warning FORD EXPLORER 2023 Owners Manual

360 DEGREE CAMERA (IF
EQUIPPED)
WARNING: The 360 degreecamera system still requires the driverto use it in conjunction with looking outof the windows, and checking the interiorand exterior mirrors for maximumcoverage.
WARNING: Objects that are closeto either corner of the bumper or underthe bumper, might not be seen on thescreen due to the limited coverage of thecamera system.
WARNING: Use caution whenturning camera features on or off whenthe transmission is not in park (P). Makesure your vehicle is not moving.
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
Note:Use caution using the 360 view whenany of the doors are ajar. If a door is ajar, thecamera becomes out of position and thevideo image could be incorrect.
The 360 degree camera system consistsof front, side and rear cameras. Thesystem:
•Allows you to see what is directly infront or behind your vehicle.
•Provides cross traffic view in front andbehind your vehicle.
•Allows you to see a top-down view ofthe area outside your vehicle, includingthe blind spots.
•Provides you with visibility around yourvehicle in parking maneuvers such as:
•Centering in a parking space.
•Obstacles near the vehicle.
•Parallel parking.
The front camera enable buttonis near the display screen andturns on the front camera whenyour vehicle is not in reverse (R).
Using the System
Note:The 360 degree camera system turnsoff when your vehicle is in motion at lowspeed, except when in reverse (R).
The front and rear cameras have multiplescreens which consist of normal view with360, normal view, and split view. When inpark (P), neutral (N) or drive (D), only thefront images display when you press thebutton. When in reverse (R), only the rearimages display.
Press to access the differentcamera views.
Normal + 360 view: Containsthe normal camera view next toa 360 degree camera view.
Normal view: Provides animage of what is directly in frontor behind your vehicle.
Split view: Provides anextended view of what is in frontor behind your vehicle.
Zooms in on the image.
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Keep Out Zone
The yellow dotted lines running parallel toyour vehicle represent the keep out zone.
Front Camera
WARNING: The front camerasystem still requires the driver to use itin conjunction with looking out of yourvehicle.
Note:The system turns off the front videoimage when your vehicle is in motion at lowspeeds, except when in reverse (R).
The front video camera is on the grille andprovides a video image of the area in frontof your vehicle. To use the front videocamera system, place the transmission inany gear except reverse (R). An imagedisplays once you press the front cameraenable button. The image on the screenmay vary according to your vehicle'sorientation or road condition.
Side Camera
The side view camera, in the outside mirror,provides a video image of the area on thesides of your vehicle as part of the front360 + normal view and rear 360 + normalview. It aids you while parking your vehicleeither forward or backward.
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WHAT IS CRUISE CONTROL
Cruise control lets you maintain a setspeed without keeping your foot on theaccelerator pedal.
Requirements
Use cruise control when the vehicle speedis greater than 20 mph (30 km/h).
SWITCHING CRUISE CONTROL
ON AND OFF
WARNING: Do not use cruisecontrol on winding roads, in heavy trafficor when the road surface is slippery. Thiscould result in loss of vehicle control,serious injury or death.
The cruise controls are on the steeringwheel.
Switching Cruise Control On
Press the button to put thesystem in standby mode.
Switching Cruise Control Off
Press the button when instandby mode or switch theignition off.
Note:When you switch cruise control offthe set speed clears.
SETTING THE CRUISE
CONTROL SPEED
WARNING: When you are goingdownhill, your vehicle speed couldincrease above the set speed. Thesystem does not apply the brakes.
Drive to the speed you prefer.
Press the toggle button upwardor downward to set the currentspeed.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Note:The indicator changes color in theinformation display.
Changing the Set Speed
Press and release the togglebutton upward to increase theset speed in small increments.
Press and hold the toggle button upwardto accelerate. Release the button whenyou have reached your preferred speed.
Press and release the togglebutton downward to decreasethe set speed in smallincrements.
Press and hold the toggle buttondownward to decelerate. Release thebutton when you have reached yourpreferred speed.
Note: If you accelerate by pressing theaccelerator pedal, the set speed does notchange. When you release the acceleratorpedal, your vehicle returns to the speed thatyou previously set.
