FORD EXPEDITION 2004 2.G User Guide

when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system
warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately
from your dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking brake
indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected
immediately by your servicing dealership.
Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is
dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may
occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle
checked by your dealer immediately.
Anti-lock brake system:If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected, have the system
serviced immediately. Normal
braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is
illuminated.
Air bag readiness:If this light fails
to illuminate when ignition is turned
to ON, continues to flash or remains
on, have the system serviced
immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the
supplemental restraint system has been detected.
Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt.
Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Check gage:Illuminates when any
of the following conditions has
occurred:
•The engine coolant temperature
is high.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The fuel gauge is at or near empty.
ABS
CHECK
GAGE
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Low tire warning:Illuminates
when the low tire warning system is
enabled. If the light remains on
while driving, the tire pressure
should be checked, refer toLow
tire warningin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter. If this
light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash
or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.
Warning Light display Customer Action
Warning light remains on•Check your tire pressure and
ensure your tires are properly
inflated.
•If your tires are inflated to the
manufacturers recommended air
pressure and the light remains on,
please have the system inspected
immediately by your servicing
dealership.
Warning light flashing (flashes
for 20 seconds either at start
up or while driving)•Your spare tire is in use. Repair the
road wheel to restore system function.
•If your tires are inflated to the
recommended air pressure, and your
spare tire is not in use, please have
the system inspected immediately by
your servicing dealership.
Low fuel:Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Low washer fluid (if equipped):
Illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
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Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control system
is deactivated.
O/D off:Illuminates when the
overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off,
refer to theDrivingchapter. If the
light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission
serviced soon, or damage may occur.
AdvanceTrac
(if equipped):
Illuminates when the AdvanceTrac

system is active. If the light remains
on, have the system serviced
immediately, refer to theDriving
chapter for more information..
Four wheel drive low (if
equipped):Illuminates when
four-wheel drive low is engaged.
Four wheel drive high (if
equipped):Illuminates when
four-wheel drive is engaged.
Door ajar (if equipped):
Illuminates when the ignition is in
the ON position and any door is
open.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is
opened.
O/D
OFF
4x4
LOW
4x4
HIGH
DOOR
AJAR
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Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Door ajar warning chime:Sounds when any door, liftgate or the
liftgate glass is opened (or not fully closed).
GAUGES
Speedometer:Indicates the
current vehicle speed.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge:Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the needle will be in
the normal range (between“H”and
“C”). If it enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible,
switch off the engine and let the
engine cool.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
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Odometer:Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.
•Standard instrument cluster
•Optional instrument cluster
Refer to Message Center in the
Drivers Controls chapter on how to
switch the display from Metric to
English.
Trip odometer:Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys.
•Standard instrument cluster
Press and release the
SELECT/RESET button to toggle
between odometer and trip
odometer display.
•Optional instrument cluster
Press and release the TRIP/RESET
button to toggle between odometer
and trip odometer display. Press and
hold the button to reset.
Tachometer:Indicates the engine
speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of
the scale may damage the engine.
TRIP
TRIP
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Battery voltage gauge:Indicates
the battery voltage when the
ignition is in the ON position. If the
pointer moves and stays outside the
normal operating range (as
indicated by arrows), have the
vehicle’s electrical system checked
as soon as possible.
Engine oil pressure gauge:
Indicates engine oil pressure. The
needle should stay in the normal
operating range (between“L”and
“H”). If the needle falls below the
normal range, stop the vehicle, turn
off the engine and check the engine
oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil
level is correct, have your vehicle
checked at your dealership or by a
qualified technician.
Fuel gauge:Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignition
is in the ON position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
Refer toFilling the tankin the
Maintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.
The FUEL icon and arrow indicates
which side of the vehicle the fuel door is located.
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PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD (IF EQUIPPED)
1.EJ (Eject):Press to stop and
eject a tape.
2.EJ (Eject):Press to stop and
eject a CD.
3.BASS:Allows you to increase or
decrease the audio system’s bass
output. Press BASS then press SEL
to decrease
or increasethe bass levels.
