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Tires, Wheels and Loading Example only: Cargo Weight - includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all payload. 229 2006 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	5
Special instructions	5
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	6
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	7
Cell phone use	7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	15
Entertainment Systems	18
AUDIO SYSTEMS	18
Premium Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD/MP3 radio (if equipped)	18
Audiophile/Premium Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Radio (if equipped)	23
Rear seat radio controls (if equipped)	28
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	32
REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	33
DVD player controls	34
DVD control features	35
Menu control	35
Next/Previous control	36
REV/FWD control	36
Enter control	36
CD play mode	36
Slow play mode	36
User menu mode	37
Remote control	38
Battery replacement	39
Parental control	39
Wireless headphones	40
Wireless headphone operation	40
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) flip-down screen	41
Playback and format	42
Saving MP3 files	42
Rear Seat Entertainment DVD System protection circuits	42
High temperature sensor circuit	42
General operating tips	42
Inserting a CD/DVD	43
Removing a CD/DVD	43
Playing an auxiliary device	44
On-screen indicators	44
Safety information	45
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	46
Care and service of the DVD player	46
Environmental extremes	46
Temperature extremes	46
Humidity and moisture condensation	46
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen	47
Foreign substances	47
Cleaning CDs and DVDs	47
Cleaning the DVD player exterior	47
VEHICLE NAVIGATION RADIO (VNR IF EQUIPPED)	47
Safety information	47
System overview	49
Quick start – how to get going	52
Audio features	53
Audio screen display	53
Volume/power control	53
Automatic volume control (AVC)	54
AM/FM select	54
AM/FM select in radio mode	55
AM/FM select in CD mode	55
AM/FM select in navigation mode	55
CD select	55
Adjusting the levels	56
DSP (Digital Signal Processing)	56
Rewind/fast forward	57
Seek function	57
Seek in radio mode	57
Seek in CD or CD DJ mode	58
Seek in navigation mode	58
Radio station memory preset	58
Setting memory preset stations	58
Autoset memory preset	58
Starting autoset memory preset	59
Tune adjust	59
Stereo indicator	59
Scan function	60
Program type (PTY) selections	60
Traffic information	60
Compression	61
Shuffle	61
DVD functionality (if equipped)	61
CD DJ	62
CD DJ information screen	65
CD DJ playback	65
Rewind/fast forward feature	65
Scan feature	66
Shuffle mode	66
Compression	66
Rear seat controls (RSC)	66
Navigation features	67
Please drive safely	67
Navigation screen display	68
Principles of GPS (Global Positioning System) operation	68
Limited GPS reception	68
To enter navigation mode	69
Map display information	69
Selecting a destination	69
Address/Intersection	70
Points of Interest (POI)	70
Previous destination	71
Deleting a previous destination	72
Entering a destination using the keyboard of lists	72
Selecting Route Criteria	72
Route calculation	73
Please proceed	73
Guide display	74
True view	75
Arrival	75
Navigation screen display	75
Adding, deleting or editing the address book	76
Storing the current car position in the address book	76
Current location	77
Detours, route interruptions and changes	77
Detour options	77
Route interruptions	78
Route changes or cancellations	78
Navigation Menu	78
Navigation options	79
Display options	79
System options	79
General information	80
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	80
Cleaning the display	80
Cleaning map discs	81
Map coverage	81
Ordering additional map CDs	81
Latest map CDs	82
Climate Controls	83
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	83
Operating tips	84
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	85
Dual automatic temperature control (DATC) system with heated and cooled seats (if equipped)	87
Operating tips	90
AUXILIARY A/C-HEATER CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	91
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	92
Lights	93
HEADLAMP CONTROL	93
Autolamp control	93
Foglamp control (if equipped)	93
High beams	94
Flash to pass	94
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	94
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	95
VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT	95
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	96
INTERIOR LAMPS	96
Front row map lamps (if equipped)	96
Front row map/dome lamp (if equipped)	97
Second row map lamps (if equipped)	97
Rear cargo lamp	97
BULB REPLACEMENT	98
Headlamp Condensation	98
Using the right bulbs	98
Replacing the interior bulbs	99
Map lamps	99
Replacing exterior bulbs	99
Replacing headlamp bulbs	99
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)	100
Replacing front parking lamp/turn/sidemarker signal bulbs	101
Replacing tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs	101
High-mount brakelamp	102
Replacing foglamp bulbs	103
Replacing license plate lamp bulb	103
Approach lamp/mirror turn signal bulb removal (if equipped)	104
Approach lamp bulb removal (if equipped)	104
Driver Controls	105
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	105
Rear window wiper/washer controls	105
TILT STEERING	106
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	106
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	107
Forward storage bin and conversation mirror (if equipped)	107
Power quarter rear windows (if equipped)	108
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	109
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	109
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)	111
One touch down	111
Window lock	111
Accessory delay	111
