2016 Ford Explorer Owners Manual

Download PDF Manual
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™..................................................341 Specifications......................................................341 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................344 Specifications.....................................................345 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................348 Specifications.....................................................349 Capacities and Specifications................334 Cargo Nets......................................................233 Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................300 Center Console..............................................164 Rear Seat Armrest..............................................164 Changing a Bulb...........................................293 Front Direction Indicator.................................294 Front Fog Lamp..................................................295 Headlamp............................................................294 Headlamp High Beam.....................................294 LED Lamps...........................................................296 License Plate Lamp..........................................296 Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp.................................................................295 Changing a Fuse...........................................274 Fuses.......................................................................274 Changing a Road Wheel...........................328 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information.....................................................328 Tire Change Procedure....................................329 Changing the 12V Battery.........................289 Changing the Engine Air Filter................299 Changing the Wiper Blades......................291 Front Wiper Blades............................................291 Rear Wiper Blade................................................291 Checking MyKey System Status...............57 Checking the Wiper Blades.....................290 Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance.................................................38 Child Safety.......................................................15 General Information.............................................15 Child Safety Locks.........................................29 Left-Hand Side.....................................................30 Right-Hand Side...................................................30 Child Seat Positioning..................................28 Child Seats.........................................................16 Cleaning Leather Seats.............................303 Cleaning Products......................................300 Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................304 Cleaning the Engine....................................301 Cleaning the Exterior.................................300 Exterior Chrome Parts.....................................300 Exterior Plastic Parts.........................................301 Stripes or Graphics............................................301 Underbody............................................................301 Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................303 528 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Index Driver and Passenger Airbags....................41 Children and Airbags............................................41 Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment.........................................................41 Driving Aids....................................................220 Driving Hints...................................................252 Driving Through Water...............................253 DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.........................82 Economical Driving.....................................252 Emission Control System...........................177 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................178 Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing....................................................178 End User License Agreement.................505 SYNC End User License Agreement (EULA).............................................................505 Engine Block Heater....................................169 Using the Engine Block Heater......................170 Engine Coolant Check...............................282 Adding Engine Coolant....................................283 Checking the Engine Coolant........................282 Recycled Engine Coolant................................284 Severe Climates.................................................284 What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................284 Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................70 Engine Oil Check...........................................281 Adding Engine Oil...............................................281 Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3L EcoBoost™..................................................281 Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................281 Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................334 Drivebelt Routing...............................................334 Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................335 Drivebelt Routing...............................................335 Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................335 Drivebelt Routing...............................................336 Cleaning the Interior...................................302 Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................302 Clearing All MyKeys.......................................56 Climate............................................................462 Climate Control Voice Commands.............465 Climate Control.............................................129 Climate Controlled Seats..........................155 Cooled Seats........................................................156 Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................282 Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......46 Creating a MyKey............................................55 Programming/Changing Configurable Settings...............................................................55 Cross Traffic Alert.........................................227 False Alerts...........................................................229 Switching the System Off and On..............229 System Errors......................................................229 System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................228 System Limitations...........................................228 System Sensors..................................................228 Using the System...............................................227 Cruise Control..................................................74 Principle of Operation.......................................213 Type 1.........................................................................74 Type 2........................................................................74 Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................213 Customer Assistance................................260 Data Recording..................................................9 Event Data Recording...........................................9 Service Data Recording........................................9 Daytime Running Lamps.............................82 Type 1 - Conventional (Non-Configurable).......................................83 Type 2 - Configurable.........................................83 Digital Radio..................................................362 HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting............................................363 Direction Indicators.......................................85 Driver Alert.....................................................220 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION..........................220 USING DRIVER ALERT....................................220 529 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Index Ford Credit..........................................................11 (U.S. Only).................................................................11 Four-Wheel Drive.........................................184 Principle of Operation.......................................184 Front Fog Lamps............................................84 Front Parking Aid..........................................199 Obstacle Distance Indicator.........................200 Front Passenger Sensing System............42 Fuel and Refueling.........................................171 Fuel Consumption........................................176 Calculating Fuel Economy...............................176 Filling the Tank.....................................................176 Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................173 Fuel Filter........................................................289 Fuel Quality - E85.........................................172 Choosing the Right Fuel...................................172 Fuel Quality.....................................................172 Choosing the Right Fuel...................................172 Fuel Shutoff...................................................256 Fuses................................................................266 Fuse Specification Chart..........................266 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........271 Power Distribution Box....................................266 Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............157 Gauges...............................................................93 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............96 Fuel Gauge.............................................................96 Information Display.............................................95 Type 1........................................................................93 Type 2.......................................................................94 