1997 FORD EXPEDITION warning light

ICONS AND WARNINGS
ICONS
Indicates a warning. Read the
following section onWarningsfor
a full explanation of them.
Indicates that vehicle information
related to recycling and other
environmental concerns will follow.
We must all play our part in
protecting the environment.
Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste
cleaning and lubrication materials
are significant steps towards this
aim.
WARNINGS
How can you reduce the risk of
personal injury and prevent
possible damage to others, your
vehicle and its equipment?
In this owner's guide, answers to
such questions are contained in
comments highlighted by the
warning triangle symbol.
NOTICE TO OWNERS OF
UTILITY TYPE VEHICLES
Before you drive your vehicle,
please read this owner's guide
carefully. Your vehicle is not a
passenger car. In vehicles of this
type, incorrect operation may
result in unpredictable handling
behavior. Be sure to readControl
Trac ± Automatic Four±Wheel
Drive System (if equipped)in thecom_icons.01
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Introduction
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
WARNING LIGHTS AND
CHIMES
Your vehicle is equipped with the
following instrument cluster:
Low fuel
Illuminates when the fuel level is
low.
Engine coolant temperature
Illuminates briefly when the
ignition key is turned to On.
Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high. Stop
the engine and check the engine
coolant level as soon as possible.
Refer toChecking and adding
engine coolantandWhat you
should know about fail-safe
coolingin theMaintenance and
caresection.
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LOW
FUEL
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Low washer fluid
Illuminates briefly when the
ignition is turned to On. Also
illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Oil pressure
Illuminates briefly when the
ignition key is turned to On.
Illuminates when the oil pressure
is low. Stop the engine and check
the engine oil level as soon as
possible. Refer toChecking and
adding engine oilin the
Maintenance and caresection.
The oil pressure and engine
coolant warning lights share the
same lightbulb Ð if one of the
warning lights illuminates, they
both do.
Door ajar
Illuminates when the ignition
switch is in the ON or START
position and any door is open.
Charging system
Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
LOW
WASH
DOOR
AJAR
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Instrumentation
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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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Instrumentation
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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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Instrumentation
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Positions of the ignition switch
1(Accessory)Ð allows electrical
accessories such as the audio
system and wiper/washer to
operate when the engine is not
running.
2(Lock)Ð locks the steering
wheel and automatic gearshift
lever.
3(Off)Ð shuts off the engine and
all accessories without locking the
steering wheel.
4(On)Ð tests the warning lights.
Key remains here when engine is
running.
5(Start)Ð cranks the engine.
Key returns to 4(On) when
released.
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ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
Passive anti-theft system
Your ignition key has a unique
imbedded transponder which
engages engine electronics and
allows the vehicle to be started.
Without the use of your special
ignition key, the vehicle will not
start.
During each vehicle start, the
coded key is read by the anti-theft
system. If the key's ID code
matches the code in the anti-theft
system, the vehicle is enabled to
start.
Your vehicle is equipped with two
electronically coded keys.
Additional spare keys can be
purchased through your dealer or
selected retailers. Be sure to
purchase coded keys with the Ford
logo to ensure proper functionality.
If both supplied keys are lost or
stolen, the vehicle and any other
keys must be reinitialized by the
dealer.
A theft indicator in the instrument
cluster provides operating status of
the anti-theft system. For more
information on this indicator and
its function, refer toWarning and
indicator lightsin the
Instrumentationchapter.
Programming spare keys
Use one of the two electronically
coded keys supplied with your
vehicle to program additional keys:
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belt extensions are available at no
cost from your Ford or
Lincoln/Mercury dealer.
Use only extensions manufactured
by the same supplier as the safety
belt. Manufacturer identification is
located at the end of the webbing
on the label. Also, use the safety
belt extension only if the safety
belt is too short for you when fully
extended. Do not use extension to
change the fit of the shoulder belt
across the torso.
SAFETY BELT INDICATOR
LIGHT AND WARNING CHIME
illuminates in the instrument
cluster and a chime sounds to
remind the occupants to fasten
their safety belts:
CONDITIONS OF OPERATION
If......Then.....
The driver's safety belt is not
buckled before the ignition key
is turned to On. .The safety belt indicator illuminates for
1-2 minutes and the warning chime
sounds for 4- 8 seconds.
The driver's safety belt is
buckled while the indicator light
is illuminated and the reminder
chime is sounding...The safety belt indicator light and
reminder chime turn off.
The driver's safety belt is
buckled before the ignition key
is turned to On. . .The safety belt indicator light and
reminder chime remain off.
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