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Tires, Wheels and Loading TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. For your safety and to maximize vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment while towing. Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing: • Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 500 miles (800 km). Additionally, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, do not drive over 70 mph (113 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle. • Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer. • Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. • Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to Preparing to tow in this chapter. • Stay within your vehicle's load limits. If exceeded, cargo should be removed from the trailer and/or the vehicle until all weights are within specified limits. • Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving while you tow in this chapter. • Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to Special operating conditions in your scheduled maintenance. Trailer towing (standard equipment): Your vehicle is equipped with an integrated trailer hitch and a Class I (4-pin) trailer electrical connector. The 4-pin connector supplies power to tail lamps, stop lamps, and turn lamps. Trailer towing (optionally equipped trailer tow package): The optional trailer tow package includes heavy duty trailer tow wiring. Both a Class I (4-pin) and IV (7-pin) trailer electrical connector are provided. Under the instrument panel an electrical connector is provided for a customer supplied aftermarket electronic brake controller. For installing a customer supplied electronic brake controller, an electrical jumper harness and trailer tow electrical instructions are included. The kit containing the electrical jumper and trailer tow electrical instructions may be purchased from any authorized dealer (part number 4L1Z-14A348-AA). 231 2012 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	18
STANDARD MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	19
Selectable features (information menu)	19
Setup menu (vehicle customization and vehicle system check)	22
System warnings	25
OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	28
Info	28
System check and vehicle feature customization	30
System warnings	34
Entertainment Systems	39
AUDIO SYSTEMS	39
AM/FM single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	39
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	46
USB port (if equipped)	49
Rear seat controls (if equipped)	49
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	53
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	56
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	59
SYNC? (IF EQUIPPED)	59
Climate Controls	60
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	60
Manual heating and air conditioning system with rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)	61
Operating tips	62
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	64
Dual automatic temperature control with heated and cooled seats and rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)	66
Operating tips	68
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL	69
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	70
Lights	71
HEADLAMP CONTROL	71
Autolamp control	71
Fog lamp control (if equipped)	71
High beams	72
Flash-to-pass	72
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	72
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	73
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	73
Vertical aim adjustment	73
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	74
INTERIOR LAMPS	75
Front row map lamps (if equipped)	75
Front row map/dome lamp (if equipped)	75
Second row map lamps (if equipped)	75
Rear cargo lamp	76
BULB REPLACEMENT	76
Lamp assembly condensation	76
Using the right bulbs	77
Replacing interior bulbs	77
Replacing exterior bulbs	78
Replacing headlamp bulbs	78
Replacing front parking lamp/turn/sidemarker signal bulbs	79
Replacing tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs	79
Replacing the high-mount brake lamp	80
Replacing fog lamp bulbs	80
Replacing license plate lamp bulb	81
Replacing approach lamp/mirror turn signal bulbs (if equipped)	81
Driver Controls	82
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	82
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp)	83
Rear window wiper/washer controls	83
TILT STEERING WHEEL	84
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	84
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	85
Forward storage bin (if equipped)	85
Conversation mirror (if equipped)	85
Power quarter rear windows (if equipped)	86
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	86
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC)	87
Power point (110V AC) (if equipped)	87
Cupholder/Ashtray (if equipped)	89
POWER WINDOWS	89
One-touch up or down (driver’s window only)	90
Bounce-back (driver’s window only)	90
Security override	90
Window lock	90
Accessory delay	90
INTERIOR MIRROR	91
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror	91
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	92
Power side view mirrors	92
Fold-away mirrors	92
Heated outside mirrors	93
Signal Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)	93
Blind spot mirrors	93
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	94
POWER DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED)	94
SPEED CONTROL	96
Using speed control	96
Setting speed control	96
Disengaging speed control	97
Resuming a set speed	97
Increasing speed while using speed control	97
Reducing speed while using speed control	97
Turning off speed control	97
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	98
Audio control features	98
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	99
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (IF EQUIPPED)	100
	101
Types of garage door openers (rolling code and fixed code)	101
Rolling code programming	102
Fixed code programming	104
Erasing the function button codes	105
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	105
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	106
POWER LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED)	107
MANUAL LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED)	111
CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	112
Cargo shelf/divider (if equipped)	112
LUGGAGE RACK	113
Locks and Security	114
KEYS	114
MYKEY?	115
POWER DOOR LOCKS	120
Smart locks	120
Autolock	120
Deactivating/activating autolock	121
Power door unlock/lock procedure	121
Keyless entry keypad procedure	122
Message center procedure	122
Autounlock feature	122
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	122
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	123
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure	123
Message center procedure	123
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS	124
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	124
