Ford Explorer (2022 year). Manual in english

2. Press

1·2

on the keypad within five

seconds.

3. Enter your personal five-digit code. You

must enter each number within five
seconds of each other.

4. Press

1·2

on the keypad to save

personal code 1.

The doors lock then unlock to confirm that
programming was successful.

To program additional personal entry
codes, repeat steps 1 through 3, then for
step 4:
•

Press

3·4

to save personal code 2.

•

Press

5·6

to save personal code 3.

•

Press

7·8

to save personal code 4.

•

Press

9·0

to save personal code 5.

Hints:

•

Do not set a code that uses five of the
same number.

•

Do not use five numbers in sequential
order.

•

The factory-set code works even if you
have set your own personal code.

Erasing a Personal Code

Enter the factory-set five-digit code.

2. Press and release

1·2

on the keypad

within five seconds.

3. Press and hold

1·2

for two seconds.

You must do this within five seconds
of completing step 2.

All personal codes erase and only the
factory-set five-digit code works.

Anti-Scan Feature

The keypad goes into an anti-scan mode
if you enter the wrong code seven times.
This mode turns off the keypad for one
minute and the keypad lamp flashes.

The anti-scan feature turns off after any
of the following occur:
•

One minute of keypad inactivity.

•

You press the unlock button on the
remote control.

•

You switch your vehicle on.

•

You unlock the vehicle using intelligent
access.

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Locking All Doors

Press and hold

7·8

and

9·0

on the keypad

simultaneously with the driver door closed.
You do not need to enter a code first.

Unlocking All Doors

Enter the factory-set code or your personal
code, then press

3·4

on the keypad within

five seconds.

Unlocking Only the Driver Door

Enter the factory-set or your personal
five-digit code. You must press each
number within five seconds of each other.
The interior lamps illuminate.

Note:

All doors unlock if the two-stage

unlocking feature is turned off. See

Locking

and Unlocking

(page 69).

Doors and Locks

POWER LIFTGATE

WARNING:

It is extremely

dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and
seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and properly using a
seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.

WARNING:

Make sure that you fully

close the liftgate to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. If you
are unable to fully close the liftgate,
open the air vents or the windows to
allow fresh air to enter your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.

WARNING:

Keep keys out of reach

of children. Do not allow children to
operate or play near an open or moving
power liftgate. You should supervise the
operation of the power liftgate at all
times.

Note:

Make sure that you close the liftgate

before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.

Note:

Do not hang anything, for example

a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.

Note:

Make sure that you fully close the

liftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.

The liftgate only operates with the
transmission in park (P).

If there is a problem with the open or close
request, a tone sounds for one of the
following reasons:

•

The ignition is on and the transmission
is not in park (P).

•

The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.

•

The liftgate is not fully closed and your
vehicle speed is at or above 3 mph
(5 km/h).

If the liftgate starts to close after it has
fully opened, this indicates there may be
excessive weight on the liftgate or a
possible strut failure. A repetitive tone
sounds and the liftgate closes under
control. If the liftgate continues to close
after opening, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer. Remove any
excessive weight from the liftgate.

Opening and Closing the Liftgate

WARNING:

Make sure all persons

are clear of the power liftgate area
before using the power liftgate control.

Note:

Make sure the area behind your

vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,
for example a wall, garage door or another
vehicle may come into contact with the
moving liftgate. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.

Note:

Be careful when opening or closing

the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

Note:

Do not leave the liftgate open when

you are driving. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.

Liftgate

Opening from the Instrument Panel

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With the transmission in park
(P), press the button on the
instrument panel.

Opening with the Remote Control

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Press the button twice within
three seconds.

Opening with the Outside Control
Button

Unlock the liftgate with the remote
control or power door unlock control.
If a passive key is within 3 ft (1 m) of
the liftgate, the liftgate unlocks when
you press the liftgate release button.

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2. Press the control button to the right of

the rear view camera.

Note:

Allow the power system to open the

liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate may activate the system’s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction, replicate
a strut failure, or damage mechanical
components.

Closing the Liftgate

WARNING:

Keep clear of the

liftgate when using the rear switch.

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Press and release the liftgate button.

Stopping the Liftgate Movement

Note:

Do not apply sudden excessive force

to the liftgate while it is in motion. This
could damage the power liftgate and its
components.

