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TERRAIN RESPONSE

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This system optimizes driveability and 

comfort as well as maximizing traction. 

Turn the dial on the center console to 

select from the following modes:
 

  

Grass/Gravel/Snow:

 

Use this mode where loose 

or slippery material covers a 

fi rm surface.

  

  

Sand:

 Use this mode on soft , dry 

sand or deep gravel terrain.

  

 

 

Mud/Ruts:

 Use this mode 

on muddy, rutted, soft  or 

uneven terrain.

      

Normal:

 Use this mode for 

on-road conditions.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL

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Hill descent mode allows the driver 

to set and maintain vehicle speed, 

while descending steep grades on 

various surface conditions. To switch 

the system on, press 

 located in the 

center of the terrain management dial. 

The icon lights up and a tone sounds 

when the system is on. Use your pedals 

to increase or decrease your speed as 

you normally would, until you reach 

your desired speed. Remove your 

feet from the pedals to maintain your 

speed. Press the 

 control again to 

switch the system off .

NOTE: 

This system only operates 

between the speeds of 3 mph 

(5 km/h) and 20 mph (32 km/h).

OPEN WINDOW BUFFETING

When one of the windows is open, 

you may hear a pulsing noise. Lower 

the opposite window slightly to reduce 

this noise.

LOCATION OF SPARE TIRE 

AND TOOLS 

Your spare tire and tools are under the 

fl oor panel in the rear of the vehicle. 

Use the spare tire for emergency use 

only and replace it as soon as possible. 
For complete details on changing your 

tire, refer to the Changing a Road Wheel 

section in the Wheels and Tires chapter 

of your Owner’s Manual.

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 

Your new Ford vehicle comes with the 

assurance and support of 24-hour 

emergency roadside assistance. 
To receive roadside assistance in the 

United States, call 

1-800-241-3673

In Canada, call 

1-800-665-2006

.

REFUELING 

When fueling your vehicle, put 

your vehicle in park (P) and 

switch the ignition off . Open the 

fuel fi ller door. Slowly insert 

the fuel fi ller nozzle fully into 

the fuel system. Leave the 

nozzle fully inserted until you 

fi nish pumping. Wait at least 

10 seconds before removing the 

fuel pump nozzle to allow any 

residual fuel to drain back into 

the fuel tank. Slowly remove the 

fuel pump nozzle and fully close 

the fuel tank fi ller door. 

NOTE:

 

When using a portable 

fuel container, pour fuel into the 

fuel funnel (located in the spare 

wheel storage tray). Do not use 

aft ermarket funnels as they will 

not work with the capless fuel 

system and may cause damage. 

Properly clean or dispose of the 

funnel aft er each use.

FUEL TANK CAPACITY 

AND FUEL INFO

Your vehicle has a fuel tank 

capacity of 18.6 gallons (70L). 

If your vehicle has a yellow E85 

label on the fuel tank fi ller door, 

you have a fl ex fuel vehicle and 

can use either regular unleaded 

fuel, E85 ethanol fuel or any 

mixture of the two. Add at 

least half a tank of fuel when 

switching between regular 

unleaded fuel or E85. See the 

Fuel and Refueling

 

chapter 

in your Owner’s Manual for 

complete fl ex fuel usage details. 
Non-fl ex fuel vehicles use only 

UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED 

fuel blended with a maximum 

of 15% ethanol and a minimum 

octane rating of 87. Do not use 

any other fuel because it could 

damage or impair the emission 

control system.
Premium fuel can provide 

improved performance and is 

recommended for severe duty 

usage such as trailer tow.

TRAILER TOW

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Before you tow, refer to your 

Owner’s Manual for complete 

information on weight, details 

and limitations, as well as safety 

information and the proper 

equipment to use while towing.

NOTE:

 

Do not tow with the mini 

spare tire installed.

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

Towing your vehicle behind an 

RV or any other vehicle may 

be limited. Refer to Towing the 

Vehicle on Four Wheels section 

in the Towing chapter of your 

Owner’s Manual.

TRAILER SWAY CONTROL

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This feature helps reduce trailer 

sway when it begins by applying 

your vehicle brakes at individual 

wheels and, if necessary, 

reducing engine power. 
For more complete information, 

see the Towing chapter of your 

Owner’s Manual.

E S S E N T I A L   F E A T U R E S

Summary of Contents for 2017 EXPLORER

Page 1: ...operation and or functionality of any vehicle specification at any time Your Ford dealer is the best source for the most current information For detailed operating and safety information please consu...

Page 2: ...isten to text message phone dependent feature CLIMATE Climate list of commands Climate set temperature degrees AUDIO AM 530 1710 FM 87 9 107 9 CD USB SiriusXM 0 233 Bluetooth audio Help NAVIGATION Nav...

Page 3: ...ature off before entering a car wash 5 STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROL Press VOL or to increase or decrease volume levels Press or to access the next or previous radio station preset CD or MP3 t...

Page 4: ...u experience pairing problems try performing a clean pairing by deleting your services from SYNC deleting the SYNC connection from your phone and then repeating the process NOTE If you have the SYNC 3...

Page 5: ...o silent NOTE Use the voice commands to make calls Say Call James at home or Dial 555 1212 Refer to the SYNC 3 chapter of your Owner s Manual for complete details NAVIGATION Press the Navigation icon...

Page 6: ...perpendicular parking space and automatically steers your vehicle into the space hands free while you control the accelerator gearshift and brakes The system visually and audibly guides you to park yo...

Page 7: ...e gears manually Pull the paddle to upshift Pull the paddle to downshift MYKEY MyKey allows you to program certain driving restrictions in order to promote good driving habits You can program things l...

Page 8: ...aint toward you for the desired position After the head restraint reaches the forward most tilt position pivoting it forward again releases it to the rearward un tilted position SECOND ROW HEATED SEAT...

Page 9: ...oint is on the rear of the center console and can be used to power your smaller electrical devices that do not exceed 150 watts You can use this feature after you switch your ignition on and the batte...

Page 10: ...the fuel filler nozzle fully into the fuel system Leave the nozzle fully inserted until you finish pumping Wait at least 10 seconds before removing the fuel pump nozzle to allow any residual fuel to...

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