2003 FORD EXPEDITION instrument panel

Temperature control knob
Controls the temperature of the
airflow inside the vehicle.
Mode selector control
Controls the direction of the airflow
to the inside of the vehicle.
The A/C compressor will only
function if the outside temperature
is above approximately 2°C (35°F)
•MAX A/C–Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
registers. Max A/C is noisier than A/C, but more economical and
efficient. This mode will reduce undesirable odors from entering the
vehicle. When placed in Max A/C, the A/C indicator will be illuminated
and cannot be manually disabled.
•
(Panel)–Distributes outside air through the instrument panel
registers. The system will allow some airflow through the floor ducts.
•
(Panel & Floor)—Distributes outside 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.
•O (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.
•
(Floor)–Distributes outside air through the floor ducts and side
window demisters.
MAX
A/C
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•To increase the efficiency of the A/C, drive with the windows slightly
open for two to three 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.
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC)
SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
1. A/C control
2. Recirculated air control
3. Fahrenheit/Celsius control
4. Rear defrost control
5. Exterior temperature control
6. Defrost control (front
windshield)
7. Floor & Defrost control8. Floor control
9. Panel & Floor control
10. Panel control
11. OFF control
12. AUTO control
13. Temperature control
14. Fan speed control
The EATC system will maintain a selected temperature and automatically
control the fan speed and airflow location.
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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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Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the foglamps on at full intensity output. To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position and
•the headlamp control must be in the OFF or Parking lamps position.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate with your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parklamp operation.
Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the
interior lamps.
Move the control to the full down
position, past detent, to prevent the interior lights from illuminating
when the doors are opened.
VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet)
from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it.
•(1) Eight feet
•(2) Center height of lamp to ground
•(3) Twenty-five feet
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the
center of your headlamp (indicated
by a 3.0 mm circle on the lens) to
the ground and mark a 2.4 meter (8
foot) horizontal reference line on
the vertical wall or screen at this
height (a piece of masking tape
works well).
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps
to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. Cover one of the
headlamps so no light hits the wall.
4. On the wall or screen you will
observe a light pattern with a
distinct horizontal edge towards the
right. If this edge is not at the
horizontal reference line, the beam will need to be adjusted so the edge
is at the same height as the horizontal reference line.
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Front row dome lamp/ map light (if equipped)
The dome lamp lights when:
•any door is opened,
•the instrument panel dimmer
switch is rotated up until the
courtesy lamps come on, and
•any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and the ignition is
OFF.
The map lights are activated by pressing the controls on either side of
the lens.
Second row map lights (if equipped)
The second row map lights are
located in the headliner above the
second row seats.
•Press the controls to activate the
lights.
Rear cargo lamp
The dome lamp lights when:
•any door is opened, and the
switch is in the middle position.
•the instrument panel dimmer
switch is rotated up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
•any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and ignition is OFF
(and switch is in the middle
position).
With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp can
be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control.
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BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized“D.O.T.”for North America to ensure
lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The
correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp
assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Headlamps (low-beam) 2 9006
Headlamps (high-beam) 2 9005
Front park/turn/sidemarker
lamps2 3457 K
Foglamps 2 899
Dome/map lamps 2 579
Turn/tail/brake/sidemarker
lamps2 3157
Approach/mirror turn
signal lamps2 906
Backup lamp 2 3156
License lamp 2 168
High-mount brake lamp 5 W5W
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer
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