check oil FORD EXPEDITION 2008 3.G Owners Manual

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Service Engine SoonEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
Warning
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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.
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, have the
vehicle’s electrical system checked
by your authorized dealer 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 by your authorized dealer.
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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5. The compass is now calibrated.
Setup menu
This menu allows the user, via the RESET stem located in the
instrument cluster, to interface and control the information displayed in
the message center for following selectable features:
•System Check
•Oil life
•Units (English/Metric)
•Autolamp
•Autolock
•Autounlock
•Language (English/French/Spanish)
Press and release the RESET stem to scroll through the INFO MENU
until following message “HOLD RESET FOR SETUP MENU” appears in
the display.
A brief press of the RESET stem
causes the display to turn OFF.
Press and release the RESET stem
to exit theblankdisplay mode.
To access the SETUP MENU, press
and hold the RESET stem until the
following message “HOLD RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK” appears in the
display.
Note:The first selection in the
SETUP MENU is System Check. To
get into System Check, press and
hold the RESET stem for 2 seconds.
To skip the System Check entry,
briefly press the RESET stem to
scroll through the remaining SETUP MENU display sequence. If the
RESET stem is not pressed within 4 seconds, the message center display
returns to the SETUP MENU entry message “HOLD RESET FOR SETUP
MENU”.
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System check
Selecting this function from the SETUP MENU causes the message
center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored. For each
of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK
message or a warning message for 2 seconds.
Pressing the RESET stem cycles the message center through each of the
systems being monitored. If the RESET stem is not pressed, the display
will automatically scroll through each of the systems being monitored:
1. OIL LIFE
2. CHARGING SYSTEM
3. WASHER FLUID LEVEL
4. DOOR/LIFTGATE/GLASS AJAR
5. BRAKE SYSTEM
6. FUEL LEVEL (will only display if 50 miles or less to empty)
Oil life
An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and
according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change
[approximately 7,500 miles (12,070 km) or 6 months] perform the
following:
1. Press and release the RESET
stem to display “OIL LIFE = XXX%
HOLD RESET = NEW”.
2. Press and hold the RESET stem
for 2 seconds and release. Oil life is
set to XX% and “OIL LIFE SET TO
XX%” is displayed.
Note:Oil Life Start Value of 100% equals 7,500 miles (12,070 km) or 6
months. For example, setting Oil Life Start Value to 60% sets the Oil Life
Start Value to 3,000 miles (4,828 km) and 120 days.
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the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the
RESET stem and clearing the warning message.
Warning messages are divided into four categories:
•They cannot be cleared until the condition is corrected.
•They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset if the
condition has not been corrected.
•They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been
completed.
•They reappear if the condition clears then reoccurs within the same
ignition ON-OFF cycle.
This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within
the vehicle.
Warning display Status
Driver door ajar Warning can be reset. Will return if
reset and warning is cleared and set
again within the same ignition cycle.
Will return on ignition cycle. Passenger door ajar
Rear left door ajar
Rear right door ajar
Door ajar
Liftgate/glass ajar
Check charging system
Tire pressure sensor fault (if
equipped)
Low tire pressure (if equipped)
Tire pressure monitor fault (if
equipped)
4x4 shift in progress (if
equipped)
Brake fluid level low Warning can be reset. Will NOT return
if reset and warning is cleared and set
again within the same ignition cycle.
Will return on ignition cycle. Check park brake
Washer fluid level low
Engine oil change soon
Oil change required
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BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.Indicates the brake fluid level is low and
the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer toBrake fluid
reservoirin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW.Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is
less than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to
Windshield washer fluidin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED.Displayed
when the engine oil life remaining is 5 percent or less. When oil life left
is between 5% and 0%, the ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON message will
be displayed. When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
message will be displayed.
LIFTGATE/GLASS AJAR.Displayed when the liftgate or the liftgate
glass is not completely closed.
OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
With the ignition in the ON position,
the message center, located on your
instrument cluster, displays
important vehicle information
through a constant monitor of
vehicle systems.You may select
display features on the message center for a display of status preceded
by a brief indicator chime. The system will also notify you of potential
vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long
indicator chime.
