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Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Control
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In order to help you fully appreciate the countless features of
your new Expedition, we invite you to explore this easy-to-use
on the headlamps. Rotate counterclockwise
Quick Reference Guide. Using this Guide in conjunction with the
to activate autolamp, which provides light-
Interactive Owner Experience CD Rom, you can briefly hear how
sensitive automatic on-off control of the
to operate the features listed to the right once you place the CD
exterior lights and keeps them on for a short
into any audio CD player. Find the numbered call-outs from the
period of time after the ignition is turned
photograph of the instrument panel located in the center of the
OFF. When the control is in any position
except high beams or off, pull the control
Quick Reference Guide, and then select the corresponding
toward you to activate the foglamps.
numbered audio track on the CD. For more comprehensive
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Turn Signal & Wiper/Washer Control
information, place the CD into any computer,* or consult your
Owner's Guide.
Push down
to activate
the left
This vehicle handles differently from an
turn signal,
ordinary passenger car in driving
or up to activate the right turn signal. On
Eddie Bauer vehicles, the lower portion of
conditions which may occur on streets
the corresponding side view mirror will blink
and highways and off-road. DRIVE
to provide an additional warning to other
WITH CARE AND WEAR A SAFETY BELT AT ALL TIMES. Ford urges
drivers that your vehicle is about to turn.
you to read the Owners' Guide and Driving Your SUV or Truck
For front-wiper operation, rotate the ring
Supplement for further information on safe driving precautions
on the left to the desired interval, low- or
and instructions.
high-speed position. When in the
intermittent position, rotate the control up
for fast and down for slow intervals. The
speed-sensitive feature also allows the wipers
to adjust automatically as the vehicle's speed
*Refer to the minimum
changes when the wiper control is set on the
configuration requirements located
intermittent settings. Push the end of the
on the back panel of the CD jacket.
stalk briefly for a single wipe (no wash).
Push and hold to activate the washer.
The ring on the right operates the rear-
window wiper. Rotate the control to INT 2
(slow interval), INT 1 (fast interval), or
washer position.
For extended wiper blade quality, occasional
cleaning of the wiper blades is required.
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Service Engine Soon Lamp
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Rear Window Defroster
Rotate clockwise one
Illuminates briefly to ensure the
Press to activate rear window defrost. The
position from off to
system is functional. If the light
rear defrost indicator will illuminate. When
turn on the parking
comes on after the engine is
in operation, the rear window defroster
lamps. Rotate two
started, refer to your Owner's Guide.
also defrosts the side view mirrors. The rear
positions to also turn
To help prevent activation, always secure
window defroster will automatically turn
your fuel cap by turning it clockwise 1/8 of a
off after approximately 10 minutes of
turn until it stops.
operation. Press the control again to
re-engage if needed.
Please note that if the fuel cap is not properly
secured, the warning "Check Fuel Cap" will be
Control-Trac Four-Wheel Drive Control
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displayed on the optional message center. The
(if equipped)
warning will be reset once the cap is properly
2H (2WD HIGH) delivers power
tightened and your vehicle is driven a short
to the rear wheels only, and
distance. If your vehicle is not equipped with a
is the optimum position for
message center, the Service Engine Soon Lamp
smoothness and fuel
will illuminate.
economy. A4WD (4X4 AUTO)
automatically delivers power
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ABS Warning Lamp
to all four wheels, as required, for
Illuminates briefly when the ignition
increased traction. 4H (4X4 HIGH) provides
is turned to the ON position. In an
mechanically locked four-wheel drive power
emergency, apply continuous force
to all four wheels. 4L (4X4 LOW) provides
on the brake to prevent wheel lock
mechanically locked four-wheel drive when
when braking on slippery surfaces - do
extra power at reduced speeds is required.
not pump your brakes. Any pulsation or noise
To shift from 2H to A4WD or 4H, move the
you may feel or hear is normal.
control at any forward speed up to 55 mph.
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Hazard Flasher Control
To shift from A4WD to 4H, move the control
Press to activate all hazard flashers
at a stop or while driving at any speed. To
simultaneously in an emergency to warn traffic
shift to or from 4L, bring the vehicle to a stop
of vehicle breakdown, approaching danger, etc.
and keep the brake pedal depressed. Next,
Press the control again to turn the flashers off.
place the gearshift in N (Neutral), and then
The hazard flashers can be operated when the
move the control to 4L.
ignition is off.
When shifting from one four-wheel drive
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Message Center
(if equipped)
position to the next, a mechanical noise may
be heard. This is normal and no service
Please see Additional Features for more details.
should be required.