You can stop the liftgate movement by
doing any of the following:
•

Pressing the liftgate control button.

•

Pressing the liftgate button on the
remote control twice.

•

Pressing the liftgate button on the
instrument panel.

•

Moving your foot under and away from
the center rear bumper in a single-kick
motion.*

Liftgate

*This method only works for vehicles with
the hands-free liftgate feature.

Setting the Liftgate Open Height

Open the liftgate.

2. Stop the liftgate movement by pressing

the control button on the liftgate when
it reaches the desired height.

Note:

Once the liftgate has stopped

moving, you can also manually move it to
the desired height.

3. Press and hold the liftgate control

button on the liftgate until you hear a
tone, indicating programming is
complete.

Note:

You can only use the liftgate control

button to program the height.

Note:

You cannot program the height if the

liftgate position is too low.

The new open liftgate height is recalled
when the power liftgate is opened. To
change the programmed height, repeat the
above procedure. Once you open the
power liftgate, you can manually move it
to a different height.

Note:

The system recalls the new

programmed height until you reprogram it,
even if you disconnect the battery.

When operating the power liftgate after
you have programmed a lower height than
fully open, you can fully open the liftgate
by manually pushing it upward to the
maximum open position.

Obstacle Detection

Note:

Entering your vehicle while the

liftgate is closing can cause your vehicle to
bounce and activate obstacle detection. To
prevent this, let the power liftgate close
completely before you enter your vehicle.
Before driving off, check the instrument
cluster for a liftgate or door ajar message or
warning indicator. Failure to do this could
result in unintentionally leaving the liftgate
open while driving.

When Closing

The system stops when it detects an
obstacle. A tone sounds and the system
reverses to open. Once you remove the
obstacle, you can power close the liftgate.

When Opening

The system stops when it detects an
obstacle and a tone sounds. Once you
remove the obstacle, you can continue to
operate the liftgate.

Switching the Power Liftgate On
or Off

You can switch the power liftgate on or off
through the vehicle settings on your
touchscreen.

When switched off, the liftgate only
unlatches and will not power open or close.

Hands-Free Feature

(If Equipped)

Make sure you have the passive key within
3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate.

Stand behind your vehicle, and face the
liftgate.

2. Move your foot, in a single-kick motion,

without pausing, under and away from
the rear bumper detection area.

Liftgate

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3. The liftgate opens or closes.

Avoid the following actions when using the
hands-free opening feature:

•

Making physical contact with the
bumper.

•

Holding your foot under the bumper.

•

Sweeping your foot from side to side,
or kicking at an odd angle.

Detection Zones

Vehicles Without a Trailer Hitch

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The detection area is in the center of the
rear bumper.

Vehicles With a Trailer Hitch

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The detection area is on the left-hand side
and right-hand side of the hitch, between
the exhaust and the hitch.

Note:

Allow the power system to open the

Note:

Any physical actions that mimic a

kicking motion such as splashing water,
trailer chains or vacuum hoses may cause
the hands-free liftgate to activate. Switch
the power liftgate off through your vehicle
settings or keep the passive key away from
the rear bumper detection area.

Liftgate

PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM

Note:

The system is not compatible with

non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.
Use of these systems could result in vehicle
starting problems and a loss of security
protection.

Note:

Metallic objects, electronic devices

or a second coded key on the same key
chain could cause vehicle starting problems
if they are too close to the key when starting
the engine. Prevent these objects from
touching the coded key while starting the
engine. Switch the ignition off, move all
objects on the key chain away from the
coded key and restart the engine if a
problem occurs.

Note:

Do not leave a duplicate coded key

in the vehicle. Always take your keys and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle.

SecuriLock®

The system is an engine immobilization
system. It helps to prevent anyone from
starting the engine without using a coded
key programmed to your vehicle. Using the
wrong key could prevent the engine from
starting. A message may appear in the
information display.

If you are unable to start the engine with a
correctly coded key, there is a problem with
the system and a message could appear
in the information display.

Automatic Arming

The vehicle arms immediately after you
switch the ignition off.

Automatic Disarming

Switching the ignition on with a coded key
disarms the vehicle.

Replacement Keys

Note:

Your vehicle comes with two

integrated keyhead transmitters or two
intelligent access keys.

