1997 FORD EXPEDITION brake light

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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exd_automatic
Driving
114

Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................87
and child safety seats ..............88
description ................................87
disposal ......................................91
indicator light ...........................90
passenger air bag .....................89
Air cleaner filter .......................179
Air conditioning
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................37
Air suspension ...........................111
Anti-theft system ........................67
Battery .......................................176
jumping a disabled battery ....151
Brakes ........................................107
adjustment ..............................107
anti-lock ...................................107
fluid, checking and adding ....162
Brake-shift interlock .................117
Break-in period .............................3
Bulbs, replacing .................198,205
headlamps ...............................199
rear lamps ...............................204
specifications ..........................205
Capacities for refilling fluids ...213,
215
Changing a tire .........................147
Cleaning your vehicle ...............206
engine compartment ..............208
fabric ........................................211
instrument panel ....................211
plastic parts ............................209
tail lamps .................................210
washing ....................................206
waxing .....................................207
wheels ......................................208
Climate control system .........27,28
air conditioning ...............32,33,34
defrosting ..................................65
heating .......................................33Compass, electronic
calibration .................................52
set zone adjustment .................52
Console, description ...................63
Controls .......................................64
Defrost
windshield .................................34
Emission control system ..........194
Engine .................................158,218
Engine block heater .................104
Engine coolant ..........................165
checking hoses .......................168
disposal ....................................167
refill capacities ........................167
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter .......162
specifications ..........................159
Entry system
illumination ...............................54
Exhaust fumes ..........................106
Fail safe cooling ........................169
Floor mats ..............................65,66
Foglamps ..............................20,203
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
control trac .............................119
special driving instructions ...120,
121
Fuel
calculating fuel economy .......193
improving fuel economy ........133
octane rating ...........................191
quality ......................................191
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................189
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......134
Gauges, Electronic ......................14
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................123
Hazard flashers .........................134
Hitch ..........................................131
Identification Number, Vehicle
(VIN) ..........................................219
Index
222

Idle
relearning ................................178
Ignition .........................................68
Instrument panel ........................20
Jack ..............................................66
Jump-starting your vehicle 151,152
attaching cables ......................152
disconnecting cables ..............153
Lamps
interior lamps ...........................54
parking lamps .........................201
Lights, warning and indicator
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............12
brake ..........................................10
charging system ..........................9
high beam .................................12
safety belt ............................10,86
Message center ...........................17
english/metric button ...............18
low fuel level ........................18,19
Motorcraft parts ........................213
Odometer .....................................17
Overdrive .....................................48
Overdrive lockout button ...........11
Overhead console
compass/temperature display ..50
Power features
door locks ..................................60
windows ...............................58,59
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....170
Rear console ................................63
Rear window
wiper ..........................................46
Relays ........................................135
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors ...........69
panic alarm ...............................69
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................70
replacing the batteries .............70
Reporting safety defects ..........221Safety restraints
extension assembly ..................85
for children ...............................91
lap and shoulder belts ........82,83
proper use ............................80,81
Safety seats for children ............94
attaching with tether straps ....99
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ............................95,98
Seats ............................................72
bench (60-40 split) .............72,73
lumbar support .........................73
power seat recliner/lumbar ......74
rear flip fold seat ......................75
rear seat access ........................74
third row seat .................76,77,79
Servicing your vehicle ..............155
precautions when servicing ...155
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................2
Speed control ..............................41
accelerating ...............................42
resetting ....................................43
resuming a set speed ...............43
turning off .................................41
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ................100
preparing to start your
vehicle .....................................101
starting a warm engine ..........103
Steering, power .........................109
Steering wheel ............................40
Tachometer
mechanical cluster ...................15
Temperature control (see
Climate control) .....................28,29
Tires
changing ..................................144
inspection and maintenance ..182
tire grades ...............................182
treadwear ................................182
Traction-lok rear axle ...............111
Index
223