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Driving Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Do not descend in neutral; instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. When you brake hard, the front wheels can't turn and if they aren't turning, you won't be able to steer. The front wheels have to be turning in order to steer the vehicle. Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Do not "pump" the brakes. Driving on snow and ice Four-wheel drive vehicles have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any other vehicle. Should you start to slide while driving on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control. Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting from a full stop. Avoid sudden braking as well. Although a four-wheel drive vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop any faster, because as in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Do not become overconfident as to road conditions. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicles for stopping. Drive slower than usual and consider using one of the lower gears. In emergency stopping situations, apply the brake forcefully and steadily. Do not "pump" the brakes. Refer to the Brakes section of this chapter for additional information on the operation of the anti-lock brake system. Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed and tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. For this reason, Ford Motor 285 2005 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	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	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
Emission warranty	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Special instructions	7
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	7
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	7
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	15
Entertainment Systems	18
PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD (IF EQUIPPED)	18
PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	23
AUDIOPHILE SATELLITE READY AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)	23
PREMIUM SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD/MP3 RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)	28
AUDIOPHILE/PREMIUM SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD/MP3 RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)	33
REAR SEAT RADIO CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	38
RADIO FREQUENCIES	42
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS	42
CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE	42
CD/CD PLAYER CARE	42
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE	43
REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	43
DVD player controls	44
DVD control features	45
Menu control	45
Next/Previous control	46
REV/FWD control	46
Enter control	46
CD play mode	46
Slow play mode	46
User menu mode	47
Remote control	48
Battery replacement	49
Parental control	49
Wireless headphones	49
Wireless headphone operation	50
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) flip-down screen	51
Playback and format	51
Rear Seat Entertainment DVD System protection circuits	51
High temperature sensor circuit	51
General operating tips	52
Inserting a CD/DVD	52
Removing a CD/DVD	53
Playing a video game/auxiliary device	53
On-screen indicators	53
Safety information	54
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	55
Care and service of the DVD player	55
Environmental extremes	55
Temperature extremes	55
Humidity and moisture condensation	55
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen	56
Foreign substances	56
Cleaning CDs and DVDs	56
Cleaning the DVD player exterior	56
VEHICLE NAVIGATION RADIO (VNR IF EQUIPPED)	56
Safety information	57
System overview	58
Quick start – how to get going	61
Audio features	62
Audio screen display	62
Volume/power control	63
Automatic volume control (AVC)	63
AM/FM select	64
AM/FM select in radio mode	64
AM/FM select in CD mode	64
AM/FM select in navigation mode	64
CD select	65
Adjusting the levels	65
DSP (Digital Signal Processing)	66
Rewind/fast forward	67
Seek function	67
Seek in radio mode	67
Seek in CD or CD DJ mode	67
Seek in navigation mode	67
Radio station memory preset	67
Setting memory preset stations	68
Autoset memory preset	68
Starting autoset memory preset	68
Tune adjust	69
Stereo indicator	69
Scan function	69
Program type (PTY) selections	69
Traffic information	69
Compression	70
Shuffle	70
DVD functionality (if equipped)	70
CD DJ	71
CD DJ information screen	74
CD DJ playback	74
Rewind/fast forward feature	75
Scan feature	75
Shuffle mode	75
Compression	75
Rear seat controls (RSC)	76
Navigation features	76
Please drive safely	77
Navigation screen display	77
Principles of GPS (Global Positioning System) operation	77
Limited GPS reception	78
To enter navigation mode	78
Map display information	79
Selecting a destination	79
Address/Intersection	80
Points of Interest (POI)	80
Previous destination	81
Deleting a previous destination	81
Entering a destination using the keyboard of lists	81
Selecting Route Criteria	82
Route calculation	82
Please proceed	83
Guide display	84
True view	84
Arrival	85
Navigation screen display	85
Adding, deleting or editing the address book	85
Storing the current car position in the address book	86
Current location	86
Detours, route interruptions and changes	87
Detour options	87
Route interruptions	87
Route changes or cancellations	88
Navigation Menu	88
Navigation options	88
Display options	89
System options	89
General information	90
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	90
Cleaning the display	90
Map coverage	91
Ordering additional map CDs	91
Latest map CDs	91
Climate Controls	92
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	92
OPERATING TIPS	92
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	94
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM WITH HEATED AND COOLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	96
OPERATING TIPS	99
AUXILIARY A/C-HEATER CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	100
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	101
Lights	102
HEADLAMP CONTROL	102
Foglamp control (if equipped)	102
Autolamp control	102
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	103
High beams	103
Flash to pass	103
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	104
VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT	104
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	105
INTERIOR LAMPS	105
Front row map lamps (if equipped)	105
Front row map/dome lamp (if equipped)	106
Second row map lamps (if equipped)	106
Rear cargo lamp	106
BULB REPLACEMENT	107
Headlamp Condensation	107
Replacing exterior bulbs	107
Using the right bulbs	107
Replacing the interior bulbs	108
Map lamps	108
Replacing headlamp bulbs	108
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)	109
Replacing front parking lamp/turn/sidemarker signal bulbs	109
Replacing tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs	110
Replacing foglamp bulbs	111
High-mount brakelamp	111
Replacing license plate lamp bulb	112
Approach lamp/mirror turn signal bulb removal (if equipped)	113
Approach lamp bulb removal (if equipped)	113
Driver Controls	114
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	114
Rear window wiper/washer controls	114
Changing the wiper blades	115
Changing rear window wiper blade	115
TILT STEERING	116
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	116
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	117
Forward storage bin and conversation mirror (if equipped)	117
Moon roof (if equipped)	117
Power quarter rear windows (if equipped)	119
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	119
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)	121
One touch down	122
Window lock	122
Accessory delay	122
MIRRORS	122
Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped)	122
Power side view mirrors	123
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	123
Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped)	123
Powerfold mirrors (if equipped)	124
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	124
SPEED CONTROL	124
Setting speed control	125
Resuming a set speed	126
Increasing speed while using speed control	126
Reducing speed while using speed control	126
Turning off speed control	127
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	128
Audio control features	128
Climate control features	129
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	129
Programming	130
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	131
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	132
Erasing HomeLink buttons	132
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	132
ELECTRONIC COMPASS/TEMPERATURE DISPLAY WITHOUT MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	133
Compass	133
Compass zone adjustment	134
Compass calibration adjustment	134
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	135
Selectable features	135
Reset	135
Info menu	135
Odometer/Trip odometer	135
Compass display	136
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	136
Distance to empty (DTE)	137
Average fuel economy (AFE)	138
Trip elapsed drive time	138
Outside air temperature (if equipped)	138
Setup menu	139
Autolocks	139
Easy exit seat (if equipped)	139
Autolamp delay	139
Reverse Sensing System (if equipped)	140
Language	140
Units (English/Metric)	140
System check	141
System warnings	141
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	146
Cell phone use	146
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)	147
LIFTGATE	147
