ECO mode FORD EXPLORER 2023 Repair Manual

FunctionButton
For MP3 CDs, this button allows you to toggle through repeatoff, repeat one track (a small number one displays), and repeatcurrent folder (a small folder displays).
Select the shuffle symbol to have the audio on the disk playin random order.Shuffle
You can use the forward, reverse, pause orplay buttons to control the audio playback.Bluetooth® Stereo or USB
Bluetooth® Stereo and USB allow you toaccess media that you store on yourBluetooth® device or USB device such asmusic, audio books or podcasts.
The following buttons are available for Bluetooth® and USB:
FunctionButton
Pressing the repeat button toggles the repeat setting throughthree modes: repeat off (button not highlighted), repeat all(button highlighted) and repeat track (button highlighted witha small number one).
Repeat
Play the tracks in random order.Shuffle
You can use the forward, reverse, pause orplay buttons to control the audio playback.
To get more information about thecurrently playing track, press the cover artor Info button.
For some devices, SYNC 3 is able toprovide 30-second skip buttons when youlisten to audio books or podcasts. Thesebuttons allow you to skip forward orbackward within a track.
While playing audio from a USB device youcan look for certain music by selecting thefollowing:
FunctionButton
If available, displays the list of tracks in theNow Playing playlist.Browse
This option, which is available underbrowse, allows you to play all tracks or tofilter the available media into one of thebelow categories.
New Search
Play All
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A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioningon or off. Use A/C with recirculated air toimprove cooling performance andefficiency.
Note:In certain conditions, such asmaximum defrost, the air conditioningcompressor may continue to operate eventhough you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control Onand Off
Touch the button.
Switching the Climate ControlledSeats On and Off
Touch the button to cyclethrough the various climatecontrolled seat settings.
Switching Dual Zone Mode On andOff
Touch the button to switch ontemperature control for theright-hand side of the vehicle.
Switching the Heated ExteriorMirrors On and Off
Touch the button.
Switching the Heated WindshieldOn and Off
Touch the button to clear thewindshield of thin ice and fog.The heated windshield turns offafter a short period of time.
Switching the Heated RearWindow On and Off
Touch the button to clear therear window of thin ice and fog.
Switching the Heated Seats Onand Off
Touch the button to cyclethrough the various heatsettings.
Switching the Heated SteeringWheel On and Off
Touch the button.
Switching Maximum AirConditioning On and Off
Touch the button for maximumcooling.
Recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel air vents, air conditioningturns on and the blower motor adjusts tothe highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost Onand Off
Touch the button for maximumdefrosting.
Air flows through the windshield air vents,and the blower motor adjusts to thehighest speed.
You can also use this setting to defog andclear the windshield of a thin covering ofice.
Note:To prevent window fogging, youcannot select recirculated air whenmaximum defrost is on.
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Note:The heated rear window also turnson when you select maximum defrost.
Note:Depending on your region, airconditioning turns on.
Switching Recirculated Air On andOff
Touch the button to switchbetween outside air andrecirculated air.
The air currently in the passengercompartment recirculates. This mayreduce the time needed to cool the interior,when used with A/C, and reduce unwantedodors from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off, orprevent you from switching on, in all air flowmodes except MAX A/C to reduce the riskof fogging. Recirculation may also turn onand off in various air distribution controlcombinations during hot weather to improvecooling efficiency.
Switching the Ventilated Seats Onand Off
Touch the button to cyclethrough the various ventilatedseat settings.
Accessing Rear Climate Controls
Touch the button to accessadditional controls for the rearclimate system.
Rear Climate Control LockIndicator
Touch the button.
When on, you can only operatethe rear passenger settingsthrough the front controls.
Switching Rear Auto Mode On andOff
Touch the button to switch onrear automatic operation, thenset the temperature.
PHONE
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
Check the compatibility of your device onthe regional website.
Pairing Your Cell Phone for theFirst Time
Go to the settings menu on your device andswitch Bluetooth® on.
