Ford Explorer (2022 year). Manual in english

4WD

Action

Message

The four wheel drive system has automatically disabled itself due

to the system overheating.

4WD Temporarily

Disabled

The four wheel drive system is locking up the torque transfer clutch

to help reduce clutch temperature.

4WD Temporarily

Locked

Displays when the system automatically disables to protect itself.
This may be caused by operating the vehicle with a mini spare tire

installed, if the system detects dissimilar size tires, or if there is an

issue with another vehicle system preventing 4WD operation. The

system resumes normal operation and clears this message after

you cycle the ignition on and off and drive a short distance with the

road tire re-installed or after the other vehicle system issues are

resolved.

4WD Off

Displays after the system cools and the four wheel drive system

resumes normal function.

4WD Restored

The four wheel drive system is not operating properly and the

powertrain fault indicator illuminates. If the warning stays illumin-

ated or continues to illuminate, contact an authorized dealer as

soon as possible.

4WD Fault Service

Required

Displayed when the transfer case fluid requires service.

Change 4WD

Power Transfer

Unit Lube

Displayed when the transfer case fluid has been changed and reset

to new.

4WD Power

Transfer Unit Lube

Set to New

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Information Displays

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL

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Note:

Depending on your vehicle option

package, the controls may look different
from what you see here.

Note:

You can switch temperature units

between Fahrenheit and Celsius.

Note:

You can control some of the climate

features through the touchscreen.

Note:

For Hybrid Electric Vehicles and

Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles, the air
conditioning compressor may run, and you
may feel airflow when the climate control
is off to provide cooling to the battery.

Accessing the Air Distribution
Controls

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Press and release the button to
activate the selection screen.

From the screen, switch directed air from
the windshield, instrument panel or
footwell vents on or off. You can direct air
through any combination of these vents.
See

Climate

(page 445).

Accessing the Menu

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Press and release the button to
access different climate
features.

Smart Zone - Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(HEV), Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)

If there is not an occupant in the front
passenger seat, the climate control system
may default to single zone to improve fuel
economy, if you were previously in dual
zone operation. When this occurs, dual
zone turns off and the passenger set point
changes to match the driver set point.

Press the dual zone button on the
touchscreen or adjust the passenger set
point to use dual zone operation without
a passenger present. The system remains
in dual zone operation until you switch the
vehicle off.

You can disable or re-enable the Smart
Zone feature by pressing and holding the
dual zone button on the touchscreen. Both
set point displays begin flashing to signify
when the feature disables. The system
returns to previous state after you release
the dual zone button.

Accessing Rear Climate Controls

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Press and release the button to
access additional controls for
the rear climate system.

Setting the Blower Motor Speed

Press and release + or - to adjust
the volume of air circulated in
the vehicle.

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Setting the Temperature

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Press the toggle button on the left-hand
side of the climate control upward or
downward to set the left-hand
temperature.

Note:

This control also adjusts the

right-hand side temperature when you
switch off dual zone mode.

Press the toggle button on the right-hand
side of the climate control upward or
downward to set the right-hand
temperature.

Switching Auto Mode On and Off

Press and release the button to
switch on automatic operation.
Repeatedly press the button to

adjust auto mode.

The system adjusts the blower motor
speed, air distribution, air conditioning
operation, and outside or recirculated air
to reach and maintain the temperature you
have set.

Under high humidity conditions, the system
adjusts the blower motor speed, air
distribution and air conditioning operation
to reduce window fogging.

Note:

The system starts at the previous

setting when you switch on

AUTO

mode.

Note:

You can also switch off dual zone

mode by pressing and holding the button
for more than two seconds.

Auto Mode Indicator Status

Description

Auto Mode Indicator

Status

One indicator illumin-
ated.

•

The blower motor speed is reduced.
•

Use this setting to minimize the amount of noise from
the blower motor.

•

This setting increases the time taken to cool the
interior.

Two indicators illumin-
ated.

•

The blower motor speed is moderate.

Three indicators illumin-
ated.

•

The blower motor speed is increased.
•

Use this setting to reduce the time taken to cool the
interior.

•

This setting increases the amount of noise from the
blower motor.

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Switching the Air Conditioning On
and Off

Press and release the button.

