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Seating and Safety Restraints 4. Within approximately 7 seconds of the light turning off, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. • This will disable the Belt-Minder௡ feature for that seating position if it is currently enabled. As confirmation, the safety belt warning light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds. • This will enable the Belt-Minder௡ feature for that seating position if it is currently disabled. As confirmation, the safety belt warning light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds, followed by 3 seconds with the light off, then followed by the safety belt warning light flashing 4 times per second for 3 seconds again. AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag. 192 2007 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
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
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
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
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