Ford Explorer (2018 year). Manual - part 13

Note: Do not touch the battery contacts or
the printed circuit board with the
screwdriver.

4. Insert the screwdriver as shown to

release the battery.

5. Remove the battery.

6. Install a new battery with the + facing

upward.

7.

Reinstall the battery cover.

Intelligent Access Key

The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2450 or
equivalent.

1.

Push the release button and pull the
key blade out.

2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden

behind the key blade head to remove
the battery cover.

3. Insert a suitable tool, for example a

screwdriver, in the position shown and
carefully remove the battery.

4. Install a new battery with the + facing

upward.

5. Reinstall the battery housing cover

onto the transmitter and install the key
blade.

Memory Feature

 (If Equipped)

You can use the remote control to recall
memory positions.

Press the unlock button on a linked remote
control to recall memory positions.  If you
enable the easy entry and exit feature, the
seat moves to the easy entry position.  The
seat moves to the driver memory position
when you switch the ignition on.

Car Finder

Press the button twice within
three seconds.  The horn sounds
and the direction indicators

flash.  We recommend you use this method
to locate your vehicle, rather than using
the panic alarm.

Sounding the Panic Alarm

Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off.

Press the button to sound the
panic alarm.  Press the button
again or switch the ignition on to

turn it off.

Remote Start

 (If Equipped)

WARNING

To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use
remote start if your vehicle is parked
indoors or in areas that are not well

ventilated.

Note: Do not use remote start if your fuel
level is low.

The remote start button is on the
transmitter.

This feature allows you to start your
vehicle from the outside.  The transmitter
has an extended operating range.

If your vehicle has automatic climate
control, you can configure it to operate
when you remote start your vehicle. See
Climate Control (page 132). A manual
climate control system runs at the setting
it was set to when you switched your
vehicle off.

Many states and provinces have
restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements regarding
remote start systems.

The system does not work if:
•

The ignition is on.

•

The anti-theft alarm triggers.

•

You disable the feature.

•

The hood is open.

•

The transmission is not in park (P).

•

The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.

•

The service engine soon light is on.

Remote Control Feedback (If
Equipped)

An LED on the remote control provides
status feedback of remote start or stop
commands.

Status

LED

Remote start

successful

Solid green

Remote stop

successful

Solid red

Request failed or

status not received

Blinking red

Status incomplete

Blinking green

Remote Starting Your Vehicle

Note:  You must press each button within
three seconds of each other.  If you do not
follow this sequence, your vehicle does not
start remotely, the direction indicators do
not flash twice and the horn does not sound.

The label on your transmitter details the
starting procedure.

To remote start your vehicle:

1.

Press the lock button to lock all the
doors.

2. Press the remote start button twice.

The exterior lamps flash twice.

The horn sounds if the system fails to start,
unless quiet start is on.  Quiet start runs
the blower fan at a slower speed to reduce
noise. You can switch it on or off in the
information display.

Note: If you have remote started your
vehicle with an integrated keyhead
transmitter, you must switch on the ignition
before driving your vehicle. With an
intelligent access transmitter, you must
press the brake pedal before driving your
vehicle.

The power windows do not work during
remote start and the radio does not turn
on automatically.

The parking lamps remain on and your
vehicle runs for 5, 10 or 15 minutes,
depending on the setting.

Extending the Engine Running Time

To extend the engine running time duration
of your vehicle during remote start, repeat
steps 1 and 2 while the engine is running.
If the duration is set to 15 minutes, the
duration extends by another 15 minutes.
For example, if your vehicle had been
running from the first remote start for 10
minutes, your vehicle continues to run now
for a total of 30 minutes.  You can extend
the engine running time duration to a
maximum of 35 minutes.

Wait at least five seconds before remote
starting after the engine stops running.

Turning Your Vehicle Off After Remote
Starting

Press the button once.  Your
vehicle and the parking lamps
turn off.

You may have to be closer to your vehicle
than when starting due to ground reflection
and the added noise of your running
vehicle.

You can switch this feature on or off in the
information display.

REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL