tow FORD EXPEDITION 2006 2.G Owners Manual

Seating and Safety Restraints 151
Seating 151
Safety restraints 166
Airbags 180
Child restraints 187
Tires, Wheels and Loading 201
Tire Information 203
Tire Inflation 205
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 217
Vehicle loading 221
Trailer towing 228
Recreational towing 234
Driving 235
Starting 235
Brakes 238
Air suspension 245
Transmission operation 248
Roadside Emergencies 265
Getting roadside assistance 265
Hazard flasher switch 266
Fuel pump shut-off switch 266
Fuses and relays 268
Changing tires 277
Lug Nut Torque 284
Jump starting 285
Wrecker towing 290
Customer Assistance 292
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 300
Cleaning 301
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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Warning symbols in this guide
How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In
this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments
highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be
read and observed.
Warning symbols on your vehicle
When you see this symbol, it is
imperative that you consult the
relevant section of this guide before
touching or attempting adjustment
of any kind.
Protecting the environment
We must all play our part in
protecting the environment. Correct
vehicle usage and the authorized
disposal of waste, cleaning and
lubrication materials are significant
steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this
guide with the tree symbol.
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BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive
continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of
new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the
moving parts a chance to break in.
Drive your new vehicle at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a
trailer. Additionally, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a
trailer, do not drive over 70 mph (112 km/h) and do not make starts at
full throttle. This style of driving will help the engine and other parts of
your vehicle break in at the heavier loads. For more detailed information
about towing a trailer, refer toTrailer towingin theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter.
Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during
the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation, since these
additives may prevent piston ring seating. SeeEngine oilin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter for more information on oil
usage.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by
your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to theWarranty
Guidethat is provided to you along with yourOwner’s Guide.
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GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
Radio frequencies:AM and FM frequencies are established by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors:There are three factors that can affect radio
reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from a station, the weaker
the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
Cassette/player care:
Do:
•Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.
•Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole
and turning the hub.
•Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
•Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or
cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.
•Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after
10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.
Don’t:
•Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.
•Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being
played.
CD/CD player care:
Do:
•Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
•Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner
and wipe from the center out.
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AM/FM select in radio mode
This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the
control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.
AM/FM select in CD mode
Press to stop CD play and begin radio play.
Radio reception factors:
•Distance/strength.The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is.
The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km
(24 miles). This range can be affected by “signal modulation.” Signal
modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their
strength/volume relative to other stations.
•Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle’s
antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems.
Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering
structure (out of its “shadow”) returns your reception to normal.
•Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger
signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may
temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station
frequency is displayed.
AM/FM select in navigation mode
Press once when in navigation mode to return to the audio screen (while
the navigation function continues to work in the background). Press
again to enter AM/FM mode where you are able to make frequency band
adjustments.
CD select
To begin CD play (if a CD is already
loaded), press the CD control. The
first track of the disc will begin
playing. After that, CD play will
begin where it stopped last. Press the CD control again to toggle
between CD, CD DJ, DVD/Video (or DVD/Aux Mode), if equipped with
DVD Rear seat entertainment system.
If a navigation CD is in the head unit and you press CD, the system will
automatically search for an audio CD in the CD DJ and begin play if it is
present.
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Selecting a destination
Press NAV to access the destination
entry menu.
From this menu, you may select
from the following options:
•Address/Intersection– Use to
select a destination based on a
known street address or
intersection.Not available
when the vehicle is moving.
•Point of Interest– Use to select
a destination that is a point of interest location (i.e., airport,
restaurant, hospital).Not available when the vehicle is moving.
•Previous Destination– Use to select a destination from the last 50
destinations entered.
•Address Book– Use to select a destination from previously stored
entries.
Address/Intersection
Use the soft keys to select
Address/Intersection from the
Destination Entry menu. The next
two options available are:
•Town/City Name– Select this
option if you know the town or
city name.
•Street Name– Select if you
know the street address but are uncertain of the city.
The next two options are:
•Address range– Select the numerical address of the destination.
•Intersection– Select the intersection closest to the destination.
NAV
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Points of Interest (POI)
This destination option enables you
to specify a particular place, such as
an airport or gas station. Use the
soft keys to select Points of Interest.
In the next menu, you will have the
following options:
•By Category– Lists POIs by
categories, such as airports, gas
stations, etc. Use the cursor
control to select and confirm
choice.
•By Name– A keyboard display
enables you to spell out the first
four letters of the desired POI. A
slight time delay will occur if large numbers of letter options are
available.
•By Category & Name– Lists categories, then allows you to spell out
the first four letters of your destination.
After making these selections, three further options are displayed:
•Show All– Lists entries in alphabetical order.
•Sort by Distance– Lists the closest POI entries to the vehicle’s
current location.
•Within a Town/City– Lists entries for a specific city in alphabetical
order.
Certain categories may not be available in some areas and POIs may not
all be listed. Up to date information also depends upon using the latest
navigation CD available.
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Previous destination
The last 50 destinations entered into
the navigation system are
automatically stored in the system’s
memory.
Use the soft key to select Previous
Destination. The address of each
stored destination will appear.
The previous origin information is
also stored in this location. This stores the location where the vehicle
last started off from and is updated each time the vehicle completes a
journey.
Deleting a previous destination
•Use the cursor control to select
the destination to be deleted.
•Press DELETE.
A confirmation screen will appear
before the deletion is complete.
Entering a destination using the keyboard of lists
After selecting the desired choice
from the Destination Entry menu,
there are two main ways to enter
your destination in the VNR system:
Keyboard– the keyboard display
enables you to spell out a town, city,
street or point of interest.
•Use the cursor control to
highlight the desired character(s).
•Push in the control to confirm the selection. A highlight bar will
automatically begin searching the current files for the listing.
•To move back to previously selected characters, press DELETE.
List– Your VNR system shows a list of town/cities, streets or points of
interest and a highlight bar indicates the line selected. You may choose
any of these for a destination.
•Press LIST to enter list mode.
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Route changes or cancellations
To cancel or change your current
route:
•Press BACK, then select ’Cancel
Guidance’ or
•Press the CANCEL soft key.
Navigation Menu
You are able to make various
adjustments in navigation mode. To
view the options, press the control
next to “Option Menu” to select
from the following options:
Navigation options
Once in the navigation preference
menu, you may select from the
following options:
•VOICE — Select to turn the voice
output on or off and to adjust the
volume level.
•MAP — Choose between
“Heading up” to put your
direction of travel toward the top of the screen, or “North up” to
ensure that North is always at the top of the screen.
•UNITS — Press to select from miles or kilometers. When kilometers
are selected, it will affect the map and the fuel economy screen.
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Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
air flow selector in the O (OFF) or (in cold weather) MAX A/C
position.
•Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in
MAX A/C or O (OFF) when the vehicle is parked. This allows the
vehicle to “breathe” using the outside air inlet vents.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
.
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
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