstates adaptive cruise control to you.
Adaptive Cruise -
Driver Resume Control
Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.
Adaptive Cruise
Speed Too Low to Activate
Adaptive Headlamps Action
Message
Displays when the system detects a concern. Have the systemchecked as soon as possible.
Check Headlamp
System SeeManual
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Action
Message
The battery management system determines that the 12V batteryis at a low state of charge. Start the engine to charge the batteryor charge the battery using an aftermarket battery charger. This
message clears once you restart your vehicle and the battery state of charge has recovered.
Battery State of
Charge Low
The battery management system determines that the battery is ata low state of charge. Turn the ignition off as soon as possible toprotect the battery. This message will clear once the vehicle has
been started and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allow faster battery state-of- charge recovery.
Turn Power Off To
Save Battery
Displays when the battery management system detects an
extended low-voltage condition. Various vehicle features will be disabled to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the
electrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If
the system voltage has recovered, the disabled features will operate again as normal.
Low Battery
Features Tempor- arily Turned Off
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage) Action
Message
Displays when the stop safety hazard warning lamp is illuminated.This indicates an electrical component that requires service. This causes the vehicle to shut down or enter into limited operating mode.
Stop Safely Now
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System Action
Message
A system error has occurred. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Blind Spot System
Fault
The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information
System (page 264).
Blind Spot Not
Available Sensor Blocked See Manual
The system detects a vehicle and automatically applied the brakes.
Cross Traffic Alert
Applying Brakes
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Action
Message
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert systemsensors are blocked. See Cross Traffic Alert (page 268).
Cross Traffic Not
Available Sensor Blocked See Manual
A system error has occurred. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic
System Fault
The system automatically turns off and displays this message when
you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have a trailer blindspot system or when you switch the trailer blind spot system off
through the information display. See
Cross Traffic Alert (page
268).
Cross Traffic Alert
Deactivated Trailer Attached
The system automatically turns off and displays this message when
you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have a trailer blindspot system or when you switch the trailer blind spot system offthrough the information display. See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 264).
Blind Spot Alert
Deactivated 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
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Action
Message
With a MyKey in use, traction control turns on.
Traction Control
On - MyKeySetting
With a MyKey in use, park aid is always on.
MyKey Park Aid
Cannot be Deactiv- ated
With a MyKey in use, lane keeping alert turns on.
Lane Keeping Alert
On MyKey Setting
Park Aid Action
Message
The system detects a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Check Front Park
Aid
The system detects a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Check Rear Park
Aid
The radar is blocked due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in frontof radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See Rear
Parking Aid (page 230).
Rear Park Aid Not
Available Sensor Blocked See Manual
The radar is blocked due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in frontof radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See
Front
Parking Aid (page 232).
Front Park Aid Not
Available Sensor Blocked See Manual
The radar is blocked due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in frontof radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See
Prin-
ciple of Operation (page 230).
Park Aid Not Avail-
able Sensor
Blocked See Manual
Displays the park aid status.
Front Park Aid On
Off
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Aid On
Off
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Power Steering
Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition that requiresservice. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Steering Fault
Service Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicle in asafe place. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Steering Loss Stop
Safely
The power steering system has detected a condition within the
power steering system or passive entry or passive start system that requires service. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Steering Assist
Fault Service Required
The steering lock system has detected a condition that requiresservice. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Steering Lock
Malfunction
Service Now
Pre-Collision Assist Action
Message
You have a blocked sensor due to inclement weather, ice, mud or
water in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the sensor
to resolve.
Pre-Collision
Assist Not Avail- able SensorBlocked
A fault with the system has occurred. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Pre-Collision
Assist Not Avail- able
Remote Start Action
Message
Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and push the gear shiftbutton to drive the vehicle after a remote start.
To Drive: Press
Brake and Gear Shift Button
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