1997 FORD EXPEDITION display

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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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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refer to trip computer information
in theControls and features
chapter.
Selectable features
English/metric display
Press the E/M control to change to
message center display from
metric to English units or vice
versa.
Compass
Press the mode control once for
compass only display.
Fuel range
Press the mode control to display
the approximate number of
kilometers (miles) left to drive
before the fuel tank is empty.
The indicated distance to empty
may be inaccurate with sustained,
drastic changes in fuel economy
(e.g. towing with a trailer), but will
eventually recover.
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Fuel economy
Press the mode control to display
your vehicle's average fuel
economy in liters/100 kilometers
(miles/gallon).
Press the mode control to display
the instantaneous fuel economy of
your running vehicle.
Distance to empty display may be
inaccurate if the vehicle is started
while parked on an incline.
Fuel fills of less than 22.7 liters
(six gallons) may not be detected
by the trip computer.
Off
Press the mode control a final time
to turn the trip computer display
off.
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The front overhead console and
overhead controls provide a variety
of available features including:
²compass display
²trip computer
²overhead lamps
²storage compartment
²garage door opener stowage
²moon roof control
²auxiliary A/C controls
²power quarter window switches
The appearance of your vehicle's
overhead console will vary
according to your option package.
Compass display (if equipped)
The compass reading may be
affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and
powerful broadcast antenna.
Magnetic or metallic objects placed
in or on the vehicle may also affect
compass accuracy. Adjustments
may be made to the zone and
calibration of the compass.
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Compass zone adjustment
1. Determine which time zone you
are in by referring to the zone
map.
2. Locate compass sensor mounted
at base of mirror.
3. Turn ignition to the On position.
4. Insert a paperclip into the small
hole on the bottom of the compass
sensor. Hold down until ZONE
appears in the trip computer
display.
5. Release pressure on the
paperclip and then slowly press it
down again.
6. Continue to press until your
zone is shown in the trip computer
display and release.
Compass calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an
open area free from steel
structures and high voltage lines.
For optimum calibration, turn off
all electrical accessories and make
sure that all vehicle doors are shut.
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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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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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