2007 Ford Expedition Owner's Manual

2007 Ford Expedition owners manual
Year:
2007
Make:
Ford
Model:
Expedition
Rating:
(6)

Online manual

Size:
3.34 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
4
CONGRATULATIONS
4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
5
Warning symbols in this guide
5
Warning symbols on your vehicle
5
Protecting the environment
5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
6
SPECIAL NOTICES
6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
6
Special instructions
6
Service Data Recording
7
Event Data Recording
7
Using your vehicle with a snowplow
8
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles
8
Cell phone use
8
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information
9
Instrument Cluster
12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
12
GAUGES
18
Entertainment Systems
21
AUDIO SYSTEMS
21
Quick start — How to get going
21
Listening to the radio
21
Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)
22
Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)
22
AM/FM single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)
25
Premium/Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)
31
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)
38
Rear seat radio controls (if equipped)
39
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
42
Satellite radio information (if equipped)
44
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
47
Quick start
48
To play a DVD in the DVD system:
48
To play a CD in the DVD system:
48
To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system:
49
To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system
49
To listen to audio over the headphones (Dual play mode):
50
Using the infrared (IR) wireless headphones:
51
Using wired headphones (not included):
51
To adjust display brightness:
51
DVD player controls
52
Remote control
55
Battery replacement
57
Headphones
58
Wireless headphones
58
Wired headphones
59
Operation
60
Single play/Dual play
60
Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode)
61
Menu mode
62
Angle mode
62
Aspect ratio
62
Language
63
Subtitles
63
Audio CDs
64
Playing MP3 discs
64
MP3 disc quality factors
65
CD, MP3 and CD player care
66
Playing a DVD
66
Slow play
67
Frame by frame
68
Headphone/auxiliary jacks
68
Audio displays
69
Audio interaction
69
Parental control for the DVD system
69
General information
70
Safety information
70
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance
71
Care and service of the DVD player
72
Environmental extremes
72
Temperature extremes
72
Humidity and moisture condensation
72
Foreign substances
72
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen
73
Cleaning DVD and CD discs
73
Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems (headphone only mode)
73
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
73
Climate Controls
74
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
74
Manual heating and air conditioning system with rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)
75
Operating tips
76
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
77
Dual automatic temperature control with heated and cooled seats and rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)
79
Operating tips
81
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
82
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
82
Lights
83
HEADLAMP CONTROL
83
Autolamp control
83
Foglamp control (if equipped)
83
High beams
84
Flash to pass
84
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
84
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
85
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
85
Vertical aim adjustment
85
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
86
INTERIOR LAMPS
87
Front row map lamps (if equipped)
87
Front row map/dome lamp (if equipped)
87
Second row map lamps (if equipped)
87
Rear cargo lamp
88
BULB REPLACEMENT
88
Headlamp Condensation
88
Using the right bulbs
88
Replacing the interior bulbs
89
Replacing exterior bulbs
89
Replacing headlamp bulbs
89
Replacing front parking lamp/turn/sidemarker signal bulbs
91
Replacing tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs
91
High-mount brakelamp
92
Replacing foglamp bulbs
92
Replacing license plate lamp bulb
93
Approach lamp/mirror turn signal bulb removal (if equipped)
93
Approach lamp bulb removal (if equipped)
94
Driver Controls
95
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
95
Rear window wiper/washer controls
95
TILT STEERING WHEEL
96
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
96
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
97
Forward storage bin (if equipped)
97
Conversation mirror (if equipped)
97
Power quarter rear windows (if equipped)
98
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
98
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
99
101
Cupholder/Ashtray (if equipped)
101
POWER WINDOWS
101
One touch down
102
Window lock
102
Accessory delay
102
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
102
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
103
Power side view mirrors
103
Powerfold mirrors (if equipped)
103
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)
104
Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped)
104
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
105
SPEED CONTROL
105
Setting speed control
105
Resuming a set speed
106
Increasing speed while using speed control
107
Reducing speed while using speed control
107
Turning off speed control
