lights FORD EXPEDITION 1997 1.G User Guide
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Unlocking the doors
Press UNLOCK to unlock the
driver door. The interior lamps will
illuminate.
Press UNLOCK a second time
within five seconds to unlock all
doors.
Locking the doors
Press LOCK to lock all doors.
To confirm that all doors are
closed and locked, press the LOCK
control a second time. The doors
will lock again, the horn will chirp
and the lights will flash.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press the PANIC control to
activate the alarm.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
PANIC control again or turn the
ignition to the Accesory or On
position.
LOCK
PANICUN
LOCK
PANICUN
LOCKLOCK
LOCK
PANICUN
LOCK
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Make sure the corresponding lights
illuminate briefly. If a light fails to
illuminate, have the vehicle
serviced.
²If the driver's safety belt icon is
fastened, the
light does not
illuminate.
STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Starting the engine
1. Turn the key to 5 (Start)
without pressing the accelerator.
The key will return to 4 (On).
2. If the engine does not start
within five seconds, wait ten
seconds and try again.
3. If the engine does not start in
two attempts OR the temperature
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vehicle frame or hook retainers
(not the bumper). Make sure there
is enough slack to allow the vehicle
to turn corners.
For more information, refer to
ªFord Recreational Vehicle and
Trailer Towing Guideº available
from your Ford dealer.
Using trailer lamps
See your local trailer retailer or
rental agency for proper
instructions and equipment for
hooking up trailer lamps.
Do not hook the trailer lights
directly into the vehicle's wiring
system. If the trailer lamps are not
connected properly, the warning
lights in the instrument cluster
may not work properly.
Using a hitch
Do not use hitches that:
²clamp onto the vehicle bumper
²attach to the axle.
Distribute the load so that only 10
to 15% of the total weight of the
trailer is on the tongue. Tie down
the load so that it does not shift
and change the weight on the
hitch. Follow the towing
instructions of a reputable rental
agency.
Using a load-equalizing hitch
Follow the hitch manufactures
guidelines for the installation and
specific use of a load equalizing
hitch on this vehicle. In no cases
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Driving
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HAZARD LIGHTS CONTROL
Use only in an emergency to warn
traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. Depress
to activate all indicators
simultaneously. Depress again to
switch off. The warning lights can
be operated when the ignition is
off.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
If the engine cranks but does not
start after a collision, the fuel
pump shut±off switch may have
been activated. The shut±off
switch is a device intended to stop
the electric fuel pump when your
vehicle has been involved in a
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Roadside emergencies
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²Do not turn off the ignition
while your vehicle is in motion.
²Have maintenance performed
according to intervals in the
ªService Guideº.
If you notice one or more of the
following, the emission system may
not be functioning properly; have
the vehicle serviced as soon as
possible:
²Fluid leaks
²
lights illuminate in
the instrument cluster and
remain lit
²Strange odors
²Engine runs for more than five
seconds after shut off or engine
misfires, surges, stalls or
backfires
²Loss of oil pressure
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4. Replace the connector by
placing it back into the assembly
and turning it
1¤4turn clockwise.
REPLACING THE INTERIOR
BULBS
Check the operation of the
following interior bulbs frequently:
²interior overhead lamp
²map lamp
²courtesy and cargo lamps
²hazard flasher
Map lamps
To change the map lamp bulbs:
1. Use a small screwdriver to
remove the map lamp lens.
2. To remove the old bulb, twist
1¤4
turn and pull it out.
3. Twist in a new bulb.
4. Press the map lamp lens back
on and test the lamp operation.
BULB SPECIFICATIONS
Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Front park/turn lamps 2 3157NAK
Foglamps 2 9006
Headlamps 2 9007
Rear/turn/sidemarker 2 3157K
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
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Idle
relearning ................................178
Ignition .........................................68
Instrument panel ........................20
Jack ..............................................66
Jump-starting your vehicle 151,152
attaching cables ......................152
disconnecting cables ..............153
Lamps
interior lamps ...........................54
parking lamps .........................201
Lights, warning and indicator
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............12
brake ..........................................10
charging system ..........................9
high beam .................................12
safety belt ............................10,86
Message center ...........................17
english/metric button ...............18
low fuel level ........................18,19
Motorcraft parts ........................213
Odometer .....................................17
Overdrive .....................................48
Overdrive lockout button ...........11
Overhead console
compass/temperature display ..50
Power features
door locks ..................................60
windows ...............................58,59
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....170
Rear console ................................63
Rear window
wiper ..........................................46
Relays ........................................135
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors ...........69
panic alarm ...............................69
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................70
replacing the batteries .............70
Reporting safety defects ..........221Safety restraints
extension assembly ..................85
for children ...............................91
lap and shoulder belts ........82,83
proper use ............................80,81
Safety seats for children ............94
attaching with tether straps ....99
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ............................95,98
Seats ............................................72
bench (60-40 split) .............72,73
lumbar support .........................73
power seat recliner/lumbar ......74
rear flip fold seat ......................75
rear seat access ........................74
third row seat .................76,77,79
Servicing your vehicle ..............155
precautions when servicing ...155
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................2
Speed control ..............................41
accelerating ...............................42
resetting ....................................43
resuming a set speed ...............43
turning off .................................41
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ................100
preparing to start your
vehicle .....................................101
starting a warm engine ..........103
Steering, power .........................109
Steering wheel ............................40
Tachometer
mechanical cluster ...................15
Temperature control (see
Climate control) .....................28,29
Tires
changing ..................................144
inspection and maintenance ..182
tire grades ...............................182
treadwear ................................182
Traction-lok rear axle ...............111
Index
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Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer
weight ......................................127
Transfer case (see Differential
fluid) ...................................175,176
Transmission ......................114,172
Transmission control switch ......49
Trip odometer .............................17
Turn signal ..................................47
indicator lights ..........................12
Vehicle dimensions ...................218
Vehicle headlamp aiming
device (VHAD) .........................206
Ventilating your vehicle ...........105
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage
gauge) ..........................................16Warning chimes
headlamps on ............................14
key in ignition ...........................14
safety belt .................................13
Warning lights (see Lights) .8,144,
145
Windows
accessory delay .........................59
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................179
checking and adding fluid .....164
operation ..............................44,45
Wrecker towing .........................154
Index
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