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Driving • At speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h): When the HDC button is pressed, the HDC system will be enabled, the light on the button will be illuminated, and FOR HILL CNTRL, 20 MPH OR LESS will be displayed in the message center for several seconds. • For HDC to enable, the vehicle must be in a drive gear or (R) Reverse. If the vehicle is in P (Park) or N (Neutral) and the HDC button is pressed, FOR HILL CNTRL, SELECT GEAR will be displayed in the message center for several seconds. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for hill descent control messages. STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with an electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) system. There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill. If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving (or if the ignition is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. Extreme continuous steering may increase the effort it takes for you to steer. This occurs to prevent overheating and permanent damage to your steering system. If this should occur, you will neither lose the ability to steer the vehicle manually nor will it cause permanent damage. Typical steering and driving maneuvers will allow the system to cool and steering assist will return to normal. The EPS system has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the EPS system to ensure proper operation. When a system error is detected, the following message SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW or POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT may display in the message center. Refer to the Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information. WARNING: The EPS system has diagnostics checks that continuously monitor the EPS system to ensure proper operation of the electronic system. When an electronic error is detected, the message POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT will be displayed in the message center. If this happens, stop the vehicle in a safe place, and turn off the engine. After at least 10 seconds, reset the system by restarting the engine, and watch the message center for POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT. If the message returns, or returns while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. With the message displayed, the steering assist is turned off, making the vehicle harder to steer. 281 2011 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
Congratulations	4
Safety and Environment Protection	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
Perchlorate material	5
Breaking-in your vehicle	5
Special Notices	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	6
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	6
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	6
Data Recording	7
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	7
Cell phone use	9
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
Warning lights and chimes	12
Gauges	19
Base message center (if equipped)	22
Main menu	23
System warnings and status messages	26
Optional message center (if equipped)	26
Main menu	27
SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST)	30
Settings/Vehicle Settings	34
Information	36
System warnings and status messages	37
System warnings and status messages	37
Entertainment Systems	49
MyFord™ system (if equipped)	49
Radio	50
SIRIUS satellite radio (if equipped)	52
Satellite radio information (if activated)	54
Playing a disc	56
Auxiliary input jack (line in)	58
Phone	58
MyFord Touch™ (if equipped)	59
Climate Controls	60
Single zone manual system with rear climate controls (if equipped)	60
Operating tips	62
Automatic Temperature Control Systems	63
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) Sony system (if equipped)	63
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system with MyTemp (if equipped)	65
Operating tips	67
Touchscreen features (if equipped)	68
Rear controls	70
Climate control voice commands (if equipped)	70
Auxiliary system	71
Rear window defroster	72
Remote start climate operation (if equipped)	72
Cabin air filter	73
Lights	74
Headlamp Control	74
Autolamp control (if equipped)	74
Autolamp delay system (if equipped)	74
Fog lamp control	75
High beams	75
Flash-to-pass	76
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	76
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	76
Aiming the headlamps	77
Headlamp aim adjustment	77
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	79
Interior lamps	80
Front row map lamps (if equipped)	80
Second row dome/map lamps (if equipped)	80
Second row dome/courtesy lamps (if equipped)	80
Third row cargo lamp	81
Bulb Replacement	81
Lamp assembly condensation	81
Using the right bulbs	82
Replacing interior bulbs	83
Replacing exterior bulbs	83
Replacing headlamp bulbs	83
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)	84
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	84
Replacing sidemarker bulbs	85
Replacing turn/backup lamp bulbs	86
Replacing tail/brake lamp bulbs	87
Replacing fog lamp bulbs	87
Replacing license plate lamp bulb	88
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb	88
Driver Controls	89
Windshield Wipers	89
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp)	90
Rear window wiper/washer controls	90
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel	91
Illuminated visor mirror (if equipped)	92
Overhead console	92
Storage compartment	92
Center console	93
Rear center console features (if equipped)	93
Auxiliary power points (12V DC)	93
Power point (110V AC) (if equipped)	94
Power Windows	96
One-touch down	96
One-touch up or down (front windows) (if equipped)	96
Bounce-back	96
Security override	97
Window lock	97
Accessory delay	97
Interior mirror	97
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	97
Exterior Mirrors	98
Power side view mirrors	98
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	99
Fold-away mirrors	99
Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped)	100
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)	100
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals (if equipped)	100
Speed control (if equipped)	100
Using speed control	101
Setting speed control	101
Disengaging speed control	101
Resuming a set speed	101
Increasing speed while using speed control	102
Reducing speed while using speed control	102
Turning off speed control	102
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) (IF EQUIPPED)	102
Using adaptive cruise control	103
Setting adaptive cruise control	104
Setting the gap distance	105
Disengaging adaptive cruise control	106
Overriding adaptive cruise control	106
Changing the set speed	106
Resuming the set speed	106
Low speed automatic cancellation	107
Hilly condition usage	107
Turning off cruise control	107
