odometer FORD EXPEDITION 1997 1.G Owners Manual

checked by your dealer or qualified
service technician.
Odometer
Registers the total number of miles
the vehicle has traveled.
Trip odometer
Registers thenumber of miles
traveled on individual journeys. To
reset, depress the control.
TRIP COMPUTER (IF
EQUIPPED)
With the ignition control in the ON
position, the trip computer
displays important vehicle
information through a constant
monitor of vehicle systems. You
may select display features on the
message center for a display of
status.
For more information on the
overhead console of your vehicle,
MPH
50
4080
120
140
18 0
4060100
20 km/h
0010
000005
MPH 1050
3070
4080
120
140
18 0
40
20
0
10090 60
8060100
20 km/h
0010
0
00
00
00
00
05
5
MPH
50
4080
120
140
18 0
4060100
20 km/h
0010
000005
MPH 1050
3070
4080
120
140
18 0
40
20
0
10090 60
8060100
20 km/h
0
000005
001
km TO EMPTY
exd_odometer exd_trip_odometer
exd_message_center
Instrumentation
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²The help reduce early nozzle
shut offs and fuel spillage, park
your vehicle so that the fuel
filler door is level.
²Avoid excessively fast fuel
dispensing rates (over 38 L [10
gallons] per minute).
²If you spill any fuel on the body
of your vehicle, clean it off
immediately. The fuel may dull
or soften the paint if it is not
washed off promptly.
3. To replace the fuel cap, align
the tabs on the cap with the
notches on the filler pipe. Turn it
clockwise until it stops.
4. Push the fuel door closed.
If the check engine warning light
illuminates and remains illuminated
while the engine is started, the
fuel cap may not be properly
seated. Turn off the engine,
remove the fuel cap and replace it.
being sure to align the cap
properly.
If the fuel cap is lost, replace it
with an authorized Motorcraft or
equivalent part.
Calculating fuel economy
To accurately calculate your
vehicle's fuel economy:
1. Fill the tank completely and
record the initial odometer
reading.
2. Each time you fill the tank,
record the amount of fuel added
(in liters or gallons).
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Maintenance and care
193

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
223

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
224