2016 FORD EXPEDITION ignition

Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check
(page 245).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
Fasten Safety Belt It illuminates and a chime
sounds to remind you to fasten
your safety belt.
Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate on startup,
continues to flash or remains on,
it indicates a malfunction. Have
the system checked by an authorized
dealer. A chime sounds when there is a
malfunction in the indicator light.
Front Fog Lamps
(If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
High Beam It illuminates when you switch
the headlamp high beam on. It
flashes when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Hill Descent
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch hill
descent on. Liftgate Ajar Lights when the liftgate is not
completely closed.
Low Fuel Level It illuminates when the fuel level
is low or near empty. Refuel as
soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine
running or when driving, check your tire
pressure as soon as possible.
The lamp also illuminates momentarily
when you switch the ignition on to confirm
the lamp is functional. If it does not
illuminate when you switch the ignition on,
or begins to flash at any time, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid It illuminates when the
windshield washer fluid is low.
Parking Lamps It illuminates when you switch
the parking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault Illuminates when a powertrain
fault has been detected. Contact
an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
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Service Engine Soon
If the service engine soon
indicator light stays illuminated
after you start the engine, it
indicates that the On Board Diagnostics
system (OBD) has detected a malfunction
of the vehicle emissions control system.
Refer to On Board Diagnostics (OBD) in
the Fuel and Refueling chapter for more
information about having your vehicle
serviced. See Emission Control System
(page 156).
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is
occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle
serviced immediately. WARNING
Under engine misfire conditions,
excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic
converter, the fuel system, interior floor
coverings or other vehicle components,
possibly causing a fire. Have an authorized
dealer service your vehicle immediately. The service engine soon indicator light
illuminates when you first switch on the
ignition before engine start to check the
bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle
is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light
stays on until you crank the engine, then
turns itself off if no malfunctions are
present. However, if after 15 seconds the
service engine soon light blinks eight times,
it means that the vehicle is not ready for
I/M testing. See
Emission Control
System (page 156). Stability Control System Displays when the
AdvanceTrac®/Traction control
is active. If the light remains on,
have the system serviced immediately.
See
Using Stability Control (page 177).
Stability Control System Off Illuminates when you disable
AdvanceTrac®/Traction. See
Using Stability Control
(page
177).
Transmission Tow/Haul
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you activate
the tow/haul feature. If the light
flashes steadily, have the system
serviced immediately. Damage to the
transmission could occur. See
Automatic
Transmission (page 159).
4X2 Illuminates momentarily when
you engage two-wheel drive
high. If the light fails to display
or remains on when the ignition is on, have
the system serviced immediately by an
authorized dealer.
4X4 Auto Illuminates when you engage the
four-wheel drive system. If the
light fails to display or remains
on when the ignition is on, have the system
serviced immediately by an authorized
dealer.
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4X4 LOW
Illuminates when you engage
four-wheel drive low. If the light
fails to display or remains on
when the ignition is on, have the system
serviced immediately by an authorized
dealer.
4X4 HIGH Illuminates when you engage
four-wheel drive high. If the light
fails to display or remains on
when the ignition is turned on, have the
system serviced immediately by an
authorized dealer.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you leave the key in the
ignition and the driver door open.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is
not in the ignition) and the driver door is
open.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
warning chime remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer
immediately.
Direction Indicator Chime
Sounds when you leave the direction
indicator on after signaling a turn and
driving the vehicle more than 1.5 miles (2.4
km).
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AdvanceTrac
™ / Traction Control Messages Action
Message
Displays when you switch the traction control system off oron. See Using Traction Control (page 175).
Traction control off/
Traction control on
Displays when the system detects a condition that requiresservice. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Service AdvanceTrac
Displays when you switch AdvanceTrac off.
AdvanceTrac Off
Displays whenyou switch AdvanceTrac on.
AdvanceTrac On
Alarm Messages Action
Message
Displays when unauthorized entry into the vehicle occurs.Switch the ignition on to stop the alarm.
Vehicle Alarm to Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle
Battery and Charging System Messages Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch offthe ignition. Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Charging System
Displays to warn of a low 12-volt battery condition. Switch offall unneeded electrical accessories. Contact an authorized dealer.
Turn Power Off to Save
Battery
Displays to warn of a low 12-volt battery condition. Switch offall unneeded electrical accessories.
Low Battery Features
Temporarily Turned Off
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Engine Messages
Action
Message
Displays when the engine has reduced power to helpreduce high engine temperature.
