FORD EXPEDITION 1997 1.G Service Manual

your vehicle speed is faster than
the set speed while driving on a
downhill in Overdrive, you may
want to shift to the next lower
gear to reduce your vehicle speed.
If your vehicle slows downs more
than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your
set speed on an uphill, your speed
control will disengage. This is
normal. Pressing RES will
re-engage it.
Do not use the speed
control in heavy traffic or
on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
To set a higher speed
²Press and hold SET ACCEL.
Release the switch when the
desired vehicle speed is
reached, or
²Press and release SET ACCEL.
Each press will increase the set
speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or
²Accelerate with your accelerator
pedal, then press SET ACCEL.
You may accelerate with the
accelerator pedal at any time
during speed control usage.
Releasing the accelerator pedal will
return your vehicle speed to the
previously programmed set speed.
RES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
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To set a lower set speed
²Press and hold COAST. Release
the switch when the desired
vehicle speed is reached, or
²Press and release COAST. Each
press will decrease the set
speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or
²Depress the brake pedal. When
the desired vehicle speed is
reached press SET ACCEL.
To return to a set speed
²Press RES. For RES to operate,
the vehicle speed must be faster
than 48 km/h (30 mph).
To disengage speed control
²Depress the brake pedal.
Disengaging the speed control will
not erase the previously
programmed set speed.
RES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
RES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
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Front windshield wiper/washer
controls
Front wipers
Rotate the windshield wiper
control to the desired interval, low
or high speed position.
INT 2
INT 1
OFF
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Front washer
For front window washer fluid
operation, push (and hold as
desired) the front washer control
on the end of the stalk.
INT 2
INT 1
OFF
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Rear window wiper/washer
controls
Rear washer
Rotate (and hold as desired) the
rear wiper/washer control to either
position.
From either position, the control
will automatically return to the
INT2 or OFF position.
Rear wipers
For rear wiper operation, rotate
the rear window wiper and washer
control to the desired position.
Select:
INT 2 Ð One second interval rear
wiper.
INT1ÐTensecond interval rear
wiper.
OFF Ð Rear wiper and washer off.
INT 2
INT 1
OFF
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Flash to pass
Pull the stalk towards you to
activate the ªflash to passº
function.
Turn signals
Push the stalk down to activate
the left turn signal; push the stalk
up to activate the right turn signal.
INT 2
INT 1
OFF
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Overdrive control
Activating overdrive
D(Overdrive) is the normal
drive position for the best fuel
economy.
The overdrive function allows
automatic upshifts to second, third
and fourth gear.
Deactivating overdrive
Press the transmission control
switch on the end of the gearshift
lever. The transmission control
indicator light (TCIL) (OFF) will
illuminate on the end of the
gearshift lever.
Transmission will operate in gears
one through three. To return to
normal overdrive mode, press the
transmission control switch again.
The TCIL (OFF) will no longer be
illuminated.
When you shut off and re-start
your vehicle, the transmission will
OVERDRIVE OFF
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automatically return to normalD(Overdrive) mode.
Deactivate overdrive whenever
driving conditions (i.e., city traffic,
hilly terrain, etc.) cause the
transmission to shift excessively
between
D(Overdrive) and
D(Drive) ranges. Also deactivate
D(Overdrive) when:
²driving with a heavy load
²towing a trailer up or down
steep hills
²additional engine braking is
desired
Transmission control indicator
light (TCIL)
The TCIL (OFF), located on the
end of the gearshift lever, may
flash steadily if a malfunction has
been detected. If the TCIL is
flashing, contact your Ford or
Lincoln/Mercury dealer as soon as
possible. If this condition persists,
damage to the transmission could
occur.
Hazard flasher control
Use only in an emergency to warn
traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. Depress
control to activate all indicators
simultaneously. Depress control
again to turn off. The hazard lights
can be operated when the ignition
is off.
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Tilt steering
Pull the lever to adjust the
steering column angle. Push the
lever back up to lock the steering
wheel into position.
Never adjust the steering
wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
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The front overhead console and
overhead controls provide a variety
of available features including:
²compass display
²trip computer
²overhead lamps
²storage compartment
²garage door opener stowage
²moon roof control
²auxiliary A/C controls
²power quarter window switches
The appearance of your vehicle's
overhead console will vary
according to your option package.
Compass display (if equipped)
The compass reading may be
affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and
powerful broadcast antenna.
Magnetic or metallic objects placed
in or on the vehicle may also affect
compass accuracy. Adjustments
may be made to the zone and
calibration of the compass.
WARMPANEL FLOOR COOL
REAR
OFF
HI
MODE E/M
VENT VENT
km TO EMPTY
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