2006 FORD EXPEDITION Owners Manual

Engine coolant temperature
gauge:Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the needle will be in
the normal range (between “H” and
“C”). If it enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible,
switch off the engine and let the engine cool.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Odometer:Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle.
•With Mini Message Center
•With Full Message Center
Refer toMessage Centerin the
Driver Controlschapter on how to
switch the display from Metric to
English.
Trip odometer:Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys.
•With Mini Message Center
Press the SELECT/RESET control
once to switch from the odometer to
the trip odometer. Press the control
again to select Trip 1 and Trip 2 features. To reset the trip, press and
hold the control again until the trip reading is 0.0 miles.
•With Full Message Center
Press and release the message
center INFO button until TRIP
mode appears in the display. Press
the control again to select Trip 1
and Trip 2 features. Press the
RESET button to reset.
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Tachometer:Indicates the engine
speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of
the scale may damage the engine.
Battery voltage gauge:Indicates
the battery voltage when the
ignition is in the ON position. If the
pointer moves and stays outside the
normal operating range, have the
vehicle’s electrical system checked
by your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Engine oil pressure gauge:
Indicates engine oil pressure. The
needle should stay in the normal
operating range (between “L” and
“H”). If the needle falls below the
normal range, stop the vehicle, turn
off the engine and check the engine
oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil
level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your authorized dealer.
Fuel gauge:Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignition
is in the ON position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
Refer toFilling the tankin the
Maintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.
The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel
door is located.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
Premium Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single
CD/MP3 radio (if equipped)
1.EJ (Eject):Press to stop and
eject a tape.
2.EJ (Eject):Press to stop and
eject a CD.
3.BASS:Allows you to increase or
decrease the audio system’s bass
output. Press BASS then press
TEXT/SEL to decrease
or
increase
the bass levels.
TREB (Treble):Allows you to
increase or decrease the audio
system’s treble output. Press TREB
then press TEXT/SEL to
decrease
or increasethe treble levels.
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4.BAL (Balance):Allows you to
shift speaker sound between the
right and left speakers. Press BAL
then press TEXT/SEL to shift sound
to the left
or right.
FADE:Allows you to shift speaker
sound between the front and rear
speakers. Press FADE then press
TEXT/SEL to shift the sound to the
rear
or the front.
5.SHUF (Shuffle):Press to play
CD/MP3 tracks in random order.
Press again to deactivate random
play.
RPT (Repeat):Press to repeat the
current CD/MP3 track.
6.Memory preset stations:To set a memory preset station, tune the
radio to the desired station, then press and hold the memory preset
control until the sound returns.
7.TEXT/SEL:Select: Use to adjust
bass, treble, balance and fade levels.
TEXT:TEXT is available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your radio
comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite
reception is available through your authorized dealer. Detailed Satellite
instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. TEXT is also
available with ID3 tags on MP3 files.Dealer installed satellite kit only
available in the continental United States.
8.Folder:Press to reverse (
)or
advance (
) MP3 folders.
9.REW (Rewind):Worksintape
and CD modes.
In tape mode, radio play continues
until rewind is stopped (by pressing REW again) or the beginning of the
tape is reached.
In CD mode, REW control reverses the CD within the current track.
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FF (Fast Forward):Works in tape
and CD modes.
In the tape mode, tape direction
automatically reverses when the end of the tape is reached. Fast forward
is stopped by pressing FF again.
In CD mode, FF advances the CD within the current track.
10.AUX:Press to toggle between
the current playing media and DVD
(if equipped).
SCAN:Press for a brief sampling of
radio stations, tape selections or CD
tracks. Press again to deactivate
scan mode.
11.Phone/MUTE:Press to mute
the playing media. Press again to
return to the playing media.
12.MENU:Press to access the
following options:
•AUTOSET:Press MENU until AUTOSET is displayed. Press
TEXT/SEL to turn this function on or off. AUTOSET allows you to set
the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually
set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. If there are less than six strong
stations available on the frequency band, the remaining memory
preset controls will all store the last strong station available.
•Speed sensitive volume(if equipped): Radio volume changes
automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road
and wind noise. Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature
off and level 7 is the maximum setting. To engage the speed sensitive
volume feature, press MENU until speed VOL X appears in the display.
Press TEXT/SEL to increase (
) decrease () volume
compensation levels. The selected level will appear in the display.
•Setting the clock:Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT
MINS is displayed. Press SEL to increase (
) or decrease ().
•Compression:In CD/MP3 modes, select to bring loud and soft
passages together for a more consistent listening level.
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•Folder/Track mode:In MP3 mode, press MENU until MODE appears
in the display. Use SEL to toggle between FOLDER (only tracks within
the selected folder are accessible) or TRACK (all tracks on the disc
are accessible).
13.TUNE/CAT:In radio mode,
press to manually advance up/down
the frequency band. In satellite
radio mode, press CAT for a listing of available music categories.
CAT:CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio. Your
radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable
Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer. Detailed
Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.Dealer
installed satellite kit only available in the continental United States.
For information regarding SIRIUS Satellite Radio, please call toll-free
888-539-SIRIUS (888-539-7474) or visit the SIRIUS website at
www.siriusradio.com
14.SEEK:Works in radio, tape and
CD modes. Press to access the
previous (
) or next ()
listenable radio station, tape selection or CD track.
15.BAND:Press to toggle between
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands.
Press while in tape or CD mode to
return to radio mode.
CD:Press CD to enter CD mode
and to play a CD already in the
system.
16.Power/volume:Press to turn
the system on/off. Turn to
raise/lower the volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a
“nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.
Audio power can also be turned on by pressing BAND or the TAPE or
CD controls.
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17.TAPE:Press to begin tape play.
Press to switch tape side (1 to 2) or
(2 to 1).
18.CD slot:Insert the disc with the playing side down and printed side
up.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm)
audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain
recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function
correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs,
CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with
homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into
the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become
jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified
with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels.
Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your authorized
dealer for further information.
19.Tape door:Insert the tape facing the right.
The Dolby
noise reduction system is manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby
and the double-D
symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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Audiophile/Premium Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash
Six CD/MP3 Radio (if equipped)
1.SEEK:Press and release
SEEK
/for previous/next
strong station or track.
2.TEXT:The filename (Fi), song
title (So), artist text (Ar) or album
text (AL) may be viewed while
playing an MP3 selection. When MP3 selection text is shown on the
message display its corresponding text indicator (Fi, So, Ar, or AL) is
shown in the elapsed time display. Press TEXT to scroll through the text
fields. The display will scroll all of the text in the current field before
changing to the next field. (TEXT must be pressed within 3 seconds of
the previous button press to proceed to the next/last text display.)
TEXT is available when equipped with Satellite radio or with ID3 tags on
MP3 files. Your Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite ready
capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your
authorized dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the
dealer installed kit.Dealer installed satellite kit only available in the
continental United States.
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