2023 Ford Explorer Owners Manual - Steering Wheel

Steering Wheel



WARNING:  Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving.

Note:   Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position.

1. Unlock the steering column.

1. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position.

1. Lock the steering column.

Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column



WARNING:  Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving.

Note:   Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position.See   Sitting in the Correct Position. 

Use the control on the side of the steering column to adjust the position.

To adjust:

• Tilt: Press the top or bottom of the control.
• Telescope: Press the front or rear of the control.

End of Travel Position

 The steering column stops just short of the end of the column travel to prevent damage to the steering column. A new stopping position sets if it encounters an object when tilting or telescoping.

To reset the steering column to its normal stopping position:

1. Confirm there is nothing obstructing the motion of the steering column.

1. Press and hold the steering column control until the steering column stops moving.

1. Press the steering column control again.

Note:   The steering column may begin to move again.

1. When the steering column stops, continue holding the control for a few seconds.

1. Repeat for each direction as necessary.

 A new stopping position sets. The next time you tilt or telescope the steering column, it stops just short of the end of the column travel.

Memory Feature

 You can save and recall the steering column position with the memory function.

Pressing the adjustment control during a memory recall cancels the operation.

Easy Entry and Exit Feature

The column moves up when you switch the ignition off. Switch the ignition on to return the system to its previous settings.You can switch this feature on or off through the touchscreen.

Note:   If you press any adjustment or memory button when in easy exit mode, the system cancels the operation.

Note:   Depending on your vehicle, the column may move up and in.

Audio Control

You can operate the following functions with the control:

Press to decrease volume level.

Press to increase volume level.

Press to silence the current media

Press to access phone mode or to answer a phone call.

Press to end a phone call.

Press to access the previous media selection.

 Voice Control

The controls are on the steering wheel.

 Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control



See   What Is Cruise Control. 

Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Stop and Go



See   How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work. 

Information Display Control



See   Information Displays. 

Heated Steering Wheel

The heated steering wheel button is on the climate controls.

  Press the button to switch the heated steering wheel on and off.

Note:   You can use the heated steering wheel only when the engine is running.

Note:   The system uses a sensor and is designed to control the temperature of the steering wheel and to prevent it from overheating.

Note:   In warm temperatures, the steering wheel quickly reaches its maximum temperature and the system reduces the current to the heating element. This could cause you to think that the system has stopped working but it has not. This is normal.

Horn

  Press on the center of the steering wheel near the horn icon to activate the horn.