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HOW DOES ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL WITH STOP AND GO
WORK
Adaptive cruise control with stop and gouses radar and camera sensors to adjustthe speed of your vehicle to maintain a setgap from the vehicle in front of you in thesame lane while following it to a completestop. You can also engage the system tofollow a vehicle in front of you and adjustset speed while stopped.
WHAT IS ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL WITH LANE
CENTERING
Adaptive cruise control with lane centeringuses radar and camera sensors to helpkeep your vehicle in the lane by applyingcontinuous assistance steering torqueinput toward the lane center on highways.
Note:The adaptive cruise control gapsetting operates normally.
WHAT IS INTELLIGENT
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Intelligent adaptive cruise controlcombines speed sign recognition withadaptive cruise control to adjust the cruiseset speed to the speed limit detected bythe speed sign recognition system. Forexample, if the speed sign recognitionsystem detects a 50 mph (80 km/h)speed limit, the cruise set speed is updatedto 50 mph (80 km/h) +/- the driver'sselected speed offset.
Note:The adaptive cruise control gapsetting operates normally.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
PRECAUTIONS - VEHICLES
WITH: LANE CENTERING
Adaptive cruise control precautions applyto lane centering unless stated otherwiseor contradicted by a lane centeringprecaution. See Adaptive Cruise ControlPrecautions (page 241).
WARNING: Do not use the systemwhen towing a trailer. Failure to followthis instruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Do not use the systemif any changes or modifications to thesteering wheel have been made. Anychanges or modifications to the steeringwheel could affect the functionality orperformance of the system. Failure tofollow this instruction could result in theloss of control of your vehicle, personalinjury or death.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
PRECAUTIONS - VEHICLES
WITH: STOP AND GO
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
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WARNING: Pay close attention tochanging road conditions such asentering or leaving a highway, on roadswith intersections or roundabouts, roadswithout visible lanes of travel, roads thatare winding, slippery, unpaved, or steepslopes.
WARNING: The system does notcontrol speed in low traction conditionsor extremely steep slopes. The systemis designed to be an aid and does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drivewith due care and attention. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
WARNING: The system is not acrash warning or avoidance system.
WARNING: Do not use the systemwhen towing a trailer that hasaftermarket electronic trailer brakecontrols. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not use tire sizesother than those recommended becausethis can affect the normal operation ofthe system. Failure to do so may resultin a loss of vehicle control, which couldresult in serious injury.
WARNING: Do not use the systemwith a snow plow blade installed.
WARNING: Do not use the systemin poor visibility, for example fog, heavyrain, spray or snow.
When Following a Vehicle
WARNING: When following avehicle that is braking, your vehicle doesnot always decelerate quickly enough toavoid a crash without driver intervention.Apply the brakes when necessary. Failureto follow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
Hilly Condition Usage
You should select a lower gear when thesystem is active in situations such asprolonged downhill driving on steepgrades, for example in mountainous areas.The system needs additional enginebraking in these situations to reduce theload on the vehicle’s regular brake systemto prevent it from overheating.
Note:An audible alarm sounds and thesystem shuts down if it applies brakes foran extended period of time. This allows thebrakes to cool. The system functionsnormally again after the brakes cool.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
LIMITATIONS - VEHICLES
WITH: LANE CENTERING
Adaptive cruise control limitations applyto lane centering unless stated otherwiseor contradicted by a lane centeringlimitation. See Adaptive Cruise ControlLimitations (page 243).
The system may not correctly operate inany of the following conditions:
•The lane is too narrow or wide.
•The system does not detect at leastone lane marking or when lanes mergeor split.
•Limited steering torque input is applied.
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•Areas under construction or newinfrastructure.
•When modifications to the steeringsystem have been made.
•When using a spare tire.
Note:The driving assistance torque islimited and may not be sufficient for alldriving situations such as driving throughtight curves or driving through curves at highspeeds.