Select the phone option on thefeature bar.
1.Select Add Phone.
Note:A prompt alerts you to search for yourvehicle on your cell phone.
2.Select your vehicle on your cell phone.
Note:A number appears on your cell phoneand on the touchscreen.
3.Confirm that the number on your cellphone matches the number on thetouchscreen.
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When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and ExampleInterval1
Normal
7,500–10,000 mi(12,000–16,000 km)
Normal commuting with highway drivingNo, or moderate, load or towingFlat to moderately hilly roadsNo extended idling
Severe
5,000–7,500 mi(8,000–12,000 km)
Moderate to heavy load or towingMountainous or off-road conditionsExtended idlingExtended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi(4,800–8,000 km)Maximum load or towingExtreme hot or cold operationExtended engine idling
1 Hybrid vehicles may achieve longer distances between oil changes, but do not exceedthe 1 year maximum oil change interval. Remaining oil life can be accessed through theinformation display. See Information Displays (page 110).
Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display1
Change the engine oil and filter.2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
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the State's stringent anti-smog standards.Ford Motor Company must warrant theemission control system on your vehiclefor the periods of time listed belowprovided there has been no abuse, neglector improper maintenance of your vehicle.
Your emission control system may includeparts such as the carburetor orfuel-injection system, the ignition system,catalytic converter and engine computer.Also included may be hoses, belts,connectors and other emission-relatedassemblies. Where a warrantable conditionexists, Ford Motor Company will repair yourvehicle at no cost to you includingdiagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTYCOVERAGE:
(For 1990 and subsequent modelpassenger cars, light-duty trucks, andmedium-duty vehicles.)
- For 3 years or 50,000 miles (whicheveroccurs first);
1) If your vehicle fails a Smog Checkinspection, all necessary repairs andadjustments will be made by Ford MotorCompany to ensure that your emissioncontrol system PERFORMANCEWARRANTY.
2) If any emission-related part on yourvehicle is defective, the part will berepaired or replaced by Ford MotorCompany. This is your short-term emissioncontrol system DEFECTS WARRANTY.
- For 7 years or 70,000 miles (whicheveroccurs first);
1) If an emission-related part listed in thiswarranty booklet specially noted withcoverage for 7 years or 70,000 miles isdefective, the part will be repaired orreplaced by Ford Motor Company. This isyour long-term emission control systemDEFECTS WARRANTY.
OWNER'S WARRANTYRESPONSIBILITIES:
- As the vehicle owner, you are responsiblefor the performance of the requiredmaintenance listed in your owner'smanual. Ford Motor Companyrecommends that you retain all receiptscovering maintenance on your vehicle, butFord Motor Company cannot denywarranty solely for the lack of receipts orfor your failure to ensure the performanceof all scheduled maintenance.
- You are responsible for presenting yourvehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer as soonas a problem exists. The warranty repairsshould be completed in a reasonableamount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
- As the vehicle owner, you should also beaware that Ford Motor Company may denyyou warranty coverage if your vehicle or apart has failed due to abuse, neglect,improper maintenance or unapprovedmodifications.
If you have any questions regarding yourwarranty rights and responsibilities, youshould contact Ford Customer Service at1-800-392-3673 or the California AirResource Board at 9528 Telstar Avenue,El Monte, CA 91731.