Use air conditioning with recirculated air
to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.

Note:

In certain conditions, for example,

maximum defrost, the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.

Note:

The A/C LED light may turn on and

off based on the temperature setting or the
current conditions.

Switching the Climate Control On
and Off

Press and release the button.

Switching Maximum Air
Conditioning On and Off

Press and release the button for
maximum cooling.

The driver and passenger temperatures
are set to LO, recirculated air flows through
the instrument panel air vents, air
conditioning turns on and the blower motor
adjusts to the highest speed.

Switching Maximum Defrost On
and Off

Press and release the button for
maximum defrosting.

The driver and passenger temperatures
are set to HI, air flows through the
windshield air vents, and the blower motor
adjusts to the highest speed.

Note:

Depending on your region, air

conditioning turns on.

You can also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of
ice.

Note:

To prevent window fogging, you

cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.

Note:

The heated rear window also turns

on when you select maximum defrost.

Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off

Press and release the button to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air.

The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may
reduce the time needed to cool the interior,
when used with A/C, and reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.

Note:

Recirculated air may turn off

automatically, or prevent you from switching
on in all air flow modes except MAX A/C to
reduce the risk of fogging. Recirculation may
also turn on and off automatically in various
air distribution control combinations to
improve heating or cooling efficiency.

HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE

General Hints

Note:

Prolonged use of recirculated air may

cause the windows to fog up.

Note:

You may feel a small amount of air

from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.

Note:

To reduce humidity build-up inside

your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.

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Note:

Do not place objects under the front

seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.

Note:

Remove any snow, ice or leaves from

the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.

Note:

To improve the time to reach a

comfortable temperature in hot weather,
drive with the windows open until you feel
cold air through the air vents.

Automatic Climate Control

Note:

Adjusting the settings when your

vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is
not necessary. Automatic mode is best
recommended to maintain set temperature.

Note:

The system adjusts to heat or cool

the interior to the temperature you select
as quickly as possible.

Note:

For the system to function efficiently,

the instrument panel and side air vents
should be fully open.

Note:

If you select

AUTO

during cold

outside temperatures, the system directs
air flow to the windshield and side window
air vents. In addition, the blower motor may
run at a slower speed until the engine warms
up.

Note:

If you select

AUTO

during hot

temperatures and the inside of the vehicle
is hot, the system uses recirculated air to
maximize interior cooling. Blower motor
speed may also reduce until the air cools.

Quickly Heating the Interior

Press and release

AUTO

2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer.

Recommended Settings for
Heating

Press and release

AUTO

2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as
a starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.

Quickly Cooling the Interior

Press and release

MAX A/C

Recommended Settings for
Cooling

Press and release

AUTO

2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as
a starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.

Defogging the Side Windows in
Cold Weather

Press and release defrost or maximum
defrost.

2. Adjust the temperature control to the

setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as
a starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.

REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE
CONTROLS

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Note:

Depending on your vehicle option

package, the controls may look different
from what you see here.

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Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents

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Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the overhead air
vents.

Directing Air to the Rear Footwell
Air Vents

Press and release the button to
direct airflow to rear footwell air
vents.

Rear Climate Control Lock
Indicator

When illuminated, you can only
operate the rear passenger
settings through the front

controls.

Setting the Rear Blower Motor
Speed

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Turn the control to adjust the volume of
air circulated in the rear passenger
compartment.

Setting the Rear Temperature

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Turn the control to set the temperature in
the rear passenger compartment.

Switching the Rear Climate
Control On and Off

Press and release the button.

Switching the Rear Heated Seats
On and Off

(If Equipped)

See

Heated Seats

(page 157).

HEATED WINDSHIELD

Windshield Wiper De-Icer

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When you switch the heated rear
window on, the windshield wiper
de-icer turns on.

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HEATED REAR WINDOW

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Press the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog. The
heated rear window turns off

after a short period of time.

Note:

Do not use harsh chemicals, razor

blades or other sharp objects to clean or
remove decals from the inside of the heated
rear window. The vehicle warranty may not
cover damage to the heated rear window
grid lines.

HEATED EXTERIOR MIRRORS

When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.

Note:

Do not remove ice from the mirrors

with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.

