instrument cluster FORD EXPEDITION 2003 2.G Owner's Manual

The BRAKE warning lamp in the
instrument cluster illuminates and
remains illuminated (when the
ignition is turned ON) until the
parking brake is released.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).
The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.
However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop
your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the
rear brakes, the vehicle’s stopping distance will increase greatly and the
handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected.
Pull the release lever to release the
brake. Driving with the parking
brake on will cause the brakes to
wear out quickly and reduce fuel
economy.
STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy
from the engine to decrease the driver’s effort in steering the vehicle.
To prevent damage to the power steering pump:
•Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left
for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
•Do not operate the vehicle with the power steering pump fluid level
below the MIN mark on the reservoir.
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.
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The AdvanceTracbutton allows
the driver to control the availability
of the AdvanceTracsystem.
AdvanceTracsystem status is
indicated by a warning indicator
light with a“sliding car”icon in the instrument cluster that will flash
when the system is active and an indicator light in the control button
that will illuminate when the system is turned off. In vehicles with a
message center, the message“ADVANCETRAC OFF”will be displayed.
If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTracsystem, the warning
indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay on. If the warning
indicator light in the instrument cluster remains on while the engine is
running, have the system serviced immediately.
Pressing the control once will disable the AdvanceTracstability
enhancement and the engine power reduction portion of the traction
enhancement feature; the brake portion of the traction enhancement
feature will still function normally. Pressing and holding the control for
more than five seconds will disable the AdvanceTracstability
enhancementandtraction enhancement feature. If the vehicle is stuck
in snow or mud or when driving in deep sand, switching off the
AdvanceTracsystem may be beneficial so the wheels are allowed to
spin. If your vehicle seems to lose engine power while driving in deep
sand or very deep snow, switching off the AdvanceTracstability
enhancement feature will restore full engine power and will enhance
momentum through the obstacle.
Some drivers may notice a slight movement of the brake pedal when the
AdvanceTracperforms a system self-check. During AdvanceTrac
operation you may experience the following:
•A rumble or grinding noise
•A slight deceleration of the vehicle
•The AdvanceTracindicator light will flash
•If your foot is on the brake pedal, you will feel a vibration in the
pedal.
•If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the
brake pedal will move to apply higher brake forces. You may also hear
a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during this severe
condition.
All these conditions are normal during AdvanceTracoperation.
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N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in N
(Neutral), the vehicle can be started
and is free to roll. Hold the brake
pedal down while in this gear.
(Overdrive)
The normal driving position for the
best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through four.
(Overdrive) can be deactivated
by pressing the transmission control
switch (TCS) on the end of the
gearshift lever.
The transmission control indicator
light (TCIL) will illuminate in the
instrument cluster.
Drive–Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission
control switch (TCS) on the end of the gearshift lever with the gearshift
in the
position. The TCIL will illuminate in the instrument cluster.
Transmission operates in gears one through three.
(Drive) provides
more engine braking than
(Overdrive) and is useful when:
•driving with a heavy load.
•towing a trailer up or down steep hills.
•additional engine downhill braking is desired. If towing a trailer, refer
toDriving while you towin theTrailer towingsection.
To return to
(Overdrive) mode, press the transmission control switch
(TCS). The TCIL will no longer be illuminated.
Each time the vehicle is started, the transmission will automatically
return to normal overdrive mode.
Every time the vehicle is shut off and restarted, you must press the
transmission control switch to cancel overdrive operation if driving in
overdrive is not desired.
O/D
OFF
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•4X4 LOW–momentarily
illuminates when the vehicle is
started. Illuminates when 4L is
selected.
Positions of the Control Trac system
The Control Trac system functions
in four modes:
•2H (2WD HIGH)delivers power
to the rear wheels only. This is
appropriate for normal on-road
driving on dry pavement.