Note:In exceptional conditions, the systemmay deviate from the center line.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
LIMITATIONS - VEHICLES
WITH: STOP AND GO
Sensor Limitations
WARNING: On rare occasions,detection issues can occur due to theroad infrastructures, for example bridges,tunnels and safety barriers. In thesecases, the system may brake late orunexpectedly. At all times, you areresponsible for controlling your vehicle,supervising the system and intervening,if required.
WARNING: If the systemmalfunctions, have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
WARNING: Large contrasts inoutside lighting can limit sensorperformance.
WARNING: The system only warnsof vehicles detected by the radar sensor.In some cases there may be no warningor a delayed warning. Apply the brakeswhen necessary. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: The system may notdetect stationary or slow movingvehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h).
WARNING: The system does notdetect pedestrians or objects in the road.
WARNING: The system does notdetect oncoming vehicles in the samelane.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly if the sensor is blocked.Keep the windshield free fromobstruction.
WARNING: The sensor mayincorrectly track lane markings as otherstructures or objects. This can result ina false or missed warning.
The camera is mounted on the windshieldbehind the interior mirror.
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Each time you switch the system on, itselects the last chosen gap setting.
Following a Vehicle
When a vehicle ahead of you enters thesame lane or a slower vehicle is ahead inthe same lane, the vehicle speed adjuststo maintain the gap setting.
Note:When you are following a vehicle andyou switch on a turn signal lamp, adaptivecruise control may provide a small,temporary acceleration to help you pass.
Your vehicle maintains a consistent gapfrom the vehicle ahead until:
•The vehicle in front of you acceleratesto a speed above the set speed.
•The vehicle in front of you moves outof the lane you are in.
•You set a new gap distance.
The system applies the brakes to slowdown your vehicle to maintain a safe gapdistance from the vehicle in front of you.The system only applies limited braking.You can override the system by applyingthe brakes.
Note:The brakes may emit noise whenapplied by the system.
If the system determines that its maximumbraking level is not sufficient, an audiblewarning sounds, a message appears in theinstrument cluster display and an indicatorflashes when the system continues tobrake. Take immediate action.
CANCELING THE SET SPEED
Press the button or tap the brakepedal.
The set speed does not erase.
RESUMING THE SET SPEED
Press the button.
Your vehicle speed returns to thepreviously set speed and gap setting. Theset speed displays continuously in theinformation display when the system isactive.
Note:Only use resume if you are aware ofthe set speed and intend to return to it.
Resuming the Set Speed from aComplete Stop
If your vehicle follows a vehicle to acomplete stop and remains stationary forless than three seconds, your vehicleaccelerates from a stationary position tofollow the vehicle ahead.
If your vehicle follows a vehicleto a complete stop and remainsstationary for more than threeseconds, press and release the button orpress the accelerator pedal to follow thevehicle ahead.
OVERRIDING THE SET SPEED
WARNING: If you override thesystem by pressing the acceleratorpedal, it does not automatically applythe brakes to maintain a gap from anyvehicle ahead.
When you press the accelerator pedal, youoverride the set speed and gap distance.
Use the accelerator pedal to intentionallyexceed the set speed limit.
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When you override the system, the greenindicator illuminates and the vehicle icondoes not appear in the instrument clusterdisplay.
The system resumes operation when yourelease the accelerator pedal. The vehiclespeed decreases to the set speed, or alower speed if following a slower vehicle.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATORS - VEHICLES
WITH: INTELLIGENT ADAPTIVE
CRUISE CONTROL
A bracket appears around the set speedand the detected speed limit sign in theinformation display.
System Warnings
If the set speed is increased beyond thespeed limit or speed limit plus a positivetolerance value, the set speed indicatorflashes.
The warning does not occur if:
•You override the set speed using theaccelerator pedal.
•The vehicle speed exceeds the setspeed due to being on a downhill slope.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATORS - VEHICLES
WITH: LANE CENTERING
Illuminates when you switchlane centering on. The color ofthe indicator changes to indicatethe system status.
Gray indicates the system is on butinactive.
Green indicates the system is active andapplying assistance steering torque inputto keep your vehicle in the center of thelane.
Amber with an audible tone and then grayindicates a system auto-cancellation.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATORS - VEHICLES
WITH: STOP AND GO
Illuminates when you switchadaptive cruise control on. Thecolor of the indicator changes toindicate the system status.
