2017 FORD EXPEDITION EL battery

Rear Cargo Lamp
The rear cargo lamps light when:
•any door is opened, and the switch isin the middle position.
•the instrument panel dimmer switch ispressed up until the courtesy lampscome on.
•any of the remote entry controls arepressed and the ignition is off (and theswitch is in the middle position).
With the ignition key in the accessory or onposition, the rear cargo lamp can be turnedon or off by sliding the control.
Battery Saver
The battery saver will shut off the exteriorlamps and interior lamps, except thehazard warning lamps if activated, 10minutes after the ignition control has beenturned off. The system will not turn off theparking lamps if the lighting control is inthe parking lamps on position.
AMBIENT LIGHTING (If Equipped)
Adjust the ambient lighting using thetouchscreen.
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WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps andindicators alert you to a vehicle conditionthat may become serious. Some lampsilluminate when you start your vehicle tomake sure they work. If any lamps remainon after starting your vehicle, refer to therespective system warning lamp for furtherinformation.
Note:Some warning indicators appear inthe information display and function thesame as a warning lamp but do not displaywhen you start your vehicle.
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. You continue tohave the normal braking system (withoutABS) unless the brake warning lamp is alsoilluminated. Have the system checked byan authorized dealer.
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, itindicates a malfunction. Switchoff all unnecessary electricalequipment and have the system checkedby an authorized dealer.
Brake System
It illuminates when you engagethe parking brake and theignition is on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, checkthat the parking brake is not engaged. Ifthe parking brake is not engaged, thisindicates low brake fluid level or a brakesystem malfunction. Have the systemchecked immediately by an authorizeddealer.
WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warninglamp on is dangerous. A significantdecrease in braking performancemay occur. It will take you longer to stopyour vehicle. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible. Driving extendeddistances with the parking brake engagedcan cause brake failure and the risk ofpersonal injury.
Cruise Control
It illuminates when you switchthis feature on. See UsingCruise Control (page 187).
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when you switch theleft or right direction indicator orthe hazard warning flasher on. Ifthe indicators stay on or flash faster, checkfor a burned out bulb.
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is onand any door is not completelyclosed.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the enginecoolant temperature is high.Stop the vehicle as soon aspossible, switch off the engine and let cool.See Engine Coolant Check (page 247).
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AdvanceTrac™ / Traction Control Messages
ActionMessage
Displays when you switch the traction control system off oron. See Using Traction Control (page 176).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
ActionMessage
Displays when unauthorized entry into the vehicle occurs.Switch the ignition on to stop the alarm.Vehicle Alarm to StopAlarm, Start Vehicle
Battery and Charging System Messages
ActionMessage
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 authorizeddealer.
Turn Power Off to SaveBattery
Displays to warn of a low 12-volt battery condition. Switch offall unneeded electrical accessories.Low Battery FeaturesTemporarily Turned Off
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Information Displays

ActionMessage
Displays when a trailer connection becomes discon-nected, either intentionally or unintentionally, and thesystem senses it during a given ignition cycle. Disregardthis status if your vehicle is not equipped with a factoryinstalled trailer brake controller. This message mayappear when an aftermarket TBC is used even whenthe 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 203).Trailer Lighting Module FaultSee Manual
There is a fault with your trailer stop lamp. Check yourlamp.Trailer Stop Lamps Fault CheckLamps
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check yourlamp.Trailer Left Turn Lamps FaultCheck Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check yourlamp.Trailer Right Turn Lamps FaultCheck Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer park lamp. Check yourlamp.Trailer Park Lamps Fault CheckLamps
There is a fault with your trailer battery. See Towinga Trailer (page 203).Trailer Battery Not Charging SeeManual
Transmission Messages
ActionMessage
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 towwith 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 allfour wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow EnabledLeave Transmission InNeutral
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Information Displays