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Air Flow Adjust
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Gearshift/Overdrive Control
You can direct or shut off the air flow from the
Overdrive is the normal drive position for
instrument panel registers. Turn the satin steel
the best fuel economy. Only deactivate
portion on the round register module clockwise
(OFF) overdrive when: driving
to eliminate air, or counterclockwise to open
with a heavy load, towing a
the air vents. Push and move the vent knob in
trailer up or down steep
the direction you wish to adjust the airflow.
hills, or when additional
Audiophile In-Dash Six-CD Radio
engine braking is desired.
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To deactivate, press the
(if equipped)
switch located on the
Please see reverse side for more details.
end of the gearshift lever.
Service Engine
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Note: The transmission shift strategy will
Soon Lamp
slightly delay transmission upshift in cold
Turn Signal &
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weather to decrease the time required to
Wiper/Washer
ABS
warm up the engine and produce heat in
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Control
Warning
the passenger compartment.
Lamp
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Steering Wheel Controls
Headlamp
(if equipped)
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and Panel
For audio control operation, press the
Dimmer Control
control with the musical note to select
which media to play. Depending on the
mode, press MEM to select a preset station,
the next selection on a tape, or the next
track on a disc. Use VOL to adjust volume.
For climate control operation, press TMP up
or down to adjust temperature. Press the
control with the fan icon up or down to
adjust fan speed.
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Speed Control
To operate, the speed control
must be ON and the vehicle
speed must be greater than
30 mph. To set a speed,
press SET +. To set a higher
speed, press SET + again.
To set a lower speed,
press CST -. Pressing RES
will return to a previously
set speed. To turn the
speed control off, press
the OFF button, or depress the brake
pedal to disengage.
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Power Adjustable Foot Pedals
Press and hold the rocker control
to adjust the accelerator and
brake pedal toward you or away
from you. Adjust the pedals
only when the vehicle is stopped
and the gearshift lever is in the
P (Park) position.
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Hood Release
Pull the hood release handle toward you.
Speed
Hood
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Next, release the auxiliary latch located
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Control
Release
under the front center of the hood. Lift the
hood until the lift cylinders hold it open.
Power Adjustable
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Foot Pedals
Air Flow
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Adjust
Hazard
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Flasher
Message
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Control
Center
Audiophile
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In-Dash Six-CD
(if equipped)
Radio
(if equipped)
Control-Trac
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Four-Wheel
Drive Control
(if equipped)
Gearshift/Overdrive
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Control
Steering
Rear Window
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Wheel Controls
Defroster
(if equipped)
AdvanceTrac
TM
System
The climate control seats turn off after
(if equipped)
approximately 15 minutes in heat mode and
This system provides a stability
approximately 30 minutes in the cool mode
and traction enhancement
to minimize unintended drain on the
feature by detecting and
vehicle's power supply.
controlling wheel spin. The
system defaults to on, however,
The climate control seat system includes an
the system does not function when
air filter that has to be replaced periodically.
the vehicle is traveling in R (Reverse), or if
For more information, please consult your
equipped with four-wheel drive, in 4L. If
Owner's Guide.
you should become stuck, try switching the
Message Center
(if equipped)
system off by pressing the button on the
center console.
The message center
displays important
Keyless Entry System
vehicle information
With this control you can lock or unlock
through a constant monitor of vehicle systems
all doors without using a key. First, enter
(with the ignition in the ON position). The
your five-digit program code and then
system will notify you of potential vehicle
press the corresponding quick key:
problems with a display of system warnings
followed by a long indicator chime. You may
select display features on the message center
by pressing the Info or Setup buttons. The
Unlock all doors = 3-4
Reset button may be used to reset select
Lock all doors = 7-8 and 9-0
functions in the Info and Setup menus.
simultaneously
For complete details on the message center
Climate Controlled Seats
(if equipped)
display features, please refer to your
Owner's Guide.
Push the left portion of the control to
heat the seat back and the seat cushion. A
Reverse Sensing System
(if equipped)
red light will illuminate when the system
This sonar and radar system sounds a tone to
is engaged. Push again to disengage. Push
warn the driver if an obstacle is detected
the right portion to cool the seat back
within approximately 20 feet behind the rear
and the seat cushion. A blue light will
bumper while the vehicle moves in reverse at
illuminate when the system is engaged.
speeds less than 6 mph. RSS defaults to ON,
Push again to disengage. When in the
but can be disabled using the message center
heat or cool mode, rotate the
functions when the ignition is ON, and the
thumbwheel to select the desired level
gearshift is in R (Reverse).
from 0 (OFF) to 5 (MAX). If in the cool
mode and setting 1 is selected, the seat(s)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(if equipped)
will provide vent cooling only (the same
Using radio-frequency pressure sensors, this
temperature as cabin air).
system monitors tire pressure on all tires
Once the feature is activated, please
including the spare, and provides the driver
allow five minutes for the temperature
with a warning message when pressure is
level to stabilize. Some initial blower noise
severely low or high. If alerted, the system can
should be expected at the beginning of
be reset using the message center functions.
the cool cycle.

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