Type 3.......................................................................95 General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................48 Intelligent Access.................................................48 General Maintenance Information.......486 Multi-Point Inspection....................................488 Owner Checks and Services..........................487 Protecting Your Investment..........................486 Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.........................486 Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?....................................................486 Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................263 Entertainment..............................................429 AM/FM Radio......................................................430 Bluetooth Audio.................................................445 CD...........................................................................440 SD Card Slot and USB Port............................441 SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................435 Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................445 Environment......................................................14 Essential Towing Checks..........................246 Before Towing a Trailer.....................................247 Hitches...................................................................246 Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................248 Safety Chains.......................................................247 Trailer Brakes........................................................247 Trailer Lamps.......................................................247 When Towing a Trailer......................................247 Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9 Export Unique Options..................................13 Extended Service Plan (ESP).................484 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............485 SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)........................484 Exterior Mirrors................................................88 Auto-dimming Feature......................................89 Auto-Folding Mirrors...........................................88 Blind Spot Information System......................90 Direction Indicator Mirrors ...............................89 Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................88 Heated Exterior Mirrors .....................................89 Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................89 Memory Mirrors ....................................................89 Power Exterior Mirrors........................................88 Fastening the Safety Belts..........................32 Rear Inflatable Safety Belt................................34 Safety Belt Extension Assembly.....................35 Safety Belt Locking Modes...............................33 Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........32 Floor Mats.......................................................253 Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................84 Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals.................................76 530 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Index Information....................................................453 911 Assist...............................................................459 Alerts......................................................................458 Calendar...............................................................459 Sirius Travel Link.................................................457 SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only)..................................................................453 Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, US Only)...................................................................461 Information Messages.................................115 4WD..........................................................................115 Adaptive Cruise Control....................................116 AdvanceTrac™.....................................................116 Alarm........................................................................116 Automatic Engine Shutdown..........................117 Automatic High Beam Control........................117 Battery and Charging System.........................118 Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.....................................................118 Brake System........................................................119 Collision Warning System................................119 Doors and Locks..................................................119 Driver Alert............................................................120 Electronic Stability Control.............................120 Engine.....................................................................120 Fuel............................................................................121 Hill Descent Control............................................121 Hill Start Assist.....................................................121 Keys and Intelligent Access.............................122 Lane Keeping System........................................123 Maintenance.........................................................123 MyKey......................................................................124 Park Aid..................................................................124 Park Brake..............................................................124 Power Steering....................................................125 Pre-Collision Warning System.......................125 Remote Start........................................................125 Seats........................................................................126 Starting System..................................................126 Terrain Management System.........................127 Tire Pressure Monitoring System..................126 Traction Control...................................................127 Trailer.......................................................................127 Transmission........................................................128 Getting the Services You Need..............260 Away From Home.............................................260 Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................190 Hazard Warning Flashers.........................256 HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control....................196 Headlamp Exit Delay....................................82 Head Restraints............................................140 Adjusting the Head Restraint..........................141 Tilting Head Restraints ....................................142 Heated Seats.................................................154 Front Seats............................................................154 Rear Seats.............................................................155 Heated Steering Wheel................................75 Heated Windows and Mirrors..................138 Heated Exterior Mirror.......................................138 Heated Rear Window........................................138 Heating See: Climate Control.........................................129 Hill Start Assist.............................................190 Switching the System On and Off................191 Using Hill Start Assist.......................................190 Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................134 Cooling the Interior Quickly............................136 General Hints.......................................................134 Heating the Interior Quickly............................135 Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........136 Recommended Settings for Heating..........136 Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................137 Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................189 Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........276 Ignition Switch...............................................165 In California (U.S. Only).............................261 Information Display Control.......................75 Information Display Control Features...........75 Information Displays....................................101 General Information...........................................101 531 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Index Load Carrying................................................233 Load Limit.......................................................235 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type Vehicles.............................................................242 Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................235 Locking and Unlocking................................60 Activating Intelligent Access.............................61 Autolock...................................................................62 Autounlock ............................................................62 Battery Saver.........................................................63 Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock........................................................62 Illuminated Entry..................................................63 Illuminated Exit.....................................................63 Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade...........................................................60 Opening a Rear Door from Inside..................60 Power Door Locks................................................60 Remote Control....................................................60 Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.........................................................61 Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys.......................................................................61 Locks..................................................................60 Luggage Covers............................................234 Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.......................328 