2017 FORD EXPEDITION EL traction control

Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information....................................144
Ignition Switch...............................................144
Keyless Starting............................................144
Steering Wheel Lock...................................145
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................145
Engine Block Heater....................................148
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................150
Fuel Quality......................................................151
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................151
Running Out of Fuel......................................151
Refueling..........................................................152
Fuel Consumption........................................155
Emission Control System..........................156
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...........................159
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................165
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential..............................172
Brakes
General Information.....................................173
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................173
Parking Brake..................................................174
Hill Start Assist..............................................174
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................176
Using Traction Control................................176
Stability Control
Principle of Operation..................................177
Using Stability Control................................178
Terrain Response
Using Hill Descent Control.......................180
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................182
Rear Parking Aid............................................182
Front Parking Aid..........................................183
Rear View Camera.......................................184
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................187
Using Cruise Control....................................187
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System..............189
Steering............................................................193
Drive Control..................................................194
Self-Leveling Suspension.........................194
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................196
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................197
Load Limit.......................................................198
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................203
Trailer Sway Control...................................204
Recommended Towing Weights...........204
Essential Towing Checks..........................207
Towing Points.................................................214
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......215
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................218
Reduced Engine Performance.................218
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•Various vehicle speed reminders so youknow when your vehicle approachesthe limits. Warnings appear in theinformation display and an audiblewarning sounds when you exceed thelimit.
•Audio system maximum volume of45%. A message will be shown in thedisplay when you attempt to exceedthe limited volume. Also, thespeed-sensitive or compensatedautomatic volume control will bedisabled.
•Always on setting. When this isselected, you will not be able to turnoff Advance Trac or traction control,911 Assist or Emergency Assistance, orDo Not Disturb (if your vehicle isequipped with these features).
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create aMyKey:
1.Insert the key you want to program intothe ignition. If your vehicle is equippedwith a push-button start, place theremote control into the backupposition. The location of your backupposition is in another chapter. SeeStarting a Gasoline Engine (page145).
2. Switch the ignition on.
3. Access the main menu on theinformation display controls. Use thearrow keys to get to the following menuselections:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.Settings
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.MyKey
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.Create MyKey
When prompted, hold the OK button untilyou see a message informing you to labelthis key as a MyKey. The key will berestricted at the next start.
MyKey is successfully created. Make sureyou label it so you can distinguish it fromthe admin keys.
You can also program configurablesettings for the key(s). SeeProgramming/Changing ConfigurableSettings.
Programming/ChangingConfigurable Settings
Use the information display to access yourconfigurable MyKey settings.
1. Switch the ignition on using an adminkey or remote control.
2. Access the main menu on theinformation display controls. Use thearrow keys to get to the following menuselections:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.Settings
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.MyKey
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MyKey™

Service Engine Soon
If the service engine soonindicator light stays illuminatedafter you start the engine, itindicates that the On Board Diagnosticssystem (OBD) has detected a malfunctionof the vehicle emissions control system.Refer to On Board Diagnostics (OBD) inthe Fuel and Refueling chapter for moreinformation about having your vehicleserviced. See Emission Control System(page 156).
If the light is blinking, engine misfire isoccurring which could damage yourcatalytic converter. Drive in a moderatefashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicleserviced immediately.
WARNING
Under engine misfire conditions,excessive exhaust temperaturescould damage the catalyticconverter, the fuel system, interior floorcoverings or other vehicle components,possibly causing a fire. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
The service engine soon indicator lightilluminates when you first switch on theignition before engine start to check thebulb and to indicate whether the vehicleis ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)testing.
Normally, the service engine soon lightstays on until you crank the engine, thenturns itself off if no malfunctions arepresent. However, if after 15 seconds theservice engine soon light blinks eight times,it means that the vehicle is not ready forI/M testing. See Emission ControlSystem (page 156).
Stability Control System
Displays when theAdvanceTrac®/Traction controlis active. If the light remains on,have the system serviced immediately.See Using Stability Control (page 178).
Stability Control System Off
Illuminates when you disableAdvanceTrac®/Traction. SeeUsing Stability Control (page178).
Transmission Tow/Haul (If Equipped)
Illuminates when you activatethe tow/haul feature. If the lightflashes steadily, have the systemserviced immediately. Damage to thetransmission could occur. See AutomaticTransmission (page 159).
4X2
Illuminates momentarily whenyou engage two-wheel drivehigh. If the light fails to displayor remains on when the ignition is on, havethe system serviced immediately by anauthorized dealer.
4X4 Auto
Illuminates when you engage thefour-wheel drive system. If thelight fails to display or remainson when the ignition is on, have the systemserviced immediately by an authorizeddealer.
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Driver Assist
Normal history used or Towing history usedDTE Calculation
Engine Hours XXXXXEngine Hours
Engine Idle Hours XXXXXEngine Idle Hours
Settings
In this mode, you can configure differentdriver setting choices.
Note:Some items are optional and maynot appear.
Settings
Trlr Sway Control - check enabled or uncheck disabledVehicle
Elect., Surge, NoneTrlr Brake Mode
Elect. over Hydraulic
Select time intervalAutolamp DelayLighting
Autolock - check enabled or uncheckdisabledLocks
Autounlock - check enabled or uncheckdisabled
All Doors or DriverRemote Unlock
Set to XXX% - Hold OK to ResetOil Life Reset
Enable or Disable switchPower Liftgate
Courtesy WipeWipers
Hold OK to create MyKeyCreate MyKeyMyKey*
Always On or User Selectable911 Assist
Always On or User SelectableDo Not Disturb
Always On or User SelectableTraction Control
65 MPH (105 km/h), 70 MPH (110 km/h),75 MPH (120 km/h), 80 MPH (130 km/h)or Off
Max Speed
45 mph (72 km/h), 55 mph (89 km/h), 65mph (105 km/h) or OffSpeed Minder
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Information Displays