Detection issues	107
ACC Not Available	108
Blocked sensor	109
Switching to normal cruise control	110
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	110
Audio control features	110
Cluster display control features	111
Dual panel moon roof and power sunscreen (if equipped)	112
Universal garage door opener (if equipped)	113
Car2U Home Automation System (if equipped)	113
Types of garage door openers (rolling code and fixed code)	114
Rolling code programming	115
Fixed code programming	116
Erasing the Car2U Home Automation System buttons	118
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	119
Positive Retention Floor Mat	119
Cargo Area Features	120
Cargo net (if equipped)	120
Utility hook	121
Manual liftgate (if equipped)	121
Power liftgate (if equipped)	122
Roof Rack System (if equipped)	126
Locks and Security	128
Keys	128
Intelligent Access Key (IA key) (if equipped)	128
MyKey	129
Power door locks	135
Smart unlocks for integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT)	135
Smart unlocks for intelligent access keys (IA key) (if equipped)	135
Autolock feature (if enabled)	136
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	136
Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure	137
Autounlock feature (if enabled)	137
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	138
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	138
Childproof door locks	139
Remote entry system	139
Intelligent access (if equipped)	140
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock	141
Locking the doors	141
Car finder	142
Sounding a panic alarm	142
Opening the power liftgate (if equipped)	142
Memory feature (if equipped)	143
Programming the memory feature to the transmitter	143
Deprogramming the memory feature from the transmitter	143
Replacing the battery	144
Replacing lost intelligent access keys (IA keys)	145
How to reprogram your intelligent access keys (IA keys)	145
Illuminated entry	145
Illuminated exit	146
Battery saver	146
Accessory mode battery saver for intelligent access keys with push button start (if equipped)	146
Remote start (if equipped)	146
SecuriCode™ keyless entry system (if equipped)	149
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory feature	149
Erasing personal code	150
Anti-scan feature	150
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	150
Securilock passive anti-theft system	151
Automatic arming	151
Automatic disarming	151
Replacement of integrated keyhead transmitters (IKT) or intelligent access keys	152
Programming spare integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) keys	152
Programming spare intelligent access keys (if equipped)	154
Perimeter alarm system (if equipped)	155
Arming the system	155
Seating and Safety Restraints	157
Front seats	157
Adjustable head restraints	157
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	159
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	160
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	160
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	162
Dual setting heated seats (if equipped)	162
Three-position heated and cooled seats (if equipped)	163
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement	164
Memory feature (if equipped)	166
Easy entry/exit feature (if equipped)	167
Rear seats	167
Second and third row head restraints	167
Adjusting second row bucket and bench seat back	169
Adjusting second row seats (six–passenger vehicles only)	169
Accessing the third row seats	169
Exiting the third row seat	172
Stowing the third row seat (manual seat)	174
Unstowing the third row seat	175
PowerFold third-row seat (if equipped)	176
Personal Safety System™	178
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?	179
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	179
Front crash severity sensor	179
Driver’s seat position sensor	179
Front passenger sensing system	180
Front safety belt usage sensors	180
Front safety belt pretensioners	181
Front safety belt energy management retractors	181
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	181
Safety Belt System	182
Safety restraints precautions	182
Combination lap and shoulder belts (standard belts shown, 2nd row inflatable belts similar-if equipped)	183
Restraint of pregnant women	184
Safety belt locking modes	184
Rear Inflatable Safety Belt (if equipped)	186
How does the rear inflatable safety belt system work?	187
Energy management feature — front outboard	188
Safety belt pretensioner	188
Safety belt extension assembly	189
Safety belt height adjustment	189
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	190
Conditions of operation	190
Belt-Minder	190
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	193
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	195
Important SRS precautions	195
Children and airbags	197
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	197
Front passenger sensing system	199
Determining if the system is operational	203
Seat-mounted side airbag system	204
How does the side airbag system work?	204
Safety Canopy System	206
How does the Safety Canopy System work?	207
Determining if the system is operational	208
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	209
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners and inflatable safety belts)	209
Safety restraints for children	209
Important child restraint precautions	210
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	212
Transporting children	213
Safety seats for children	214
Infant and/or toddler seats	214
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	215
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	220
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	221
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	222
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	222
Child booster seats	225
When children should use booster seats	225
Types of booster seats	226
The importance of shoulder belts	227
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	228
Tires, Wheels and Loading	229
Notice to utility vehicle and truck owners	229
Vehicle characteristics	230
Four-wheel drive (4WD) system (if equipped)	230
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	231
Information about uniform tire quality grading	232
Treadwear	232
Traction AA A B C	232
Temperature A B C	233
Tires	233
Glossary of tire terminology	233
Inflating your tires	234
Tire care	236
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	236
Tire wear	237
Damage	237
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	238
Tire replacement requirements	238
Safety practices	240
Highway hazards	240
Tire and wheel alignment	240
Tire rotation	241
Information contained on the tire sidewall	242
Information on “P” type tires	242
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	245
Information on “T” type tires	246
Location of the tire label	246
