
QUICK
REFERENCE
GUIDE
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This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle Owner’s
Manual 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 passengers. Please read your entire Owner’s Manual
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 Manual.
FL2J 19G217 AA
United States
Ford Customer Relationship Center
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
(TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952)
fordowner.com
Canada
Ford Customer Relationship Centre
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
ford.ca
Explorer
May 2014
First Printing
Quick Reference Guide
Litho in U.S.A.
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control,
crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that
may take your focus o the road.
Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may aect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
LEARN MORE ABOUT
YOUR NEW VEHICLE
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your mobile pho ne’s browser or app
store link to dow nload a QR tag
reader. Then follow th e directions
to scan the QR tag a nd see your
vehicle’s feature s come to life.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SYNC
SYNC WITH MYFORD TOUCH
CONVENIENCE
COMFORT
FUNCTION
ESSENTIAL FEATURES
4–5
6–7
8–10
11
12–14
15–17
18–19
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Basic Commands
• What can I say?
• List of commands
• Main menu
• Previous
• Next
• Go back
• Exit
• Help
• Pair my phone
Phone
• Phone list of commands
- Dial
- Call <name> on cell/
at home/at work
- Call voicemail
- Do not disturb <On/O>
- Listen to text messages
(phone-dependent feature)
Climate*
• Climate control list
of commands
- Climate <On/O>
- Climate my temperature
- Climate temperature
Entertainment
• Audio list of commands:
You can also get
detailed lists of
commands for radio,
USB, Bluetooth® audio,
SiriusXM and SD card
• Audio <On/O>
• Radio
- FM <87.9-107.9>
- FM preset <#>
• CD
- Play track <1-512>
- Shue <On/O>
• USB
- Play song <name>
- Play album <name>
• SiriusXM
- <Channel name>
- Preset <#>
Navigation*
• Navigation list of commands
- Destination street address
<number, name, city>
- Destination home
- Navigation voice <On/O>
- Navigation volume
<increase/decrease>
- Repeat instruction
- Show <map/north-up/
heading-up/3-D>
• Travel Link list of commands
- Trac
- Weather
- Movie listings
- Fuel prices
- Sports <headlines/
scores/schedule>
COMMONLY USED SYNC® VOICE COMMANDS
Some services may not be available in your
area. Refer to your Owner’s Manual, visit
the website or call the toll-free number for
more information. For U.S. customers:
visit SyncMyRide.com or call 1-800-392-3673
(select Option 1 or 2 for language, then Option 3).
For Canadian customers: visit SyncMyRide.ca
or call 1-800-565-3673 (select Option 1 or 2
for language, then Option 3).
* available only with MyFord Touch

1. AUTOLAMPS*
When the lighting control is in
the autolamps
position,
the headlamps automatically
turn on in low light situations
or when the system activates
the wipers. The headlamps
remain on for a period of time
aer you switch the ignition o.
Use the information display
controls to adjust the period
of time that the headlamps
remain on. See the Lighting
section of your Owner’s
Manual for more details.
2. POWER TILT
AND TELESCOPE
STEERING COLUMN*
The four-way rocker control
allows you to tilt and telescope
the steering wheel to the position
you desire.
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3. CRUISE CONTROL
To set a cruise control speed:
A. Press the ON control up
and release.
B. Accelerate to the
desired speed.
C. Press the SET control up and
release, then take your foot o
the accelerator.
Aer you set your speed, you can
press the SET control up or down
to adjust cruise speed. To switch
o cruise control, press the OFF
control down.
4. LEFT INFORMATION
DISPLAY*
Provides information about various
systems on your vehicle. Use the
le-hand, 5-way controls located
on the steering wheel to choose
and confirm settings and messages.
Refer to the Information Displays
chapter in your Owner’s Manual for
more information.
5. SERVICE ENGINE
SOON LIGHT
Lights briefly when you switch
on the ignition. If the light remains
on or is blinking aer starting the
engine, the On-Board Diagnostics
(OBD-II) system has detected a
problem. Drive in a moderate fashion
and contact an authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
6. RIGHT INFORMATION
DISPLAY
Displays information about
Entertainment, Phone and
Navigation*. Use the right-hand,
5-way controls located on your
steering wheel to scroll through,
highlight and make minor
adjustments within a selected
menu. Refer to the MyFord Touch®
chapter in your Owner’s Manual
for more information.
7. STEERING WHEEL-
MOUNTED CONTROLS
AUDIO CONTROL
Press VOL + or – to increase or
decrease volume levels. Press SEEK
or to access the next or previous
radio station preset, CD track or
preset satellite radio channel*.
VOICE CONTROL*
Press
to access SYNC®
phone features.
Press to access
voice recognition.
8. PUSH BUTTON START*
Allows you to start your vehicle by
fully pressing the brake pedal and
the ENGINE START STOP button.
Press the button again to switch the
engine o.
NOTE: Your intelligent access
transmitter* must be inside the
vehicle for the ignition to start.
9. HAZARD CONTROL
*if equipped
*if equipped
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