The integrated keyhead transmitter
functions as a programmed ignition key
that operates all the locks and starts the
vehicle, as well as a remote control.

The intelligent access key functions as a
programmed key that operates the driver
door lock and activates the intelligent
access with push button start system, as
well as a remote control.

If your programmed transmitters or
standard SecuriLock coded keys
(integrated keyhead transmitters only) are
lost or stolen and you do not have an extra
coded key, you will need to have your
vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. You
need to erase the key codes from your
vehicle and program new coded keys.

Store an extra programmed key away from
the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent
any inconveniences. See your authorized
dealer to purchase additional spare or
replacement keys.

Programming a Spare Intelligent
Access Key

(If Equipped)

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

ANTI-THEFT ALARM

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.

Security

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.

Security

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 145).

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Unlock the steering column.

2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired

position.

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3. Lock the steering column.

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 145).

Steering Wheel

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

To reset the steering column to its normal
stopping position:

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 travel.

Memory Feature

You can save and recall the steering
column position with the memory
function. See

Memory Function

(page

151).

Pressing the adjustment control during a
memory recall cancels the operation.

Easy Entry and Exit Feature

The column moves up 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
through the touchscreen. See

Settings

(page 458).

Note:

If you press any adjustment or

memory button when in easy exit mode, the
system cancels the operation.

Note:

Depending on your vehicle, the

column may move up and in.

Steering Wheel

AUDIO CONTROL

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You can operate the following
functions with the control:

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Press to decrease volume level.

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Press to increase volume level.

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Press to silence the current
media

Press to access phone mode or
to answer a phone call.

E265040

Press to end a phone call.

E265045

Press to access the previous
media selection.

E265044

Press to access the next media
selection.

VOICE CONTROL

The controls are on the steering wheel.

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Press and release to activate
voice recognition.

CRUISE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: CRUISE CONTROL

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See

What Is Cruise Control

(page 243).

Steering Wheel

CRUISE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: STOP AND GO

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See

How Does Adaptive Cruise Control

With Stop and Go Work

(page 245).

INFORMATION DISPLAY
CONTROL

E280795

See

Information Displays

(page 111).

HEATED STEERING WHEEL

(IF

EQUIPPED)

The heated steering wheel button is on the
climate controls.

Press the button to switch the
heated steering wheel on and
off.

Note:

You can use the heated steering

wheel only when the engine is running.

Note:

The system uses a sensor and is

designed to control the temperature of the
steering wheel and to prevent it from
overheating.

Note:

In warm temperatures, the steering

wheel quickly reaches its maximum
temperature and the system reduces the
current to the heating element. This could
cause you to think that the system has
stopped working but it has not. This is
normal.

HORN

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Press on the center of the
steering wheel near the horn icon
to activate the horn.

Steering Wheel

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

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Push the lever up or down to
operate the windshield wipers.

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Single wipe.

Intermittent wipe.

Normal wipe.

High-speed wipe.

Note:

Fully defrost the windshield before

you switch the windshield wipers on.

Note:

Make sure that you switch the

windshield wipers off before entering a car
wash.

Note:

If streaks or smears appear on the

windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. If that does not resolve the
issue, install new wiper blades.

Note:

Do not operate the wipers on a dry

windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield.

Intermittent Wipe

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Shortest wipe interval.

Intermittent wipe.

Longest wipe interval.

Use the rotary control to adjust the
intermittent wipe interval.

Speed Dependent Wipers

When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes decreases.

AUTOWIPERS

(IF EQUIPPED)

Wet or winter driving conditions with ice,
snow or salty road mist can cause
inconsistent and unexpected wiping or
smearing.

Wipers and Washers

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High sensitivity.

Autowipers On.

Low sensitivity.

Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the autowipers. When you
select low sensitivity, the wipers operate
when the sensor detects a large amount
of water on the windshield. When you
select high sensitivity, the wipers operate
when the sensor detects a small amount
of water on the windshield.

Keep the outside of the windshield clean.
The rain sensor is very sensitive and the
wipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects
hit the windshield.

In these conditions, you can do the
following:
•

Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing on
the windshield.

•

Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.

•

Switch autowipers off.

Note:

Fully defrost the windshield before

you switch the windshield wipers on.

Note:

Make sure that you switch the

windshield wipers off before entering a car
wash.