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	112
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	112
Power side view mirrors	112
Powerfold mirrors (if equipped)	113
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	113
Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped)	114
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	114
SPEED CONTROL	114
Setting speed control	115
Resuming a set speed	116
Increasing speed while using speed control	116
Reducing speed while using speed control	117
Turning off speed control	117
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	118
Audio control features	118
Climate control features	119
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	119
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	120
Programming	121
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	123
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	123
Erasing HomeLink buttons	124
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	124
ELECTRONIC COMPASS/TEMPERATURE DISPLAY WITHOUT MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	124
Compass	124
Compass zone adjustment	125
Compass calibration adjustment	125
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	126
Selectable features	126
Reset	126
Info menu	127
Odometer/Trip odometer	127
Compass display	127
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	128
Distance to empty (DTE)	129
Average fuel economy (AFE)	129
Trip elapsed drive time	130
Outside air temperature (if equipped)	130
Setup menu	130
Autolocks	131
Easy exit seat (if equipped)	131
Autolamp delay	131
Reverse Sensing System (if equipped)	131
Language	132
Units (English/Metric)	132
System check	132
System warnings	133
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)	138
LIFTGATE	138
LUGGAGE RACK	139
Locks and Security	140
KEYS	140
POWER DOOR LOCKS	140
Smart unlocking feature	140
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	141
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	141
Unlocking the doors/liftgate	142
Locking the doors/liftgate	142
Opening the liftgate window	142
Sounding a panic alarm	143
Memory feature (if equipped)	143
Activating the memory feature	143
Deactivating the memory seat feature	144
Replacing the battery	144
Replacing lost transmitters	145
Programming remote transmitters	145
Illuminated entry	146
Smart unlocking feature	146
Autolocking feature	146
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature	146
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	146
Anti-scan feature	147
Programming your own personal entry code	148
Unlocking and locking the doors, liftgate and liftgate window using keyless entry	148
Activating/deactivating autolock with the keyless entry system	148
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	149
Automatic arming	150
Automatic disarming	150
Key information	150
Programming spare keys	151
Seating and Safety Restraints	153
SEATING	153
Front row adjustable head restraints (if equipped)	153
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	153
Seat recliner	154
Using the armrest (if equipped)	155
Using the manual lumbar support	155
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	155
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	156
Memory seats/rearview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	157
Climate controlled seats operation (if equipped)	157
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement	157
REAR SEATS	159
Second row seats	159
Second row folding seat system	159
Adjusting the 2nd row outboard seat for E-Z Entry	160
Adjusting the second row 20% seat (if equipped)	165
Reclining the second row 40% seatback	165
Third row seats	165
Third row adjustable head restraints	166
Folding down the third row seat to the load floor	167
Third row power folding seat (if equipped)	168
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	169
Personal Safety System	169
How does the Personal Safety System work?	169
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	169
Front crash severity sensor	170
Driver’s seat position sensor	170
Front safety belt usage sensors	170
Front safety belt pretensioners	170
Front safety belt energy management retractors	170
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	170
Safety restraints precautions	171
Combination lap and shoulder belts	172
First row center lap belt (if equipped)	173
Adjusting the lap belt	173
Vehicle sensitive mode	174
Automatic locking mode	174
When to use the automatic locking mode	174
How to use the automatic locking mode	175
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	175
Safety belt pretensioner	176
Front and second row safety belt height adjustment	177
Safety belt extension assembly	177
Safety belt maintenance	177
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	178
Conditions of operation	178
BeltMinder	178
One time disable	180
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature (if equipped)	181
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	182
Important SRS precautions	182
Children and airbags	184
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	184
Determining if the system is operational	186
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)	186
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	187
Determining if the system is operational	189
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	189
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	189
Important child restraint precautions	189
Children and safety belts	190
Child booster seats	190
Types of booster seats	191
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	193
Child and infant or child safety seats	193
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	194
Installing child safety seats in the center front seating position (if equipped)	197
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	197
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	201
