2009 FORD EXPEDITION EL child seat

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that
keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the
stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and
rest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawings below compare
the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to the neck
and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder. The drawings below
also show how the lap belt should be low and snug across the child’s
hips.
If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized mesh
sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this
condition. Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster
seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions.
The importance of shoulder belts
Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child’s
head hitting a hard surface in a collision. For this reason, you should
never use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is generally best to use a
booster seat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat.
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Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does not
stay positioned on the shoulder during use.
Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat.
WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder
belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces
the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk
of injury or death in a collision.
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance
Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodically
to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the
vehicle and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears
or cuts. Replace if necessary. All vehicle safety belt assemblies, including
retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle assemblies, buckle support
assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if
equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety
seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be
inspected after a collision. Refer to the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information
specific to the child restraint. Ford Motor Company recommends that all
safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be
replaced. However, if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer
finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate
properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in
use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either
damage or improper operation is noted.
For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer to Interior in the Cleaning
chapter.
WARNING: Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the
safety belt assembly or child restraint system under the above
conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a
collision.
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NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS
Utility vehicles and trucks handle
differently than passenger cars in
the various driving conditions that
are encountered on streets,
highways and off-road. Utility
vehicles and trucks are not designed
for cornering at speeds as high as
passenger cars any more than
low-slung sports cars are designed
to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions.
WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover
rate than other types of vehicles. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death from a rollover or other crash you must:
• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers;
• Drive at safe speeds for the conditions;
• Keep tires properly inflated;
• Never overload or improperly load your vehicle; and
• Make sure every passenger is properly restrained.
WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
All occupants must wear seat belts and children/infants must use
appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection.
Study your Owner’s Guide and any supplements for specific information
about equipment features, instructions for safe driving and additional
precautions to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury.
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped)
A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD (when selected) has the ability to
use all four wheels to power itself. This increases traction which may
enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a
conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................289
Accessory delay ........................114
AdvanceTrac ..............................291
Air cleaner filter ...............395, 398
Air suspension ...........................297
description ..............................297
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ........217, 221, 223
and child safety seats ............219
description ..............217, 221, 223
disposal ....................................227
driver airbag ............219, 222, 224
indicator light .................221, 226
operation .................219, 222, 224
passenger airbag .....219, 222, 224
side airbag ...............................221
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................374
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................289
Anti-theft system ..............177, 181
arming the system ..................181
disarming a triggered
system .....................................182
Armrests ....................................187
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................20, 24, 32
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................300
fluid, adding ............................395
fluid, checking ........................395
fluid, refill capacities ..............399
fluid, specification ..................399
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....40
Auxiliary power point ...............110 Axle
lubricant specifications ..........399
refill capacities ........................399
B
Battery .......................................372
acid, treating emergencies .....372
jumping a disabled battery ....339
maintenance-free ....................372
replacement, specifications ...398
servicing ..................................372
Belt-Minder
.............................213
Booster seats .............................242
Brakes ........................................288
anti-lock ...................................289
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................289
fluid, checking and adding ....394
fluid, refill capacities ..............399
fluid, specifications .................399
lubricant specifications ..........399
parking ....................................290
shift interlock ..................298–299
Bulbs ............................................99
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....399
Cargo cover ...............................160
Cargo management system ......159
Cassette tape player ...................24
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................329
Child safety seats ......................231
in front seat ............................232
in rear seat ..............................232
LATCH .....................................235
recommendations ...................229
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Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................242
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............357
instrument panel ....................358
interior .............................359–360
plastic parts ............................357
washing ....................................355
waxing .....................................356
wheels ......................................356
wiper blades ............................358
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................34
AM/FM/CD .................................26
Compass, electronic ..................132
calibration ...............................133
set zone adjustment .......132, 148
Console ......................................110
overhead ..........................108–109
Controls
power seat ...............................188
steering column ......................123
Coolant
checking and adding ..............374
refill capacities ................378, 399
specifications ..........................399
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................120
Customer Assistance ................319
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................352
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................352
Getting roadside assistance ...319
Getting the service
you need .................................348
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................353 Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................351
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................95
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................395
engine oil .................................369
Driving under special
conditions ..................304, 313, 316
sand .........................................315
snow and ice ...........................317
through water .................315, 318
DVD system .................................51
E
Electronic message
center .................................130, 140
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................339
running out of fuel .........339, 386
Emission control system ..........391
Engine ................................403–404
cleaning ...................................357
coolant .....................................374
fail-safe cooling .......................379
idle speed control ...................372
lubrication specifications .......399
refill capacities ........................399
service points ..........................366
starting after a collision .........321
Engine block heater .................286
Engine oil ..................................369
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................369
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Ignition .......................282, 403–404
Illuminated visor mirror ...........108
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................231
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................393
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................358
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................96
J
Jack ............................................329
positioning ...............................329
storage .....................................329
Jump-starting your vehicle ......339
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................164
keypad .....................................175
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................176
programming entry code .......175
Keys ...................................162, 178
positions of the ignition .........282
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................94
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................100
daytime running light ...............95
fog lamps ...................................95 headlamps .................................94
headlamps, flash to pass ..........95
instrument panel, dimming .....96
interior lamps ...................98, 101
replacing bulbs ...............101, 104
LATCH anchors .........................235
Liftgate ......................154, 158, 170
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........289
Limited-slip axle .......................297
Load limits .................................267
Loading instructions .................273
Locks
autolock ...................................164
childproof ................................168
doors ........................................164
Lubricant specifications ...........399
Lug nuts ....................................338
Lumbar support, seats .....187–188
M
Message center .................130, 140
english/metric button .....135, 145
system check button ......134, 143
warning messages ...........137, 150
Mirrors ...............................114, 116
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................115
fold away .................................116
heated ..............................117–118
programmable memory ..........171
signal .......................................118
Moon roof ..................................125
Motorcraft parts ........362, 380, 398
N
Navigation system .......................82
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O
Octane rating ............................385
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................369
P
Parking brake ............................290
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....398
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................118
Power adjustable foot pedals ...118
Power deployable running
boards ........................................118
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................323, 325
Power door locks ......................164
Power liftgate ............................154
Power mirrors ...........................116
Power point ...............................110
Power steering ..........................296
fluid, checking and adding ....394
fluid, refill capacity ................399
fluid, specifications .................399
Power Windows .........................112
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................297
R
Radio ................................20, 24, 32
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................51
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................229
Relays ........................................322 Remote entry system .......168–169
illuminated entry ............173–174
locking/unlocking
doors ................................169–170
opening the trunk ...................170
panic alarm .............................171
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................173
replacing the batteries ...........172
Reverse camera .........................307
Reverse sensing system ...........304
Roadside assistance ..................319
Roll stability control .................291
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........245
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ............204,
206–209, 211
Safety Canopy ...................221, 223
Safety defects, reporting ..........354
Safety restraints ........204, 206–211
Belt-Minder
...........................213
extension assembly ................212
for adults .........................207–209
for children .............................227
safety belt maintenance .........245
warning light and
chime ...............................212–213
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................235
Safety seats for children ..........231
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................404
Satellite Radio Information ........48
Seats ..........................................183
child safety seats ....................231
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