Name: Ford 2014 EXPLORER
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AUDIO CONTROL

SEEK: Press to select the next or

previous stored preset or track.

Press and hold to select the next or

previous frequency or seek through

a track.

MEDIA: Press repeatedly to scroll

through available audio modes.

MUTE: Press to silence the radio.

VOL (Volume): Press to increase or decrease the volume.

VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

A. Phone mode

B. Voice recognition

See the SYNC or MyFord Touch chapter.

SEEK

VOL

92 Steering Wheel

2014 Explorer (exp)

Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013

USA (fus)

Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
- Table of Contents4
- Table of Contents6
- Table of Contents8
  - Protecting the Environment10
Introduction10
- Symbol Glossary11
- Data Recording12
- Service Data Recording12
- Event Data Recording13
- Perchlorate Material14
- Replacement Parts Recommendation15
- Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs15
- Collision Repairs15
- Special Instructions16
- Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles16
- Using Your Vehicle with a Snowplow16
- Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance16
- Mobile Communications Equipment17
- Export Unique Vehicle Specific Information17
Child Safety18
- General Information18
- Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children19
- Child Seat Positioning20
- Booster Seats22
  - Types of Booster Seats23
  - Child Seats25
- Installing Child Seats25
- Child Safety Locks37
Safety Belts38
- Principles of Operation38
- Fastening the Safety Belts40
- Safety Belt Height Adjustment43
- Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime44
- Safety Belt-Minder44
- Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder Feature45
- Rear Inflatable Safety Belt46
- How Does the Rear Inflatable Safety Belt System Work?47
- Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance48
Personal Safety System49
- How Does the Personal Safety System Work?49
Supplementary Restraints System50
- Sos Post-Crash Alert System51
- Driver and Passenger Airbags52
- Front Passenger Sensing System54
- Side Airbags56
- Safety Canopy Curtain Airbags58
- Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator60
- Airbag Disposal61
Keys and Remote Control62
- General Information on Radio Frequencies62
- Intelligent Access62
- Remote Control63
  - Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)63
  - Intelligent Access Key63
- Keys63
- Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control69
  - Non-Configurable Settings70
  - Configurable Settings70
- Settings, Mykey70
- Remote Start, Mykey73
- Troubleshooting, Mykey73
- Locking and Unlocking74
- Anti-Theft Alarm89
  - Arming the Alarm89
  - Disarming the Alarm90
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel91
- Steering Wheel Controls93
- Adjustable Pedals96
- Windshield Wipers97
- Rain-Sensing Wipers97
- Speed-Dependent Wipers97
Wipers and Washers97
- Windshield Washers98
- Rear-Window Wiper and Washers98
- Lighting Control99
  - High Beams99
  - Headlamp Flasher99
- Autolamps99
- Instrument Lighting Dimmer100
- Headlamp Exit Delay100
- Daytime Running Lamps101
- Automatic High Beam Control101
- Front Fog Lamps103
  - Activating the System103
  - Manually Overriding the System103
- Direction Indicators104
- Interior Lamps104
Windows and Mirrors107
- Power Windows107
- Exterior Mirrors109
- Sun Visors112
Instrument Cluster114
- Gauges114
- Fuel Gauge114
- Warning Lamps and Indicators115
- Audible Warnings and Indicators121
Information Displays Controls122
- Menu123
- Distance to E126
- Resetting the Trip Computer126
- Trip Computer126
- Information Messages133
Climate Control145
- Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System145
- Dual Automatic Temperature Control System147
- Rear Passenger Climate Controls150
- General Operating Tips151
- Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control152
- Cabin Air Filter153
  - Heated Rear Window153
  - Heated Windows and Mirrors153
- Rear Window Defroster153
Seats156
- Sitting in the Correct Position156
- Head Restraints157
- Manual Seats160
- Power Seats161
  - Power Seat Adjustments161
  - Power Lumbar162
- Memory Function162
- Heated Seats164
- Heated and Ventilated Seats165
- Rear Seats167
Universal Garage Door Opener (if Equipped)179
- Erasing the Function Button Codes181
- Reprogramming a Single Button181
- Programming Homelink to a Genie Intellicode 2 Garage Door Opener181
- Programing the Transmitters182
- Clearing a Homelink Device183
Auxiliary Power Points184
- Locations184
- 110 Volt AC Power Point185
Storage Compartments187
- Center Console187
- Rear Center Console187
- Overhead Console188
Starting and Stopping the Engine189
- Ignition Switch190
- Engine Block Heater194
Fuel and Refueling196
- Safety Precautions196
- Choosing the Right Fuel197
- Fuel Quality197
  - Octane Recommendations197
  - Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container198
- Running out of Fuel198
- Refueling199
- Fuel Consumption202
- Hill Start Assist213
Four-Wheel Drive (if Equipped)215
- How Utility Vehicles Differ from Other Vehicles216
- Driving in Special Conditions with Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)216
- Basic Operating Principles in Special Conditions216
- If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement217
- If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck217
- Emergency Maneuvers218
- Sand218
- Mud and Water219
- Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain219
- Driving on Snow and Ice220
- Maintenance and Modifications221
Brakes222
- Brake over Accelerator222
- Brake Assist222
- Hints on Driving with Anti-Lock Brakes223
- Parking Brake223
Traction Control224
- Using Traction Control224
- System Indicator Lights and Messages224
Stability Control225
- Using Advancetrac with Rsc226
Terrain Response227
- Terrain Management227
- Hill Descent Control228
Parking Aids230
- Sensing System230
