2015 EXPLORER Owner’s Manual
2015 EXPLORER Owner’s Manual
September 2014
Second Printing
Owner’s Manual
Explorer
Litho in U.S.A.
fordowner.com ford.ca
FL2J 19A321 AA
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User Manual
For 2015 FORD EXPLORER.
Summary of Contents for Ford 2015 FORD EXPLORER:
- Table of Contents2
- Introduction11
- Child Safety19
- Safety Belts39
- PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION39
- FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS41
- SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT44
- SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR CHIME45
- Conditions of Operation45
- REAR INFLATABLE SAFETY BELT (IF EQUIPPED)47
- How Does the Rear Inflatable Safety Belt System Work?48
- CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE49
- Personal Safety System50
- Supplementary Restraints System51
- Keys and Remote Control63
- GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES63
- REMOTE CONTROL64
- REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL69
- MyKey70
- Locks74
- Security86
- Steering Wheel91
- Pedals96
- Wipers and Washers97
- Lighting99
- Windows and Mirrors108
- POWER WINDOWS108
- EXTERIOR MIRRORS110
- INTERIOR MIRROR113
- Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)113
- SUN VISORS113
- DUAL PANEL MOONROOF AND POWER SUNSCREEN (IF EQUIPPED)114
- Opening and Closing the Sunscreen114
- Opening and Closing the Moonroof115
- Bounce-Back115
- Venting the Moonroof115
- Instrument Cluster116
- GAUGES116
- WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS118
- Adaptive cruise control (RTT) (if equipped)118
- Airbag readiness118
- Anti-lock brake system118
- Brake system warning light119
- Charging system (RTT)119
- Door ajar (RTT)119
- Engine oil pressure (RTT)119
- Engine coolant temperature (RTT)119
- Fog lamps120
- Grade assist (RTT) (if equipped)120
- Heads up display (if equipped)120
- Hill descent (RTT) (if equipped)120
- High beams120
- Low fuel (RTT)120
- Liftgate ajar (RTT)120
- Low tire pressure warning120
- Low washer fluid (RTT)121
- Powertrain malfunction/reduced power121
- Safety belt121
- Service engine soon121
- Speed control (RTT) (if equipped)122
- Stability Control System122
- Stability Control System Off122
- Transmission Tow/Haul Feature (RTT) (if equipped)122
- Turn signal122
- AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS123
- Key In Ignition Warning Chime123
- Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)123
- Headlamps On Warning Chime123
- Parking Brake On Warning Chime123
- Information Displays124
- Climate Control145
- MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL145
- AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (WITH SONY® AUDIO SYSTEM)147
- AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (WITH MyTemp)149
- REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE CONTROLS150
- GENERAL OPERATING TIPS151
- General Hints151
- 151
- Manual Climate Control151
- Automatic Climate Control151
- Heating the Interior Quickly152
- Recommended Settings for Heating152
- Cooling the Interior Quickly152
- Recommended Settings for Cooling153
- Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather153
- HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)154
- CABIN AIR FILTER154
- REMOTE START (IF EQUIPPED)155
- Seats156
- SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION156
- HEAD RESTRAINTS157
- MANUAL SEATS160
- POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)161
- Power Lumbar162
- MEMORY FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED)163
- Programming a memory position163
- Recalling a memory position163
- Recalling memory positions with the remote control163
- HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)164
- CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)165
- Heated Seats165
- Cooled Seats165
- REAR SEATS167
- Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)178
- HOMELINK® WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)178
- 179
- Programming179
- Erasing the Function Button Codes180
- Reprogramming a single button180
- Programming HomeLink to a Genie Intellicode 2 garage door opener181
- Programing the transmitters181
- Programming HomeLink to the Genie Intellicode garage door opener motor182
- Clearing a HomeLink device182
- FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance182
- 179
- HOMELINK® WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)178
- Auxiliary Power Points183
- Storage Compartments186
- Starting and Stopping the Engine188
- GENERAL INFORMATION188
- IGNITION SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)189
- KEYLESS STARTING (IF EQUIPPED)189
- Ignition Modes190
- STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE190
- Vehicles with an Ignition Key191
- Vehicles with Keyless Start191
- Fast Restart (Vehicles with Keyless Start)192
- Failure to Start192
- Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary192
- Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving192
- ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)193
- Fuel and Refueling195
- Transmission206
- Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)213
- Brakes220
- Traction Control223
- Stability Control224
- Terrain Response226
- Parking Aids229
- Cruise Control240
- PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION240
- USING CRUISE CONTROL240
- Switching Cruise Control On240
- Setting a Speed240
- Changing the Set Speed241
- Canceling the Set Speed241
- Resuming the Set Speed241
- Switching Cruise Control Off241
- USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)241
- Setting Adaptive Cruise Control242
- Following a Vehicle243