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	247
Changing tires with a TPMS	248
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	248
When your temporary spare tire is installed	248
When you believe your system is not operating properly	249
When inflating your tires	250
How temperature affects your tire pressure	250
Snow tires and cables	251
Vehicle loading – with and without a trailer	252
Special loading instructions for owners of pick-up trucks and utility-type vehicles	258
Trailer towing	259
Preparing to tow	260
Hitches	260
Weight-distributing hitch	260
Safety chains	261
Trailer brakes	261
Trailer lamps	262
Driving while you tow	262
Trailer towing tips	262
Recreational towing	263
Driving	264
Starting	264
Positions of the ignition (if equipped)	264
Preparing to start your vehicle	264
Important safety precautions	265
Starting the engine	266
Push button start system (if equipped)	267
Guarding against exhaust fumes	269
Important ventilating information	269
Engine block heater (if equipped)	270
Brakes	271
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	271
Using ABS	272
Brake assist	272
ABS warning lamp	272
Parking brake	273
AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC) stability enhancement system	274
Hill descent control™ (if equipped)	279
Steering	281
Preparing to drive	282
Brake-shift interlock	283
Automatic transmission operation	284
Automatic transmission adaptive learning	284
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transmission	285
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission (SST)	288
Hill start assist (HSA)	289
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	290
Reverse sensing system (if equipped)	290
Rearview camera system (if equipped)	292
Collision warning system (if equipped)	296
Active park assist (APA) (if equipped)	299
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)	304
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (if equipped)	305
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) system (if equipped)	311
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	311
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	311
Basic operating principles	312
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	312
If your vehicle gets stuck	313
Emergency maneuvers	313
Sand	314
Mud and water	314
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	315
Driving on snow and ice	316
Maintenance and modifications	317
Terrain management (if equipped)	318
Driving through water	319
Roadside Emergencies	320
Roadside Assistance	320
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance	320
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance	321
Vehicles sold in Canada : Getting roadside assistance	321
Vehicles sold in Canada : Using roadside assistance	321
Hazard flasher control	321
Fuel Pump Shut-off	322
Fuses and relays	322
Fuses	322
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	323
Passenger compartment fuse panel	323
Power distribution box	327
Changing the tires	332
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	332
Stopping and securing the vehicle	334
Removing the spare tire and jack	335
Tire change procedure	337
Stowing the mini-spare and jack	338
Stowing the flat tire	339
Temporary Mobility Kit (if equipped)	340
General information	341
Tips for use of the temporary mobility kit	342
What to do when a tire is punctured	343
First stage: Reinflating the tire with sealing compound and air	343
Second stage: Checking tire pressure	345
What to do after the tire has been sealed	346
Wheel lug nut torque specifications	348
Running out of fuel	349
Jump starting	350
Preparing your vehicle	350
Connecting the jumper cables	351
Jump starting	352
Removing the jumper cables	352
Wrecker towing	353
Emergency towing	354
Customer Assistance	355
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	355
Away from home	355
Additional assistance	356
In California (U.S. only)	357
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. only)	358
Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada only)	359
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	359
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	361
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	361
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)	362
Reporting safety defects (Canada only)	362
Cleaning	363
Washing the exterior	363
Waxing	364
Paint chips	364
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers	364
Engine	364
Plastic (non-painted) exterior parts	365
Windows and wiper blades	365
Instrument panel/Interior trim and cluster lens	366
Interior	367
Leather seats (if equipped)	368
Underbody	368
Ford and Lincoln car care products	369
Maintenance and Specifications	370
Service recommendations	370
Precautions when servicing your vehicle	370
Working with the engine off	370
Working with the engine on	370
Opening the hood	371
Identifying components in the engine compartment	372
Windshield washer fluid	373
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	373
Changing the wiper blades	374
Changing the rear window wiper blade	374
Engine oil	375
Checking the engine oil	375
Adding engine oil	376
Engine oil and filter recommendations	376
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	376
Battery	377
Battery management system	379
Engine coolant	380
Checking engine coolant	380
Adding engine coolant	381
Recycled engine coolant	383
Coolant refill capacity	383
Severe climates	384
Engine fluid temperature management (if equipped)	384
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	386
How fail-safe cooling works	386
When fail-safe mode is activated	386
Fuel Filter	387
What you should know about automotive fuels	387
Important safety precautions	387
Refueling	389
Easy Fuel “no cap” fuel system	389
Choosing the right fuel	390
Octane recommendations	391
Fuel quality	391
Cleaner air	391
Running out of fuel	391
Refilling with a portable fuel container	392
Essentials of good fuel economy	393
Measuring techniques	393
Filling the tank	393
Calculating fuel economy	394
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	394
Habits	394
Maintenance	395
Conditions	395
Emission control system	396
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)	397
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	398
Brake fluid	399
Transmission fluid	399
Checking automatic transmission fluid	399
Low fluid level	400
Correct fluid level	400
High fluid level	400
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	400
Air filter	401
Changing the air filter element	401
Vehicle storage	402
Motorcraft part numbers	404
Maintenance product specifications and capacities	405
Engine data	408
Engine drivebelt routing	408
Identifying your vehicle	408
Safety Compliance Certification Label	408
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	409
Transmission code designations	410
Accessories	411

