Ford Explorer Quiz
Doors & Locks

Illuminated Entry and Illuminated Exit

In this manual: Doors & Locks
Introduction — 10At a Glance — 3Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 10Personal Safety System™ — 1Supplemental Restraint System — 10Pedestrian Protection — 1911 Assist — 3Keys and Remote Controls — 10MyKey™ — 8Doors & Locks — 9Liftgate — 7Safety — 3Steering Wheel — 11Wipers and Washers — 5Lighting — 13Automatic High Beam Control — 3Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 4Climate Control — 6Cabin Air Quality — 2Seats — 9Garage Door Opener — 2Auxiliary Power Points — 3Storage Compartments — 2Starting and Stopping the Engine — 5Unique Driving Characteristics — 4Fuel and Refueling — 8Engine Emission Control — 3High-Voltage Battery — 1Infection Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive Vehicle — 1Brakes — 5Reverse Brake Assist — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 3Hill Descent Control — 3Park Aid — 8Cruise Control — 4Adaptive Cruise Control — 19Driver Assistance — 12Drive Mode Control — 4Loading — 6Tow/Haul — 6Driving Tips — 5Roadside Emergencies — 8Customer Assistance — 9Fuses — 3Maintenance — 21Vehicle Care — 12Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and Specifications — 16Connectivity — 3Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 6SYNC™ 3 — 14Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 5Appendices — 4
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Illuminated Entry

The interior lamps and some exterior lamps come on when you unlock the doors with the remote control.

The lamps turn off if:

  • The ignition is on.
  • You press the lock button on the remote control.
  • 25 seconds have elapsed.

The lamps do not turn off if:

  • You turn them on with the lighting control.
  • Any door is open.

Illuminated Exit

The interior lamps and some exterior lamps come on when all doors are closed and you turn the ignition off.

The lamps turn off if all doors remain closed and:

  • 25 seconds have elapsed.
  • You lock your vehicle from the outside.

Battery Saver

If the dome lamps, courtesy lamps, or headlamps are left on, the Battery Saver turns them off 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off.

Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys (if equipped)

If the ignition is left on and the engine is not running, Battery Saver turns the ignition off when it detects a certain battery discharge, or after 45 minutes.

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