To return the seatback to its originalposition, lift the seatback until it latchesinto place.
PowerFold™ Third Row Seat (If
Equipped)
Note:The power fold down seats operatefor 10 minutes after you switch the ignitionoff. The transmission must be in park (P)and the liftgate, or liftgate glass must beopen. Similar to the battery saver feature,the power third row seat disables 10 minutesafter you switch the ignition off.
Note:Be sure that the head restraints arefolded down before powering the third rowseat down.
The control buttons are located on theright-hand rear quarter trim panel(accessible from the liftgate area).
Press to fold the third row leftside seatback down.A
Press to fold both seatbacksdown.B
Press to fold the third row rightside seatback down.C
To return the seatback(s) to the originalposition(s), press the correspondingcontrol again.
If the power third row seat is disabled after10 minutes, you can enable the seat by:
•Opening any door.
•Pressing the unlock button on the keyfob.
•Pressing any keyless entry keypadbutton.
•Turning the ignition key.
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HEATED SEATS (If Equipped)
Front Seats
WARNING
People who are unable to feel painto their skin because of advancedage, chronic illness, diabetes, spinalcord injury, medication, alcohol use,exhaustion or other physical conditions,must exercise care when using the heatedseat. The heated seat may cause burnseven at low temperatures, especially ifused for long periods of time. Do not placeanything on the seat that insulates againstheat, such as a blanket or cushion. Thismay cause the heated seat to overheat.Do not puncture the seat with pins, needlesor other pointed objects. This may damagethe heating element which may cause theheated seat to overheat. An overheatedseat may cause serious personal injury.
Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the heated seat if water or anyother liquid spills on the seat. Allow theseat to dry thoroughly.
•Operate the heated seats unless theengine is running. Doing so can causethe battery to lose charge.
Press the heated seat symbol to cyclethrough the various heat settings and off.More indicator lights indicate warmersettings.
Rear Seats
WARNING
Persons who are unable to feel painto the skin because of advanced age,chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cordinjury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion,or other physical conditions, must exercisecare when using the seat heater. The seatheater may cause burns even at lowtemperatures, especially if used for longperiods of time. Do not place anything onthe seat that insulates against heat, suchas a blanket or cushion, because this maycause the seat heater to overheat. Do notpuncture the seat with pins, needles, orother pointed objects because this maydamage the heating element which maycause the seat heater to overheat. Anoverheated seat may cause seriouspersonal injury.
Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the seat heater if water or anyother liquid is spilled on the seat. Allowthe seat to dry thoroughly.
•Operate the heated seats unless theengine is running. Doing so can causethe battery to lose charge.
The rear seat heat controls are located onthe rear of the center console.
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HomeLink Wireless ControlSystem
WARNINGS
Make sure that the garage door andsecurity device are free fromobstruction when you areprogramming. Do not program the systemwith the vehicle in the garage.
Do not use the system with anygarage door opener that does nothave the safety stop and reversefeature as required by U.S. Federal SafetyStandards (this includes any garage dooropener manufactured before April 1, 1982).A garage door opener which cannot detectan object, signaling the door to stop andreverse, does not meet current federalsafety standards. Using a garage dooropener without these features increasesthe risk of serious injury or death.
Note:Make sure you keep the originalremote control transmitter for use in othervehicles as well as for future systemprogramming.
Note:We recommend that upon the saleor lease termination of your vehicle, youerase the programmed function buttons forsecurity reasons. See Erasing the FunctionButton Codes.
Note:You can program a maximum ofthree devices. To change or replace any ofthe three devices after it has been initiallyprogrammed, you must first erase thecurrent settings. See Erasing the FunctionButton Codes.
The universal garage door opener replacesthe common hand-held garage dooropener with a three-button transmitterthat is integrated into the driver’s sun visor.
The system includes two primary features,a garage door opener and a platform forremote activation of devices within thehome. As well as being programmed forgarage doors, the system transmitter canbe programmed to operate entry gateoperators, security systems, entry doorlocks and home or office lighting.
Additional system information can befound online at www.homelink.com,www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex orby calling the toll-free help line on1-800-355-3515.
In-Vehicle Programming
This process is to program your hand-heldtransmitter and your in-vehicle HomeLinkbutton.
Note:The programming steps belowassume you will be programming HomeLinkthat was not previously programmed.
Note:Put a new battery in the hand-heldtransmitter. This will ensure quicker trainingand accurate transmission of theradio-frequency signal.
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12 Volt DC Power Point
WARNINGS
Do not plug optional electricalaccessories into the cigar lightersocket. Incorrect use of the cigarlighter can cause damage not covered bythe vehicle warranty, and can result in fireor serious injury.
Do not use a power point foroperating a cigar lighter. Incorrectuse of the power points can causedamage not covered by the vehiclewarranty, and can result in fire or seriousinjury.
Note:When you switch the ignition on, youcan use the socket to power 12 voltappliances with a maximum current ratingof 15 amps.
If the power supply does not work after youswitch the ignition off, switch the ignitionon.Note:Do not hang any accessory from theaccessory plug.
Note:Do not use the power point over thevehicle capacity of 12 volt DC 180 watts ora fuse may blow.
Note:Always keep the power point capsclosed when not in use.
Do not insert objects other than anaccessory plug into the power point. Thiswill damage the power point and blow thefuse.
Run the vehicle for full capacity use of thepower point.
To prevent the battery from running out ofcharge:
•Do not use the power point longer thannecessary when the vehicle is notrunning.
•Do not leave devices plugged inovernight or when you park your vehiclefor extended periods.
Locations
Power points may be in the followinglocations:
•On the lower instrument panel.
•Inside the center console.
•On the rear of the center console.
•In the rear cargo area.
110 Volt AC Power Point (If Equipped)
WARNING
Do not keep electrical devicesplugged in the power point wheneverthe device is not in use. Do not useany extension cord with the 110 volt ACpower point, since it will defeat the safetyprotection design. Doing so may cause thepower point to overload due to poweringmultiple devices that can reach beyondthe 150 watt load limit and could result infire or serious injury.
Note:The power point will turn off whenthe ignition is switched off or the batteryvoltage drops below 11 volts.
Use the power point for powering electricdevices that require up to 150 watts. It ison the rear of the center console.
Note:Depending on your vehicle, the powerpoint cover may open to the right or upward.
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