LUGGAGE RACK	148
Locks and Security	149
KEYS	149
POWER DOOR LOCKS	149
SMART UNLOCKING FEATURE	149
Childproof door locks	150
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	150
Unlocking the doors/liftgate	151
Locking the doors/liftgate	151
Opening the liftgate window	151
Sounding a panic alarm	152
Memory feature (if equipped)	152
Activating the memory feature	152
Deactivating the memory seat feature	153
Replacing the battery	153
Replacing lost transmitters	154
Programming remote transmitters	154
Illuminated entry	155
Smart unlocking feature	155
Autolocking feature	155
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature	155
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	155
Programming your own personal entry code	156
Anti-scan feature	157
Unlocking and locking the doors, liftgate and liftgate window using keyless entry	157
Activating/deactivating autolock with the keyless entry system	158
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	158
THEFT INDICATOR	158
Automatic arming	159
Automatic disarming	159
Key information	159
Programming spare keys	160
Seating and Safety Restraints	162
SEATING	162
Front row adjustable head restraints (if equipped)	162
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	162
Seat recliner	163
Using the armrest (if equipped)	164
Using the manual lumbar support	164
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	164
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	165
Memory seats/rearview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	166
Climate controlled seats operation (if equipped)	166
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement	166
REAR SEATS	168
Second row seats	168
Second row folding seat system	168
Adjusting the 2nd row outboard seat for E-Z Entry	169
Adjusting the second row 20% seat (if equipped)	174
Reclining the second row 40% seatback	174
Third row seats	175
Third row adjustable head restraints	175
Folding down the third row seat to the load floor	176
Third row power folding seat (if equipped)	176
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	177
Personal Safety System	177
How does the Personal Safety System work?	178
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	178
Front crash severity sensor	178
Driver’s seat position sensor	178
Front safety belt usage sensors	178
Front safety belt pretensioners	179
Front safety belt energy management retractors	179
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	179
Safety restraints precautions	180
Combination lap and shoulder belts	181
Vehicle sensitive mode	181
Automatic locking mode	182
When to use the automatic locking mode	182
How to use the automatic locking mode	182
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	183
Safety belt pretensioner	183
Front and second row safety belt height adjustment	184
First row center lap belt (if equipped)	184
Adjusting the lap belt	184
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	185
Conditions of operation	186
BeltMinder	186
One time disable	188
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	189
Safety belt extension assembly	190
Safety belt maintenance	190
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	191
Important SRS precautions	191
Children and airbags	193
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	193
Determining if the system is operational	195
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)	195
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	196
Determining if the system is operational	198
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	198
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	199
Important child restraint precautions	199
Children and safety belts	199
Child booster seats	199
Types of booster seats	201
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	202
Child and infant or child safety seats	202
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	203
Installing child safety seats in the center front seating position	206
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	207
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	210
Tires, Wheels and Loading	213
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	213
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	213
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	214
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	215
Treadwear	215
Traction AA A B C	216
Temperature A B C	216
TIRES	216
Glossary of tire terminology	216
INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES	217
Inspecting your tires	218
Inflating your tires	218
TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS	220
CHANGING THE TIRES	221
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped)	222
Spare tire information	223
Location of the spare tire and tools	223
Removing the jack and tools	223
Removing the spare tire	224
Tire change procedure	224
Stowing the spare tire	227
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	228
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	229
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 Safety Compliance Certification Label	233
TIRE CARE	234
Tire wear	234
Safety practices	235
Highway hazards	235
Tire and wheel alignment	235
Tire rotation	236
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)(IF EQUIPPED)	237
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	238
When your temporary spare tire is installed	239
When you believe your system is not operating properly	239
When inflating your tires	240
How temperature affects your tire pressure	241
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	242
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	242
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	249
TRAILER TOWING	249
Integrated hitch rating	252
Preparing to tow	252
Hitches	252
Load equalizing hitch	252
Safety chains	253
Trailer brakes	253
Trailer lamps	253
Driving while you tow	254
Servicing after towing	254
Trailer towing tips	254
Launching or retrieving a boat	254
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	255
Driving	256
STARTING	256
Positions of the ignition	256
Preparing to start your vehicle	256
Important safety precautions	257
Starting the engine	258
Using the engine block heater (if equipped)	259
Guarding against exhaust fumes	259
Important ventilating information	260
BRAKES	260
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)	260
Using ABS	261
ABS warning lamp	261
Brake Assist (if equipped)	261
Parking brake	262
STEERING	263
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	263
LIMITED-SLIP AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	265
PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE	265
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	266
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	269
Brake-shift interlock	269
Driving with a 4–speed automatic transmission	270
Understanding gearshift positions	271
P (Park)	271
R (Reverse)	271
N (Neutral)	271
D (Drive) with Overdrive	272
D (Drive) without Overdrive	272
Forced Downshifts	273
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	273
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	273
CONTROL TRAC FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	276
System indicator lights	276
Positions of the Control Trac system	277
Shifting from 2H to A4WD or 4H	278
Shifting from A4WD to 4H	278
Shifting from 2H, A4WD or 4H to 4L	279
Shifting from 4L to 4H, A4WD or 2H	279
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	279
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	280
Basic operating principles	280
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	280
If your vehicle gets stuck	281
Emergency maneuvers	281
Control Trac four–wheel drive system (if equipped)	282
Normal characteristics	282
Sand	283
Mud and water	283
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	284
Driving on snow and ice	285
Maintenance and Modifications	285
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	286
Roadside Emergencies	287
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	287
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	287
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY	288
HAZARD FLASHER	288
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	288
FUSES AND RELAYS	289
Fuses	289
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	290
Passenger compartment fuse panel / power distribution box	290
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	299
Preparing your vehicle	299
Connecting the jumper cables	300
Jump starting	302
Removing the jumper cables	303
WRECKER TOWING	305
Customer Assistance	307
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	307
At home	307
Away from home	307
Additional Assistance	308
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	309
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)	310
What kinds of cases does the Board review?	310
Board membership	311
What the Board needs	311
Oral presentations	312
Making a decision	312
To request a DSB Brochure/Application	312
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	312
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	313
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	314
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	314
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	315
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	315
Cleaning	316
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	316
WAXING	316
PAINT CHIPS	317
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	317
ENGINE	317
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	318
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	318

