check engine light FORD EXPEDITION 2006 2.G User Guide

•NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
•Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system
and engine protection.
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature
gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
•CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE
will illuminate in the message
center (if equipped).
•The
indicator light will illuminate.
•CHECK GAGE will appear on the instrument panel cluster.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
•Warning messages will appear in the message center (if equipped).
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If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure or
vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause
the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in possible
personal injury.
Choosing the right fuel
Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law
and could damage your vehicle.
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic
compounds, including manganese-based additives. Studies indicate that
these additives can cause your vehicle’s emission control system to
deteriorate more rapidly. In Canada, premium grade fuel generally
contains more metallic additives than regular fuel. We recommend using
regular grade fuel. In Canada, many fuels contain metallic additives, but
fuels free of such additives may be available; check with your local fuel
dealer.
Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can damage critical fuel system
components.
Repairs to correct the effects of using a fuel for which your vehicle was
not designed may not be covered by your warranty.
Octane recommendations
Your vehicle is designed to use
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
We do not recommend the use of
gasolines labeled as “Regular” that
are sold with octane ratings of 86 or lower in high altitude areas.
Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if
it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel
with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to
prevent any engine damage.
Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems during a cold start, try a different brand of gasoline. If the
problems persist, see your authorized dealer.
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................239
Accessory delay ........................111
Air cleaner filter ...............338–339
Air conditioning ..........................87
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................91
Air suspension ...........................245
description ..............................245
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ................180, 184
and child safety seats ............182
description ......................180, 184
disposal ....................................187
driver airbag ....................182, 185
indicator light .................184, 187
operation .........................182, 185
passenger airbag .............182, 185
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................318
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................239–240
Armrests ....................................153
Audio system (see Radio) ...19, 24
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................249
fluid, adding ............................336
fluid, checking ........................336
fluid, refill capacities ..............340
fluid, specification ..................345
Auxiliary power point ...............108
Axle
lubricant
specifications ..................343, 345
refill capacities ........................340B
Battery .......................................316
acid, treating emergencies .....316
jumping a disabled battery ....285
maintenance-free ....................316
replacement, specifications ...339
servicing ..................................316
BeltMinder .................................176
Brakes ........................................238
anti-lock ...........................239–240
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............240
fluid, checking and adding ....335
fluid, refill capacities ..............340
fluid, specifications .........343, 345
lubricant specifications ..343, 345
parking ....................................240
shift interlock ..........................248
Bulbs ............................................98
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....340
CD-single premium .....................19
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................277
Child safety restraints ..............188
child safety belts ....................188
Child safety seats ......................191
in front seat ............................192
in rear seat ......................192, 194
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............302
instrument panel ....................304
interior .............................304–305
plastic parts ............................303
safety belts ..............................304
washing ....................................301
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lighting up panel and
interior .......................................95
J
Jack ............................................277
positioning ...............................277
storage .....................................277
Jump-starting your vehicle ......285
K
Keyless entry system
programming entry code .......146
Keys ...................................147–149
positions of the ignition .........235
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................93
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................98
daytime running light ...............94
fog lamps ...................................94
headlamps .................................93
headlamps, flash to pass ..........94
instrument panel, dimming .....95
interior lamps ...............96–97, 99
replacing bulbs ... 98–99, 101–103
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................96
Liftgate ..............................136, 140
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........240
Limited-slip axle .......................246
Load limits .................................221
Loading instructions .................228Locks
childproof ................................139
doors ........................................138
Lubricant specifications ...343, 345
Lug nuts ....................................284
Lumbar support, seats .............153
M
Message center .........................125
english/metric button .............130
system check button ..............131
warning messages ...................131
Mirrors ...............................106, 112
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .......................112
fold away .................................113
heated ......................................113
programmable memory ..141, 155
signal .......................................114
Motorcraft parts ........306, 324, 339
N
Navigation system .......................47
quick start .................................52
radio functions ..........................53
setting the clock .......................80
O
Octane rating ............................328
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................313
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................141
Parking brake ............................240
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....339
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