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Driving WARNING: Trailer sway control does not prevent a trailer from swaying, it mitigates the sway from increasing once it has occurred. If you are experiencing trailer sway it is likely that the trailer is improperly loaded for the correct tongue weight or the speed of the vehicle and trailer is too high. Pull the vehicle-trailer over to a safe location to check the trailer weight distribution and tongue load and reduce speed to a safe level while towing. If trailer sway is experienced, SLOW DOWN. During trailer sway control events, the stability control light in the instrument cluster will flash momentarily. The cluster message center will also display TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED. In some cases when trailer sway is detected, the vehicle speed is too high and may be above a speed at which trailer sway will not grow continuously. This may cause the system to activate multiple times, causing a gradual reduction in speed. Note: The trailer sway control will only activate at speeds greater than 40 mph (64 km/h). Disabling trailer sway control Trailer sway control can be disabled during any key cycle. See Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Note that regardless of chosen enable state, trailer sway control will be re-enabled at each new key cycle. WARNING: Turning off trailer sway control increases the risk of loss of vehicle control, serious injury, or death. Ford does not recommend disabling this feature except in situations where speed reduction may be detrimental (e.g., hill climbing), the driver has significant trailer towing experience, and can control trailer sway and maintain safe operation. STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy from the engine to decrease the driver's effort in steering the vehicle. To help prevent damage to the power steering pump: • Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with the power steering pump fluid level below the MIN mark on the reservoir. 299 2010 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing 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
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	6
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	6
DATA RECORDING	7
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	7
CELL PHONE USE	9
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	17
STANDARD MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	20
Selectable features (information menu)	20
Setup menu (vehicle customization and vehicle system check)	23
System warnings	25
OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	28
Info	29
System check and vehicle feature customization	31
System warnings	35
Entertainment Systems	39
AUDIO SYSTEMS	39
Quick start — How to get going	39
Listening to the radio	39
Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)	40
Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)	41
AM/FM single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	43
Premium AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	51
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	59
USB port (if equipped)	61
Rear seat controls (if equipped)	61
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	64
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	67
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	70
Quick start	71
To play a DVD in the DVD system:	71
To play a CD in the DVD system:	72
To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system:	73
To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system	73
To listen to audio over the headphones— Dual play mode (Navigation-based radio systems only):	74
To listen to audio over the headphones— Dual play mode (Non-navigation based radio systems):	75
Using the infrared (IR) wireless headphones:	75
Using wired headphones (not included):	76
To adjust display brightness:	76
DVD player controls	77
Remote control	80
Battery replacement	82
Headphones	83
Wireless headphones	83
Wired headphones	86
Operation	86
Single play/Dual play	86
Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode)	89
Menu mode	90
Angle mode	90
Aspect ratio	90
Language	91
Subtitles	91
Audio CDs	92
Playing MP3 discs	92
MP3 disc quality factors	93
CD, MP3 and CD player care	94
Playing a DVD	94
Slow play	95
Frame by frame	95
Headphone/auxiliary jacks	96
Audio displays	97
Audio interaction	97
Parental control for the DVD system	97
General information	98
Safety information	99
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	100
Care and service of the DVD player	100
Environmental extremes	100
Temperature extremes	100
Humidity and moisture condensation	101
Foreign substances	101
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen	101
Cleaning DVD and CD discs	101
Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems (headphone only mode)	101
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	102
SYNC (IF EQUIPPED)	102
Climate Controls	103
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	103
Manual heating and air conditioning system with rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)	104
Operating tips	105
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	106
Dual automatic temperature control with heated and cooled seats and rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)	108
Operating tips	111
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	112
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	112
Lights	113
HEADLAMP CONTROL	113
Autolamp control	113
Fog lamp control (if equipped)	113
High beams	114
Flash-to-pass	114
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	114
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	115
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	115
Vertical aim adjustment	115
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	116
INTERIOR LAMPS	117
Front row map lamps (if equipped)	117
Front row map/dome lamp (if equipped)	117
Second row map lamps (if equipped)	117
Rear cargo lamp	118
BULB REPLACEMENT	118
Lamp assembly condensation	118
Using the right bulbs	119
Replacing interior bulbs	120
Replacing exterior bulbs	120
Replacing headlamp bulbs	120
Replacing front parking lamp/turn/sidemarker signal bulbs	121
Replacing tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs	122
Replacing the high-mount brakelamp	122
Replacing fog lamp bulbs	123
Replacing license plate lamp bulb	124
Replacing approach lamp/mirror turn signal bulbs (if equipped)	124
Driver Controls	125
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	125
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with Autolamp)	126
Rear window wiper/washer controls	126
TILT STEERING WHEEL	127
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	127
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	128
Forward storage bin (if equipped)	128
Conversation mirror (if equipped)	128
Power quarter rear windows (if equipped)	129
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	129
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC)	130
	130
