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Question posted by tomumwe on July 12th, 2014

Hill Descent Control On Ford Explorer 2013 Allows The Driver To Set And

maintain the vehicle speed while descending steep grades. the system can be set to maintain vehicle speeds on downhill grades between:

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Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 2

... Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 226 229 231 244 248 256 260 Driving Starting Brakes AdvanceTrac௡ Hill descent control Transmission operation Reverse sensing system ...flasher control Fuel pump shut-off Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 320 320 322 322 323 332 340 341 344 2 2012 Explorer (...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 18

... are on and the vehicle is driven. Parking brake on chime: Sounds when the parking brake is left in the ignition in the Driving chapter for more information. Instrument Cluster Hill descent (RTT) (if equipped): Illuminates when hill descent is turned on the windshield in certain instances when using adaptive cruise control and/or the collision...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 22

Ford strongly recommends that drivers use of any device or feature that you to potential vehicle problems and various conditions with all applicable laws. The message center is the safe operation of monitoring many vehicle systems and will alert you comply with informational messages and/or warnings. Use the left steering wheel controls to navigate through...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26

...vehicle problems and various conditions with all applicable laws. System warnings and status messages See System warning and status messages later in loss of warnings will be listed first. Ford...the left steering wheel controls to scroll through the message center. 26 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide...while driving and that drivers use of monitoring many vehicle systems and will display ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 34

Gauge Display Trip Display 34 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) A/C (using this Settings feature allows Front Defrost Auto / Off you to select different climate Rear Defrost Auto / Off control modes when the vehicle Auto / Off is set. Instrument Cluster Oil Life Reset Power Liftgate Vehicle Set to Clear All MyKeys Display Fuel Gauge / Fuel + Tach...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 45

... FAULT HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF SYSTEM COOLING HILL DESCENT CONTROL READY NORMAL MODE ACTIVE Displayed when hill descent speed exceeds 20 MPH (32 KM/H). Displayed when hill descent control mode requires driver shift transmission into gear. Displayed when hill descent control mode is present. Displays driver selected terrain management mode. 45 2012 Explorer (exp...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 46

... management system MANAGEMENT detects an error. Instrument Cluster Terrain Management / Action / Description Off Road / Hill Descent TERRAIN Displays driver selected terrain management MANAGEMENT mode. SNOW MODE MUD, RUT MODE Displays driver selected terrain management mode. MUD, RUTS MODE TERRAIN Displays driver selected terrain management MANAGEMENT mode. NORMAL MODE SNOW, GRAVEL, Displays...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 48

... an acceptable condition. Vol (Power/Volume): Press to turn to select the function directly above them. 48 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) You can result in the display screen. Entertainment Systems MYFORD™...voice-operated systems when possible and that you become aware of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use of the...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 57

...active appears. 5. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution ...allow it matches that of applicable state and local laws that may cause distortion and reduce sound quality. • If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the volume on the player for connection to replace or recharge the batteries. • The AIJ doesn't provide control over the vehicle...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 58

... allows you have a touch screen system), refer to the SYNC௡ supplement for more information. Entertainment Systems USB port (if equipped) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of the vehicle. Your primary responsibility is a single USB port, refer to the MyFord Touch™ supplement for more information. Ford strongly recommends that drivers...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 59

... equipped with SYNC௡, press PHONE to mute the playing media. Press again to return to your vehicle is not equipped with this system, please refer to the playing media. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any handheld device while driving, encourage the use of applicable state and local...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 99

... your set speed on a downhill, you get to decrease the vehicle set speed: • Press SET downward and hold until the desired vehicle speed is reached then press SET downward and release. 99 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Accelerate to operate the tap-down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on . Take your speed control...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 104

... such as prolonged downhill driving on the vehicle's regular brake system to prevent them from overheating. The set speed will shut down to the new set speed. Turning off cruise control Press OFF to turn off the cruise control. The vehicle speed will again function normally. The ACC may apply the brakes to slow the vehicle down . Driver Controls Changing the set speed There are...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 162

... if the ignition is on the driver's door. • To program position... This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat, power ...Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) A programmed memory position can be programmed at least two seconds. Easy entry/exit feature (if equipped) This feature automatically moves the driver...remote (unlock) control (if the transmitter is programmed...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 253

...the GVWR and GAWR limitations. 253 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) is the highest possible weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - Consult your authorized...to the amount of the towing vehicle. is rated for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR.) Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for more detailed information. For...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 260

...your vehicle for personal travel (such as they may shut off the speed control. Tires, Wheels and Loading Driving while you are driving down a long or steep hill, ...Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) In case of the vehicle-trailer combination. These guidelines are towing on long, steep grades. • Activate the tow/haul feature or the grade assist feature on a grade...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 279

...the feature can maintain vehicle speeds on downhill grades between 3 mph (5 km/h) and 20 mph (32 km/h). Enabling hill descent control and setting the descent speed 1. Press and release the hill descent button located in various surface conditions. Driving HILL DESCENT CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED) Hill descent control allows the driver to set or maintained. A light in the control will illuminate...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 280

... is active, HILL DESCENT CONTROL ACTIVE will appear in the message center for several seconds. • At speeds below 20 mph (32 km/h): When the HDC button is pressed and conditions are driving (or if the ignition is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more information. 280 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 285

...transmission may downshift, slow the vehicle and control the vehicle speed when descending a hill, without the accelerator pedal being pressed. The amount of vehicle control. 285 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd ... pedal is in controlling the vehicle when descending a grade. When you shut-off and restart the engine, the transmission will slow the vehicle and assist the driver in the D ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 317

... (such as a result of a loss of control. Any modifications to heavy off-road usage. 317 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Ford Motor Company recommends that you may void the warranty, increase your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Refer to Brakes in...

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