2009 FORD EXPEDITION EL instrument panel

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
1. Temperature selection:
Controls the temperature of the
airflow in the vehicle.
2. Air flow selections: Controls
the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief
description on each control.
MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated
air through the instrument panel
vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more
economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor
vents.
O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.
: Distributes air through the floor vents. You may notice a small
amount of air flowing from the defroster vents and demister vents.
: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister
vents and floor vents.
: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and
demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield.
3. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation
in the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation engages
automatically with selection of MAX A/C or can be engaged manually in
any other airflow selection except defrost. Recirculation may turn off
automatically in all airflow selections except MAX A/C.
4. R
Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window
defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more
information.
5. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in MAX A/C, (defrost) and (floor/defrost).
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6. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
Manual heating and air conditioning system with rear passenger
compartment climate control (if equipped)
1. Air flow selections: Controls
the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief
description on each control.
MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated
air through the instrument panel
vents to cool the vehicle. This
re-cooling of the interior air is more
economical and efficient.
Recirculated air may also help
reduce undesirable odors from
entering the vehicle.
: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor
vents.
O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.
: Distributes air through the floor vents. You may notice a small
amount of air flowing from the defroster vents and demister vents
: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister
vents and floor vents.
: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and
demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield.
Auxiliary climate control operation: Turn the front air flow control
(1) to any position except O (OFF).
2. R Rear fan speed control: Press to enable the auxiliary system
or to adjust the rear fan speed from the front control. Press to increase
or decrease the fan speed.
3. REAR: Press to enable the control located in the rear of the floor
console (if equipped), or to activate the auxiliary A/C system per the
settings on the front control. Press again to turn the auxiliary system off.
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the MAX A/C position, turn off the rear A/C unit, reduce blower fan
speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle’s transmission into
the P (Park) position to continue to receive cool air from your A/C
system.
• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select .
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH REAR
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
1. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the
windshield.
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10. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor
vents.
11.
: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
12. Manual override controls: Allows you to manually select where
airflow is distributed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
13. F
Front fan speed control: Press to manually increase or
decrease the fan speed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
14. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.
15. Driver temperature control: Press to increase or decrease the
temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Sets the passenger side
temperature also when DUAL is disengaged. Note: The recommended
vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C).
• Dual temperature control: Press and hold AUTO to
engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control.
16. AUTO: Press to engage full automatic operation, and select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will
automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and
outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the
desired temperature.
17. EXT: Press to display the outside temperature. Press again to display
the cabin temperature settings. Note: Exterior readings are more
accurate when the vehicle is moving.
18. REAR: Press to enable the control located in the rear of the floor
console. Press again to turn the auxiliary system off. When the REAR
button is pressed, the display will show only the rear cabin settings.
After the rear setting changes are completed on the front control, the
display will automatically show all climate settings.
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5. R Rear fan speed control: Press to enable the auxiliary system
or to adjust the rear fan speed from the front control. Press to manually
increase or decrease the fan speed. When the rear fan button is pressed,
the display will show only the rear cabin settings. After the rear setting
changes are completed on the front control, the display will
automatically show all climate settings.
6. Passenger heated seat control: Press to activate/deactivate the
passenger heated seat. See Climate controlled seats in the Seating and
Safety Restraints chapter.
7. Passenger cooled seat control: Press to activate/deactivate the
passenger cooled seat. See Climate controlled seats in the Seating and
Safety Restraints chapter.
8. REAR: Press to enable the control located in the rear floor console (if
equipped). Press again to turn the auxiliary system off. When the REAR
button is pressed, the display will show only the rear cabin settings.
After the rear setting changes are completed on the front control, the
display will automatically show all climate settings.
9. Airflow direction control: Press to toggle through the air
distribution modes listed below. The selected mode will be shown in the
display.
: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
: Distributes air through the instrument panel and the floor vents.
: Distributes air through the floor vents.
: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister
vents and the floor vents.
10. Driver heated seat control: Press to activate/deactivate the
driver heated seat. See Climate controlled seats in the Seating and
Safety Restraints chapter.
11. Driver cooled seat control: Press to activate/deactivate the
driver cooled seat. See Climate controlled seats in the Seating and
Safety Restraints chapter.
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• To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open
for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out”.
• During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C
with recirculation mode selected, turn off the rear A/C unit, reduce
blower fan speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle’s
transmission into the P (Park) position to continue to receive cool air
from your A/C system.
• For maximum cooling performance, (MAX A/C):
In AUTO: Press AUTO control and set to desired temperature.
In Manual Override: Press the (panel), A/C, and recirculated
air , set the temperature to 60°F (16°C) and the fan to the highest
blower setting.
• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select .
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
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Fog lamp control (if equipped)
The headlamp control also operates
the fog lamps. The fog lamps can be
turned on when the headlamp
control is in the or
positions and the high beams are
not turned on.
Pull the headlamp control towards
you to turn the fog lamps on. The
fog lamp indicator light will
illuminate.
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.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the fog lamps on at full intensity output. To activate:
• the ignition must be in the on position and
• the headlamp control must be in the off, parking lamps or autolamp
position.
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WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL) system does not activate the 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.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
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. When the
control is in the full down position, it acts as a dome lamp
defeat/override.
Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer
switch from the full dim position to the full Dome/ON position to reset.
This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting
conditions.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
Vertical aim adjustment
Before aim adjustment, disable the air suspension system. Refer to
Message center in the Driver Controls chapter.
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