2009 FORD EXPEDITION EL warning

To open the liftgate, push the
control button located on the inside
of the liftgate handle to unlatch the
liftgate, then pull on the handle to
access the cargo area.
• Do not open the liftgate or
liftgate glass in a garage or other
enclosed area with a low ceiling.
If the liftgate glass is raised and
the liftgate is also opened, both
liftgate and glass could be
damaged against a low ceiling.
• Do not leave the liftgate or liftgate glass open while driving. Doing so
could cause serious damage to the liftgate and its components as well
as allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.
WARNING: Make sure the liftgate is closed to prevent exhaust
fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. If you must drive with
the liftgate open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into the
vehicle.
CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The cargo management system
consists of a storage compartment
located in the floor of the rear cargo
area.
1. To open, lift up on the handle and
cover.
2. To close, lower the cover and
press down on the handle until the
latch clicks.
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Cargo shelf/divider (if equipped)
The cargo shelf/divider is located behind the rear seat of your vehicle.
The shelf has two positions: Flat shelf which pivots up and snaps into
place or a divider which pivots up and snaps vertically into place. Do not
put more than 30 lb. (14 kg) on the shelf.
To move the shelf to the shelf
position, pull up and pivot the shelf
over the channels on the side trim
panels and snap the shelf ends in
the channels.
To move the shelf to the divider
position, pull up and pivot the shelf
over the channels on the side trim
panels and snap vertically in place.
WARNING: Do not load any objects on the shelf that may
obstruct your vision or strike occupants of the vehicle in the
case of a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING: Do not place people or pets on or under the parcel
shelf.
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The inside lights will not turn off if:
• they have been turned on using the dimmer control or
• any door is open.
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the off position.
Two stage unlocking may be disabled or re-enabled by simultaneously
pressing the
and controls on the IKT for four seconds (disabling
two stage unlock allows all vehicle doors to unlock simultaneously). The
turn lamps will flash twice to indicate that two-stage unlock was enabled
or disabled.
Locking the doors
1. Press and release to lock all the doors. The turn lamps will flash.
2. Press and release again within three seconds to confirm that all
the doors are closed. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp
and the turn lamps will flash once if all the doors and liftgate are closed.
Note: If any door or the liftgate is not closed, or if the hood is not
closed in vehicles equipped with the perimeter alarm feature, the horn
will chirp twice and the lamps will not flash.
Opening the power liftgate or liftgate window (if equipped)
If equipped with a power liftgate, this control will not operate the liftgate
window.
• Press twice within three seconds to open the power liftgate (if
equipped) or
• Press twice within three seconds to unlatch the liftgate window
(if not equipped with a power liftgate).
WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate
area before using the control.
To close the power liftgate, press the control twice.
If the power liftgate stops mid travel, it may have detected an obstacle,
Check to ensure the power liftgate swing zone is free from obstruction
and reset the power assist by manually closing the power liftgate. Normal
operation can then be resumed.
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WARNING: Make sure the power liftgate is closed to prevent
exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also
prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with
the liftgate open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into the
vehicle.
Car finder
Press twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn
lamps will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate
your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press to activate the alarm. The horn will sound and the turn lamps
will flash for a maximum of three minutes. Press again or turn the
ignition to the on position to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to time out
in three minutes.
Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the off
position.
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals
The remote entry transmitter allows you to recall the memory seat/power
mirrors/adjustable pedals feature.
Press to automatically move the seat, power mirrors and adjustable
pedals (if equipped) to the desired memory position. Note: The seat will
not travel to its final position if the key is not in the ignition and the
easy entry feature is enabled.
Activating the memory feature
To activate this feature:
1. Position the seat, power mirrors and adjustable pedals (if equipped) to
the desired positions.
2. Press and hold either the 1 or 2
control on the driver’s seat for five
seconds. (A tone will be heard after
1 1
2
seconds when the memory store
is done) continue to hold until a
second tone is heard after five
seconds.
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SEATING
Adjustable head restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with front row outboard head restraints that are
vertically adjustable.
WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in
and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its
proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint
while the vehicle is in motion.
The adjustable head restraints
consist of :
• a trimmed energy absorbing foam
and structure (1),
• two steel stems (2),
• a guide sleeve adjust/release
button (3),
• and a guide sleeve unlock/remove
button (4).
To adjust the head restraint, do the following:
1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving/riding position.
2. Raise the head restraint by
pulling up on the head restraint.
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3. Lower the head restraint by
pressing and holding the guide
sleeve adjust/release button and
pushing down on the head restraint.
Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is
even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the
back of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the
head restraint to its full up position.
WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is a safety device.
Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted
when the seat is occupied.
To remove the adjustable head restraint, do the following:
1. Pull up the head restraint until it
reaches the highest adjustment
position.
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2. Simultaneously press and hold
both the adjust/release button and
the unlock/remove button, then pull
up on the head restraint.
To reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following:
1. Insert the two stems into the
guide sleeve collars.
2. Push the head restraint down
until it locks.
Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is
even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the
back of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the
head restraint to its full up position.
WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash, head restraints must be installed properly.
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)
WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to
reduce the risk of injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.
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Lift handle to move seat forward or
backward.
Manual seat recliner (if equipped)
WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright
and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to
slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal
injuries in the event of a collision.
Pull the seatback handle up to
recline the seat.
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