•A4WD (4X4 AUTO)provides
electronic control four-wheel
drive with power delivered to all
four wheels, as required, for
increased traction. This is appropriate for all on-road driving
conditions, such as dry road surfaces, wet pavement, snow or gravel.
•4H (4X4 HIGH)
provides mechanically locked four-wheel drive power
to front and rear wheels. The“4X4”light will illuminate in the instrument
cluster when this position is selected. This position is not recommended
for use on dry pavement. This position is only intended for severe winter
or off-road conditions, such as deep snow, ice or shallow sand.
•4L (4X4 LOW)provides mechanically locked four-wheel drive when
extra power at reduced speeds is required. The“4X4 LOW”light will
illuminate in the instrument cluster when this position is selected.
This position is not recommended for use on dry pavement. Use this
position for off-road low-speed operation or when extra power is
required, such as climbing steep grades, going through deep sand or
pulling a boat out of the water.
Note:
If your vehicle is equipped with AdvanceTrac, the AdvanceTrac
system will automatically turn off the stability enhancement feature when
you shift the Control Trac A4WD system into 4L (4X4 LOW). The brake
traction enhancement feature will still be enabled.
The AdvanceTracstability enhancement system can be turned off
manually by pressing the AdvanceTracbutton (refer toAdvanceTrac
Stability Enhancement Systemin this chapter) while operating in 2H,
A4WD or 4H while driving in deep sand, very deep snow or more
strenuous off-road maneuvers. This will disable the engine management
feature, allowing the vehicle to maintain full power and enhanced
momentum through the obstacle.
4x4
LOW
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Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles arenotdesigned for
cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than
low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in these
vehicles.
Note:The Control Trac selector knob should not be changed while the
rear wheels are slipping.
Using the Control Trac system
Shifting from 2H to A4WD or 4H
Move the control to the A4WD or
4H position at any forward speed up
to 88 km/h (55 mph). The“4X4”
light in the instrument cluster will
illuminate if 4H is selected.
Shifting from A4WD to 4H
Move the control from A4WD to 4H
at a stop or while driving at any
speed.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
1 10A* Front wiper motor, Instrument cluster,
Rear wiper motor, Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)
2 20A* Turn signal flasher, Stoplamp switch,
Hazard flasher, IVD (AdvanceTrac)
stoplamps relay
3 7.5A* Power mirrors, Memory seat switch,
Memory seat module
4 10A* DVD player, Rear seat audio controls,
CDDJ
5 7.5A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM) (KA
power), SC deactivate switch, Manual
climate control mode switch, Stoplamp
switch, Brake-shift interlock (BSI)
solenoid, EATC control head, BSM module,
Speed control servo, 3rd row seat relay
6 15A* Headlamp switch, Parklamps, License plate
lamps, Trailer tow electric brake controller,
BSM parklamps relay
7 7.5A* Radio
8 10A* Rear window defroster switch, Heated
mirrors
9 10A* Alternator
10 20A* Back-up lamps, Back-up lamp relay, Trailer
tow parklamp relay
11 10A* A/C clutch relay, 4x4 IWE solenoid
12 10A* Speed control servo, Speed control
13 10A* EATC control head, Manual climate control
head
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
14 15A* Climate control blend door actuator,
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) relays,
Digital Transmission Range Sensor (DTRS)
back-up lamp
15 5A* AdvanceTracswitch, Instrument cluster
16 10A* ABS module
17 15A* Foglamps
18 10A* Electrochromic mirror, Auxiliary A/C,
Climate-controlled seats module,
Temperature solenoid, Turn signal flasher,
Sunload sensor, Electronic park brake
relay coil
19 10A* Restraints Control Module (RCM)
20 30A* Air suspension module (air spring
solenoids and height sensors), 4x4 module
21 15A* Instrument cluster (interior lamps),
Interior lamps, Electronic park brake relay,
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
22 10A* Door lock switch illumination, Moonroof
switch illumination, Radio (delayed
accessory signal), Flip window switch
23 10A* RH low beam
24 15A* Battery saver relay, Front map/Dome lamp,
2nd row dome/map lamp, Glove
compartment lamp, Cargo lamp, Rail
