1997 FORD EXPEDITION center console

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,
MPH
50
4080
120
140
18 0
4060100
20 km/h
0010
000005
MPH 1050
3070
4080
120
140
18 0
40
20
0
10090 60
8060100
20 km/h
0010
0
00
00
00
00
05
5
MPH
50
4080
120
140
18 0
4060100
20 km/h
0010
000005
MPH 1050
3070
4080
120
140
18 0
40
20
0
10090 60
8060100
20 km/h
0
000005
001
km TO EMPTY
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Instrumentation
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1. Start the vehicle.
2. Locate compass sensor mounted
at base of mirror.
3. Insert a paperclip into the small
hole on the bottom of the compass
sensor. Hold down until ZONE
appears in the trip computer
display Continue to hold down
until ZONE disappears and CAL is
displayed.
4. Press and hold the MODE
control until CAL appears in the
display (approximately eight
seconds) and release.
5. Drive the vehicle slowly (less
than 5 km/h [3 mph] in circles until
CAL indicator turns off (4±5
complete circles).
6. The compass is now calibrated.
Trip computer (if equipped)
This component displays a variety
of system displays. The appearance
of the component in the overhead
console may vary according to
your vehicle's equipment package.
For more information on the
operation and functions of the trip
computer, refer toTrip computer
in theInstrumentationchapter.
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Controls and features
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A second auxiliary power point is
located on the left side of the rear
console at the rear of the driver
seat. The power point is accessible
from the rear seats.
Your vehicle may be equipped with
a variety of console features. These
include:
²utility compartment
²cupholders
²coin holder slots
²tissue box holder
²compact disc changer
Use only soft cups in the
cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.
PANEL FLOOR
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Controls and features
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Replacing the tissue box
To replace the center console
tissue box:
1. Lift the console door lid.
2. Slide out the empty tissue box
by pulling it up and out.
3. Slide in the new tissue box.
Hooking floor mat
Installing the floor mats
1. Move the driver's seat to the
most rearward position.
2. Position the driver's side floor
mat with the rear of the mat
against left (outboard) front edge
of seat track mounting bracket.
3. To re-install mat, align grommet
in mat over the locator post and
snap mat into place.
LO OFF
HI
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Controls and features
65

Removing the floor mat
1. To remove mat, pull up on rear
of mat to release from locator post.
Compact disc changer (if
equipped)
The compact disc changer is
located inside the center console.
For information on the compact
disc changer, refer to the ªAudio
Guideº.
SPARE TIRE AND JACK
Your vehicle is equipped with a
jack and a full-size spare tire (if
equipped). For instructions on how
to remove and mount the spare
tire, refer to theRoadside
emergencieschapter.
OPEN
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Controls and features
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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