- Setting the Gap Distance244
- Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control244
- Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control244
- Changing the Set Speed245
- Resuming the Set Speed245
- Low Speed Automatic Cancellation245
- Hilly Condition Usage245
- Switching Off Adaptive Cruise Control246
- Detection Issues246
- Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available247
- Blocked Sensor247
- Switching to Normal Cruise Control248
- Driving Aids249
- Load Carrying265
- Towing274
- TOWING A TRAILER274
- Load Placement274
- TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)275
- RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS275
- ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS276
- TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE281
- TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS282
- Driving Hints284
- Roadside Emergencies287
- Customer Assistance293
- GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED293
- IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)295
- THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)296
- UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)297
- GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA297
- ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE299
- REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)300
- REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)300
- Fuses301
- Maintenance311
- GENERAL INFORMATION311
- Precautions311
- OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD312
- UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW313
- ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK316
- ENGINE OIL CHECK317
- Adding Engine Oil317
- ENGINE COOLANT CHECK317
- TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK323
- BRAKE FLUID CHECK327
- POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK327
- FUEL FILTER328
- WASHER FLUID CHECK328
- CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY328
- Battery relearn329
- CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES331
- CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES331
- AIR FILTER CHECK332
- ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS334
- CHANGING A BULB336
- BULB SPECIFICATION CHART340
- Vehicle Care342
- GENERAL INFORMATION342
- CLEANING PRODUCTS342
- CLEANING THE EXTERIOR342
- Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)343
- Exterior Chrome343
- Underbody343
- WAXING344
- REPAIRING MINOR PAINT DAMAGE344
- CLEANING THE ENGINE344
- CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES345
- CLEANING THE INTERIOR346
- CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LENS346
- CLEANING LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)347
- CLEANING THE ALLOY WHEELS348
- VEHICLE STORAGE349
- Wheels and Tires352
- GENERAL INFORMATION352
- TIRE CARE354
- Important Tire Information for 265/45ZR20 Sport Tires and Wheels354
- Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading355
- Treadwear356
- Traction AA A B C356
- Temperature A B C356
- Glossary of Tire Terminology357
- INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL358
- Location of the Tire Label362
- INFLATING YOUR TIRES363
- Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems365
- Tire Wear365
- Damage366
- U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number366
- Tire Replacement Requirements367
- Safety Practices369
- Tire and Wheel Alignment369
- Tire Rotation370
- SUMMER TIRES (IF EQUIPPED)370
- USING SNOW CHAINS371
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM372
- CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL376
- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS383
- Capacities and Specifications385
- Accessories395
- Extended Service Plan397
- Audio System400
- GENERAL INFORMATION400
- Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors400
- CD and CD Player Information400
- MP3 Track and Folder Structure401
- MyFord® SYSTEM402
- AM/FM/CD PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM407
- AM/FM/CD SONY® AUDIO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)408
- HD RADIO™ INFORMATION (IF AVAILABLE)409
- HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting411
- SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION (IF EQUIPPED)413
- Satellite Radio Channels413
- Satellite Radio Reception Factors413
- Sirius Satellite Radio Service413
- Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)414
- Troubleshooting414
- AUXILIARY INPUT JACK415
- USB PORT (IF EQUIPPED)417
- MEDIA HUB417
- SYNC®418
- GENERAL INFORMATION419
- USING VOICE RECOGNITION421
- USING SYNC WITH YOUR PHONE423
- SYNC APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES (IF EQUIPPED)437
- USING SYNC WITH YOUR MEDIA PLAYER446
- TROUBLESHOOTING457
- MyFord Touch® (If Equipped)467
- GENERAL INFORMATION467
- ACCESSING AND ADJUSTING MODES THROUGH YOUR RIGHT VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED)474
- Audio Sources and Memory Presets475
- USING VOICE RECOGNITION475
- ENTERTAINMENT479
- PHONE500
- INFORMATION507
- SETTINGS519
- CLIMATE531
- NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)534
- TROUBLESHOOTING546
- Appendices553
- Scheduled Maintenance572
- GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION572
- NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG577
- SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS583
- EXCEPTIONS587
- Axle Maintenance587
- California Fuel Filter Replacement587
- Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals587
- Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter Replacement587
- ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD587
- Index589
