FORD EXPEDITION 2007 3.G Owners Manual

Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)
The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat.
Press the forward side of the control
for additional support.
Press the rear side of the control to
reduce support.
Adjusting the front power seat
Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is
moving.
Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring
people in a collision or sudden stop.
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the
event of a collision.
The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.
Move the switch in the direction of
the arrows to raise or lower the
front portion of the seat cushion.
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Move the switch in the direction of
the arrows to raise or lower the rear
portion of the seat cushion.
Press the switch in the direction of
the arrows to move the seat
forward, backward, up or down.
Press the control to recline the
seatback forward or rearward.
Note:On vehicles with memory seats, to prevent damage to the seat,
the power seats are designed to set a stopping position just short of the
end of the seat track. If the seat encounters an object while moving
forward or backward, a new stopping position will be set. To reset the
seat to its normal stopping position:
•After encountering the new stopping position, press the power seat
control again to override.
•Continue pressing the control until it reaches the end of the seat
track.
•Continue pressing the control for approximately 2 seconds. You will
feel the seat bounce back slightly.
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Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat, power
mirrors, and adjustable pedals to
two programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the outboard side of the seat
cushion.
•To program position 1, move the
driver seat, mirrors and pedals (if
equipped) to the desired position
using the associated controls. Press the SET control. Within 5 seconds
of pressing the SET control, press control 1.
•To program position 2, repeat the previous procedure using control 2.
A position can be recalled:
•in any gearshift position if the ignition isnotin the RUN position.
•only in P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the ignition is in the RUN position.
A memory seat position may be programmed at any time.
The memory positions are also recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK control (if the transmitter is programmed to
a memory position) or, when you enter a valid personal entry code that
is programmed to a memory position.
To program the memory feature to a remote entry transmitter and for
more information on how to use the keypad, refer toRemote entry
systemin theLocks and Securitychapter.
Heated seats and climate controlled seats (if equipped) operation
The heated seats and the cooled seats will only function when the
ignition is in RUN.
The controls for the climate controlled seats are located on the dual
electronic automatic temperature control (DEATC) system. Refer to
Climate controlsfor more information.
If the vehicle falls below 350 RPMs while the cooled seats are on, the
feature will turn itself off and will need to be reactivated.
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Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)
The climate controlled seat system includes air filters that must be
replaced periodically. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guidefor
more information.
•There is a filter located under
each front seat.
•The filter can be accessed from the first row seat. Move the front
seats all the way back and up to ease access.
To remove an air filter:
•Remove key from ignition.
•Push up on the outside rigid edge
of the filter and rotate toward the
front of the vehicle once tabs are
released.
•Remove filter.
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To install a filter:
•First, position the filter in it’s
housing making sure that the far
forward end is all the way up in
the housing. Then push in on the
center of the outside edge of the
filter and rotate up into the
housing until it clips into position.
REAR SEATS
Folding down the 2nd row 40% seat system
Use caution when folding the seatback to the flat back position
as the system will move forward when you lift the release
handle.
Ensure that the head restraint is in the down position and no objects
such as books, purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of the
second row seats before folding them down.
Move the front passenger seat forward so that the second row seat
headrest clears the front seat.
For assistance, refer to the label located on the side of the seat cushion.
1. Lower the head restraints by
pulling on the strap.
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2. Locate handle on the side of the
seat cushion by the door.
3. Pull up on the handle and push
the seatback forward toward the
front of the vehicle.
To return the seat to the upright position:
1. Lift the seatback toward the rear
of the vehicle.
2. Rotate the seatback until you
hear a click, locking it in the upright
position.
3. Lift up on the head restraint until
it locks into its original position.
Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure
that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback.
After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the
seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
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Placing the 2nd row outboard 40% seats in cargo mode
Use caution when folding the seatback to the flat back position
as the system will move forward when you lift the release
handle.
The 2nd row seats can be placed in a kneel down load floor position to
allow more cargo space.
To place the seats in the cargo mode:
1. Fold down the 2nd row seat.
2. Pull the cargo mode lever up to
release the seat into a kneel down
load floor position. A moderate force
may be required to move the seat
forward and down.
Returning to the upright position from full lowered load floor
position
The seatback cannot be returned to the upright position until the seat is
returned from the kneel down position. To return the seat to the upright
position:
1. Push the seat rearward until the
latch is engaged.
2. Return the seatback to the
upright position.
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Adjusting the 2nd row outboard 40% seat for E-Z Entry
The E-Z entry seat allows for easier entry and exit to and from the 3rd
row seat.
To enter the 3rd row seat:
1. Fold down the 2nd row seat and release the handle.
2. Pull the handle up again until the
seat releases from the floor.
3. Push the seat upward and fold it
away from the third row.
Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the seat is
occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury
during a sudden stop.
To return the seat to a seating position:
1. Push the seat down and latch to
the floor with a moderate amount of
effort and speed.
2. Make sure the seat is latched to
the floor.
3. Bring the seat back to an upright
position. The seatback should lock
into position.
Note: If the seat back will not
return to the upright position,
tumble the seat again and re-latch it to the floor. Be sure that cargo or
other objects are not trapped underneath the seatback.
Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure
that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback.
After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the
seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
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Exiting the 3rd row
1. Pull the strap located at the
bottom outboard of the seat back to
release the seat from the floor, and
rotate the seat up towards the front
seat.
2. Follow the directions above to
return the seat from the E-Z entry
and to the upright position.
Reclining the 2nd row outboard 40% seatback
Locate the release handle on the
outboard side of the seat cushion
and lift gently to allow the seatback
to be adjusted to the desired
location.
Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the
event of a collision.
Folding the 2nd row center 20% seat system (if equipped)
1. Locate the release handle located
in the upper left seat back, and pull
the handle to release the folding
seat latch.
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To prevent possible damage to the seat or safety belts, ensure
that the safety belts are not buckled when moving the seat to
the load floor position.
2. With the latch released the
seatback can be lowered into the
load floor position.
3. To return the seat to the upright
position, lift the seatback until the
latch is fully engaged.
Before returning the
seatback to its original
position, make sure that cargo or
any objects are not trapped
underneath the seatback. After
returning the seatback to its
original position, pull on the
seatback to ensure that it has fully
latched. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous in the event of
a sudden stop or collision.
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