2009 FORD EXPEDITION EL air conditioning

Guarding against exhaust fumes
Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid
its dangerous effects.
WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have
your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you
smell exhaust fumes.
Important ventilating information
If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of
time, open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm) or adjust the heating
or air conditioning to bring in fresh air.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
If your vehicle is factory-equipped
with an engine block heater, a
rubber cap/plug assembly will be
visibly attached to the grille on the
front of the vehicle. This assembly is
shipped in-vehicle for authorized
dealer installation. If not
factory-equipped, the engine block
heater can be purchased through
authorized dealer accessories.
Replacement rubber caps are
available through an authorized dealer, 3L1Z-6E088-AA.
An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting
and allows the heater/defroster system to respond quickly. If your vehicle
is equipped with this system, your equipment includes a heater element
which is installed in your engine block and a wire harness which allows
the user to connect the system to a grounded 120 volt a/c electrical
source. The block heater system is most effective when outdoor
temperatures reach below 0°F (-18°C).
For flexible fuel vehicles, if operating with E 85
ethanol, an engine block
heater must be used if ambient temperature is below 0°F (-18°C).
See Cold weather starting in the Driving chapter for more information
on starting with ethanol.
WARNING: Failure to follow engine block heater instructions
could result in property damage or physical injury.
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Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system
and engine protection.
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
• The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
• The engine coolant temperature symbol will illuminate.
• The indicator light will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
• The engine power will be limited.
• The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:
• The engine will completely shut down.
• Steering and braking effort will increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to an authorized dealer.
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checking and adding ..............369
dipstick ....................................369
filter, specifications ........371, 398
recommendations ...................371
refill capacities ........................399
specifications ..........................399
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................286
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Fail safe cooling ........................379
Family entertainment system ....51
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....380
Floor mats .................................154
Fluid capacities .........................399
Fog lamps ....................................95
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......309
control trac .............................309
description ..............................310
driving off road .......................311
indicator light .........................309
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................297
Fuel ............................................380
calculating fuel
economy ..................131, 142, 388
cap ...........................................383
capacity ...................................399
choosing the right fuel ...........385
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................391
detergent in fuel .....................386
filler funnel .............................386
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................380, 383, 388
filter, specifications ........380, 398 fuel pump shut-off switch .....321
improving fuel economy ........388
octane rating ...........385, 403–404
quality ..............................385–386
running out of fuel .........339, 386
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................380
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................380, 385
Fuses ..................................322–323
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............383
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................388
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................320
Headlamps ...................................94
aiming ........................................96
autolamp system .......................94
bulb specifications ..................100
daytime running lights .............95
flash to pass ..............................95
high beam .................................95
replacing bulbs .......................101
turning on and off ....................94
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................83–84
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................126
Hood ..........................................365
How to get going ........................20
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