Cupholder/Ashtray (if equipped)	130
POWER WINDOWS	131
One-touch up or down (driver’s window only)	131
Bounce-back (driver’s window only)	132
Security override	132
Window lock	132
Accessory delay	132
INTERIOR MIRROR	133
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror	133
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	134
Power side view mirrors	134
Fold-away mirrors	134
Heated outside mirrors	135
Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped)	135
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	135
POWER DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED)	136
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	137
Setting speed control	138
Resuming a set speed	139
Increasing speed while using speed control	139
Reducing speed while using speed control	139
Turning off speed control	140
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	140
Audio control features	140
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	142
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (IF EQUIPPED)	143
HomeLink Wireless Control System (if equipped)	144
Programming	144
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	146
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	146
Erasing HomeLink buttons	147
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	147
Car2U Home Automation System (if equipped)	147
Types of garage door openers (rolling code and fixed code)	148
Rolling code programming	149
Fixed code programming	151
Erasing the Car2U Home Automation System buttons	152
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	153
POWER LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED)	153
MANUAL LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED)	157
CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	158
Cargo shelf/divider (if equipped)	158
LUGGAGE RACK	159
Locks and Security	161
KEYS	161
MYKEY	161
POWER DOOR LOCKS	167
Smart locks	167
Autolock	167
Deactivating/activating autolock	168
Power door unlock/lock procedure	168
Keyless entry keypad procedure	169
Message center procedure	169
Autounlock feature	169
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	169
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	170
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure	170
Message center procedure	170
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	171
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	171
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock	172
Locking the doors	173
Opening the power liftgate or liftgate window (if equipped)	173
Car finder	174
Sounding a panic alarm	174
Memory feature (seat, mirrors and adjustable pedals)	174
Programming memory feature to the transmitter	174
Deprogramming memory feature from the transmitter	175
Replacing the battery	175
Replacing lost integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)	176
How to reprogram your integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)	176
Illuminated entry	176
Illuminated exit	176
Battery saver	176
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	177
Programming your own personal entry code	177
Erasing personal code	178
Anti-scan feature	178
Unlocking and locking the doors and liftgate using keyless entry	178
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	179
Anti-theft indicator	180
Automatic arming	180
Automatic disarming	180
Key information	180
Programming spare keys	181
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	183
Arming the system	183
Disarming the system	184
Triggering the anti-theft system	184
Seating and Safety Restraints	185
SEATING	185
Adjustable head restraints	185
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	187
Manual seat recliner (if equipped)	188
Using the armrest (if equipped)	189
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	189
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	190
Adjusting the front power seat	190
Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	192
Climate controlled seats (if equipped)	192
Cooled seats	193
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)	194
REAR SEATS	195
Folding down the 2nd row 40% seat system	195
Placing the 2nd row outboard 40% seats in cargo mode	197
Adjusting the 2nd row outboard 40% seat for E-Z Entry	198
Reclining the 2nd row outboard 40% seatback	200
Adjusting the 2nd row center 20% seat (if equipped)	202
Rear heated seats (if equipped)	202
Folding down the 3rd row seats to the load floor	203
Third row power folding seat (if equipped)	205
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	206
Personal Safety System™	206
How does the Personal Safety System work?	206
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	207
Front crash severity sensor	207
Driver’s seat position sensor	207
Front safety belt usage sensors	207
Front safety belt pretensioners	207
Front safety belt energy management retractors	208
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	208
Safety restraints precautions	208
Combination lap and shoulder belts	210
Vehicle sensitive mode	210
Webbing extraction sensitive mode	211
Automatic locking mode	211
When to use the automatic locking mode	211
How to use the automatic locking mode	211
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	212
Safety belt pretensioner	212
Safety belt height adjustment	213
Second row comfort guide	213
Safety belt extension assembly	214
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	214
Conditions of operation	215
Belt-Minder	215
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature (if equipped)	218
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	219
Important SRS precautions	219
Children and airbags	221
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	221
Determining if the system is operational	223
Seat-mounted side airbag system	223
How does the side airbag system work?	224
Safety Canopy System	225
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	226
Determining if the system is operational	228
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	228
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	229
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	229
Important child restraint precautions	229
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	231
Transporting children	232
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	233
Infant and/or toddler seats	233
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	234
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	237
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	239
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	239
Child booster seats	243
When children should use booster seats	244
Types of booster seats	245
The importance of shoulder belts	246
Child restraints and safety belt maintenance	247
Tires, Wheels and Loading	248
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	248
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	248
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	249
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	250
Treadwear	251
