Ford Explorer (2018 year). Manual - part 12

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The knee airbag(s) may deploy based
on crash severity and occupant
conditions.

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The design of the Safety Canopy is to
inflate in certain side impact crashes
or rollover events. The Safety Canopy
may activate in other types of crashes
if the vehicle experiences sufficient
sideways motion or deformation, or a
certain likelihood of rollover.

AIRBAG DISPOSAL

Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Airbags must be disposed of by
qualified personnel.

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The remote control allows you to:
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Remotely lock or unlock the vehicle
doors.

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Unlock the doors without actively using
a key or remote control (intelligent
access only).

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Remotely open the power liftgate (if
equipped).

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Remotely start or stop the engine and
user pre-set features (if equipped).

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Arm and disarm the anti-theft system.

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Activate the panic alarm.

GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Note: Changes or modifications not
expressively approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
The term IC before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.

The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately 33 ft (10 m).
Vehicles with the remote start feature will
have a greater range.

One of the following could cause a
decrease in operating range:
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Weather conditions.

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Nearby radio towers.

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Structures around the vehicle.

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Other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle.

The radio frequency used by your remote
control can also be used by other radio
transmitters, for example amateur radios,
medical equipment, wireless headphones,
wireless remote controls, cell phones,
battery chargers and alarm systems. If the
frequencies are jammed, you will not be
able to use your remote control. You can
lock and unlock the doors with the key.

Note: Make sure to lock your vehicle before
leaving it unattended.

Note: If you are in range, the remote control
will operate if you press any button
unintentionally.

Note: The remote control contains sensitive
electrical components. Exposure to moisture
or impact may cause permanent damage.

Intelligent Access

 (If Equipped)

The system uses a radio frequency signal
to communicate with your vehicle and
authorize your vehicle to unlock when one
of the following conditions are met:
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You activate the front exterior door
handle switch.

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You press the luggage compartment
button.

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You press a button on the transmitter.

If excessive radio frequency interference
is present in the area or if the transmitter
battery is low, you may need to
mechanically unlock your door. You can
use the mechanical key blade in your
intelligent access key to open the driver
door in this situation.  See Remote
Control (page 53).

REMOTE CONTROL

Integrated Keyhead Transmitter

 (If

Equipped)

Use the key blade to start your vehicle and
unlock or lock the driver door from outside
your vehicle.  The integrated keyhead
transmitter functions as a programmed
ignition key that operates all the locks and
starts your vehicle, as well as a remote
control.

Press the button to release the key blade.
Press and hold the button to fold the key
blade back in when not in use.

Note:  Your vehicle keys came with a
security label that provides important key
cut information.  Keep the label in a safe
place for future reference.

Intelligent Access Key

Note: You may not be able to shift out of
park (P) unless the intelligent access key is
inside your vehicle.

The intelligent access keys operate the
power locks and the remote start system.
The key must be in your vehicle to use the
push button start.

Removable Key Blade

The intelligent access key also contains a
removable key blade that you can use to
unlock your vehicle.

Press the release button and pull the key
blade out.

Note:  Your vehicle keys came with a
security label that provides important key
cut information.  Keep the label in a safe
place for future reference.

Replacing the Battery

Note: Refer to local regulations when
disposing of transmitter batteries.

Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.

Note:  Replacing the battery does not erase
the programmed key from your vehicle.  The
transmitter should operate normally.

A message appears in the information
display when the remote control battery
is low. See Information Messages (page
118).

Integrated Keyhead Transmitter

The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent.

Press the button to release the key blade
before beginning the procedure.

1.

Insert a suitable tool, for example a
screwdriver, in the position shown and
gently push the clip.

2. Press the clip down to release the

battery cover.

3. Carefully remove the cover.