107
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
108
Audio control features
108
Climate control features (if equipped)
109
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
110
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
111
Programming
111
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
113
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System
114
Erasing HomeLink buttons
114
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button
114
STANDARD MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
115
Selectable features
115
Info menu
115
Odometer/Trip odometer
115
Distance to empty (DTE)
116
Average fuel economy (AFE)
116
Outside air temperature (OAT)
117
Compass display (if equipped)
117
Compass zone adjustment (if equipped)
117
Compass calibration adjustment
118
Setup menu
119
System check
120
Oil life
120
Units (English/Metric)
121
Autolamp
121
Autolock
121
Language
122
Blank display
122
System warnings
122
OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
125
Selectable features
125
Reset
125
Info menu
125
Odometer/Trip odometer
125
Outside air temperature (if equipped)
126
Compass display (if equipped)
126
Compass zone/calibration adjustment
126
Distance to empty (DTE)
128
Average fuel economy (AFE)
128
Instantaneous fuel economy
129
Trip elapsed drive time
129
Setup menu
129
Reset to English (if in another language)
130
Easy entry/exit (if equipped)
130
Autolamp delay
130
Air Suspension
130
Autolock
131
Power Liftgate (if equipped)
131
Language
131
Units (English/Metric)
132
System check
132
System warnings
133
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)
138
POWER LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED)
138
MANUAL LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED)
142
CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
142
Cargo shelf/divider (if equipped)
143
LUGGAGE RACK
144
Locks and Security
145
KEYS
145
POWER DOOR LOCKS
145
Smart unlocking feature
145
Autolock
145
Deactivating/activating autolock
146
Power door unlock/lock procedure
146
Keyless entry key pad procedure
146
Message center procedure
147
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
147
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
147
Unlocking the doors/liftgate
148
Locking the doors/liftgate
148
Opening the liftgate window
149
Opening the power liftgate (if equipped)
150
Sounding a panic alarm
150
Memory feature
151
Activating the memory feature
152
Deactivating the memory seat feature
152
Replacing the battery
152
Replacing lost transmitters
153
Programming remote transmitters
154
Illuminated entry
154
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry
155
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry
155
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
156
Programming your own personal entry code
156
Erasing personal code
156
Anti-scan feature
157
Unlocking and locking the doors and liftgate using keyless entry
157
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
157
Automatic arming
158
Automatic disarming
158
Key information
158
Programming spare keys
159
Seating and Safety Restraints
161
SEATING
161
Front row adjustable head restraints
161
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)
161
Manual seat recliner (if equipped)
162
Using the armrest (if equipped)
163
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)
163
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)
164
Adjusting the front power seat
164
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
166
Heated seats and climate controlled seats (if equipped) operation
166
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)
167
REAR SEATS
168
Folding down the 2nd row 40% seat system
168
Placing the 2nd row outboard 40% seats in cargo mode
170
Adjusting the 2nd row outboard 40% seat for E-Z Entry
171
Reclining the 2nd row outboard 40% seatback
173
Adjusting the 2nd row center 20% seat (if equipped)
175
3rd row seats
175
Folding down the 3rd row seats to the load floor
175
Third row power folding seat (if equipped)
176
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
178
Personal Safety System
178
How does the Personal Safety System work?
178
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
179
Front crash severity sensor
179
Driver’s seat position sensor
179
Front safety belt usage sensors
179
Front safety belt pretensioners
179
Front safety belt energy management retractors
179
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational
180
Safety restraints precautions
180
Combination lap and shoulder belts
182
Front center lap belt
183
Vehicle sensitive mode
183
Automatic locking mode
183
When to use the automatic locking mode
183
How to use the automatic locking mode
184
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
184
Safety belt pretensioner
185
Safety belt height adjustment
185
Second row comfort guide
186
Safety belt extension assembly
187
Safety belt maintenance
187
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
187
Conditions of operation
188
Belt-Minder
188
One time disable
191
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature (if equipped)
191
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
192
Important SRS precautions
192
Children and airbags
194
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?
194
Determining if the system is operational
196
Seat-mounted side airbag system
196
How does the side airbag system work?
197
Safety Canopy system
198
How does the Safety Canopy system work?