Power Reduced to Lower Engine
Temp
Informs you that you are exiting your vehicle and theengine is on.
Engine On
Fuel Messages Action
Message
Displays when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Displays as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
Keys and Intelligent Access Messages Action
Message
Displays if the system does not detect the intelligent access
key in the following three scenarios: When you press the start/ stop button in an attempt to either start the engine or cycle
through the ignition states. When the engine is running and a
door is opened then closed. When the vehicle ’s speed exceeds
10 mph (16 km/h) for the first time after starting.
No Key Detected
Displays during spare key programming, when an intelligentaccess key is programmed to the system.
Key Programmed x Keys
Total
Displays during spare key programming when the maximumnumber of keys have been programmed.
Max Number of Keys
Programmed
Displays when you press the start/stop button without
applying the brake pedal. This is a reminder that you must
apply the brake pedal when pressing the start/stop button in order to start the engine.
Press Brake to Start
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Action
Message
Displays when you press the start/stop button to shut off theengine and an Intelligent Access Key is not detected inside the vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is
Needed
Displays when the vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.
Accessory Power Active
This message displays when there is a problem with your
vehicle ’s starting system. Contact an authorized dealer for
service.
Starting System Fault
Maintenance Messages Action
Message
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the
engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continuesto come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
LOW Engine Oil Pressure
Displays when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.
Change Engine Oil Soon
Displays when the oil life left reaches 0%.
Oil Change Required
Displays when the engine coolant temperature is excessively high.
Engine Coolant Overtem-
perature
The powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
Displays when the washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.
Washer Fluid Level LOW
Your vehicle is still in Factory mode. This may not allow somefeatures to operate properly. Contact an authorized dealer.
Factory Mode Contact
Dealer
Your vehicle is still in Transport mode. This may not allow
some features to operate properly. Contact an authorized dealer.
Transport Mode Contact
Dealer
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Remote Start Messages
Action
Message
Displays as a reminder to turn the key to on to drive the vehicle after a remote start.
To Drive: Turn Key to On
Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and the start buttonto drive the vehicle after a remote start.
To Drive: Press Brake
and START Button
Suspension System Messages Action
Message
Displays when there is a problem with your vehicle ’s suspen-
sion system. Contact an authorized dealer for service.
Driver Select Susp.
malfunction Service required
Tire Messages Action
Message
Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure.
Tire Pressure LOW
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is
malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer.
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
Displays when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning or your
spare tire is in use. See Wheels and Tires (page 272). If the
warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer.
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
Trailer Messages Action
Message
Displays the current gain setting for the trailer brakewhen a trailer is not connected.
Trailer Brake Gain: XX.X No
Trailer
Displays and a chime sounds in response to faultssensed by the TBC.
Trailer Brake Module Fault
Displays when a correct trailer connection is sensedduring a given ignition cycle.
Trailer Connected
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Action
Message
Displays when a trailer connection becomes discon-
nected, either intentionally or unintentionally, and the
system senses it during a given ignition cycle. Disregard
this status if your vehicle is not equipped with a factory installed trailer brake controller. This message may
appear when an aftermarket TBC is used even when the trailer is connected.
Trailer Disconnected
Displays when the trailer sway control detects trailersway.
Trailer Sway Reduce Speed
Displays if there are certain faults in your vehicle wiringand the trailer wiring or brake system.
Wiring Fault On Trailer
Displays the current gain setting from the trailer brake.
Trailer Brake Gain XX.X
There is a fault with your vehicle trailer lighting module.See Towing a Trailer (page 205).
Trailer Lighting Module Fault
See Manual
There is a fault with your trailer stop lamp. Check your lamp.
Trailer Stop Lamps Fault Check
Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check your lamp.
Trailer Left Turn Lamps Fault
Check Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check yourlamp.
Trailer Right Turn Lamps Fault
Check Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer park lamp. Check yourlamp.
Trailer Park Lamps Fault Check
Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer battery. See
Towing
a Trailer (page 205).
Trailer Battery Not Charging See
Manual
Transmission Messages Action
Message
Displays as a reminder to shift into park (P).
Transmission not in Park
Displays when the transfer case is NOT in the neutral position.The message indicates that your vehicle is NOT safe to tow with all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Disabled
Displays when the transfer case is in the neutral position. Themessage indicates that your vehicle is safe to tow with all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Enabled
Leave Transmission In Neutral
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