1997 FORD EXPEDITION Owners Manual

If the light is displayed while
driving and the air suspension
system service switch is not turned
off, safely pull off the road at your
earliest convenience. Turn the
ignition switch from 4(On) to 3
(Off) and 4(On) again. If the
warning light reappears, turn the
air suspension switch off and have
the vehicle serviced by your dealer
or qualified service technician.
If the vehicle is loaded beyond the
recommended maximum payload,
the CHECK SUSP light may
illuminate. To correct this
condition, remove or redistribute
the payload according to the
recommended requirements and
follow the procedure outlined
above.
TRANSMISSION OPERATION
Automatic transmission
operation
Hold the brake pedal down
while you move the
gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the
brake pedal down, your vehicle
may move unexpectedly and
injure someone.
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Pull the gearshift lever towards
you and downward to move the
automatic gearshift.
P(Park)Ð Always come to a
complete stop before shifting into
or out of P (Park).
When you leave your
vehicle, place the gearshift
lever in P (Park). Set the
parking brake fully, and shut off
the engine. Never park your
vehicle in N (Neutral). If you do
not take these precautions, your
vehicle may move suddenly and
injure someone.
R(Reverse)Ð Always come to a
complete stop before shifting into
or out of R(Reverse).
N(Neutral)Ð Vehicle is free to
roll.
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D(Overdrive)Ð The normal
driving position for the best fuel
economy. Transmission operates in
gears one through four.
D(Overdrive) can be deactivated
by pressing the transmission
control switch on the end of the
gearshift lever. The transmission
control indicator light (TCIL)
(OFF) on the end of the gearshift
lever will remain off.
D(Drive)Ð Not shown on the
display. Activate by pressing the
transmission control switch on the
end of the gearshift lever. The
TCIL(OFF) will illuminate on the
gearshift lever. Transmission
operates in gears one through
three. D(Drive) provides more
engine braking than
D(Overdrive) and is useful
whenever driving conditions (i.e.,
city traffic, hilly terrain, etc.) cause
the transmission to excessively
shift between
D(Overdrive) and
D(Drive). Also deactivate
D(Overdrive) when:
²driving with a heavy load
²towing a trailer up or down
steep hills
²additional engine braking is
desired
To return to
D(Overdrive)
mode, press the transmission
control switch. The TCIL (OFF)
will no longer be illuminated.
Each time the vehicle is started,
the transmission will automatically
return to normal overdrive mode.
OVERDRIVE OFF
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2(Second)Ð Use 2(Second) to
start-up on slippery roads or to
provide additional engine braking
on downgrades. Transmission
operates in first and second gears.
1(Low)Ð Use 1(Low) to provide
maximum engine braking on steep
downgrades. Upshifts can be made
by shifting to 2(Second) or to
D(Overdrive). Selecting 1(Low)
at higher speeds causes a shift to
2(Second), and will shift to 1(Low)
after vehicle decelerates to the
proper speed.
Brake-shift interlock
The brake-shift interlock feature
prevents you from shifting from
P(Park) unless the brake pedal is
depressed (with the ignition in the
On position). If you cannot move
the gearshift out of P(Park) with
the brake pedal depressed:
1. Turn ignition key to Off (3).
2. Apply the parking brake.
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2
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3. Turn ignition key to Lock (2)
and remove the key.
4. Re-insert the ignition key and
turn it to Off (3).
5. Shift the transmission to
N(Neutral).
6. Start the vehicle.
If you need to use the above
procedure, it is possible that a fuse
has blown and your brakelamps
may not be functioning. Refer to
theRoadside emergencies
chapter for instructions on
replacing fuses.
Do not drive your vehicle
until you verify that the
brakelamps are working.
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CONTROL TRAC-AUTOMATIC
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
Your 4x4 features a heavy-duty
Control Trac system, includes a
computer-operated transfer case.
Coupled with a
center-disconnected front axle, this
unique system is interactive with
the road, continually monitoring
and adjusting torque delivery to
the front and rear wheels to
optimize vehicle control.
Positions of the Control Trac
system
The Control Trac A4WD system
functions in four modes:
²2Hposition delivers power only
to the rear axle.
²A4WDposition delivers power
to the rear axle, and the front
axle when road conditions
dictate the need for increased
traction.
²4Hposition provides
mechanically locked four-wheel
drive power delivery to front
and rear axles.
²4Lposition provides
mechanically locked four-wheel
drive when above average power
at reduced speeds is required.
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Utility and four-wheel
drive vehicles arenot
designed for cornering at speeds
as high as passenger cars any
more than low-slung sports cars
are designed to perform
satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. Avoid sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers in these
vehicles.
Using the Control Trac system
Shifting to A4WD
Move the 4WD control to A4WD at
a stop or at speeds up to 88 km/h
(55 mph).
²At temperatures below 0É C
(32É F), shifts from 2H to A4WD
or 4H should not be performed
above 72 km/h (45 mph).
²Do not shift into A4WD when
only the rear wheels are
spinning.
Shifting to 2H
Move the 4WD control to 2H at
any forward speed.
2H 4L
A4WD4H
2H 4L
A4WD4H
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Shifting from 4H to 4L (and 4L
to 4H)
1. Bring the vehicle to a stop.
2. Depress the brake.
3. Place the gearshift in N
(Neutral).
4. Move the 4WD control to the 4H
(or 4L) position.
Shifting from A4WD to 4H
Move the 4WD control from A4WD
to 4H at any forward speed.
Shifting from 2H to 4H can be
done at speeds up to 88 km (55
mph).
2H 4L
A4WD4H
2H 4L
A4WD4H
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