2012 Ford Explorer Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing - Page 1

Instrument Panel Airbag readiness Illuminates briefly when the ignition is turned on. If this light fails to illuminate, remains on or continues to flash after the engine is started, contact your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. A chime will also sound if there is a malfunction in the indicator light. Turn signal operation • To operate the left turn signal, push the lever down until it stops and release. • To operate the right turn signal, push the lever up until it stops and release. • To indicate a lane change, push the lever up/down to the first stop position and release. The turn signals will flash three times and stop. Service engine soon Illuminates briefly when the ignition is turned on. If it remains on or is blinking after the engine is started, the on-board diagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Drive in a moderate fashion and contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Low tire pressure warning Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the light remains on, the tire pressure should be checked. If the light does not turn on at ignition or begins to flash, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Multifunction display This area can display information such as: the fuel gauge, tachometer, engine coolant temperature and the odometer, trip meter as well as the information menu, settings menu and the System Check menu. Use the OK and arrow buttons on the left side of your steering wheel to scroll through various menu options and make selections. Refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter in your Owner's Guide for more information. Infotainment display (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with the MyFord Touch™ system, you will have an infotainment display in this area. Use the OK and arrow buttons on the right side of your steering wheel to scroll through available modes of Entertainment, Climate, Phone and Navigation (if equipped). You can also perform other functions such as answering a call, setting the driver side temperature and more. Refer to your MyFord Touch™ supplement for more information. Push button start (if equipped) Allows you to start your vehicle without a key by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button while pressing the brake pedal, provided your intelligent access key (IA, if equipped) is inside the vehicle. If necessary, you can also start your car by inserting the IA key into the back-up slot located in the front of the center console. Simply insert the IA key into the slot with the buttons facing you and the key ring up. Then, press the ENGINE START/STOP button and brake pedal to start your vehicle as usual. You can remove the IA key from the backup slot once the vehicle is started, if desired. PowerFold® 3rd row seat (if equipped) The third row seat features a power one-touch operation that allows you to adjust the seats with the touch of a button. ++ 1 2 3 4 +++++ 2012 EXPLORER ++ This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle Owner's Guide which contains more detailed information concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed to help reduce the risk of injury to you and your occupants. Please read your entire Owner's Guide carefully as you begin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate chapters when questions arise. All information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the right to change features, 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 consult your Owner's Guide. + + + + Press the seat selection button (4) to select either right-hand seat, the left-hand seat or both. First select the seat you would like to adjust, then select one of the following: • Press the NORMAL button (1) to return the seat to the normal seating position. • Press the STOW button (2) to stow the seat into the tub floor. • Press the FOLD button (3) (the top portion of the button) to fold down the seatback. Hazard control + Terrain Management System™ (if equipped) This system optimizes drivability and comfort as well as maximizing traction. Turn the control on the center console to select from the following modes: •  Grass/Gravel/Snow: Use this mode where a firm surface is covered with loose or slippery material. •  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. Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248, Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.fordowner.com www.ford.ca Use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take your attention off the road. Ford recommends against the use of any hand-held devices while driving and that you comply with all applicable laws. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. October 2011 --- Second Printing --- Quick Reference Guide --- Explorer CL2J 19G217 AA Adaptive cruise control (if equipped) Allows you to set a 'gap distance' between yourself and the vehicle in front of you in the same lane when your cruise control is active. Press GAP up or down to select from four available gap distances. The selected gap distance will appear in the message center as a graphic display. Once you select the desired gap distance, the vehicle will then automatically apply the brakes when necessary to ensure that the specified distance is kept. Refer to the Driver Controls chapter of your Owner's Guide for more information. Speed controls (if equipped) To set the speed: 1. Press ON. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3.  Push the SET button up and take your foot off the accelerator. • Press SET +/- to increase or decrease your cruise control speed. • To return to a previously set speed, press RES. •  To turn off, push the OFF button down or turn the ignition off. Entertainment controls VOL: Press +/- to increase/ decrease volume levels. SEEK: Press p/q to access the next/previous radio station, CD track or preset satellite radio channel. : Press to access voice recognition, if equipped. : Press to access SYNC® phone features, if equipped. Media hub (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with the MyFord Touch™ system, your media hub will have the following: • A/V inputs • SD card slot • USB ports Refer to the Media chapter of your MyFord Touch™ supplement for more information. Collision warning system (if equipped) Uses a radar sensor to detect if vehicles ahead of you which are moving in the same direction may be a collision risk. The system will alert you with an audible chime and red warning light which will appear above the dash. If the risk of collision increases, the system will increase brake support to help reduce collision speed. The collision warning system is active at speeds above approximately 5 mph (8 km/h). For more information on activating and deactivating the system, refer to the Message Center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. For more information on the collision warning system and limitations, refer to the Driving chapter of your Owner's Guide. Hill Descent Control™ (if equipped) This allows you to set and maintain your vehicle speed while descending steep grades. It maintains your vehicle speeds on downhill grades between 3 mph (5 km/h) and 20 mph (32 km/h). Grade assist (if equipped) Aids in optimal gear selection in hilly or mountainous areas. This feature helps you by providing additional grade (engine) braking and extends lower gear operation on uphill climbs. To activate/deactivate Grade assist, press the transmission control switch on the side of the gearshift lever. Note: Grade assist is not recommended for normal driving and results in lower fuel economy. quick reference guide ++