TREB (Treble):Allows you to
increase or decrease the audio
system’s treble output. Press TREB
then press SEL to decrease
or increasethe treble levels.
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4.BAL (Balance):Allows you to
shift speaker sound between the
right and left speakers. Press BAL
then press SEL to shift sound to the left
or right.
FADE:Allows you to shift speaker
sound between the front and rear
speakers. Press FADE then press
SEL to shift the sound to the rear
or the front.
5.COMP (Compression):In CD
mode, press to bring soft and loud
passages together for a more
consistent listening level. Press again to deactivate.
SHUF (Shuffle):Press to play CD
tracks in random order. Press again
to deactivate random play.
6.Memory preset stations:To set
a memory preset station, tune the
radio to the desired station, then
press and hold the memory preset
control until the sound returns.
7.SEL (Select):Use to adjust
bass, treble, balance and fade levels.
8.Side:Press to play the alternate
side of the tape.
Dolby:
Dolbynoise
reduction:Reduces tape noise and
hiss; press to activate/deactivate.
The Dolbynoise reduction system is manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolbyand the double-D
symbol are registered trademarks of DolbyLaboratories Licensing
Corporation.
9.REW (Rewind):Works in tape
and CD modes.
In tape mode, radio play continues
until rewind is stopped (with the TAPE control) or the beginning of the
tape is reached.
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In CD mode, REW control reverses the CD within the current track.
FF (Fast Forward):Works in tape
and CD modes.
In the tape mode, tape direction
automatically reverses when the end of the tape is reached.
In CD mode, FF advances the CD within the current track.
10.MUTE:Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to playing media.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with the Reverse Sensing System, the
audio volume (if set above a certain level) will be lowered to a preset
value when the Reverse Sensing tone is sounded.
RDS:(Radio Data System): Press RDS to access the clock mode and the
RDS features.
RDS must be turned ON to activate the Traffic, Find Program Type and
Show functions. To turn RDS ON, put the radio in FM mode then press
the RDS button until RDS OFF appears then press SEL control to toggle
function ON.
•Traffic:Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON,
press SEEK or SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if
it is broadcasting RDS data).Traffic information is not available in
most U.S. markets.To activate, press RDS until TRAFFIC OFF
appears in the display then use SEL control to toggle function ON.
•FIND Program type:Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for
a certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies,
R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40. Press RDS until FIND appears in
the display then use SEL control to scroll through the desired music
types. Press SEEK or SCAN to find program type.
•Show TYPE:Allows you to display radio station call sign or format.
To activate, press RDS until SHOW appears in the display, then use
the SEL to select NAME or TYPE.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio
broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio
stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS
technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.
•Setting the clock:Press RDS until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS
is displayed. Press SEL to increase (
) or decrease (). Press
RDS again to disengage the clock mode.
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11.AUTOSET:Press to set first six
strong stations into AM, FM1 or
FM2 memory buttons; press again to
return to the original preset
stations. If there are less than six strong stations available on the
frequency band, the remaining memory preset controls will all store the
last strong station available.
12.SCAN:Works in radio, tape and
CD modes. Press SCAN for a brief
sampling of radio stations, tape
selections or CD tracks. Press again to deactivate scan mode.
13.SEEK:Works in radio, tape and
CD modes. Press to access the
previous
or nextlistenable
radio station, tape selection or CD track.
14.TUNE:Works in radio mode.
Press
/to manually advance
down/up the frequency band.
15.AM/FM/CD:Press AM/FM to
select a radio frequency. Press while
in tape or CD mode to return to
radio mode. Press CD to enter CD mode and to play a CD already in the
system. Press AM/FM to switch between AM, FM1, or FM2 memory
preset stations. Press the CD control to toggle between CD and DVD (if
equipped).
16.Power/volume:Press to turn
the system on/off. Turn to
raise/lower the volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a
“nominal”listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.
Audio power can also be turned on by pressing the AM/FM select control
or the TAPE/CD select control.
Speed sensitive volume(if equipped): Automatically changes the
volume with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. The
recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume off
and level 7 is the maximum setting.
To engage the speed sensitive volume feature, press and hold the volume
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