Tires, Wheels and Loading	204
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	204
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	204
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	205
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	206
Treadwear	206
Traction AA A B C	207
Temperature A B C	207
TIRES	207
Glossary of tire terminology	207
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	208
TIRE CARE	211
Inspecting your tires	211
Tire wear	211
Damage	211
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	212
Tire Replacement Requirements	212
Safety practices	213
Highway hazards	213
Tire and wheel alignment	214
Tire rotation	214
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	215
Information on “P” type tires	216
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	219
Information on “T” type tires	220
Location of the tire label	220
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED)	221
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	222
When your temporary spare tire is installed	223
When you believe your system is not operating properly	223
When inflating your tires	225
How temperature affects your tire pressure	225
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	226
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	227
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	234
TRAILER TOWING	234
Integrated hitch rating	236
Preparing to tow	237
Hitches	237
Load equalizing hitch	237
Safety chains	238
Trailer brakes	238
Trailer lamps	238
Driving while you tow	238
Servicing after towing	239
Trailer towing tips	239
Launching or retrieving a boat	240
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	240
Driving	242
STARTING	242
Positions of the ignition	242
Preparing to start your vehicle	242
Important safety precautions	243
Starting the engine	244
Guarding against exhaust fumes	245
Important ventilating information	245
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	245
BRAKES	246
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)	246
Using ABS	247
ABS warning lamp	247
Brake Assist (if equipped)	247
Parking brake	248
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	249
STEERING	252
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	252
LIMITED-SLIP AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	254
PREPARING TO DRIVE	254
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	255
Brake-shift interlock	255
Driving with a 4–speed automatic transmission	256
Understanding gearshift positions	256
P (Park)	256
R (Reverse)	257
N (Neutral)	257
D (Drive) with Overdrive	257
D (Drive) without Overdrive	257
Forced Downshifts	258
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	258
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	259
CONTROL TRAC FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	260
System indicator lights	261
Positions of the Control Trac system	261
Shifting from 2H to A4WD or 4H	263
Shifting from A4WD to 4H	263
Shifting from 2H, A4WD or 4H to 4L	263
Shifting from 4L to 4H, A4WD or 2H	264
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	264
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	264
Basic operating principles	265
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	265
If your vehicle gets stuck	265
Emergency maneuvers	266
Control Trac four–wheel drive system (if equipped)	267
Normal characteristics	267
Sand	267
Mud and water	268
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	269
Driving on snow and ice	270
Maintenance and Modifications	270
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	271
Roadside Emergencies	272
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	272
Getting roadside assistance	272
Using roadside assistance	273
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	273
HAZARD FLASHER	274
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	274
FUSES AND RELAYS	276
Fuses	276
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	276
Passenger compartment fuse panel / power distribution box	277
CHANGING THE TIRES	285
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	286
Spare tire information	288
Location of the spare tire and tools	288
Removing the jack and tools	288
Removing the spare tire	289
Tire change procedure	289
Stowing the spare tire	292
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	293
JUMP STARTING	293
Preparing your vehicle	294
Connecting the jumper cables	294
Jump starting	296
Removing the jumper cables	297
WRECKER TOWING	299
Customer Assistance	301
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	301
At home	301
Away from home	301
Additional Assistance	302
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	303
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	304
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	304
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	305
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	306
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	306
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	307
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	307
Cleaning	308
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	308
WAXING	309
PAINT CHIPS	309
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	309
ENGINE	310
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	310
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	311
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	311
INTERIOR	312
CLEANING THE CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	312
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH EXPEDITION)	312
LEATHER SEATS FOR THE KING RANCH EXPEDITION ONLY (IF EQUIPPED)	313
UNDERBODY	314
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	314
Maintenance and Specifications	316
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	316
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	316
Working with the engine off	316