ECU FORD EXPEDITION 1997 1.G Owners Manual

²they have been turned on with
the dimmer control or
²any door is open.
Forward storage bin (if
equipped)
Press the release control to open
the storage compartment. The
door will open slightly and can be
moved to full open.
The storage compartment may be
used to secure sunglasses or a like
object.
Installing a garage door opener
(if equipped)
The storage compartment can be
converted to accommodate a
variety of aftermarket garage door
openers:
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way back on the seat cushion
when the lower legs hang over the
edge of the seat cushion. You may
wish to discuss the special needs
of your child with your
pediatrician.
INSTALLING CHILD SAFETY
SEATS IN THE REAR SEATING
POSITIONS
To install a child safety seat in a
center rear seating position:
1. Tip the tongue and pull to
lengthen the lap belt.
2. Place the child safety seat in the
center seating position.
3. Route the lap belt through the
child safety seat according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
4. Insert the tongue into the
proper buckle.
5. Push down on the child safety
seat while pulling the loose part of
the belt webbing to tighten the
belt.
6. Before placing the child in the
safety seat, forcibly tilt the seat
from side to side and forward and
back to make sure that the seat is
held securely in place. If the child
seat moves excessively, repeat
steps five and six, install a tether
strap or properly install the child
seat in another seating position.
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3. While holding the shoulder and
lap belt portions together, route
the tongue through the child seat
according to the child seat
manufacturers' instructions. Be
sure the belt webbing is not
twisted.
4. Insert the belt tongue into the
proper buckle for that seating
position until you hear and feel the
latch engage. Make sure the
tongue is latched securely by
pulling on it.
5. To put the retractor in the
automatic locking mode, grasp the
shoulder portion of the belt and
pull downward until all of the belt
is extracted and a click is heard.
6. Allow the belt to retract. The
belt will click as it retracts to
indicate it is in the automatic
locking mode.
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7. Pull the lap belt portion across
the child seat toward the buckle
and pull up on the shoulder belt
while pushing down with knee on
the child seat.
8. Allow the safety belt to retract
to remove any slack in the belt.
9. Before placing the child in the
seat, forcibly tilt the seat forward
and back to make sure the seat is
securely held in place.
10. Try to pull the belt out of the
retractor to make sure the
retractor is in the automatic
locking mode (you should not be
able to pull more belt out). If the
retractor is not locked, unbuckle
the belt and repeat steps two
through nine.
Check to make sure the child seat
is properly secured before each
use.
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Child and infant or child safety
seats
Carefully follow all of the
manufacturer's instructions
included with the safety seat you
put in your vehicle. If you do not
install and use the safety seat
properly, the child may be
injured in a sudden stop or
collision.
Ford recommends the use of a
child safety seat having a top
tether strap. Install the child safety
seat in a seating position which is
capable of providing a tether
anchorage. For more information
on top tether straps seeAttaching
safety seats with tether strapsin
this chapter.
When installing a child safety seat:
²Use the correct safety belt
buckle for that seating position.
²Make sure the tongue is
securely fastened in the buckle.
²Keep the buckle release button
pointing up and away from the
safety seat, with the tongue
between the child seat and the
release button, to prevent
accidental unbuckling.
²Place seatbacks in the upright
position.
²Put the safety belt in the
automatic locking mode. Refer
toUsing the automatic locking
modein this chapter.
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Parking brake
To engage the parking brake:
To disengage the parking brake:
Always set the parking
brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or in 1 (First)
(manual transmission).
STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with
power steering. Power steering
uses energy from the engine to
help steer the vehicle.
BRAKE
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wrench to screw the lug nut snug
against the wheel, but do not
tighten.
4. Lower the vehicle by turning the
jack handle counterclockwise.
5. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts to the proper
torque specifications in the order
shown.
Never use wheels or lug
nuts different than the
original equipment as this could
damage the wheel or mounting
system. This damage could allow
the wheels to come off while the
vehicle is being driven.
6. Replace any wheel covers,
ornaments or hub caps that your
vehicle may have. Make sure that
they are screwed or snapped into
place.
7. Put the jack and wrench away.
Ensure that the jack is securely
fastened.
8. To stow the flat tire, lay the tire
on the ground with the inboard
side facing up. Install the retainer
through the wheel center and slide
the wheel under the vehicle. Turn
the spare handle clockwise until
the spare tire is raised to its
original position underneath the
vehicle. The spare handle ratchets
when the tire is raised to the
stowed position. It will not allow
you to overtighten.
9. Unblock the wheels.
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1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom left corner of the
instrument panel.
2. Outside the vehicle, release the
auxiliary latch located under the
center of the hood.
3. Lift the hood.
4. To close the hood, shut it so
that the auxiliary latch is closed.
After closing the hood, try lifting it
to ensure that it is closed securely.
Working with the engine off
1. Set the parking brake fully and
ensure the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove
the key.
3. Block the wheels to prevent the
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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Working with the engine on
1. Set the parking brake fully and
ensure the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
2. Block the wheels to prevent
your vehicle from moving
unexpectedly.
Do not start your engine
with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it
while the engine is running.
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.6 / 5.4 L engine
1. Battery
2. Automatic transmission dipstick
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are never needed and could, under
certain conditions, lead to engine
damage which is not covered by
your Ford warranty.
Synthetic engine oils which are
CERTIFIED and of the preferred
viscosity may be used in your
engine. The engine oil and oil filter
must still be changed according to
the ªService Guideº.
Checking the engine oil
Check the engine oil each time you
fuel your vehicle.
To check the oil:
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level
ground. If the engine is running,
turn the engine off and wait a few
minutes for the oil to drain into
the oil pan.
2. Set the parking brake and
ensure the gearshift is securely
latched in P.
3. Open the hood. Protect yourself
from engine heat.
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