Maintenance..................................................275 General Information..........................................275 Manual Climate Control.............................129 Manual Liftgate...............................................63 Closing the Liftgate.............................................64 Opening the Liftgate...........................................64 Manual Seats.................................................143 Lumbar Adjustment..........................................144 Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................143 Recline Adjustment...........................................143 Media Hub......................................................367 Installing Child Seats......................................17 Using Lap and Shoulder Belts..........................17 Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................22 Using Tether Straps.............................................24 Instrument Cluster.........................................93 Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................82 Interior Lamps.................................................85 Battery Saver.........................................................86 Dome Lamp...........................................................85 Front Row Map Lamps......................................85 Second Row Dome and Courtesy Lamps.................................................................86 Second Row Dome and Map Lamps...........86 Third Row Cargo Lamp......................................86 Interior Mirror...................................................90 Auto-Dimming Mirror.........................................90 Introduction.........................................................7 Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................257 Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................257 Jump Starting......................................................258 Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................257 Removing the Jumper Cables.......................258 Keyless Entry....................................................67 SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad.................................................................67 Keyless Starting............................................165 Ignition Modes.....................................................166 Keys and Remote Controls........................48 Principle of Operation........................................48 Lane Keeping System................................220 Switching the System On and Off................221 Lighting Control..............................................80 Headlamp Flasher................................................81 High Beams............................................................80 Lighting..............................................................80 General Information...........................................80 Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............234 532 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Index Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check.......................................281 Opening and Closing the Hood..............276 Closing the Hood................................................277 Opening the Hood.............................................276 Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................264 Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual.........264 Overhead Console.......................................164 Parking Aids....................................................198 Principle of Operation......................................198 Parking Brake.................................................190 Passenger Knee Airbag................................45 Passive Anti-Theft System.........................70 SecuriLock®...........................................................70 PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................70 Pedals.................................................................76 Perchlorate.........................................................11 Personal Safety System™..........................39 How Does the Personal Safety System Work?..................................................................39 Phone...............................................................445 Making Calls........................................................448 Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................447 Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time..................................................................446 Phone Menu Options.......................................448 Phone Settings....................................................451 Phone Voice Commands................................452 Receiving Calls...................................................448 Text Messaging..................................................449 Post-Crash Alert System..........................259 Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................60 Power Liftgate.................................................64 Hands-Free Feature............................................67 Obstacle Detection.............................................66 Opening and Closing the Liftgate..................65 Setting the Liftgate Open Height..................66 Stopping the Liftgate Movement..................66 Power Seats...................................................144 Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ...............................................................145 Power Lumbar.....................................................145 Memory Function.........................................146 Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................147 Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob.......................................................................147 Saving a PreSet Position.................................146 Message Center See: Information Displays................................101 Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors..............138 See: Windows and Mirrors................................87 Mobile Communications Equipment.......13 Moonroof............................................................91 Bounce-Back.........................................................92 Opening and Closing the Moonroof...............91 Opening and Closing the Sunscreen.............91 Venting the Moonroof........................................92 Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................336 Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec..............337 Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................338 MyFord Touch™..........................................406 General Information........................................406 MyFord Touch™ Troubleshooting.........475 MyKey Troubleshooting...............................58 MyKey™.............................................................54 Principle of Operation........................................54 Navigation......................................................466 cityseekr...............................................................468 Destination Mode.............................................466 Map Mode..............................................................471 Navigation Map Updates................................474 Navigation Voice Commands........................474 Point of Interest (POI) Categories...............467 Quick-touch Buttons........................................473 Setting Your Navigation Preferences.........469 Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........489 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................489 Normal Maintenance Intervals....................490 Oil Change Indicator Reset......................282 533 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Index Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................11 Collision Repairs.....................................................11 Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs...................................................................11 Warranty on Replacement Parts.....................12 Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................53 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................265 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................264 Roadside Assistance..................................255 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside Assistance.......................................................255 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance.......................................................255 Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance...................................255 Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance...................................255 Roadside Emergencies..............................255 Roof Racks and Load Carriers................234 Adjusting the Crossbar....................................235 Thumbwheel Kit.................................................234 Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................252 Running Out of Fuel.....................................173 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel Container...........................................................173 Filling a Portable Fuel Container...................173 Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................36 Safety Belt Minder..........................................37 Belt-Minder™.........................................................37 Safety Belts.......................................................31 Principle of Operation..........................................31 Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................36 Conditions of operation.....................................36 Safety Canopy™............................................45 Safety Precautions........................................171 Power Steering Fluid Check....................288 Power