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Automatic Transmission............................197Automatic Transmission FluidCheck............................................................328Auto-Start-Stop............................................176Autowipers.......................................................83Auxiliary Power Points................................164
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery - Excluding:Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)..................329See: Changing the 12V Battery - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV).................................................332Blind Spot Information System.............259BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System..........259Body Styling Kits.........................................346Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........315Booster Seats..................................................33Brake Fluid Check........................................328Brakes...............................................................210General Information..........................................210Breaking-In....................................................288Bulb Specification Chart............................412
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Canceling the Set Speed..........................240Capacities and Specifications - 2.3LEcoBoost™.................................................384Capacities and Specifications -3.0L.................................................................391Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L,Gasoline.......................................................398Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L,Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).............405Capacities and Specifications................378Cargo Nets......................................................276Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................340Catalytic Converter......................................193Changing a Bulb...........................................337Changing a Fuse............................................313Changing a Road Wheel...........................370Changing the 12V Battery - Excluding:Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)..............329
Changing the 12V Battery - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV).............................332Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3LEcoBoost™..................................................321Changing the Engine Air Filter -3.0L.................................................................322Changing the Engine Air Filter -3.3L.................................................................323Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........336Changing the Rear Wiper Blades...........337Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password...................................418Charging a Wireless Device......................166Checking MyKey System Status..............66Checking the Wiper Blades.....................336Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................43Child Restraint Positioning.........................35Child Safety......................................................23General Information............................................23Child Safety Locks.........................................36Cleaning Leather Seats.............................343Cleaning Products.......................................339Cleaning the Engine.....................................341Cleaning the Exterior.................................340Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.........................343Cleaning the Interior...................................342Cleaning the Wheels..................................344Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................342Clearing All MyKeys.......................................66Clearing the Garage Door Opener..........162Climate............................................................445Climate Control..............................................137Cold Weather Precautions.......................288Collision, Damage or Fire Event.............295Connected Vehicle.......................................414Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.............................................................414Connected Vehicle Data...............................17Connected Vehicle Limitations...............414Connected Vehicle Requirements.........414Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -Vehicles With: Modem.............................415Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -Vehicles With: SYNC 3.............................416
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Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.........................................................414Connecting FordPass to the Modem..........414Enabling and Disabling the Modem............414What Is the Modem...........................................414Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork - Vehicles With: SYNC 3........414Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................324Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........52Creating a MyKey...........................................65Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot...........418Cross Traffic Alert........................................263Cruise Control...............................................239Cruise Control Indicators..........................240Cruise Control - Vehicles With: CruiseControl.............................................................81Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Stop andGo......................................................................82Cup Holders....................................................167Customer Assistance.................................298Customer Information...............................485Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...............................................................485
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Data Privacy......................................................15Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Configurable Daytime RunningLamps.............................................................88Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)............88Digital Radio..................................................420Direction Indicators.......................................89Doors and Locks.............................................68Drive Mode Control......................................273Drive Modes..........................................................273Drive Modes....................................................273Deep Snow/Sand...............................................273Eco...........................................................................274Normal...................................................................274Slippery..................................................................274Sport.......................................................................274Tow/Haul...............................................................274Trail..........................................................................274Driver Alert.....................................................254Driver and Passenger Airbags....................47
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........51Driving Aids....................................................254Driving Economically.................................288Driving Hints..................................................288Driving Through Shallow Water.............289DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Configurable Daytime RunningLamps.................................................................88See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................88
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Electric Parking Brake...................................211Electric Vehicle Information....................454Electromagnetic Compatibility...............531Emergency Call Limitations.......................56Emergency Call Requirements.................55Emergency Call System Data.....................18Emission Law.................................................192End User License Agreement.................534Engine Block Heater.....................................174Engine Coolant Check................................324Engine Emission Control............................192Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System......................77Engine Oil Check...........................................319Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3LEcoBoost™..................................................319Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L..........................319Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.3L...........................319Engine Specifications - 2.3LEcoBoost™.................................................378Engine Specifications - 3.0L, ST............378Engine Specifications - 3.0L...................380Engine Specifications - 3.3L,Gasoline.......................................................380Engine Specifications - 3.3L, HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV).............................381Entertainment..............................................435Environment.....................................................19EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake...............................211Essential Towing Checks..........................285Event Data.........................................................16Export Unique Options.................................14Exterior Mirrors - Excluding: ST.................95