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•

At speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h): When the HDC button is pressed,

the HDC system will be enabled, the light on the button will be

illuminated, and FOR HILL CNTRL, 20 MPH OR LESS will be

displayed in the message center for several seconds.

•

For HDC to enable, the vehicle must be in a drive gear or (R)

Reverse. If the vehicle is in P (Park) or N (Neutral) and the HDC

button is pressed, FOR HILL CNTRL, SELECT GEAR will be displayed

in the message center for several seconds.

Refer to

Message center

in the

Instrument Cluster

chapter for hill

descent control messages.

STEERING

Your vehicle is equipped with an electric power-assisted steering (EPAS)

system. There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill.

If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving (or if the

ignition is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes

more effort. Extreme continuous steering may increase the effort it takes

for you to steer. This occurs to prevent overheating and permanent

damage to your steering system. If this should occur, you will neither

lose the ability to steer the vehicle manually nor will it cause permanent

damage. Typical steering and driving maneuvers will allow the system to

cool and steering assist will return to normal.

The EPS system has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the

EPS system to ensure proper operation. When a system error is

detected, the following message SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE

POWER STEERING NOW or POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT may

display in the message center. Refer to the

Message center

in the

Instrument Cluster

chapter for more information.

WARNING:

The EPS system has diagnostics checks that

continuously monitor the EPS system to ensure proper operation

of the electronic system. When an electronic error is detected, the

message POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT will be displayed in the

message center. If this happens, stop the vehicle in a safe place, and

turn off the engine. After at least 10 seconds, reset the system by

restarting the engine, and watch the message center for POWER

STEERING ASSIST FAULT. If the message returns, or returns while

driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. With the

message displayed, the steering assist is turned off, making the vehicle

harder to steer.

Driving

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2011 Explorer

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Owners Guide, 4th Printing

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