Windows..............................................87 Accessory Delay....................................................87 Bounce-Back.........................................................87 One-Touch Down.................................................87 One-Touch Up.......................................................87 Window Lock.........................................................87 Pre-Collision Assist.....................................230 Using the Pre-Collision Assist System...............................................................231 Protecting the Environment........................14 Rear Parking Aid...........................................198 Obstacle Distance Indicator..........................199 Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........137 Rear Seats........................................................147 Adjusting the Rear Seats..................................147 Rear Under Floor Storage.........................233 Adjustable Load Floor......................................233 Cargo Management System..........................233 Rear View Camera......................................208 Using the Rear View Camera System.............................................................208 Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera..................................208 Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........78 Rear Camera Washer..........................................79 Rear Window Washer.........................................79 Rear Window Wiper.............................................78 Recommended Towing Weights...........244 Refueling..........................................................174 Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System.................175 Remote Control..............................................49 Car Finder................................................................52 Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................49 Intelligent Access Key........................................49 Memory Feature....................................................51 Remote Start ........................................................52 Replacing the Battery.........................................50 Sounding a Panic Alarm....................................52 Remote Start..................................................139 Automatic Settings............................................139 Removing a Headlamp..............................293 Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............304 534 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Index Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................166 Automatic Engine Shutdown........................168 Failure to Start.....................................................167 Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...............169 Important Ventilating Information..............169 Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving...............................................................168 Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.........................................................168 Vehicles with an Ignition Key.........................166 Vehicles with Keyless Start............................166 Starting and Stopping the Engine..........165 General Information..........................................165 Steering...........................................................229 Electric Power Steering...................................229 Steering Wheel................................................72 Storage Compartments.............................164 Sunroof See: Moonroof........................................................91 Sun Visors..........................................................91 Illuminated Vanity Mirror....................................91 Supplementary Restraints System.........40 Principle of Operation........................................40 Symbols Glossary.............................................7 SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................384 911 Assist...............................................................384 SYNC Mobile Apps...........................................386 SYNC™...........................................................368 General Information.........................................368 SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................398 Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate...........................................63 See: Power Liftgate.............................................64 Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............334 Terrain Response..........................................195 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................262 Satellite Radio..............................................364 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)................................................................365 Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............365 SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service..................365 Troubleshooting.................................................366 Scheduled Maintenance Record...........494 Scheduled Maintenance..........................486 Seats.................................................................140 Security..............................................................70 Settings............................................................416 Clock........................................................................417 Display.....................................................................417 Settings..................................................................421 Sound.....................................................................419 Vehicle....................................................................419 Side Airbags.....................................................44 Side Sensing System.................................200 Obstacle Distance Indicator...........................201 Sitting in the Correct Position.................140 Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................324 Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty.........................12 Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................12 On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II).......................12 Special Instructions..............................................12 Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............12 Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............12 Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................492 Exceptions............................................................493 Speed Control See: Cruise Control.............................................213 Stability Control............................................193 Principle of Operation.......................................193 Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch...........................................165 535 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Index Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................214 Automatic Cancellation....................................217 Blocked Sensor....................................................218 Canceling the Set Speed.................................216 Changing the Set Speed...................................217 Detection Issues..................................................217 Following a Vehicle............................................215 Hilly Condition Usage.........................................217 Overriding the System......................................216 Resuming the Set Speed..................................217 Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed..............215 Setting the Gap Distance................................215 Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off........................................................................217 Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................214 Switching to Normal Cruise Control............219 System Not Available........................................218 Using Cruise Control....................................213 Switching Cruise Control Off..........................214 Switching Cruise Control On...........................213 Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................184 Driving In Special Conditions With Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)...........................185 How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles.............................................................185 Using Hill Descent Control........................196 Principle of operation.......................................196 Using hill descent control...............................196 Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................58 Using Snow Chains.....................................324 Using Stability Control...............................194 AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®)..............................................................194 Using Summer Tires...................................323 Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................389 Accessing Your USB Song Library...............393 Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................395 Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port..........................................................389 Media Menu Features......................................393 Media Voice Commands................................390 USB 2.....................................................................395 Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........395 Tire Care...........................................................310 Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................311 Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading..............................................................310 Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall.............................................................312 