199
Determining if the system is operational
201
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)
201
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
201
Important child restraint precautions
202
Children and safety belts
202
Child booster seats
202
When children should use booster seats
203
Types of booster seats
204
The importance of shoulder belts
205
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
206
Child and infant or child safety seats
206
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
207
Installing child safety seats in the center front seating position (if equipped)
210
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
210
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors
214
Tires, Wheels and Loading
217
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS
217
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
217
4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped)
217
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
218
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
219
Treadwear
219
Traction AA A B C
220
Temperature A B C
220
TIRES
220
Glossary of tire terminology
220
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
221
TIRE CARE
223
Inspecting your tires
223
Tire wear
224
Damage
224
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
225
Tire replacement requirements
225
Safety practices
226
Highway hazards
227
Tire and wheel alignment
227
Tire rotation
227
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
228
Information on “P” type tires
229
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires
232
Information on “T” type tires
233
Location of the tire label
233
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
234
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
235
When your temporary spare tire is installed
235
When you believe your system is not operating properly
235
When inflating your tires
237
How temperature affects your tire pressure
237
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
238
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
238
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles
244
TRAILER TOWING
244
Integrated hitch rating
248
Preparing to tow
248
Hitches
248
Weight distributing hitch
248
Safety chains
249
Trailer brakes
249
Trailer lamps
249
Driving while you tow
250
Servicing after towing
250
Trailer towing tips
250
Launching or retrieving a boat
251
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)
251
Driving
253
STARTING
253
Positions of the ignition
253
Preparing to start your vehicle
253
Important safety precautions
254
Starting the engine
255
Guarding against exhaust fumes
256
Important ventilating information
256
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
256
BRAKES
257
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
257
Using ABS
258
ABS warning lamp
258
Parking brake
259
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
260
STEERING
264
Variable assist steering
265
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
265
LIMITED-SLIP AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
266
PREPARING TO DRIVE
266
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
266
Brake-shift interlock – column-shift transmission
266
Brake-shift interlock – floor-shift transmission
268
Driving with a 6–speed automatic transmission
269
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
272
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
272
CONTROL TRAC FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
274
System indicator messages
275
Positions of the Control Trac system
275
Shifting between modes
276
Shifting from 2H to 4A or 4H
276
Shifting from 4A to 4H
276
Shifting to/from 4L
277
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
277
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
277
Basic operating principles
278
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
278
If your vehicle gets stuck
278
Emergency maneuvers
279
Control Trac four–wheel drive system (if equipped)
280
Normal characteristics
280
Sand
280
Mud and water
281
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
281
Driving on snow and ice
282
Maintenance and Modifications
283
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
284
Roadside Emergencies
285
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
285
Getting roadside assistance
285
Using roadside assistance
286
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty
286
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
286
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
287
FUSES AND RELAYS
288
Fuses
288
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
288
Passenger compartment fuse panel
289
Power distribution box
291
CHANGING THE TIRES
295
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
296
Stopping and securing the vehicle
298
Spare tire information
298
Location of the spare tire and tools
298
Removing the jack and tools
299
Removing the spare tire
299
Tire change procedure
300
Stowing the spare tire
304
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
305
JUMP STARTING
305
Preparing your vehicle
305
Connecting the jumper cables
306
Jump starting
308
Removing the jumper cables
309
WRECKER TOWING
312
Customer Assistance
314
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
314
At home
314
Away from home
314
Additional Assistance
315
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
316
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
317
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
318
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
318
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
319
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE
320
Obtaining a French owner’s guide
320
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
321
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
321
Cleaning
322
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
322
WAXING
323
PAINT CHIPS
323
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
323
ENGINE
324
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
324
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
325
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS
325
INTERIOR
326
CLEANING THE CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
327
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
327
UNDERBODY
327
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
327
Maintenance and Specifications
329
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
329
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
329
Working with the engine off
329
Working with the engine on
329
OPENING THE HOOD
330
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
331
5.4L 3V–V8 engine
331
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
332
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate
332
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
333
Changing rear window wiper blade
333
ENGINE OIL
334
Checking the engine oil
334
Adding engine oil
335
Engine oil and filter recommendations
336
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
336
BATTERY
337
ENGINE COOLANT
339
Checking engine coolant
339
Adding engine coolant
340
Recycled engine coolant
342
Coolant refill capacity
343
Severe climates
343
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
343
How fail-safe cooling works
344
When fail-safe mode is activated
344
FUEL FILTER
345
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
345
Important safety precautions
345
Refueling
347
Fuel Filler Cap
347
Choosing the right fuel
348
Octane recommendations
349
Fuel quality
349
Cleaner air
349
Running out of fuel
350
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
350
Measuring techniques
350
Filling the tank
350
Calculating fuel economy
351
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
351
Habits
352
Maintenance
352
Conditions
352
EPA window sticker
353
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
353
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
354
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
355
POWER STEERING FLUID
356
BRAKE FLUID
357
TRANSMISSION FLUID
357
Checking automatic transmission fluid
357
AIR FILTER
357
Changing the air filter element
358
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
360
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
361
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
362
ENGINE DATA
366
Engine drivebelt routing
366
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
367
Safety Compliance Certification Label
367
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
367
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
368
Accessories
369
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
369
Exterior style
369
Interior style
369
Lifestyle
369
Peace of mind
370
Index
371

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