Selectable features
Reset
Press this control to select and reset
functions shown in the INFO menu
and SETUP menu.
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Setup menu
Press this control for the following
displays:
•Reset to English (if in another
language)
•System Check
•Oil Life
•Units (English/Metric)
•Autolamp Delay (if equipped)
•Air Suspension (if equipped)
•Autolock (if equipped)
•Autounlock (if equipped)
•Power Liftgate (if equipped)
•Easy Entry/Exit (if equipped)
•Compass Zone (if equipped)
•Compass Calibration (if equipped)
•Language
Reset to English (if in another language)
When entering the SETUP MENU
and a non-English language has
been selected, “HOLD RESET FOR
ENGLISH” will be displayed to
change back to English.
Press and hold the RESET control to set the language choice.
Easy entry/exit (if equipped)
This feature automatically moves the drivers seat backwards for easy exit
from the vehicle.
1. To disable/enable the easy
entry/exit seat feature, select this
function from the SETUP control for
the current display mode.
2. Press the RESET control to turn
the easy entry/exit ON or OFF.
Autolamp delay
This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the
ignition is switched off.
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2. Waiting 4 seconds or pressing the
RESET control cycles the message
center through each of the language
choices.
Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French.
3. Press and hold the RESET
control for 2 seconds to set the
language choice.
Units (English/Metric)
1. Select this function from the
SETUP menu for the current units
to be displayed.
2. Press the RESET control to
change from English to Metric.
System check
Selecting this function from the
SETUP menu causes the message
center to cycle through each of the
systems being monitored. For each
of the monitored systems, the
message center will indicate either
an OK message or a warning message for two seconds.
Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of
the systems being monitored.
The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the
message center is as follows:
1. OIL LIFE
2. CHARGING SYSTEM
3. WASHER FLUID LEVEL
4. DOOR STATUS
5. LIFTGATE/GLASS
6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
7. AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (if equipped)
8. FUEL LEVEL
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Warning display Status
Brake fluid level low Warning can be reset. Will NOT return
if reset and warning is cleared and set
again within the same ignition cycle.
Will return on ignition cycle. Check park brake
Washer fluid level low
Oil change required
Engine oil change soon
Check air suspension (if
equipped)
Check brake system Warning can be reset. Will return after
10 minutes. If within the 10 minutes,
the condition is cleared and set again,
it will not return until the initial 10
minutes is up. Will return on ignition
cycle. XXX miles (km) to empty fuel
level low
Park brake engaged Warning can be reset. Will return after
10 minutes. If within the 10 minutes,
the condition is cleared and set again,
it will return immediately. Will return
on ignition cycle.
Press reset to clear This can be reset, it will remain on
the display for 4 seconds.
Park aid OFF (if
equipped)This cannot be reset. Pressing reset
will change the option from ON to
OFF. It appears on the display when
the vehicle is in reverse and will not
go away until the vehicle is no longer
in reverse.
For 4x4 low stop vehicle (if
equipped)Temporary alert
For 4x4 low shift to N (if
equipped)
To exit 4x4 low stop vehicle (if
equipped)
To exit 4x4 low shift to N (if
equipped)
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WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW.Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is
less than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to
Windshield washer fluidin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter.
CHECK AIR SUSPENSION (if equipped).Displayed when the air
suspension system is not operating properly. If this message is displayed
while driving, pull off the road as soon as safely possible. For more
information, refer toAir suspensionin theDrivingchapter.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM.Displayed when the braking system is not
operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
PARK BRAKE ENGAGED.Displayed when the manual park brake is
set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph
(5 km). If the warning stays on after the park brake is released, contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
PARK AID OFF (if equipped).Displayed when the
transmission is in R (Reverse). Refer toReverse Sensing Systemin this
section to enable.
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED/ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON.Displayed
when the engine oil life remaining is 5 percent or less. When oil life left
is between 5% and 0%, the ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON message will
be displayed. When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
message will be displayed.
An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and
according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change
[approximately 7,500 miles (12,070 km) or 6 months] perform the
following:
1. Press and release the SETUP
control to display “OIL LIFE =
XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW”.
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