Temperature A B C..............................................311 Traction AA A B C...............................................310 Treadwear.............................................................310 Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........325 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure Monitoring System.......................................326 Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ......................................326 Tires See: Wheels and Tires.....................................307 Towing a Trailer.............................................243 Load Placement.................................................243 Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 2.3L EcoBoost™.......................................249 Emergency Towing............................................249 Recreational Towing.........................................249 Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™...........250 Emergency Towing............................................250 Recreational Towing.........................................250 Towing..............................................................243 Traction Control............................................192 Principle of Operation.......................................192 Trailer Sway Control...................................244 Transmission Code Designation............340 Transmission.................................................180 Transmission See: Transmission..............................................180 Transporting the Vehicle...........................248 Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................278 Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................279 Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................280 Universal Garage Door Opener................157 HomeLink Wireless Control System............157 USB Port..........................................................367 536 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Index Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............372 Accessing Features through the Phone Menu...................................................................377 Accessing Your Phone Settings...................380 Bluetooth Devices..............................................381 Making Calls.........................................................375 Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............372 Pairing Subsequent Phones...........................373 Phone Options during an Active Call.........376 Phone Voice Commands................................374 Receiving Calls....................................................375 System Settings.................................................382 Text Messaging...................................................378 Using Terrain Response.............................195 Using Traction Control................................192 Switching the System Off...............................192 System Indicator Lights and Messages..........................................................192 Using a Switch.....................................................192 Using the Information Display Controls.............................................................192 Using Voice Recognition...........................370 Initiating a Voice Session................................370 System Interaction and Feedback................371 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................262 Vehicle Care..................................................300 General Information........................................300 Vehicle Certification Label.......................340 Vehicle Identification Number................339 Vehicle Storage............................................304 Battery...................................................................305 Body.......................................................................305 Brakes....................................................................305 Cooling system...................................................305 Engine....................................................................305 Fuel system.........................................................305 General..................................................................305 Miscellaneous....................................................306 Removing Vehicle From Storage.................306 Tires........................................................................305 Ventilation See: Climate Control.........................................129 VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............339 Voice Control....................................................74 Warning Lamps and Indicators................96 Adaptive Cruise Control....................................96 Anti-Lock Braking System.................................97 Automatic High Beam Control........................97 Battery......................................................................97 Blind Spot Monitor...............................................97 Brake System.........................................................97 Cruise Control........................................................97 Direction Indicator................................................97 Door Ajar..................................................................97 Engine Coolant Temperature...........................97 Engine Oil................................................................98 Fasten Safety Belt...............................................98 Front Airbag...........................................................98 Front Fog Lamps..................................................98 Heads Up Display................................................98 High Beam..............................................................98 Hood Ajar................................................................98 Lane Keeping Aid.................................................98 Liftgate Ajar............................................................98 Low Fuel Level......................................................98 Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................98 Low Washer Fluid................................................99 Parking Lamps......................................................99 Powertrain Fault...................................................99 Service Engine Soon...........................................99 Stability Control...................................................99 Stability Control Off............................................99 Transmission Tow/Haul....................................99 Washer Fluid Check....................................288 Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................300 See: Wipers and Washers..................................77 Waxing..............................................................301 Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.......................328 Wheels and Tires.........................................307 General Information.........................................307 Technical Specifications.................................332 Windows and Mirrors....................................87 Windshield Washers.....................................78 Front Camera Washer........................................78 Windshield Wipers.........................................77 Speed Dependent Wipers.................................77 537 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Index Wipers and Washers......................................77 Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle.......................248 538 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing 2016 EXPLORER Owner’s Manual ’ fordowner.com ford.ca April 2015 First Printing Owner’s Manual Explorer Litho in U.S.A. GL2J 19A321 AA The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2015 All rights reserved. Part Number: 20150317134751 Table of Contents Supplementary Restraints System Principle of Operation..................................40 Driver and Passenger Airbags....................41 Front Passenger Sensing System............42 Side Airbags.....................................................44 Passenger Knee Airbag................................45 Safety Canopy™............................................45 Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......46 Airbag Disposal...............................................47 Keys and Remote Controls Principle of Operation..................................48 General Information on Radio Frequencies.................................................48 Remote Control..............................................49 Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...........................................................53 MyKey™ Principle of Operation..................................54 Creating a MyKey............................................55 Clearing All MyKeys.......................................56 Checking MyKey System Status...............57 Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................58 MyKey Troubleshooting...............................58 Locks Locking and Unlocking................................60 Manual Liftgate...............................................63 Power Liftgate.................................................64 Keyless Entry....................................................67 Security Passive Anti-Theft System.........................70 Anti-Theft Alarm.............................................71 Introduction About This Manual...........................................7 Symbols Glossary.............................................7 Data Recording..................................................9 California Proposition 65..............................11 Perchlorate.........................................................11 Ford Credit..........................................................11 Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................11 Special Notices................................................12 Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................13 