2006 Ford Expedition Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing - Page 2

1 Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Control 3 ABS Warning Lamp 8 9 2006 model EXPEDITION Quick Reference Guide In order to help you fully appreciate the countless features of your new Expedition, we invite you to explore this easy-to-use Quick Reference Guide. This vehicle handles differently from an ordinary passenger car in driving conditions which may occur on streets and highways and off-road. DRIVE WITH CARE AND WEAR A SAFETY BELT AT ALL TIMES. Ford urges you to read the Owner's Guide and Driving Your SUV or Truck Supplement for further information on safe driving precautions and instructions. Rotate clockwise to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to also turn on the headlamps. Rotate counterclockwise to activate the autolamp, which provides light-sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights and keeps them on for a short period of time after the ignition is turned OFF. When the control is in any position except high beams or off, pull the control toward you to activate the foglamps. This lamp illuminates briefly when the ignition is turned to the ON position. In an emergency, apply continuous force on the brake to prevent wheel lock when braking on slippery surfaces - do not pump your brakes. Any pulsation or noise you may feel or hear is normal. Audiophile Satellite-Ready In-Dash Six CD Radio (if equipped) Please see reverse side for more details. Rear Window Defroster 4 Service Engine Soon Lamp 2 Turn Signal and Wiper/Washer Control Push down to activate the left turn signal, or up to activate the right turn signal. On equipped vehicles, the lower portion of the corresponding side view mirror will blink to provide an additional warning to other drivers that your vehicle is about to turn. For front wiper operation, rotate the ring on the left to the desired interval, low- or high-speed position. When in the intermittent position, rotate the control up for fast, or down for slow intervals. The speed-sensitive feature also allows the wipers to adjust automatically as the vehicle's speed changes when the wiper control is set on the intermittent settings. Push the end of the stalk briefly for a single wipe (no wash). Push and hold to activate the washer. The ring on the right operates the rear window wiper. Rotate the control to INT 2 (normal speed), INT 1 (intermittent), or washer position. For extended wiper blade quality, occasional cleaning of the wiper blades is required. This lamp illuminates briefly to ensure the system is functional. If the lamp comes on after the engine is started, refer to your Owner's Guide. To help prevent activation, always secure your fuel cap by turning it clockwise 1/4 of a turn until at least a few clicks are heard. Please note that if the fuel cap is not properly secured, the warning "Check Fuel Cap" will be displayed on the optional message center. The warning will be reset once the cap is properly tightened and your vehicle is driven a short distance. If your vehicle is not equipped with a message center, the Service Engine Soon lamp will illuminate. Press to activate rear window defrost. The rear defrost indicator will illuminate. When in operation, the rear window defroster also defrosts the side view mirrors. The rear window defroster will automatically turn off after approximately 10 minutes of operation. Press the control again to re-engage if needed. deactivate, press the switch located on the end of the gearshift lever. Note: The transmission shift strategy will slightly delay transmission upshifts in cold weather to decrease the time required to warm up the engine and produce heat in the passenger compartment. 3 Turn Signal and Wiper/Washer Control Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Control 1 2 ABS Warning Lamp 4 Service Engine Soon Lamp Hazard Flasher Control 7 5 6 Message Center (if equipped) Air Flow Adjust 8 Audiophile Satellite-Ready In-Dash Six CD Radio (if equipped) AdvanceTrac® with RSC (if equipped) The AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability ControlTM (RSC) system provides stability enhancement features for certain driving situations when driver assistance is needed. It helps your vehicle maintain traction when driving on slippery and/or hilly road surfaces. If your vehicle should become stuck, try switching the system off by pressing the button on the center console. ® Message Center (if equipped) The message center displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems (with the ignition in the ON position). The system will notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime. You may select display features on the message center by pressing the Info or Setup buttons. The Reset button may be used to reset select functions in the Info and Setup menus. For complete details on the message center display features, please consult your Owner's Guide. Reverse Sensing System (RSS) (if equipped) This sonar and radar system sounds a tone to warn the driver if an obstacle is detected within approximately 6 feet (2 m) behind the rear bumper while the vehicle moves in reverse at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). RSS defaults to ON, but can be disabled using the message center functions when the ignition is ON, and the gearshift is in R (Reverse). Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if equipped) 12 Steering Wheel Controls (if equipped) 10 Control Trac Four-Wheel Drive Control (if equipped) 5 Hazard Flasher Control 2H (2WD HIGH) delivers power to the rear wheels only, and is the optimum position for smoothness and fuel economy. A4WD (4X4 AUTO) automatically delivers power to all four wheels, as required, for increased traction. 4H (4X4 HIGH) provides mechanically locked four-wheel drive power to all four wheels. 4L (4X4 LOW) provides mechanically locked four-wheel drive when extra power at reduced speeds is required. To shift from 2H to A4WD or 4H, move the control at any forward speed up to 55 mph (88 km/h). To shift from A4WD to 4H, move the control at a stop or while driving at any speed. To shift to or from 4L, bring the vehicle to a stop and keep the brake pedal depressed. Next, place the gearshift in N (Neutral), and then move the control to 4L. When shifting from one four-wheel drive position to the next, a mechanical noise may be heard. This is normal and no service should be required. For audio control operation, press the control with the musical note to select which media to play. Depending on the mode, press MEM to select a preset station, the next selection on a tape, or the next track on a disc. Use VOL to adjust volume. For climate control operation, press TMP up or down to adjust temperature. Press the control with the fan icon up or down to adjust fan speed. Keyless Entry System (if equipped) With this control you can lock or unlock all doors without using a key. First, enter your five-digit program code and then press the corresponding quick key: 13 Speed Control Press to activate all hazard flashers simultaneously in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown, approaching danger, etc. Press the control again to turn the flashers off. The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off. 6 7 Message Center (if equipped) To operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 30 mph (48 km/h). To set a speed, press SET +. To set a higher speed, press SET + again. To set a lower speed, press CST -. Pressing RES will return to a previously set speed. To turn the speed control off, press the OFF button, or depress the brake pedal to disengage. Unlock all doors = 3-4 Lock all doors = 7-8 and 9-0 simultaneously Heated and Cooled Seats (if equipped) The driver and passenger heated and cooled seat buttons are located on the climate control. Press the heated seat button once for full heat, twice for medium heat and three times for low heat. Pressing a fourth time will turn off this feature. Note: Heated seats will turn off automatically after 15 minutes of use. Please see "Additional Features" for more details. Air Flow Adjust 14 Power Adjustable Foot Pedals (if equipped) You can direct or shut off the air flow from the instrument panel registers. Turn the steel portion on the round register module either clockwise or counterclockwise with the vents open to adjust the airflow. Close the vents flat to shut off the air flow. 11 Gearshift/Overdrive Control Overdrive is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy. Only deactivate (O/D OFF) overdrive when: driving with a heavy load, towing a trailer up or down steep hills, or when additional engine braking is desired. To Press and hold the rocker control to adjust the accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you. Adjust the pedals only when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P (Park) position. 10 Control Trac Four-Wheel Drive Control (if equipped) 15 Hood Release Pull the hood release handle toward you. Next, release the auxiliary latch located under the front center of the hood. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. Hood 15 Release 13 Speed Control 14 Power Adjustable Foot Pedals (if equipped) Steering 12 Wheel Controls (if equipped) 11 Gearshift/Overdrive Control Rear Window Defroster 9 Press the cooled seat button once for full cool, twice for medium cool and a third time for low cool. Pressing a fourth time will turn off this feature. Note: Cooled seats will automatically turn off after 30 minutes of use. Using radio-frequency pressure sensors, this system monitors tire pressure on all road tires and provides the driver with a yellow warning light when air needs to be added. Message center equipped vehicles provide additional warning messages. The TPMS warning light will reset itself (turn off) after the tires are set to specification and the vehicle is either parked up to 1 hour or by driving the vehicle above 20 mph (30 km/h) for two minutes. Note: Outside temperature affects tire pressure. Please consult your Owner's Guide.