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock	125
Locking the doors	126
Opening the power liftgate or liftgate window (if equipped)	126
Car finder	127
Sounding a panic alarm	127
Memory feature (seat, mirrors and adjustable pedals)	127
Programming memory feature to the transmitter	127
Deprogramming memory feature from the transmitter	128
Replacing the battery	128
Replacing lost integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)	129
How to reprogram your integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)	129
Illuminated entry	129
Illuminated exit	129
Battery saver	129
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	130
Programming your own personal entry code	130
Erasing personal code	131
Anti-scan feature	131
Unlocking and locking the doors and liftgate using keyless entry	131
SECURILOCK? PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	132
Anti-theft indicator	133
Automatic arming	133
Automatic disarming	133
Key information	133
Programming spare keys	134
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM	136
Arming the system	136
Disarming the system	137
Triggering the anti-theft system	137
Seating and Safety Restraints	138
FRONT SEATS	138
Adjustable head restraints	138
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	141
Manual seat recliner (if equipped)	142
Using the armrest (if equipped)	142
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	143
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	143
Adjusting the front power seat	143
Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	145
Climate Controlled Seats (if equipped)	146
Heated and Cooled Seats Air Filter Replacement (if equipped)	147
REAR SEATS	148
Second and third row head restraints	148
Folding Down the 2nd Row 40% Seat System	150
Placing the 2nd Row Outboard 40% Seats in Cargo Mode	151
Adjusting the 2nd Row Outboard 40% Seat for E-Z Entry	152
Reclining the 2nd Row Outboard 40% Seatback	154
Adjusting the 2nd Row Center 20% Seat (if equipped)	156
Rear heated seats (if equipped)	156
Folding Down the 3rd Row Seats to the Load Floor	157
PowerFold? Third-row Seat (if equipped)	158
RESTRAINT SAFETY SYSTEM	160
How does the restraint system work?	160
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	161
Front crash severity sensor	161
Driver’s seat position sensor	161
Front safety belt usage sensors	161
Front safety belt pretensioners	161
Front safety belt energy management retractors	161
Determining if the restraint system is operational	162
SAFETY BELT SYSTEM	162
Combination lap and shoulder belts	164
Restraint of pregnant women	165
Safety belt locking modes	165
Safety belt pretensioner	167
Safety belt height adjustment	167
Second Row Comfort Guide	168
Safety belt extension assembly	168
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	169
Conditions of operation	169
Belt-Minder?	169
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder? feature	171
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	173
Important SRS precautions	173
Children and airbags	175
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	175
Determining if the system is operational	177
Seat-mounted side airbag system	177
How does the side airbag system work?	178
Safety Canopy? System	179
How does the Safety Canopy? System work?	180
Determining if the system is operational	182
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	182
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	182
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	183
Important child restraint precautions	183
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	185
Transporting children	186
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	187
Infant and/or toddler seats	187
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	188
Installing child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)	191
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	193
Installing child safety seats with tether straps	193
Child booster seats	197
When children should use booster seats	197
Types of booster seats	198
The importance of shoulder belts	199
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	200
Tires, Wheels and Loading	201
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	201
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	202
Four-wheel drive (4WD) system (if equipped)	202
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles	203
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	204
Treadwear	204
Traction AA A B C	204
Temperature A B C	205
TIRES	205
Glossary of Tire Terminology	205
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	206
TIRE CARE	208
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	208
Tire wear	209
Damage	209
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	210
Tire Replacement Requirements	210
Safety Practices	212
Highway Hazards	212
Tire and Wheel Alignment	212
Tire Rotation	213
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	214
Information on “P” type tires	214
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	217
Information on “T” type tires	218
Location of the tire label	218
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	219
Changing Tires with a TPMS	220
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	220
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed	220
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly	221
When Inflating Your Tires	222
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure	222
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	223
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	224
Special loading instructions for owners of pick-up trucks and utility-type vehicles	230
TRAILER TOWING	231
Preparing to tow	233
Hitches	233
Integrated Hitch Rating	233
Weight-distributing Hitch – Vehicles without Air Suspension	234
Weight-distributing Hitch – Vehicles with Air Suspension	234
Safety Chains	235
Trailer Brakes	235
Trailer Lamps	235
Driving while you tow	236
Trailer towing tips	236
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Water Craft (PWC)	237
RECREATIONAL TOWING	237
Driving	238
STARTING	238
Positions of the ignition	238
Preparing to start your vehicle	238
Important safety precautions	239
Starting the engine	241
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	241
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	242
Guarding against exhaust fumes	242
Important Ventilating Information	242
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	243
BRAKES	245
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)	245
Using ABS	246
ABS warning lamp	246
Parking Brake	246
Brake over accelerator	247
ADVANCETRAC? WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC?) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	248
STEERING	253
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	254
LIMITED-SLIP AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	254
PREPARING TO DRIVE	255
BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK – COLUMN-SHIFT TRANSMISSION	255
Brake-shift interlock – floor-shift transmission	257
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	258
Driving with a 6–speed automatic transmission	258
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	261
FORWARD AND REVERSE SENSING SYSTEMS (IF EQUIPPED)	262
REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	265
BLIND SPOT MIRRORS	268
CONTROL TRAC FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	269
Positions of the Control Trac system	270
Shifting between modes	271
Shifting between 2H and 4A or 4H	271
Shifting between 4A and 4H	271
Shifting to/from 4L	271
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	272
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	272
Basic operating principles	273
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	273
If your vehicle gets stuck	273
Emergency maneuvers	274
Control Trac four–wheel drive system (if equipped)	275
Normal characteristics	275
Sand	275
Mud and water	276
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	276
Driving on snow and ice	277
Maintenance and modifications	278
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	279
Roadside Emergencies	280
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	280
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance	280
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance	281
Vehicles sold in Canada : Getting roadside assistance	281
Vehicles sold in Canada : Using roadside assistance	281
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	281
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	282
FUSES AND RELAYS	283
Fuses	283
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	283
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel	284
Power distribution box	287
CHANGING THE TIRES	291
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	291
Stopping and securing the vehicle	293
Location of the spare tire and tools	293
Removing the jack and tools	294
Removing the spare tire	294
Tire change procedure	295
Stowing the spare tire	299
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	300
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	301
JUMP STARTING	301
Preparing your vehicle	302
Connecting the jumper cables	302
Jump Starting	303
Removing the jumper cables	304
WRECKER TOWING	305
Emergency Towing	306
Customer Assistance	307
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	307
Away from home	307
Additional assistance	308
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	309
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	310
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	311
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	311
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	313
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	313
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	313
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	314
Cleaning	315
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	315
WAXING	316
PAINT CHIPS	316
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	316
ENGINE	317
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	317
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	318
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	318
INTERIOR	319
CLEANING THE CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	320
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH? EDITION)	320
LEATHER SEATS FOR THE KING RANCH? EDITION ONLY (IF EQUIPPED)	321
UNDERBODY	322
FORD AND LINCOLN CAR CARE PRODUCTS	322
Maintenance and Specifications	323
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	323
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	323
Working with the engine off	323
Working with the engine on	323
OPENING THE HOOD	324
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	325
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	326
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	326
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	327
Changing the rear window wiper blade	327
ENGINE OIL	328
Checking the engine oil	328
Adding engine oil	329
Engine oil and filter recommendations	330
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	330
BATTERY	331
ENGINE COOLANT	333
Checking engine coolant	333
Adding engine coolant	334
Recycled engine coolant	336
Coolant refill capacity	336
Severe climates	337
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	337
How fail-safe cooling works	337
When fail-safe mode is activated	338
FUEL FILTER	339
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	339
Important safety precautions	339
Refueling	341
Easy Fuel? “no cap” fuel system	342
Flex fuel vehicle (FFV) fuel fill inlet	343
Choosing the right fuel	343
Octane recommendations	343
FFV engines	343
Fuel quality	344
Cleaner air	344
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	344
Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container	345
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	346
Measuring techniques	346
Filling the tank	346
Calculating fuel economy	347
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	347
Habits	347
Maintenance	348
Conditions	348
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	349
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)	350
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	351
POWER STEERING FLUID	352
BRAKE FLUID	352
TRANSMISSION FLUID	353
Checking automatic transmission fluid	353
AIR FILTER	353
Changing the air filter element	353
VEHICLE STORAGE	356
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	358
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	359
ENGINE DATA	363
Engine drivebelt routing	363
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	364
Safety Compliance Certification Label	364
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	364
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS	365
Accessories	366
FORD CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	366
Exterior style	366
Interior style	366
Lifestyle	366
Peace of mind	367
Ford Extended Service Plan	368
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY)	368
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)	370
Scheduled Maintenance	371
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION	371
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?	371
Protecting Your Investment	371
Oils, Fluids and Flushing	372
Genuine Ford Parts and Service	372
Convenience	372
Factory-trained Technicians	372
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft? Replacement Parts	372
Value Shopping for Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Needs	373
Owner Checks and Services	373
Multi-point Inspection	374
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG	376
Maintenance Schedule Log	379
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS	382
Special Operating Condition Log	386
EXCEPTIONS	388
ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD	389
Engine Coolant Change Log	389