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Descend a hill in the same gear you

would use to climb up the hill to

avoid excessive brake application

and brake overheating. Do not

descend in neutral; instead,

disengage overdrive or manually

shift to a lower gear. When

descending a steep hill, avoid

sudden hard braking as you could

lose control. When you brake hard,

the front wheels can’t turn and if

they aren’t turning, you won’t be

able to steer. The front wheels have to be turning in order to steer the

vehicle. Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will help you slow the vehicle

and still maintain steering control.

If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Do not

“pump” the brakes.

Driving on snow and ice

Four–wheel drive vehicles have advantages over two–wheel drive

vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any other vehicle.

Should you start to slide while driving on snowy or icy roads, turn the

steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control.

Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on

snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting

from a full stop.

Avoid sudden braking as well. Although a four–wheel drive vehicle may

accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won’t

stop any faster, because as in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four

wheels. Do not become overconfident as to road conditions.

Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicles

for stopping. Drive slower than usual and consider using one of the lower

gears. In emergency stopping situations, apply the brake forcefully and

steadily. Do not “pump” the brakes. Refer to the

Brakes

section of this

chapter for additional information on the operation of the anti-lock brake

system.

Maintenance and Modifications

The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed

and tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty

and durable load carrying capability. For this reason, Ford Motor

2005 Expedition

(exd)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA

(fus)

Driving

285