- Active Park Assist231
- Using Cruise Control241
- Using Adaptive Cruise Control242
Driving Aids251
- Resetting the System252
- System Display252
- Lane Keeping System253
- Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)257
- Collision Warning System262
- Steering265
- Steering Tips266
Load Carrying267
- Cargo Net267
- Roof Racks and Load Carriers267
- Trailer Towing276
- Wrecker Towing283
  - Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels284
  - Emergency Towing284
- Recreational Towing284
Driving Hints286
- Breaking-In286
- Economical Driving286
- Driving through Water287
- Floor Mats288
Roadside Emergencies290
- Getting Roadside Assistance290
- Hazard Warning Flashers291
- Fuel Cut-Off Switch291
- Jump-Starting the Vehicle292
Customer Assistance295
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)302
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)302
- Changing a Fuse303
- Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color303
- Fuse Specification Chart304
Maintenance313
- Working with the Engine off313
- Working with the Engine on313
- Opening and Closing the Hood314
- 2.0L Ecoboost Engine315
- Under Hood Overview315
  - 3.5L V6 Engine316
  - 3.5L V6 Ecoboost Engine317
- Engine Oil Check318
- Engine Oil Dipstick318
- Engine Coolant Check319
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Check325
- Brake Fluid Check329
- Power Steering Fluid Check329
- Battery330
- Fuel Filter330
- Washer Fluid Check330
- Checking the Wiper Blades333
- Adjusting the Headlamps336
  - To Adjust the Headlamps336
  - Vertical Aim Adjustment336
- Changing a Bulb338
- Bulb Specification Chart342
Vehicle Care344
- Cleaning Products344
- Cleaning the Exterior344
- Waxing346
- Repairing Minor Paint Damage346
- Cleaning the Engine346
- Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades347
- Cleaning the Interior348
- Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens348
- Cleaning Leather Seats349
- Cleaning the Alloy Wheels350
- Vehicle Storage350
- Removing Vehicle from Storage352
Wheels and Tires353
- Four-Wheel Drive System353
- Notice to Utility Vehicle, Van and Truck Owners353
- How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles354
- Important Tire Information for 265/45ZR20 Sport Tires and Wheels355
- Tire Care355
- Using Snow Chains371
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)372
- Changing a Road Wheel377
- Technical Specifications385
- Wheel Lug Nut Torque385
Capacities and Specifications386
- Engine Specifications386
- Engine Drivebelt Routing386
- Part Numbers392
- Vehicle Identification Number392
- Vehicle Certification Label393
- Transmission Code Designation394
Accessories395
Ford Extended Service Plan398
- Rental Car Reimbursement398
- Transferable Coverage399
Audio System401
- CD and CD Player Information401
- Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors401
- MP3 Track and Folder Structure402
- Myford System403
- Menu Structure405
- Am/Fm/CD Premium Audio System407
- Am/Fm/CD Sony Audio System409
- Hd Radio Information (if Available)410
- Satellite Radio Channels414
- Satellite Radio Information414
- Auxiliary Input Jack416
- Media Hub418
- USB Port418
Sync419
- Driving Restrictions420
- Support420
- SYNC Owner Account420
- Privacy Information421
- When Using SYNC421
- Initiating a Voice Session422
- System Interaction and Feedback422
- Using Voice Recognition422
- Adjusting the Interaction Level423
- Helpful Hints424
- Using Sync with Your Phone424
- Pairing a Phone for the First Time425
- Pairing Subsequent Phones425
- Phone Voice Commands426
- Phone Book Commands427
- Making Calls428
- Phone Options During an Active Call428
- Receiving Calls428
- Accessing Features through the Phone Menu430
- Text Messaging431
- Receiving a Text Message432
- Sending, Downloading and Deleting Your Text Messages432
- Pre-Defined Text Message Options433
- Accessing Your Phone Settings434
- Bluetooth Devices Menu Options436
- System Settings436
- Advanced Menu Options437
- 911 Assit439
- Sync Applications and Services439
- Setting 911 Assist on440
- 911 Assist May Not Work if441
- 911 Assist Privacy Notice441
- In the Event of a Crash441
- Vehicle Health Report442
  - Vehicle Health Report Options443
  - Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice443
  - SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI)444
  - Connecting to SYNC Services Using the Phone Menu445
  - Connecting to SYNC Services Using Voice Commands445
  - Receiving Turn-By-Turn Directions445
  - Disconnecting from SYNC Services446
  - Connecting Your Digital Media Player Via the USB Port447
  - To Connect Using the System Menu447
  - To Connect Using Voice Commands447
  - Using Sync with Your Media Player447
  - Media Voice Commands448
  - What’s Playing?448
  - Voice Command Guide450
  - Media Menu Features451
  - Accessing Your Play Menu453
  - Troubleshooting458
Myford Touch® (if Equipped)466
- Entertainment468
- Home468
- Information468
- Cleaning the Touchscreen Display469
- Using the Touch-Sensitive Controls on Your System469
- Safety Information470
- Speed-Restricted Features470
- Infotainment Display472
- Voice Recognition473
- Listening to Music477
- Phone Features498
- Information Menu505
- Settings517
- Climate Features528
  - Additional Climate Control Voice Commands530
  - Climate Control Voice Commands530
- Navigation System531
Appendices543
Scheduled Maintenance562
- General Maintenance Information562
- Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?562
- Why Maintain Your Vehicle?562
- Additives and Chemicals563
- Protecting Your Investment563
- Check Every Month564
- Check Every Six Months564
- Oils, Fluids and Flushing564
- Owner Checks and Services564
- Multi-Point Inspection565
- Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor567
- Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Log567
Index579

Brand	Ford
Model	2014 EXPLORER
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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