Note:

Do not clean the mirror housing or

glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products. The
vehicle warranty may not cover damage
caused to the mirror housing or glass.

REMOTE START

The climate control system adjusts the
interior temperature during remote start.

You can switch this feature on or off and
adjust the settings using the touchscreen.
See

Settings

(page 458).

You cannot adjust the climate control
setting during remote start operation.
Switch the ignition on to make
adjustments.

Based on your remote start settings, the
following vehicle-dependent features may
or may not remain on after remote starting
your vehicle:
•

Climate controlled seats.

•

Heated steering wheel.

•

Heated mirrors.

•

Heated rear window.

•

Windshield wiper de-icer.

Note:

For dual zone climate controlled

seats, the passenger seat setting defaults
to match the driver seat during remote start.

Automatic Settings

Auto

is on, the system sets the interior

temperature to 72°F (22°C) and heats or
cools the vehicle interior as required to
achieve comfort.

Note:

In cold weather, the heated rear

window and heated mirrors turn on.

Last Settings

Last Settings

is on, the system uses the

settings last selected before you turned
off the vehicle.

Heated and Cooled Features

Auto

mode, certain heated features may

switch on during cold weather, and cooled
features during hot weather.

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WHAT IS THE CABIN AIR
FILTER

The cabin air filter improves the quality of
air in your vehicle by trapping dust, pollen
and other particles.

REPLACING THE CABIN AIR
FILTER

Replace the filter at regular intervals. See

Scheduled Maintenance

(page 476).

The cabin air filter is behind the glove
compartment.

To remove the lower glove compartment
and access the filter:

Open the glove compartment.

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2. Press the tab on each side.

3. Fully lower the glove compartment.

4. Pull the glove compartment toward

you.

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Interior Air Quality

SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION

WARNING:

Sitting improperly, out

of position or with the seatback reclined
too far can take weight off the seat
cushion and affect the decision of the
passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in the event of a
crash. Always sit upright against your
seat back, with your feet on the floor.

WARNING:

Do not recline the seat

backrest too far as this can cause the
occupant to slide under the seatbelt,
resulting in personal injury in the event
of a crash.

WARNING:

Do not place objects

higher than the top of the seat backrest.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death in the
event of a sudden stop or crash.

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When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, seatbelt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash.

We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•

Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.

•

Do not recline the seat backrest so that
your torso is more than 30 degrees
from the upright position.

•

Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.

•

Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 in
(25 cm) between your breastbone and
the airbag cover.

•

Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.

•

Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.

•

Position the shoulder strap of the
seatbelt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.

Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNING:

Fully adjust the head

restraint before you sit in or operate your
vehicle. This will help minimize the risk
of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do
not adjust the head restraint when your
vehicle is moving.

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WARNING:

The head restraint is a

safety device. Whenever possible it
should be installed and properly
adjusted when the seat is occupied.
Failure to adjust the head restraint
properly could reduce its effectiveness
during certain impacts.

Note:

Adjust the seat backrest to an upright

driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible. Make sure
that you remain comfortable. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to
its highest position.

Adjusting the Head Restraints

Front Seat Head Restraints

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The head restraints consist of:

An energy absorbing head
restraint.

Two steel stems.

Guide sleeve adjust and release
button.

Raising the Head Restraint

Pull the head restraint up.

Lowering the Head Restraint

Press and hold the C button.

2. Push the head restraint down.

Second Row Center Seat Head
Restraint (If Equipped)

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The head restraints consist of:

An energy absorbing head
restraint.

Two steel stems.

Guide sleeve adjust and release
buttons.

Removing the Head Restraint

Press and hold the C buttons.

2. Pull the head restraint up.

Installing the Head Restraint

Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.

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Second Row Outermost Seat Head
Restraints

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The head restraints consist of:

An energy absorbing head
restraint.

Two steel stems.

Guide sleeve unlock and remove
buttons.

Removing the Head Restraint

Press and hold the C buttons.

2. Pull the head restraint up.

Installing the Head Restraint

Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.

Third Row Seat Head Restraints

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The head restraints consist of:

An energy absorbing head
restraint.

Two steel stems.

Fold strap.

Folding the Head Restraint

Pull the fold strap (C). Pull the head
restraint back up to reset.

