Ford Explorer (2018 year). Manual - part 18

You must have two previously
programmed coded keys and the new
unprogrammed key readily accessible. See
your authorized dealer to have the spare
key programmed if two previously
programmed coded keys are not available.

Read and understand the entire procedure
before you begin.

1.

Insert the first previously programmed
coded key into the ignition.

2. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep

the ignition on for at least three
seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.

3. Switch the ignition off and remove the

first coded key from the ignition.

4. After three seconds but within 10

seconds of switching the ignition off,
insert the second previously coded key
into the ignition.

5. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep

the ignition on for at least three
seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.

6. Switch the ignition off and remove the

second previously programmed coded
key from the ignition.

7.

After three seconds but within 10
seconds of switching the ignition off
and removing the previously
programmed coded key, insert the new
unprogrammed key into the ignition.

8. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep

the ignition on for at least six seconds.

9. Remove the newly programmed coded

key from the ignition.

If the key has been successfully
programmed it will start the engine and
operate the remote entry system (if the
new key is an integrated keyhead
transmitter).

If programming was not successful, wait
10 seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 8.
If you are still unsuccessful, take your
vehicle to your authorized dealer.

Programming a Spare Intelligent
Access Key

See your authorized dealer to have
additional keys programmed to your
vehicle.

ANTI-THEFT ALARM

 (If Equipped)

The system will warn you of an
unauthorized entry to your vehicle. It will
be triggered if any door, the luggage
compartment or the hood is opened
without using the key, remote control or
keyless entry keypad.

The direction indicators will flash and the
horn will sound if unauthorized entry is
attempted while the alarm is armed.

Take all remote controls to an authorized
dealer if there is any potential alarm
problem with your vehicle.

Arming the Alarm

The alarm is ready to arm when there is
not a key in your vehicle. Electronically lock
your vehicle to arm the alarm.

Disarming the Alarm

Disarm the alarm by any of the following
actions:

•

Unlock the doors or luggage
compartment with the remote control
or keyless entry keypad.

•

Switch your vehicle on or start your
vehicle.

•

Use a key in the driver door to unlock
your vehicle, then switch your vehicle
on within 12 seconds.

Note: Pressing the panic button on the
remote control will stop the horn and signal
indicators, but will not disarm the system.

ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH:
POWER ADJUSTABLE
STEERING COLUMN

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel
when your vehicle is moving.

Note:  Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position.  See Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 143).

Use the control on the side of the steering
column to adjust the position.

To adjust:
•

Tilt: Press the top or bottom of the
control.

•

Telescope: Press the front or rear of
the control.

End of Travel Position

The steering column sets a stopping
position just short of the end of the column
position to prevent damage to the steering
column.  A new stopping position sets if
the steering column encounters an object
when tilting or telescoping.

To reset the steering column to its normal
stopping position:

1.

Confirm there is nothing obstructing
the motion of the steering column.

2. Press and hold the steering column

control until the steering column stops
moving.

3. Press the steering column control

again.

Note: The steering column may begin to
move again.

4. When the steering column stops,

continue holding the control for a few
seconds.

5. Repeat for each direction as necessary.

A new stopping position sets.  The next
time you tilt or telescope the steering
column, it stops just short of the end of the
column position.

Memory Feature

You can save and recall the steering
column position with the memory
function.  See Memory Function (page
148).

Pressing the adjustment control during
memory recall cancels the operation.

Easy Entry and Exit Feature

The column moves to the full up position
when you switch the ignition off.  Switch
the ignition on to return the system to its
previous settings.  You can switch this
feature on or off in the information display.
See Information Displays (page 104).

ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH:
MANUAL ADJUSTABLE
STEERING COLUMN

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel
when your vehicle is moving.

Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position.  See Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 143).

1.

Unlock the steering column.

2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired

position.

3. Lock the steering column.

AUDIO CONTROL

You can operate the following functions
with the control:

Type One

Seek up or next.

A

Volume up or down.

B

Mute.

C

Seek down or previous.

D

Type Two

Seek up or next.

A

Media.

B

Volume up or down.

C

Mute.

D

Seek down or previous.

E

Seek and Media

Press the seek button to:
•

Tune the radio to the next or previous
stored preset.

•

Play the next or the previous track.

Press and hold the seek button to:
•

Tune the radio to the next station up
or down the frequency band.

•

Seek through a track.

Press the media button repeatedly to:
•

Scroll through available audio modes.

VOICE CONTROL

Press to select or deselect voice control.
See your SYNC information.

CRUISE CONTROL

Type One

See Using Cruise Control (page 216).