traction control FORD EXPEDITION 2005 2.G Quick Reference Guide

Audiophile SatelliteReady
InDash Six CD Radio (if equipped)
Please see reverse side for more details.
Rear Window Defroster
Press to activate rear window defrost. The
rear defrost indicator will illuminate. When
in operation, the rear window defroster
also defrosts the side view mirrors. The rear
window defroster will automatically turn
off after approximately 10 minutes of
operation. Press the control again to
reengage if needed.
Control Trac FourWheel Drive Control (if equipped)
2H (2WD HIGH) delivers power to
the rear wheels only, and is the
optimum position for
smoothness and fuel economy.
A4WD (4X4 AUTO) automatically
delivers power to all four wheels,
as required, for increased traction. 4H (4X4
HIGH) provides mechanically locked fourwheeldrive power to all four wheels. 4L (4X4 LOW)
provides mechanically locked fourwheel drive
when extra power at reduced speeds is required.
To shift from 2H to A4WD or 4H, move the
control at any forward speed up to 55 mph
(88 km/h). To shift from A4WD to 4H, move the
control at a stop or while driving at any speed. To
shift to or from 4L, bring the vehicle to a stop and
keep the brake pedal depressed. Next, place thegearshift in N (Neutral), and then move the
control to 4L.
When shifting from one fourwheel drive position
to the next, a mechanical noise may be heard. This
is normal and no service should be required.
Gearshift/Overdrive Control
Overdrive is the normal drive
position for the best fuel
economy. Only deactivate
(O/D OFF) overdrive when:
drivingwith a heavy load,
towing a trailer up ordown steep hills, or when
additional engine braking is desired. To
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deactivate, press the switch located on the end
of the gearshift lever.
Note:The transmission shift strategy will
slightly delay transmission upshifts in cold
weather to decrease the time required to
warm up the engine and produce heat in
the passenger compartment.
Steering Wheel Controls (if equipped)
For audio control operation, press the
control with the musical note to select
which media to play. Depending on the
mode, press MEM to select a preset station,the next selection on a tape, or the nexttrack on a disc. Use VOL to adjust volume.
For climate control operation, press TMP up
or down to adjust temperature. Press the
control with the fan icon up or down toadjust fan speed.
Speed Control
To operate, the speed control
must be ON and the vehicle
speed must be greater than
30 mph (48 km/h). To set a
speed, press SET +. To set a
higher speed, press SET +
again. To set a lower
speed, press CST .
Pressing RES will return to
a previously set speed. To
turn the speed control off,
press the OFF button, or depress the brakepedal to disengage.
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals
Press and hold the rocker control
to adjust the accelerator and
brake pedal toward you or away
from you. Adjust the pedals
only when the vehicle is stopped
and the gearshift lever is in the
P (Park) position.
Hood Release
Pull the hood release handle toward you.
Next, release the auxiliary latch located
under the front center of the hood. Lift thehood until the lift cylinders hold it open.
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AdvanceTracTM with RSC(if equipped)
The AdvanceTrac™ with Roll
Stability Control (RSC) system
provides stability enhancement
features for certain driving
situations when driver assistance
is needed. It helps your vehicle
maintain traction when driving on slippery
and/or hilly road surfaces. If your vehicle
should become stuck, try switching the
system off by pressing the button on thecenter console.
Keyless Entry System
With this control you can lock or unlock
all doors without using a key. First, enter
your fivedigit program code and then
press the corresponding quick key:
Unlock all doors = 34
Lock all doors = 78 and 90 simultaneously
Heated and Cooled Seats(if equipped)
The Driver and Passenger Heated and
Cooled Seat buttons are located on the
Climate Control. Press the heated seatbutton once for full heat, twice for
medium heat and three times for low
heat. Pressing a fourth time will turn off
this feature.
Note:Seats will turn off
automatically after 15 minutes of use.
Press the cooled seat button once for full
cool, twice for medium cool and a third
time for low cool. Pressing a fourth time
will turn off this feature.
Note:Seats will
automatically turn off after 30 minutes of use.
Message Center (if equipped)
The message center
displays important
vehicle information
through a constant monitor of vehicle systems(with the ignition in the ON position). Thesystem will notify you of potential vehicle
problems with a display of system warnings
followed by a long indicator chime. You may
select display features on the message center
by pressing the Info or Setup buttons. The
Reset button may be used to reset selectfunctions in the Info and Setup menus.
For complete details on the message center
display features, please consult your
Owner’s Guide.
Reverse Sensing System (RSS) (if equipped)
This sonar and radar system sounds a tone to
warn the driver if an obstacle is detected
within approximately 20 feet (6m) behind the
rear bumper while the vehicle moves in
reverse at speeds less than 6 mph (10 km/h).RSS defaults to ON, but can be disabled using the message center functions when the ignition is ON, and the gearshift is in R (Reverse).
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)(if equipped)
Using radiofrequency pressure sensors, this
system monitors tire pressure on all road tires
and provides the driver with a yellow warninglight when air needs to be added. Message
center equipped vehicles provide additional
warning messages.
The TPMS warning light
will reset itself (turn off) after the tires are set to specification and the vehicle is eitherparked up to 1 hour or by driving the vehicleabove 20 mph (30 km/h) for 10 seconds.
Note:Outside temperature affects tire
pressure. Please consult your Owner’s Guide.