Note:

If streaks or smears appear on the

windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. If that does not resolve the
issue, install new wiper blades.

Note:

If you switch autolamps and

autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when
the windshield wipers continuously operate.

Autowipers Settings

Autowipers defaults to on and remains on
until you switch it off in the information
display. When you switch off autowipers,
the wipers operate in intermittent mode.

WINDSHIELD WASHERS

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Pull the lever toward you to
operate the windshield washers.

When you release the lever, the wipers
operate for a short time. When activated,
a courtesy wipe occurs a short time after
the wipers stop to clear any remaining
washer fluid.

Note:

You can switch courtesy wipe on or

off in the touchscreen.

Note:

Do not operate the washers when

the washer reservoir is empty. This could
cause the washer pump to overheat.

Wipers and Washers

REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS

Rear Window Wiper

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Intermittent wipe.

Continuous wipe.

Rear window wiper off.

Depending on your vehicle, when you
switch on the front wipers and move the
gearshift lever to reverse (R), the rear
intermittent wipe may turn on.

Note:

Make sure you switch the rear

window wiper off before entering a car
wash.

Rear Window Washer

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Push the lever away from you to operate
the rear window washer. When you release
the lever, the wipers operate for a short
time.

Do not operate the washers when the
washer reservoir is empty. This could cause
the washer pump to overheat.

Rear Camera Washer

(If Equipped)

Switching on the rear washer also turns on
the rear camera washer.

Wipers and Washers

GENERAL INFORMATION

Condensation in the Exterior Front
Lamps and Rear Lamps

Exterior front lamps and rear lamps have
vents to accommodate normal changes
in air pressure.

Condensation can be a natural by-product
of this design. When moist air enters the
lamp assembly through the vents, there is
a possibility that condensation can occur
when the temperature is cold. When
normal condensation occurs, a fine mist
can form on the interior of the lens. The
fine mist eventually clears and exits
through the vents during normal operation.

Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours
under dry weather conditions.

Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•

The presence of a fine mist (no streaks,
drip marks or large droplets).

•

A fine mist covers less than 50% of the
lens.

Examples of unacceptable condensation
are:
•

A water puddle inside the lamp.

•

Streaks, drip marks or large droplets
present on the interior of the lens.

If you see any unacceptable condensation,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer.

LIGHTING CONTROL

Lighting Control Selections

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Turn the dial to make a selection.

Note:

The indicator illuminates next to the

active selection.

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Lamps off.

Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and
rear lamps.

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Autolamps.

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Headlamps on.

Note:

The lighting control defaults to

autolamps every time you switch your
vehicle on.

Switching High Beam Headlamps
On and Off

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Push the lever away from you to
switch the high beam on.

Push the lever forward again or pull the
lever toward you to switch the high beams
off.

Lighting

Flashing High Beam Headlamps

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Pull the lever toward you and release it to
flash the high beam headlamps.

AUTOLAMPS

(IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING:

The system does not

relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may
need to override the system if it does not
turn the headlamps on in low visibility
conditions, for example daytime fog.

Autolamps turn the headlamps on in low
light situations or when the wipers operate.

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Switch the lighting control to the
autolamps position.

Note:

The lighting control defaults to

autolamps each time you switch your
vehicle on.

The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use
the touchscreen to adjust the period of
time that the headlamps remain on.

Note:

If you switch the autolamps on, you

cannot switch the high beams on until the
system turns the low beams on.

Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps

When you switch the autolamps on, the
headlamps turn on within 10 seconds of
switching the wipers on. They turn off
approximately 60 seconds after you switch
the windshield wipers off.

The headlamps do not turn on with the
wipers:
•

During a single wipe.

•

When using the windshield washers.

•

If the wipers are in intermittent mode.

Note:

If you switch the autolamps and the

autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when
the windshield wipers continuously operate.

INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER

The instrument lighting dimmer buttons
are on the lighting control.

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Repeatedly press one of the
buttons to adjust the brightness.

HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY

After you switch the ignition off, you can
switch the headlamps on by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you. You
will hear a short tone. The headlamps will
switch off automatically after three
minutes with any door open or 30 seconds
after the last door has been closed. You
can cancel this feature by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you again
or switching the ignition on.

Lighting

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