2003 FORD EXPEDITION window

Recirculation control
Used to manually enable or disable
the operation of recirculated air in
all modes except Defrost. When the
air conditioning is operating,
recirculated air helps to reduce the
amount of time required to cool the
inside of the vehicle. Recirculated
air will reduce undesirable odors
from entering the vehicle.
The recirculation control cannot be selected in Defrost as interior
fogging may occur. To reduce the risk of fogging while in Floor &
Defrost, the recirculation control can be enabled for approximately 4
minutes and the recirculated air indicator will be lit. After approximately
4 minutes of recirculated air operation while in Floor & Defrost, the
EATC will automatically disable the recirculated air and the recirculated
air indicator will not be lit.
In automatic operation, recirculated air operates automatically as
necessary to achieve the selected temperature. If desired, the
recirculated air can be controlled manually through the use of the
recirculated air control. When the recirculated air is controlled while in
automatic operation, the AUTO indicator will remain lit and the system
will remain in automatic operation. To return to automatic recirculated
air, press AUTO.
Under cold or damp conditions, do not leave the climate control system
in recirculated air for extended periods of time as this may cause interior
fogging of the windows.
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Manual override controls
The manual override controls allow you to determine where airflow is
directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
The A/C compressor will only function if the outside temperature is
above approximately 2°C (35°F).
•OFF - Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. This mode
will reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle but may
increase the possibility of interior window fogging.
•
(Panel) - Distributes outside or recirculated air through the
instrument panel registers. The system will allow some airflow through
the floor ducts.
•
(Panel & Floor) - Distributes outside or recirculated air through
the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts and side window
demisters. The air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly
warmer than that sent to the instrument panel registers.
•
(Floor) - Distributes outside or recirculated air through the floor
ducts and side window demisters.
•
(Floor & Defrost) - Distributes outside or recirculated air through
the floor ducts, windshield defroster ducts and the side window
demisters. The air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly
warmer than that sent to the windshield defroster ducts and the side
window demisters.
•
(Defrost) - Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster ducts and the side window demisters. However, the A/C
indicator will not be lit. This mode will clear ice and fog from the
windshield. The system will allow some airflow through the floor
ducts.
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Operating tips
•To reduce fogging in humid weather conditions, unless in Defrost and
Floor & Defrost, press the A/C control before driving as the air
conditioning removes moisture form the air.
•To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in warm weather
conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF
position.
•To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather
conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the
recirculation mode or OFF mode.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the exterior base of the
windshield.
•To increase the efficiency of the A/C, drive with the windows slightly
open for 2–3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been
“aired out.”
•Do not place objects under the front seat or over the defroster ducts.
They may reduce visibility, fall into the ducts, or degrade the
performance of your climate control system.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROLS
The auxiliary climate control feature
provides increased capacity to
quickly heat or cool the vehicle.
Auxiliary climate controls are
located in the first row overhead
console
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MODE SELECTOR
Press the mode selector once to
select air distribution through the
overhead vents. The Panel icon will
illuminate on the temperature
control selector. Press the mode selector again to select air distribution
through the floor vents. The Floor icon will illuminate on the
temperature control selector. Only the auxiliary control head (front or
rear) that is active will have the icons illuminated.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
Used to manually enable or disable
rear window defrost in all modes.
After approximately 10 minutes of
rear defrost operation, the climate
control system will automatically
disable the rear defrost operation. If
desired, the rear defrost can be
manually disabled through the use
of the rear defrost button. When
operating, the rear defrost indicator will be lit. The rear window
defroster switch also activates the standard exterior mirror defrost
feature.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS
Rotate the windshield wiper control
to the desired interval, low or high
speed position.
The bars of varying length are for
intermittent wipers. When in this
position rotate the control upward
for fast intervals and downward for
slow intervals.
Push (tap) the end of the stalk
briefly for a single swipe (no wash).
Push and hold for three swipes with
wash. Push and hold for a longer
wash (up to ten seconds).
Rear window wiper/washer controls
For rear wiper operation, rotate the
rear window wiper and washer
control to the desired position.
Select:
INT 2—Normal speed operation of
rear wiper.
INT 1—Intermittent operation of
rear wiper.
OFF—Rear wiper and washer off.
For rear wash cycle, rotate (and
hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer control to either
position.
From either position, the control will automatically return to the INT 2
or OFF position.
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Changing rear window wiper blade
The rear wiper arm is designed without a service position. This reduces
the risk of damage to the blade in an automatic car wash.
To replace the wiper blade:
1. Lift and hold the wiper blade off
the glass.
2. Press the release tab to unlock
wiper blade from wiper arm.
3. Pull the wiper blade toward the
base of the wiper arm and remove it
from the arm.
4. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
TILT STEERING
Push the lever down to unlock the
steering column. While the lever is
in the down position, tilt the
steering column to the desired
position.
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Power quarter rear windows (if equipped)
•Without a moon roof
•With a moon roof
Press the
portion of the VENT control to open the power rear
quarter windows.
Press the
portion of the VENT control to close the power rear
quarter windows.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT
Power outlets are designed for
accessory plugs only. Do not
hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not
covered by your warranty.
An auxiliary power point is located
on the passenger’s side of the center
console (if equipped) or on the
instrument panel on the ash tray
door on vehicles without a center console.
Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette
lighter. Use the power point.
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POWER WINDOWS
Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows.
•Press the top portion of the
rocker switch to close.
•Press the bottom portion of the
rocker switch to open.
One touch down
•Press the bottom portion of the
rocker switch completely down
and release quickly. The driver’s
window will open fully. Depress
again to stop window operation.
One touch down can be deactivated
during operation by pushing down
on the top part of the driver power
window control.
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