Ford Explorer: Windows and Mirrors / Interior Mirror

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Windows and Mirrors / Interior Mirror

WARNING: Do not adjust the mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.

You can adjust the interior mirror to your preference. Some mirrors also have a second pivot point. This lets you move the mirror head up or down and from side to side.

Manual Dimming Mirror

Pull the tab below the mirror toward you to reduce the effect of bright light from behind.

Automatic Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)

Note: Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the mirror. A rear center passenger or raised rear center head restraint may also block light from reaching the sensor.

The mirror dims to reduce the effect of bright light from behind. It returns to normal when the bright light from behind is no longer present or if you shift into reverse (R).

Exterior Mirrors

Power Exterior Mirrors WARNING: Do not adjust the mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, serious personal injury or death...

Sun Visors

Rotate the sun visor toward the side window and extend it rearward for extra shade. Illuminated Vanity Mirror Lift the cover to switch the lamp on...

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Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Seatbelt Locking Modes

WARNING: If your vehicle is involved in a crash, have the seatbelts and associated components inspected as soon as possible. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death. All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Automatic High Beam Control Indicators

The indicator illuminates to confirm when the system is ready to assist. Overriding Automatic High Beam Control WARNING: The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. You may need to override the system if it does not turn the high beams on or off...