Note:

Press the stow or fold button on the

power folding seats to fold the head
restraint.

MANUAL SEATS

(IF EQUIPPED)

Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward

WARNING:

Do not adjust the driver

seat or seat backrest when your vehicle
is moving. This may result in sudden seat
movement, causing the loss of control
of your vehicle.

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WARNING:

Make sure the seat fully

locks into place by rocking it backward
and forward. Not securing the seat into
the locked position can be dangerous in
a crash and could cause serious personal
injury or death.

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Adjusting the Seat Backrest

WARNING:

Always drive and ride

with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.

WARNING:

Do not place cargo or

any objects behind the seat backrest
before returning it to the original position.
Pull on the seat backrest to make sure
that it has fully latched after returning
the seat backrest to its original position.
An unlatched seat may become
dangerous if you stop suddenly or have
a crash.

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POWER SEATS

WARNING:

Do not adjust the driver

seat or seat backrest when your vehicle
is moving. This may result in sudden seat
movement, causing the loss of control
of your vehicle.

WARNING:

Do not place cargo or

any objects behind the seatback before
returning it to the original position.

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Lumbar and Bolster Mode

Massage Mode

Upper lumbar

Back massage intensity

adjustment

Lumbar decrease

Massage intensity decrease

and off

Lower lumbar

Cushion massage intensity

adjustment

Lumbar increase

Massage intensity increase

On and off

The massage feature defaults to an

alternating massage mode with back
massage intensity adjustment. The lumbar
and bolster feature defaults to the middle
lumbar mode.

Press C a second time to adjust the back

bolster. Press C a third time to adjust the
cushion bolster.

You can also adjust this feature through
the touchscreen. When switched on, the
system displays directions for you to adjust
the lumbar settings in your seat or to set
the massage function.

MEMORY FUNCTION

(IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING:

Before activating the

memory seat, make sure that the area
immediately surrounding the seat is clear
of obstructions and that all occupants
are clear of moving parts.

WARNING:

Do not use the memory

function when your vehicle is moving.

This feature recalls the position of the
following:

•

Driver seat.

•

Power mirrors.

•

Optional power steering column.

The memory control is on the driver door.

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Saving a PreSet Position

Switch the ignition on.

2. Adjust the memory features to your

preferred position.

3. Press and hold the preferred preset

button until you hear a single tone.

You can save up to three preset memory
positions. You can save a memory preset
at any time.

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Recalling a PreSet Position

Press and release the preset button
associated with your preferred driving
position. The memory features move to
the position stored for that preset.

Note:

You can only recall a preset memory

position when the ignition is off, or when the
transmission is in park (P) or neutral (N)
and the vehicle is not moving if the ignition
is on.

You can also recall a preset memory
position by:
•

Pressing the unlock button on your
remote control if it is linked to a preset
position.

•

Unlocking the driver door handle if a
linked remote control is present.

Note:

Using a linked remote control to

recall your memory position when the
ignition is off moves the seat to the Easy
Entry position.

Note:

Pressing any active memory feature

adjustment control, or any memory button
during a memory recall, cancels the
operation.

Linking a PreSet Position to your
Remote Control

Your vehicle can save the preset memory
positions for up to three remote controls.

With the ignition on, move the memory
features to the preferred positions.

2. Press and hold the preferred preset

button for about five seconds. A tone
sounds after about two seconds.
Continue holding until you hear a
second tone.

3. Within three seconds, press the lock

button on the remote control you are
linking.

To unlink a remote control, follow the
same procedure – except in step 3, press
the unlock button on the remote control.

Note:

If more than one linked remote

control or intelligent access key is in range,
the memory function moves to the settings
of the first key to recall a memory position.

Easy Entry and Exit Feature

If you enable the easy entry and exit
feature, it moves the driver seat position
rearward up to 2 in (5 cm) when you switch
the ignition off.

The driver seat returns to the previous
position when you switch the ignition on.

You can enable or disable this feature
through the touchscreen. See

Settings

(page 458).

REAR SEATS

Adjusting the Second Row Rear
Seats

WARNING:

Always drive and ride

with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.

WARNING:

Do not recline the seat

backrest too far as this can cause the
occupant to slide under the seatbelt,
resulting in personal injury in the event
of a crash.

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