White indicates the system is on butinactive.
Green indicates that you set the speed andthe system is active.
SWITCHING FROM ADAPTIVE
CRUISE CONTROL TO CRUISE
CONTROL
WARNING: Normal cruise controlwill not brake when your vehicle isapproaching slower vehicles. Always beaware of which mode you have selectedand apply the brakes when necessary.
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Use the touchscreen to select thefollowing:
1.Select Settings.
2.Select Driver Assist.
3.Select Cruise Control.
4.Select Normal.
The cruise control indicatorreplaces the adaptive cruisecontrol indicator if you selectnormal cruise control. The gap settingdoes not display, and the system does notrespond to lead vehicles. Automaticbraking remains active to maintain setspeed. The system remembers the lastsetting when you start your vehicle.
SWITCHING LANE CENTERING
ON AND OFF
The cruise controls are on the steeringwheel. See Cruise Control (page 81).
Press the button.
The indicator appears in the informationdisplay. When the system is on, the colorof the indicator changes to indicate thesystem status. See Adaptive CruiseControl Indicators (page 248).
Note:Adaptive cruise control must be onbefore you can switch lane centering on.
Activating Lane Centering
The system only activates when all of thefollowing occur:
•You have adaptive cruise control withstop-and-go on.
•Your hands are on the steering wheel.
•The system detects both lanemarkings.
Note:If it does not detect valid lanemarkings, the system stays inactive untilvalid markings are available.
You can override the system at any timeby steering your vehicle.
System Alerts and AutomaticCancellation
You must keep your hands on the steeringwheel at all times.
When the system is active and detects nosteering activity for a certain period of time,the system alerts you to put your hands onthe steering wheel. If you do not react tothe warnings the system cancels and slowsyour vehicle down to idle speeds whilemaintaining steering control.
The system also alerts you if your vehiclecrosses lane markings without detectedsteering activity.
Note:The system may detect a light gripor touch on the steering wheel as hands-offdriving.
When an external condition cancels thesystem, for example, no lane markingsavailable, a tone sounds and a messageappears in the information display.
If your vehicle starts to slowdown, you must provide steeringinput to the wheel and press andrelease the button to regain full systemperformance.
Automatic cancellation can also occur if:
•The lane becomes too wide or toonarrow.
•The system cannot detect valid lanemarkings.
•Lane markings are crossed.
Note:The system disables until the nextkey cycle if your vehicle slows down due todriver inactivity twice within a key cycle.
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SWITCHING INTELLIGENT
MODE ON AND OFF
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Cruise Control.
4.Press Intelligent.
Changing the Set Speed withIntelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
When intelligent mode is on, the systemadjusts the set speed to the speed limitdetected by the camera and the speedlimit information provided by thenavigation system.
Note:The set speed adjusts when thesystem detects a different maximum speedlimit.
Note:The speed limit information providedby the navigation map data may beinaccurate or out of date. See Navigation(page 449).
Note:The system alerts you if the set speedincreases beyond the speed limit. SeeAdaptive Cruise Control Indicators (page248).
If the system does not detect a speed limit,the vehicle speed remains at the currentset speed.
You can override the set speed at any time.You may need to override or cancel thesystem in certain situations such asinclement weather or if an incorrect speedis set.
Note:The system may not detect and readspeed limit signs with conditionalinformation, for example, when a sign isflashing, during specific time ranges, orwhen children are present.
Note:Under certain conditions, the systemmay not adjust the vehicle speed until afteryour vehicle passes the speed limit sign.
ADJUSTING THE SET SPEED
TOLERANCE
You can set a permanent speed tolerancethat is above or below the detected speedlimit.
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Cruise Control.
4.Press Intelligent.
5.Press Tolerance.
6.Use + and - to set the tolerance.
Note:You cannot set the tolerance morethan 20 mph (30 km/h) above or below therecognized speed.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
– TROUBLESHOOTING
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL –INFORMATION MESSAGES -VEHICLES WITH: LANECENTERING
Note:Depending on your vehicle optionsand instrument cluster type, not allmessages display or are available.
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