Settings
Sport, Normal or ComfortDriver SelectSuspension
Normal history used or Towing history usedDTE Calculation
Select timeintervalAutolamp DelayLightingVehicleAdvancedSettings
Autolock - check enabled oruncheck disabledLocks
Autounlock - check enabled oruncheck disabled
Driver’s Door orAll DoorsRemote Unlock
Remaining Life - Hold OK to ResetOil Life
Enable or Disable switchPower Liftgate
Rear Park Aid - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Courtesy Wipe - check enabled oruncheck disabledWiper Controls
Number of Admin Keys, MyKeysand MyKey MileageMyKey StatusMyKey*
Hold OK to Create MyKeyCreate MyKey
Always On or User Selectable911 Assist
Always On or User SelectableDo Not Disturb
Always On or User SelectableTraction Control
65 MPH (105 km/h), 70 MPH (110km/h), 75 MPH (120 km/h), 80MPH (130 km/h) or Off
Max Speed
Speed MinderSpeed Minder
Volume Limiter - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Hold OK to Clear All MyKeysClear MyKeys
Miles & Gallons, L/100km or km/LDistanceDisplay Setup
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Number of Admin Keys, MyKeysand MyKey MileageMyKey StatusMyKey*
Hold OK to Create MyKeyCreate MyKey
Always On or User Selectable911 Assist
Always On or User SelectableDo Not Disturb
Always On or User SelectableTraction Control
65 MPH (105 km/h), 70 MPH (110km/h), 75 MPH (120 km/h), 80MPH (130 km/h) or Off
Max Speed
45 mph (72 km/h), 55 mph (89km/h), 65 mph (105 km/h) or OffSpeed Minder
Volume Limiter - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Hold OK to Clear All MyKeysClear MyKeys
Miles & GAL, L/100km or km/LDistanceDisplay Setup
°Fahrenheit or °CelsiusTemperature
Fuel Gauge or Fuel + TachGauge Display
Select Language - Hold OK to SetLanguage
*Some MyKey items only appear if a MyKey is set.
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note:Depending on the vehicle optionsequipped with your vehicle, not all of themessages display or are available. Certainmessages may be abbreviated or shorteneddepending upon which cluster type youhave.
Press the OK button to acknowledge andremove some messages from theinformation display. Other messagesautomatically clear after a short time.
You need to confirm certain messagesbefore you can access the menus.
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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

MyKey™ Messages
ActionMessage
Displays when MyKey is active.MyKey active DriveSafely
Displays when starting the vehicle and MyKey is in use andthe MyKey speed limit is on.Speed Limited to xxMPH/km/h
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit ison and the vehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).Near Vehicle Top Speed
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the optional setting is onand the vehicle exceeds a preselected speed.Check Speed DriveSafely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder activates.Buckle Up to UnmuteAudio
Displays when attempting to program a spare key using twoexisting MyKeys.Could Not ProgramIntegrated Key
You have reached the speed limit set for your MyKey.Vehicle at Top Speed ofMyKey Setting
With a MyKey in use, AdvanceTrac turns on.AdvanceTrac On MyKeySetting
With a MyKey in use, traction control turns on.Traction Control OnMyKey Setting
MyKey park aid cannot be deactivated with a MyKey in use,park aid is always on.MyKey Park Aid Cannotbe Deactivated
Off Road Messages
ActionMessage
Displays when your vehicle speed requirement for offroad mode entry has not been met.For Off Road Slow to 5MPH
Displays when off road mode becomes active.Enter Off Road Mode Enabled
Displays when off road mode becomes inactive.Exiting Off Road Mode
Displays when hill descent control mode deactivates.Hill Descent Control Off
Displays when hill descent speed exceeds 20 MPH (32KM/H).For Hill Descent Reduce Speed
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Information Displays