Ford Explorer (2018 year). Manual - part 53

WARNINGS

Objects that are close to either
corner of the bumper or under the
bumper, might not be seen on the

screen due to the limited coverage of the
camera system.

Use caution when turning camera
features on or off when the
transmission is not in park (P). Make

sure your vehicle is not moving.

The front view camera is located in the
grille. The camera provides a video image
of the area in front of your vehicle.

Note: The area displayed on the screen may
vary according to your vehicle's orientation
or road condition.

Note: The front view camera switches off
if your vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph
(10 km/h). You have to switch the system
back on by using the camera system button
once below the speed threshold.

Using the System

The 180 degree camera system consists
of front and rear cameras. The system:
•

Allows you to see what is directly in
front or behind your vehicle.

•

Provides cross traffic view in front and
behind your vehicle.

•

Provides visibility during parking
maneuvers.

The camera system button is
located on the center stack and
allows you to toggle through

different camera views.

Note: The camera system may not operate
correctly if mud, water or debris obstructs
the camera's view. You can clean the lens
with a soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive
cleaner or by using your front or rear washer.
See Wipers and Washers (page 81).

Camera Views

Press the camera button to toggle
between different views.
•

Normal Rear View: Provides an image
of what is directly behind your vehicle
when your vehicle is in reverse (R).

•

Expanded Rear View: Provides an
expanded 180 degree image of what
is directly behind your vehicle when
your vehicle is in reverse (R).

•

Normal Front View: Provides an
image of what is directly in front your
vehicle when your vehicle is in neutral
(N) or drive (D).

•

Expanded Front View: Provides an
expanded 180 degree image of what
is directly in front your vehicle when
your vehicle is in neutral (N) or drive
(D).

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Cruise control lets you maintain a set
speed without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. You can use cruise
control when your vehicle speed is greater
than 20 mph (30 km/h).

USING CRUISE CONTROL

 (If

Equipped)

WARNINGS

Do not use cruise control on winding
roads, in heavy traffic or when the
road surface is slippery. This could

result in loss of vehicle control, serious
injury or death.

When you are going downhill, your
vehicle speed could increase above
the set speed. The system does not

apply the brakes.

Note: Cruise control disengages if the
vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below the set speed when driving
uphill.

The cruise controls are on the steering
wheel.

Switching Cruise Control On

Press ON.

The indicator appears in the
information display.

Setting the Cruise Speed

1.

Drive to desired speed.

2. Press SET+ or SET-.
3. Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal.

Note: The indicator changes color.

Changing the Set Speed

Note:  If you accelerate by pressing the
accelerator pedal, the set speed will not
change.  When you release the accelerator
pedal, your vehicle returns to the speed that
you previously set.

•

Press SET+ or SET- to change the set
speed in small increments.

•

Press the accelerator or brake pedal
until you reach the desired speed. Press
SET+ or SET-.

•

Press and hold SET+ or SET-. Release
the control when you reach the desired
speed.

Canceling the Set Speed

Press CAN or tap the brake pedal.  The set
speed does not erase.

Resuming the Set Speed

Press RES.

Switching Cruise Control Off

Note: You erase the set speed when you
switch the system off.

Press OFF when the system is in stand by
mode, or switch the ignition off.

USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL

 (If Equipped)

WARNINGS

Always pay close attention to
changing road conditions when using
adaptive cruise control. The system

does not replace attentive driving. Failing
to pay attention to the road may result in
a crash, serious injury or death.

Do not use the adaptive cruise
control when entering or leaving a
highway, on roads with intersections

or roundabouts or non-vehicular traffic or
roads that are winding, slippery, unpaved,
or steep slopes.

Do not use the system in poor
visibility, for example fog, heavy rain,
spray or snow.

Do not use the system when towing
a trailer with aftermarket trailer
brake controls. Aftermarket trailer

brakes will not function properly when you
switch the system on because the brakes
are electronically controlled. Failing to do
so may result in loss of vehicle control,
which could result in serious injury.

Do not use tire sizes other than those
recommended because this can
affect the normal operation of the

system. Failure to do so may result in a loss
of vehicle control, which could result in
serious injury.

Adaptive cruise control may not
detect stationary or slow moving
vehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h).

Adaptive cruise control does not
detect pedestrians or objects in the
road.

Adaptive cruise control does not
detect oncoming vehicles in the
same lane.

WARNINGS

Adaptive cruise control is not a crash
warning or avoidance system.

Note: It is your responsibility to stay alert,
drive safely and be in control of the vehicle
at all times.

The system adjusts your vehicle speed to
maintain the set gap between you and the
vehicle in front of you in the same lane.
You can select four gap settings.

The system uses a radar sensor that
projects a beam directly in front of your
vehicle.

The adaptive cruise controls are on the
steering wheel.

Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
On

Press ON.

The indicator, current gap setting
and set speed appear in the
information display.

Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed

Note: When adaptive cruise control is
active, the speedometer may vary slightly
from the set speed displayed in the
information display.

1.

Drive to desired speed.

2. Press SET+ or SET-.
3. A green indicator light, the current gap

setting and your set speed appear in
the information display.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal.

5. A vehicle graphic illuminates if there is

a vehicle detected in front of you.

Following a Vehicle

WARNINGS

When following a vehicle, your
vehicle does not decelerate
automatically to a stop, nor does

your vehicle always decelerate quickly
enough to avoid a crash without driver
intervention. Always apply the brakes when
necessary. Failing to do so may result in a
crash, serious injury or death.

Adaptive cruise control only warns
of vehicles detected by the radar
sensor. In some cases there may be

no warning or a delayed warning. You
should always apply the brakes when
necessary. Failure to do so may result in a
crash, serious injury or death.

Note: When you are following a vehicle and
you switch on a direction indicator, adaptive
cruise control may provide a small
temporary acceleration to help you pass.

Note: The brakes may emit noise when
applied by the system.

When a vehicle ahead of you enters the
same lane or a slower vehicle is ahead in
the same lane, the vehicle speed adjusts
to maintain a preset gap distance.  A
vehicle graphic illuminates in the
instrument cluster.

Your vehicle maintains a consistent gap
from the vehicle ahead until:
•

The vehicle in front of you accelerates
to a speed above the set speed.

•

The vehicle in front of you moves out
of the lane you are in.

•

Your vehicle speed falls below 12 mph
(20 km/h).

•

You set a new gap distance.