2009 FORD EXPEDITION Owners Manual

Peace of mind
Mobile-Ease™ hands-free communication system
Remote start
Vehicle security systems
Wheel locks
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for
specific weight information.
•The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.
•To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock
braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas
onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in
the area of the driver’s side hood.
•Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to
the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect
battery performance and durability.
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ABS (see Brakes) .....................291
Accessory delay ........................115
AdvanceTrac ..............................293
Air cleaner filter .......397–398, 400
Air suspension ...........................298
description ..............................298
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................218, 222, 224
and child safety seats ............220
description ..............218, 222, 224
disposal ....................................228
driver airbag ............220, 223, 225
indicator light .................222, 227
operation .................220, 223, 225
passenger airbag .....220, 223, 225
side airbag ...............................222
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................377
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................291
Anti-theft system ..............178, 182
arming the system ..................182
disarming a triggered
system .....................................183
Armrests ....................................188
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................20, 24, 31
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................303
fluid, adding ............................397
fluid, checking ........................397
fluid, refill capacities ..............401
fluid, specification ..................401
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....39
Auxiliary power point ...............111Axle
lubricant specifications ..........401
refill capacities ........................401
B
Battery .......................................375
acid, treating emergencies .....375
jumping a disabled battery ....341
maintenance-free ....................375
replacement, specifications ...400
servicing ..................................375
Belt-Minder
.............................214
Booster seats .............................242
Brakes ........................................290
anti-lock ...................................291
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................291
fluid, checking and adding ....397
fluid, refill capacities ..............401
fluid, specifications .................401
lubricant specifications ..........401
parking ....................................292
shift interlock ..................300, 302
Bulbs ..........................................101
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....401
Cargo cover ...............................160
Cargo management system ......160
Cassette tape player ...................24
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................331
Child safety seats ......................232
in front seat ............................232
in rear seat ..............................232
LATCH .....................................235
recommendations ...................230
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Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................242
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............360
instrument panel ....................361
interior .............................362–363
plastic parts ............................360
washing ....................................358
waxing .....................................359
wheels ......................................359
wiper blades ............................361
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................33
AM/FM/CD .................................26
Compass, electronic ..................133
calibration ...............................134
set zone adjustment .......133, 149
Console ......................................111
overhead ..........................109–110
Controls
power seat ...............................189
steering column ......................124
Coolant
checking and adding ..............377
refill capacities ................381, 401
specifications ..........................401
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................121
Customer Assistance ................321
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................354
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................355
Getting roadside assistance ...321
Getting the service you
need .........................................350
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................356Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................354
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................96
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................397
engine oil .................................372
Driving under special
conditions ..................306, 315, 318
sand .........................................317
snow and ice ...........................319
through water .................317, 320
DVD system .................................51
E
Electronic message center ......131,
141
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................341
running out of fuel .........341, 389
Emission control system ..........393
Engine ........................................405
cleaning ...................................360
coolant .....................................377
fail-safe cooling .......................381
idle speed control ...................375
lubrication specifications .......401
refill capacities ........................401
service points ..........................369
starting after a collision .........323
Engine block heater .................288
Engine oil ..................................372
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................372
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checking and adding ..............372
dipstick ....................................372
filter, specifications ........374, 400
recommendations ...................374
refill capacities ........................401
specifications ..........................401
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................287
F
Fail safe cooling ........................381
Family entertainment system ....51
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....383
Floor mats .................................155
Fluid capacities .........................401
Fog lamps ....................................96
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......311
control trac .............................311
description ..............................312
driving off road .......................313
indicator light .........................311
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................299
Fuel ............................................383
calculating fuel
economy ..................132, 143, 390
cap ...........................................386
capacity ...................................401
choosing the right fuel ...........387
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................393
detergent in fuel .....................389
filler funnel .............................389
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................383, 386, 390
filter, specifications ........383, 400
fuel pump shut-off switch .....323
improving fuel economy ........390octane rating ...........387–388, 405
quality ......................................388
running out of fuel .........341, 389
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................383
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................383, 387–388
Fuses ..................................324–325
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............386
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................390
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................322
Headlamps ...................................95
aiming ........................................97
autolamp system .......................95
bulb specifications ..................101
daytime running lights .............96
flash to pass ..............................96