Traction AA A B C	251
Temperature A B C	251
TIRES	252
Glossary of tire terminology	252
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	253
TIRE CARE	255
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	255
Tire wear	255
Damage	255
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	256
Tire replacement requirements	256
Safety practices	258
Highway hazards	258
Tire and wheel alignment	258
Tire rotation	259
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	260
Information on “P” type tires	260
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	263
Information on “T” type tires	264
Location of the tire label	264
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	265
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	267
When your temporary spare tire is installed	267
When you believe your system is not operating properly	268
When inflating your tires	269
How temperature affects your tire pressure	269
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	270
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	270
Special loading instructions for owners of pick-up trucks and utility-type vehicles	277
TRAILER TOWING	277
Integrated hitch rating	280
Preparing to tow	280
Hitches	280
Weight-distributing hitch	281
Safety chains	281
Trailer brakes	281
Trailer lamps	282
Driving while you tow	282
Servicing after towing	282
Trailer towing tips	283
Launching or retrieving a boat	283
RECREATIONAL TOWING	284
Driving	285
STARTING	285
Positions of the ignition	285
Preparing to start your vehicle	285
Important safety precautions	286
Starting the engine	287
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	288
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	288
Guarding against exhaust fumes	289
Important ventilating information	289
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	289
BRAKES	291
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)	292
Using ABS	292
ABS warning lamp	292
Parking brake	293
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	294
STEERING	299
Variable assist steering	300
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	300
LIMITED-SLIP AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	301
PREPARING TO DRIVE	301
BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK – COLUMN-SHIFT TRANSMISSION	302
Brake-shift interlock – floor-shift transmission	303
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	305
Driving with a 6–speed automatic transmission	305
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	308
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	308
REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	311
CONTROL TRAC FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	313
Positions of the Control Trac system	314
Shifting between modes	315
Shifting between 2H and 4A or 4H	315
Shifting between 4A and 4H	315
Shifting to/from 4L	315
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	316
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	316
Basic operating principles	317
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	317
If your vehicle gets stuck	317
Emergency maneuvers	318
Control Trac four–wheel drive system (if equipped)	319
Normal characteristics	319
Sand	319
Mud and water	320
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	320
Driving on snow and ice	321
Maintenance and modifications	322
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	323
Roadside Emergencies	324
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	324
Getting roadside assistance	324
Using roadside assistance	325
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	325
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	326
FUSES AND RELAYS	327
Fuses	327
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	327
Passenger compartment fuse panel	327
Power distribution box	331
CHANGING THE TIRES	335
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	335
Stopping and securing the vehicle	337
Location of the spare tire and tools	337
Removing the jack and tools	338
Removing the spare tire	338
Tire change procedure	339
Stowing the spare tire	342
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	343
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	344
JUMP STARTING	345
Preparing your vehicle	345
Connecting the jumper cables	346
Jump starting	348
Removing the jumper cables	348
WRECKER TOWING	351
Emergency towing	352
Customer Assistance	353
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	353
Away from home	353
Additional assistance	354
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	355
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	356
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	357
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	357
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	358
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	358
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	359
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	359
Cleaning	360
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	360
WAXING	361
PAINT CHIPS	361
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	361
ENGINE	362
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	362
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	363
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	363
INTERIOR	364
CLEANING THE CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	365
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH EXPEDITION)	365
LEATHER SEATS FOR THE KING RANCH EXPEDITION ONLY (IF EQUIPPED)	366
UNDERBODY	367
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	368
Maintenance and Specifications	369
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	369
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	369
Working with the engine off	369
Working with the engine on	369
OPENING THE HOOD	370
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	371
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	372
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	372
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	373
Changing the rear window wiper blade	373
ENGINE OIL	374
Checking the engine oil	374
Adding engine oil	375
Engine oil and filter recommendations	376
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	376
BATTERY	377
ENGINE COOLANT	379
Checking engine coolant	379
Adding engine coolant	380
Recycled engine coolant	382
Coolant refill capacity	382
Severe climates	383
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	383
How fail-safe cooling works	384
When fail-safe mode is activated	384
FUEL FILTER	385
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	385
Important safety precautions	385
Refueling	387
Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system	388
Flex fuel vehicle (FFV) fuel fill inlet	389
Choosing the right fuel	389
Octane recommendations	390
FFV engines	390
Fuel quality	390
Cleaner air	391
Running out of fuel	391
Refilling with a portable fuel container	392
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	393
Measuring techniques	393
Filling the tank	393