lamps, Vanity mirror lamps, Underhood
lamp
25 10A* LH low beam
26 20A* Horn relay, Horns
27 5A* Compass, Reverse sensing system module,
Brake shift interlock (BSI) solenoid,
Overdrive cancel switch, Air suspension
module (Run/Start sense)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
28 5A* SecuriLock transceiver
29 30A* Trailer tow electric brake controller
30 30A* BSM (door locks), Liftgate glass release
relay, Liftgate glass release motor,
Door/Liftgate locks, Parklamps relay
(BSM), Headlamps relay (BSM), Door
lock/Unlock relay (BSM)
31 25A* Radio
32 15A* CMS, Transmission solenoids
33 20A* Canister vent solenoid, EVR CC, HEGOs,
VMV solenoid, IMTV solenoid, A/C clutch
relay coil
34 20A* PCM, Fuel injectors, Idle air control (IAC)
solenoid, Mass air flow sensor
35 20A* Instrument cluster high beam indicator,
High beam headlamps
36 10A* Trailer tow right turn lamp
37 20A* Cargo area power point
38 25A* Rear wiper motor, Washer pump (rear
window wash)
39 20A* Instrument panel or floor console power
point, Rear console power point
40 20A* Headlamp switch, High beam relay coil, LH
low beam fuse # 25, LH low beam fuse #
23, BSM (autolamps headlamp relay), DRL
41 20A* Cigar lighter, OBD II Connector
42 10A* Trailer tow left turn lamp
101 30A** Starter relay, Starter solenoid
102 30A** Ignition switch, Starter solenoid
103 30A** ABS module (pump motor)
104 30A** LH 3rd row power seat
105 30A** Spare
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
R05 T/T battery
charge relayTT 7 wire connector, Battery charge
R06 Front blower
relayBlower motor, Blower motor speed control
(EATC)
R201 T/T park
lamp relayTrailer tow park lamps feed
R202 Fog lamp
relayFront fog lamps
R203 PCM relay Fuse # 32, Fuse # 33, Fuse # 34, Fuel
pump relay, PCM solenoids and sensors
R301 T/T back-up
lamp relayBack-up lamps, TT connector (back-up
lamps), Electrochromic mirror
R302 Speed
control relayElectric cooling fan clutch, Speed control
servo
R303 Fuel pump
relayFuel pump shut-off switch, PCM fuel
pump monitor, Fuel pump
R304 Battery
saver relayRail lamps, Vanity mirror lamps, Dome
lamp, Glove box lamp, Instrument cluster
R305 Horn relay Dual note horn
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
The use of tire sealants is not recommended and may compromise the
integrity of your tires. The use of tire sealants may also affect your tire
pressure monitoring system (if equipped).
Spare tire information
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire that may be used as a spare or
a regular tire. The spare is identical to the other tires on your vehicle,
although the wheel may not match.
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WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
The windshield, rear window and wiper blades should be cleaned
regularly. If the wiper does not wipe properly, substances on the
windshield, rear window or the wiper blades may be the cause. These
may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, tree
sap, or other organic contamination. To clean these items, please follow
these tips:
•The windshield or rear window may be cleaned with a non-abrasive
cleaner such as Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23),
available from your dealer.
•Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches.
•Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts.
•Wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or
windshield washer solution. Be sure to replace wiper blades when they
appear worn or do not function properly.
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS
Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.
•Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion of
the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the
driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of
the air bag system.
•Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in
contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan
lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the painted surfaces.
INTERIOR
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and safety belts:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil with Ford Extra Strength Upholstery
Cleaner (E8AZ-19523–AA).
•If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first
with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14).
•Never saturate the seat covers with cleaning solution.
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