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Reverse Braking AssistPrecautions..................................................216Reverse Braking Assist................................216Reverse Braking Assist –Troubleshooting.............................................218Reverse Braking Assist –Troubleshooting.........................................218Reverse Braking Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................219Reverse Braking Assist – InformationMessages..........................................................218Roadside Assistance...................................291Roadside Emergencies...............................291Rollover Warning.........................................485Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................276Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................288Running Out of Fuel....................................183
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Safety Canopy™..............................................51Safety Precautions.......................................181Satellite Radio..............................................422Scheduled Maintenance...........................476Seatbelt Extensions......................................44Seatbelt Height Adjustment.......................41Seatbelt Reminder.........................................42Seatbelts...........................................................38Principle of Operation........................................38Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...............................................................41Seats.................................................................144Security...............................................................77Selecting a Drive Mode..............................273Service Data......................................................16Settings Data.....................................................17Settings...........................................................458Setting the Adaptive Cruise ControlGap................................................................246Setting the Adaptive Cruise ControlSpeed............................................................245Setting the Cruise Control Speed..........239Setting the Hill Descent Speed..............224Side Airbags.....................................................50Side Sensing System..................................229Sitting in the Correct Position..................144
Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains.................................363Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................370Special Notices................................................13Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance..............................................482Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control...........................................239Speed Sign Recognition...........................266Stability Control............................................221Principle of Operation.......................................221Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch...........................................168Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................169Starting a Hybrid Electric VehicleSystem............................................................172Starting and Stopping the Engine.........168General Information..........................................168Steering...........................................................268Steering Wheel................................................79Storage Compartments.............................167SunroofSee: Moonroof......................................................99Sun Shades......................................................99Sun Visors.........................................................98Supplementary Restraints System.........46Principle of Operation........................................46Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Onand Off..........................................................245Switching Automatic High Beam ControlOn and Off.....................................................92Switching Cruise Control On andOff..................................................................239Switching From Adaptive Cruise Controlto Cruise Control.......................................248Switching Hill Descent Control On andOff...................................................................224Switching Intelligent Mode On andOff..................................................................250Switching Lane Centering On andOff..................................................................249Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off...................................................158Switching Reverse Braking Assist On andOff....................................................................217Symbols Glossary.............................................9
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SYNC™ 3.........................................................427General Information..........................................427SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................460
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............378The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)......................300Tire Care..........................................................349Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........364TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................347Towing a Trailer............................................283Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels..........................................................287Towing.............................................................283Traction Control...........................................220Principle of Operation......................................220Trailer Sway Control...................................284Transmission..................................................197Transporting the Vehicle..........................296
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Under Hood Overview - 2.3LEcoBoost™..................................................316Under Hood Overview - 3.0L....................317Under Hood Overview - 3.3L....................318Unique Driving Characteristics................176USB Port.........................................................425Using Four-Wheel Drive............................203Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems...........................................................67Using Snow Chains.....................................363Using Stability Control...............................222Using Summer Tires...................................362Using Traction Control...............................220Using Voice Recognition...........................429Using Winter Tires.......................................362Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................301
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Vehicle Care...................................................339General Information.........................................339
Vehicle Identification Number................383Vehicle Storage............................................344Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot................................418Ventilated Seats............................................157VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................137VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............383Voice Control....................................................81
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Warning Lamps and Indicators...............105Warranty Information................................529Washer Fluid Check....................................336WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................340See: Wipers and Washers.................................83Waxing..............................................................341What Is 911 Assist...........................................55What Is a Connected Vehicle...................414What Is Adaptive Cruise Control WithLane Centering............................................241What Is Automatic High BeamControl.............................................................92What Is Cruise Control...............................239What Is Drive Mode Control.....................273What Is Hill Descent Control...................224What Is Intelligent Adaptive CruiseControl...........................................................241What Is Reverse Braking Assist...............216What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................143What Is the Garage Door Opener..........160What is the Rear Occupant AlertSystem...........................................................158What Is the Wireless AccessoryCharger..........................................................166Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................370Wheels and Tires.........................................347General Information..........................................347Technical Specifications.................................376
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