high beam .................................96
replacing bulbs .......................102
turning on and off ....................95
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................84–85
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................127
Hood ..........................................368
How to get going ........................20
I
Ignition ...............................284, 405
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Illuminated visor mirror ...........109
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................232
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................395
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................361
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................97
J
Jack ............................................331
positioning ...............................331
storage .....................................331
Jump-starting your vehicle ......341
K
Keyless entry system ...............176
autolock ...................................165
keypad .....................................176
locking and unlocking doors ..177
programming entry code .......176
Keys ...................................163, 179
positions of the ignition .........284
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................95
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................101
daytime running light ...............96
fog lamps ...................................96
headlamps .................................95
headlamps, flash to pass ..........96
instrument panel, dimming .....97
interior lamps ...................99, 102
replacing bulbs ...............102, 105LATCH anchors .........................235
Liftgate ......................155, 159, 171
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........291
Limited-slip axle .......................299
Load limits .................................269
Loading instructions .................275
Locks
autolock ...................................165
childproof ................................169
doors ........................................165
Lubricant specifications ...........401
Lug nuts ....................................340
Lumbar support, seats .....188–189
M
Message center .................131, 141
english/metric button .....136, 146
system check button ......135, 144
warning messages ...........138, 151
Mirrors ...............................115, 117
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................116
fold away .................................117
heated ..............................118–119
programmable memory ..........172
signal .......................................119
Moon roof ..................................126
Motorcraft parts ........365, 383, 400
N
Navigation system .......................83
O
Octane rating ....................387–388
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................372
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P
Parking brake ............................292
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....400
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................119
Power adjustable foot pedals ...119
Power deployable running
boards ........................................120
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................325, 328
Power door locks ......................165
Power liftgate ............................155
Power mirrors ...........................117
Power point ...............................111
Power steering ..................297–298
fluid, checking and adding ....396
fluid, refill capacity ................401
fluid, specifications .................401
Power Windows .........................113
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................299
R
Radio ................................20, 24, 31
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................51
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................230
Relays ........................................324
Remote entry system .......169–170
illuminated entry ............174–175
locking/unlocking
doors ................................170–171
opening the trunk ...................171panic alarm .............................172
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................174
replacing the batteries ...........173
Reverse camera .........................309
Reverse sensing system ...........306
Roadside assistance ..................321
Roll stability control .................293
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........245
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........205, 207–210, 212
Safety Canopy ...................222, 224
Safety defects, reporting ..356–357
Safety restraints ........205, 207–212
Belt-Minder
...........................214
extension assembly ................213
for adults .........................208–210
for children .............................228
safety belt maintenance .........245
warning light and chime 213–214
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................235
Safety seats for children ..........232
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................406
Satellite Radio Information ........48
Seats ..........................................184
child safety seats ....................232
cleaning ...................................364
climate control ........................193
heated ......................................201
memory seat ...................172, 191
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................178–179
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Servicing your vehicle ..............367
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................26
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................33
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................400, 405
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................401
Speed control ............................121
Stability system .........................293
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......287
Starting your vehicle ........284–287
jump starting ..........................341
Steering wheel
controls ....................................124
tilting .......................................108
SYNC ............................................83
T
Tilt steering wheel ....................108
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................317
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....263
Warning Displays ......12, 138, 151
Tires ...........................248–249, 331
alignment ................................257
care ..........................................253
changing ..........................331, 335
checking the pressure ............253
inflating ...................................251
label .........................................262
replacing ..................................254
rotating ....................................257safety practices .......................256
sidewall information ...............258
snow tires and chains ............268
spare tire .................................332
terminology .............................250
tire grades ...............................249
treadwear ........................249, 253
Towing .......................................275
recreational towing .................283
trailer towing ..........................275
wrecker ....................................348
Transmission .............................300
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................300, 302
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................397
fluid, refill capacities ..............401
lubricant specifications ..........401
Turn signal ..................................99
U
USB port ......................................41
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................406
Vehicle loading ..........................269
Ventilating your vehicle ...........288
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................370
Water, Driving through .............320
Windows
power .......................................113
rear wiper/washer ...................108
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Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
........................................107
checking and adding fluid
.....370liftgate reservoir .....................370
replacing wiper blades ...........371
Wrecker towing .........................348
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