2015 Ford Explorer Quick Reference Guide Printing 2 - Page 10

ESSENTIAL FEATURES FUEL TANK CAPACITY AND FUEL INFO TRAILER TOW* You can also operate the liftgate by control located on the pressing the instrument panel. 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. TERRAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM™* REAR WINDOW BUFFETING Your vehicle has a 18.6 gallon (70.4L) fuel tank capacity. Use only UNLEADED gasoline or UNLEADED gasoline blended with a maximum of 15% ethanol. Do not use E85 fuels because your vehicle was not designed to run on fuels with more than 15% ethanol. We recommend using fuels with a minimum octane rating of 87. Premium fuel can provide improved performance and is recommended for severe duty usage such as trailer tow. You can also program a new liftgate height by opening the liftgate, adjusting the liftgate manually to your desired height and then pressing and holding the liftgate control button. The system sounds a tone once it saves the new liftgate height. 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 firm 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. When one or both of your rear windows are open, you may hear a wind throb or buffeting noise. To alleviate this, lower a front window until the buffeting noise subsides. LOCATION OF SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS HILL DESCENT CONTROL™* 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 the control 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). Your spare tire and tools are beneath the third row seats under the floor panel (you need to unstow the seats to access). 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. 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. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE + + Your liftgate has an automatic open and closing feature. To open remotely, press twice on your keyhead within three twice again to close seconds. Press or reverse the movement. POWER LIFTGATE* + 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. 18 *if equipped *if equipped 19