1997 FORD EXPEDITION Owners Manual

Brake system warning
Extinguishes when the parking
brake is released. Illumination after
releasing the parking brake
indicates low brake fluid level.
Safety belt
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on to remind you to
fasten your safety belts. For more
information, refer toUsing the
safety restraints properlyin the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Air bag readiness
Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned to On. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to
flash or remains on, have the
system serviced. For more
information, refer to
Supplemental restraints system
(SRS)in theSeating and safety
restraintschapter.
Check engine warning light
This light illuminates when the
engine's Emission Control System
requires service. It will also
illuminate when the ignition key is
in the On position and the engine
is off. Refer toWhat you should
know about the On-board
diagnostic (OBD II) systemin the
Maintenance and carechapter.
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BRAKE
CHECK
ENGINE
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Transmission control indicator
light (TCIL)
The TCIL (OFF), located on the
end of the gearshift lever, may
flash steadily if a malfunction has
been detected. If the TCIL is
flashing, contact your Ford dealer
as soon as possible. If this
condition persists, damage to the
transmission could occur.
For more information, refer to the
Drivingchapter.
Automatic four wheel drive
indicator (if equipped)
Illuminates when A4WD
(automatic 4±wheel drive) is
engaged.
4x4 (if equipped)
Illuminates when the 4H
(Four-Wheel Drive) or 4L
(Four-Wheel Drive Low) is
engaged.
4x4 low range (if equipped)
Illuminates when 4L (Four-Wheel
Drive Low) is engaged.
OVERDRIVE OFF
A4WD
4x4
LOW
RANGE
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off. If the light stays on
or continues to flash, the ABS
needs to be serviced.
Fuel reset
Illuminates when the ignition key
is turned to the ON position and
the fuel pump shut-off switch has
been activated. For more
information , refer toFuel pump
shut-off switchin theRoadside
emergencieschapter.
Anti-theft system
Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON
position to verify that the passive
anti-theft system is operating
properly.
High beams
Illuminates when the headlamp
high beams are on.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on.
ABS
FUEL
RESET
THEFT
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Check air suspension
Illuminates briefly when the
ignition is turned to the ON
position and the engine is OFF.
The light also illuminates when the
air suspension system requires
servicing.
Testing warning lights
Turn the ignition key to ON
without starting the vehicle. The
warning and indicator lights shown
above will illuminate for a brief
time. If any of these lights do not
illuminate, contact your dealer for
service.
Safety belt warning chime
For information on the safety belt
warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS
warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
CHECK
SUSP
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Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC
position and the driver's door is
opened.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps are
on, the ignition is off (and the key
is not in the ignition) and the
driver's door is opened.
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Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle
speed.
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Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal
operating temperature, the needle
remains within the normal zone. If
it enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Switch off
the engine and allow it to cool.
Refer toChecking and adding
engine coolantandWhat you
should know about fail-safe
coolingin theMaintenance and
carechapter.
Fuel gauge
For information on the capacity of
the fuel tank, refer to the
Capacities and specifications
chapter.
The fuel gauge displays
approximately how much fuel is in
the fuel tank only when the
ignition is ON. For proper fuel
gauge indication after adding fuel,
turn the ignition switch OFF while
refueling the vehicle.
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The fuel gauge indicator may vary
slightly when the vehicle is in
motion. The most accurate reading
is obtained with the vehicle on
level ground.
With ignition switch OFF, the fuel
gage indicator may drift from the
ignition switch ON position.
Refer theIgnitioninformation in
theControls and featureschapter
for more information on the
positions of the ignition.
Charging system gauge
If the pointer moves and stays
outside of the normal range, have
the vehicle's electrical system
checked as soon as safely possible.
Engine oil pressure gauge
Indicates the engine oil pressure in
the system. Sufficient pressure
exists as long as the needle is in
the normal range. If the gauge
constantly indicates low pressure
at normal engine speed, refer to
Checking and adding engine oil
in theMaintenance and care
chapter.
If the gauge indicates a low
pressure and the engine oil level is
correct, switch off the engine
immediately and have the vehicle
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checked by your dealer or qualified
service technician.
Odometer
Registers the total number of miles
the vehicle has traveled.
Trip odometer
Registers thenumber of miles
traveled on individual journeys. To
reset, depress the control.
TRIP COMPUTER (IF
EQUIPPED)
With the ignition control in the ON
position, the trip computer
displays important vehicle
information through a constant
monitor of vehicle systems. You
may select display features on the
message center for a display of
status.
For more information on the
overhead console of your vehicle,
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