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WARNING:

Trailer sway control does not prevent a trailer from

swaying, it mitigates the sway from increasing once it has

occurred. If you are experiencing trailer sway it is likely that the trailer

is improperly loaded for the correct tongue weight or the speed of the

vehicle and trailer is too high. Pull the vehicle-trailer over to a safe

location to check the trailer weight distribution and tongue load and

reduce speed to a safe level while towing. If trailer sway is

experienced, SLOW DOWN.

During trailer sway control events, the stability control light in the

instrument cluster will flash momentarily. The cluster message center

will also display TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED. In some cases when

trailer sway is detected, the vehicle speed is too high and may be above

a speed at which trailer sway will not grow continuously. This may cause

the system to activate multiple times, causing a gradual reduction in

speed.

Note:

The trailer sway control will only activate at speeds greater than

40 mph (64 km/h).

Disabling trailer sway control

Trailer sway control can be disabled during any key cycle. See

Message

center

in the

Instrument Cluster

chapter. Note that regardless of

chosen enable state, trailer sway control will be re-enabled at each new

key cycle.

WARNING:

Turning off trailer sway control increases the risk of

loss of vehicle control, serious injury, or death. Ford does not

recommend disabling this feature except in situations where speed

reduction may be detrimental (e.g., hill climbing), the driver has

significant trailer towing experience, and can control trailer sway and

maintain safe operation.

STEERING

Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy

from the engine to decrease the driver’s effort in steering the vehicle.

To help prevent damage to the power steering pump:

•

Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left

for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.

•

Do not operate the vehicle with the power steering pump fluid level

below the MIN mark on the reservoir.

Driving

299

2010 Expedition

(exd)

Owners Guide, 3rd Printing

USA

(fus)