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TRAILER TOWING

Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, transmission,

axle, brakes, tires and suspension. For your safety and to maximize vehicle

performance, be sure to use the proper equipment while towing.

Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing:

•

Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least

500 miles (800 km). Additionally, during the first 500 miles (800 km)

that you tow a trailer, do not drive over 70 mph (113 km/h) and do

not make starts at full throttle.

•

Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer.

•

Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the

proper installation and adjustment specifications.

•

Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to

Preparing to

tow

in this chapter.

•

Stay within your vehicle’s load limits. If exceeded, cargo should be

removed from the trailer and/or the vehicle until all weights are within

specified limits.

•

Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to

Driving

while you tow

in this chapter.

•

Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to

Special operating conditions

in your scheduled maintenance.

Trailer towing (standard equipment):

Your vehicle is equipped with an integrated trailer hitch and a Class I

(4-pin) trailer electrical connector. The 4-pin connector supplies power

to tail lamps, stop lamps, and turn lamps.

Trailer towing (optionally equipped trailer tow package):

The optional trailer tow package includes heavy duty trailer tow wiring.

Both a Class I (4-pin) and IV (7-pin) trailer electrical connector are

provided. Under the instrument panel an electrical connector is provided

for a customer supplied aftermarket electronic brake controller. For

installing a customer supplied electronic brake controller, an electrical

jumper harness and trailer tow electrical instructions are included.

The kit containing the electrical jumper and trailer tow electrical

instructions may be purchased from any authorized dealer (part number

4L1Z-14A348-AA).

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2012 Expedition

(exd)

Owners Guide, 3rd Printing

USA

(fus)