check engine light FORD EXPEDITION 2012 3.G User Guide

•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (as much as
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example; bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Four-wheel drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel drive operation.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
Maintenance and Specifications
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one-stop service from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire
rotations to repairs like brake service, check out the value your dealers
can offer.
Owner checks and services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
by the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Service
information and supporting specifications are provided in this owner’s
guide.
Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper service
advice. The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered
by warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or fluids used.
Engine oil/coolant change intervals
Engine oil6 months or 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
Engine coolant, initial
change6 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
Engine coolant, after
initial changeEvery 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km)
Check every month
Engine oil level
Function of all interior and exterior lights
Tires for wear and proper pressure, including spare
Windshield washer fluid level
Check every six months
Battery connections; clean if necessary
Body and door drain holes for obstructions; clean if necessary
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
Door weatherstrips for wear; lubricate if necessary
Hinges/latches/outside locks for proper operation; lubricate if necessary
Parking brake for proper operation
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary
Scheduled Maintenance
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ABS (see Brakes) .....................243
Accessory delay ..........................88
AdvanceTrac ..............................246
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................170, 174, 176
and child safety seats ............172
description ..............170, 174, 176
disposal ....................................179
driver airbag ............172, 175, 177
indicator light .................174, 179
operation .................172, 175, 177
passenger airbag .....172, 175, 177
side airbag ...............................174
Air cleaner filter ...............352, 357
Air suspension ...........................252
description ..............................252
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................332
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................243–244
Anti-theft system ..............129, 133
arming the system ..................133
disarming a triggered
system .....................................134
Armrests ....................................140
Audio system (see Radio) .........38
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................256
fluid, adding ............................352
fluid, checking ........................352
fluid, refill capacities ..............358
fluid, specification ..................358
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....46
Auxiliary power point .................85Axle
lubricant specifications ..........358
refill capacities ........................358
B
Battery .......................................330
acid, treating emergencies .....330
jumping a disabled battery ....300
maintenance-free ....................330
replacement, specifications ...357
servicing ..................................330
Belt-Minder.............................166
deactivating/activating the
Belt-Minder...........................169
Blind spot mirror ......................266
Booster seats .............................195
Brakes ........................................243
anti-lock ...........................243–244
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................244
fluid, checking and adding ....351
fluid, refill capacities ..............358
fluid, specifications .................358
lubricant specifications ..........358
parking ....................................244
shift interlock ..................253, 255
Bulbs ............................................74
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....358
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System .........................................98
Cargo cover ...............................110
Cargo management system ......110
Cassette tape player ...................38
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................290
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................350
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................317
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................71
J
Jack ............................................290
positioning ...............................290
storage .....................................290
Jump-starting your vehicle ......300
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................118
keypad .....................................128
locking and unlocking doors ..129
programming entry code .......128
Keys ...................................112, 131
positions of the ignition .........236
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................69
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................75
daytime running light ...............70
fog lamps ...................................69
headlamps .................................69
headlamps, flash to pass ..........70
instrument panel, dimming .....71
interior lamps .....................73, 75
replacing bulbs ...................76, 78
LATCH anchors .........................188
Liftgate ......................105, 109, 124
Lights, warning and indicator ....12anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........244
Limited-slip axle .......................252
Loading instructions .................228
Load limits .................................222
Locks
autolock ...................................118
childproof ................................122
doors ........................................118
Lubricant specifications ...........358
Lug nuts ....................................298
Lumbar support, seats .............141
M
Message center .....................19, 28
english/metric button .........24, 34
system check button ................34
warning messages ...............24, 34
Mirrors ...................................89–90
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................89
fold away ...................................90
heated ........................................91
programmable memory ..........125
signal .........................................91
Moon roof ....................................97
Motorcraftparts ..............321, 357
MyKey ........................................113
N
Navigation system .......................57
O
Octane rating ............................342
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................327
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