Export Unique Options..................................13 Environment Protecting the Environment........................14 Child Safety General Information.......................................15 Child Seats.........................................................16 Installing Child Seats......................................17 Booster Seats..................................................26 Child Seat Positioning..................................28 Child Safety Locks.........................................29 Safety Belts Principle of Operation....................................31 Fastening the Safety Belts..........................32 Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................36 Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime.............................................................36 Safety Belt Minder..........................................37 Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance................................................38 Personal Safety System™ Personal Safety System™..........................39 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Table of Contents Instrument Cluster Gauges...............................................................93 Warning Lamps and Indicators................96 Audible Warnings and Indicators...........100 Information Displays General Information.....................................101 Information Messages.................................115 Climate Control Manual Climate Control.............................129 Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD...................131 Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System......................132 Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.........................................................134 Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........137 Heated Windows and Mirrors..................138 Cabin Air Filter...............................................138 Remote Start.................................................139 Seats Sitting in the Correct Position.................140 Head Restraints............................................140 Manual Seats.................................................143 Power Seats...................................................144 Memory Function.........................................146 Rear Seats.......................................................147 Heated Seats.................................................154 Climate Controlled Seats..........................155 Universal Garage Door Opener Universal Garage Door Opener................157 Auxiliary Power Points Auxiliary Power Points................................162 Steering Wheel Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering Column...........................................................72 Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column...........................................................72 Audio Control...................................................73 Voice Control....................................................74 Cruise Control..................................................74 Information Display Control.......................75 Heated Steering Wheel................................75 Pedals Adjusting the Pedals.....................................76 Wipers and Washers Windshield Wipers.........................................77 Autowipers........................................................77 Windshield Washers.....................................78 Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........78 Lighting General Information.....................................80 Lighting Control..............................................80 Autolamps.........................................................81 Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................82 Headlamp Exit Delay....................................82 Daytime Running Lamps.............................82 Automatic High Beam Control.................83 Front Fog Lamps............................................84 Direction Indicators.......................................85 Interior Lamps.................................................85 Windows and Mirrors Power Windows..............................................87 Exterior Mirrors................................................88 Interior Mirror...................................................90 Sun Visors..........................................................91 Moonroof............................................................91 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Table of Contents Storage Compartments Center Console..............................................164 Overhead Console.......................................164 Starting and Stopping the Engine General Information....................................165 Ignition Switch...............................................165 Keyless Starting............................................165 Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................166 Engine Block Heater....................................169 Fuel and Refueling Safety Precautions........................................171 Fuel Quality.....................................................172 Fuel Quality - E85.........................................172 Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................173 Running Out of Fuel.....................................173 Refueling..........................................................174 Fuel Consumption........................................176 Emission Control System...........................177 Transmission Automatic Transmission...........................180 Four-Wheel Drive Principle of Operation................................184 Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................184 Brakes General Information....................................189 Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................189 Parking Brake.................................................190 Hill Start Assist.............................................190 Traction Control Principle of Operation.................................192 Using Traction Control................................192 Stability Control Principle of Operation.................................193 Using Stability Control...............................194 Terrain Response Using Terrain Response.............................195 Using Hill Descent Control........................196 Parking Aids Principle of Operation................................198 Rear Parking Aid...........................................198 Front Parking Aid..........................................199 Side Sensing System.................................200 Active Park Assist........................................202 Rear View Camera......................................208 180 Degree Parking Aid Camera..............211 Cruise Control Principle of Operation.................................213 Using Cruise Control....................................213 Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................214 Driving Aids Driver Alert.....................................................220 Lane Keeping System................................220 Blind Spot Information System..............224 Cross Traffic Alert.........................................227 Steering...........................................................229 Pre-Collision Assist.....................................230 Load Carrying Rear Under Floor Storage.........................233 Cargo Nets......................................................233 Luggage Covers............................................234 Roof Racks and Load Carriers................234 Load Limit.......................................................235 Towing Towing a Trailer............................................243 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Table of Contents Maintenance General Information....................................275 Opening and Closing the Hood..............276 Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™................................................278 Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec........................................................279 Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™...............................................280 Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................281 Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................281 Engine Oil Check...........................................281 Oil Change Indicator Reset......................282 Engine Coolant Check...............................282 Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.3L EcoBoost™......................................286 Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™..........286 Brake Fluid Check........................................288 Power Steering Fluid Check....................288 Washer Fluid Check....................................288 Fuel Filter........................................................289 Changing the 12V Battery.........................289 Checking the Wiper Blades.....................290 Changing the Wiper Blades......................291 Adjusting the Headlamps..........................291 Removing a Headlamp..............................293 Changing a Bulb...........................................293 Bulb Specification Chart...........................297 Changing the Engine Air Filter................299 Vehicle Care General Information..................................300 Cleaning Products......................................300 Cleaning the Exterior.................................300 Waxing..............................................................301 Cleaning the Engine....................................301 Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................302 Trailer Sway Control...................................244 Recommended Towing Weights...........244 Essential Towing Checks..........................246 Transporting the Vehicle..........................248 Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 2.3L EcoBoost™......................................249 Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™..........250 Driving Hints Breaking-In.....................................................252 Economical Driving.....................................252 Driving Through Water...............................253 Floor Mats.......................................................253 Roadside Emergencies Roadside Assistance..................................255 Hazard Warning Flashers.........................256 Fuel Shutoff...................................................256 Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................257 Post-Crash Alert System..........................259 Customer Assistance Getting the Services You Need..............260 In California (U.S. Only).............................261 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................262 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).......................262 Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................263 Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................264 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)............................................................264 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................265 Fuses Fuse Specification Chart..........................266 Changing a Fuse...........................................274 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Table of Contents Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC............................................................354 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD..........................................................357 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD..................................................................358 Digital Radio..................................................362 Satellite Radio..............................................364 USB Port..........................................................367 Media Hub......................................................367 SYNC™ General Information...................................368 Using Voice Recognition...........................370 Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............372 SYNC™ Applications and Services......384 Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player...........................................................389 SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................398 MyFord Touch™ General Information..................................406 Settings............................................................416 Entertainment..............................................429 Phone..............................................................445 Information....................................................453 Climate............................................................462 Navigation......................................................466 MyFord Touch™ Troubleshooting.........475 Accessories Accessories....................................................482 Extended Service Plan (ESP) Extended Service Plan (ESP).................484 Scheduled Maintenance General Maintenance Information.......486 Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........489 Cleaning the Interior...................................302 Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.......................303 Cleaning Leather Seats.............................303 Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............304 Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................304 Vehicle Storage............................................304 Wheels and Tires General Information...................................307 Tire Care...........................................................310 Using Summer Tires...................................323 Using Snow Chains.....................................324 Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........325 Changing a Road Wheel...........................328 Technical Specifications...........................332 Capacities and Specific- ations EcoBoost™................................................334 Engine Specifications - 2.3L Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec........................................................335 Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™................................................335 Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™......336 Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec..............337 Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™......338 Vehicle Identification Number................339 Vehicle Certification Label.......................340 Transmission Code Designation............340 Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................341 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec........................................................344 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™................................................348 Audio System General Information...................................353 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Table of Contents Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance.............................................492 Scheduled Maintenance Record...........494 Appendices End User License Agreement.................505 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Introduction ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it. WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving. Note: This manual describes product features and options available throughout the range of available models, sometimes even before they are generally available. It may describe options not fitted to the vehicle you have purchased. Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may show features as used in different models, so they may appear different to you on your vehicle. Note: Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations. Note: Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral part of your vehicle. This manual may qualify the location of a component as left-hand side or right-hand side. The side is determined when facing forward in the seat. Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Right-hand side. Left-hand side. SYMBOLS GLOSSARY These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Safety alert See Owner's Manual Air conditioning system Anti-lock braking system Avoid smoking, flames or sparks Battery Battery acid Brake fluid - non petroleum based E154903E162384Introduction Brake system Cabin air filter Check fuel cap Fasten safety belt Front airbag Front fog lamps Child safety door lock or unlock Fuel pump reset Child seat lower anchor Fuse compartment Child seat tether anchor Hazard warning flashers Cruise control Heated rear window Do not open when hot Heated windshield Engine air filter Engine coolant Interior luggage compartment release Jack Engine coolant temperature Keep out of reach of children Engine oil Explosive gas Fan warning Lighting control Low tire pressure warning Maintain correct fluid level Note operating instructions Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing E71340E161353Introduction systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Additionally, when your vehicle is in for service or repair, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them data for vehicle improvement purposes. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC Vehicle Health Report, you consent that certain diagnostic information may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used for any purpose. See SYNC™ (page 368). Event Data Recording This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder. The main purpose of an event data recorder is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The event data recorder is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The event data recorder in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: • How various systems in your vehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; and Panic alarm Parking aid Parking brake Power steering fluid Power windows front/rear Power window lockout Service engine soon Side airbag Shield the eyes Stability control Windshield wash and wipe DATA RECORDING Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing E139213E167012E138639Introduction and • How fast the vehicle was traveling; • Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Note: Event data recorder data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the event data recorder under normal driving conditions and no personal data or information (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and Information privacy below). However, parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the event data recorder data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an event data recorder, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the event data recorder is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have such special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the event data recorder. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event Data Recorders applies to SYNC or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as latitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle or crash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911 operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the 911 Assist feature. See SYNC™ (page 368). Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’s current location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travel information”), only to help provide you with the directions, traffic reports, or business searches that you request. If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. For more information, see Traffic, Directions and Information, Terms and Conditions. See SYNC™ (page 368). 10 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Introduction REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION Your vehicle has been built to the highest standards using quality parts. We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair. You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or Motorcraft branding on the parts or their packaging. Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs One of the best ways for you to make sure that your vehicle provides years of service is to have it maintained in line with our recommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detailed in this Owner’s Manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these specifications. Collision Repairs We hope that you never experience a collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine Ford replacement collision parts meet our stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion protection and dent resistance. During vehicle development we validate these parts deliver the intended level of protection as a whole system. A great way to know for sure you are getting this level of protection is to use genuine Ford replacement collision parts. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle components, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. PERCHLORATE Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, safety belt pretensioners and remote control batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. For more information visit: Web Address www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate FORD CREDIT (U.S. Only) Ford Credit offers a full range of financing and lease plans to help you acquire your vehicle. If you have financed or leased your vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for your business. For your convenience we offer a number of ways to contact us, as well as to help manage your account. Phone: 1-800-727-7000 For more information regarding Ford Credit, as well as to access Account Manager, please go to www.fordcredit.com. 11 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Introduction remote insurance company monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics, telematics or engine reprogramming, may cause interference or damage to vehicle systems. We do not recommend or endorse the use of any non-Ford-approved aftermarket OBD plug-in devices. The vehicle Warranty may not cover damage caused by any non-Ford-approved aftermarket OBD plug-in device. Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death. Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing. Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package. Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. Warranty on Replacement Parts Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the only replacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage caused to your vehicle as a result of the failure of non-Ford parts may not be covered by the Ford Warranty. For additional information, refer to the terms and conditions of the Ford Warranty. SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Manual that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Manual. Special Instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls. WARNINGS You risk death or serious injury to yourself and others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the warning symbol. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag. On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II) Your vehicle’s On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II) system has a data port for diagnostics, repair and reprogramming services with diagnostic scan tools. Installing a non-Ford-approved aftermarket OBD plug-in device that uses the port during normal driving, for example 12 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Introduction are unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export. Refer to this Owner’s Manual for all other required information and warnings. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and portable two-way radios. WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving. EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this Owner’s Manual. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that 13 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Environment PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim. 14 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Child Safety WARNINGS is compatible with and properly installed in your vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST, contact the NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or go to http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, check with your local St. John Ambulance office for referral to a CPST or for further information, contact your provincial ministry of transportation, locate your local St. John Ambulance office by searching for St. John Ambulance on the internet, or Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371 (http://www.tc.gc.ca). Failure to properly restrain children in safety seats made especially for their height, age, and weight may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk. GENERAL INFORMATION See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children. WARNINGS Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be bought separately from your vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child. All children are shaped differently. The recommendations for safety restraints are based on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other safety organizations, or are the minimum requirements of law. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and consult your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child, and 15 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Child Safety Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child Child size, height, weight, or age Recommended restraint type Infants or toddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally age four or younger). Small children Larger children Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (gener- ally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four and less than age 12, and between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer). Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a belt-positioning booster seat (generally children who are at least 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recom- mended by child restraint manufacturer). Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat). Use a belt-positioning booster seat. Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips, shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest, and seat back upright. CHILD SEATS • You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the United States and Canada. • Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms). Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements about the safety of children in your vehicle. • When possible, always properly restrain children 12 years of age and under in a rear seating position of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. See Front Passenger Sensing System (page 42). 16 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing E142594Child Safety • • Place the vehicle seat upon which the child seat will be installed in the upright position. For second-row seating positions, adjust the recliner slightly to improve child seat fit. If needed, remove the head restraints. For third-row seating positions, stow the head restraints to improve child seat fit. See Head Restraints (page 140). • • Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. See Step 5. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip. Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with combination lap and shoulder belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat. Note: The lock-off device on some child restraints may not accommodate the shoulder portion of the inflatable safety belt. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint regarding the necessary and proper use of the lock-off device. In some instances these devices have been provided only for use in vehicles with safety belt systems that would otherwise require a locking clip. Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for Infants, toddlers or children weighing 40 pounds (18 kilograms) or less (generally age four or younger) INSTALLING CHILD SEATS Using Lap and Shoulder Belts WARNINGS Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back. Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies and LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained. When installing a child safety seat with combination lap and shoulder belts: • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling. • • 17 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing Child Safety Standard safety belts 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 2. After positioning the child safety seat in the proper seating position, pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together behind the belt tongue. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it. 18 Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing E142528E142529E142530E142531Child Safety 8. Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat down with extra weight, for example, by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack from the belt. This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once the extra weight of the child is added to the child restraint. It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child seat to your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle will provide extra help to remove remaining slack from the belt. 9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat is equipped). 10. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of movement for proper installation. We recommend checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with your local St. John Ambulance office for referral to a Certified Passenger Seat Technician. 19 5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out. Note: The automatic locking mode is available on the front passenger and rear seats. 6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6. Explorer (TUB), enUSA, First Printing E142875E142533E142534Child Safety Inflatable safety belts 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue

Boost Classifieds - Car Advice, Reviews, Events & Classifieds

2016 Ford Explorer Owners Manual