key FORD EXPEDITION 2001 1.G Owner's Manual

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
To help you service your vehicle:
•We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy
location.
•We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes tracking
routine service easy.
If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide
the necessary parts and service. Check yourWarranty Guideto find out
which parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to
provide the best performance in your vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle.
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•When the engine is running, make sure that loose clothing, jewelry or
long hair does not get caught up in moving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
•Keep all lit cigarettes, open flames and other lit material away from
the battery and all fuel related parts.
If you disconnect the battery, the engine must“relearn”its idle
conditions before your vehicle will drive properly, as explained inBattery
in this chapter.
Working with the engine off
1. Set the parking brake 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.
Working with the engine on
1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
Maintenance and care
201

Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................232
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............18
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........19
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................18
trip odometer ............................18
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................168
calculating ...............................170
definition .................................168
driving with a heavy load ......168
location ....................................168
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................168
calculating .......................168, 170
definition .................................168
driving with a heavy load ......168
location ....................................168
H
Hazard flashers .........................179
Head restraints .................104, 109
Headlamps ...................................21
aiming ......................................242
autolamp system .......................23
bulb specifications ..................241
daytime running lights .............21
flash to pass ..............................21
high beam ...........................13, 21
replacing bulbs .......................237
turning on and off ....................21
warning chime ..........................15Heating ........................................56
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................56
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ............................84, 86–87
Hood ..........................................202
I
Ignition .................................68, 254
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................138
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................236
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................246
cluster ................................10, 246
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................22
location of components ............10
J
Jack ............................................188
positioning ...............................188
storage .....................................188
Jump-starting your vehicle ......194
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................101
locking and unlocking doors ..102
programming entry code .......101
Keys .......................................93, 95
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition ...........68
Index
274