FORD EXPEDITION 2015 3.G Owners Manual

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
A.PowerandDriver temperature control:Press the button to switch
the system on and off. Switching off the climate control system prevents
outside air from entering the vehicle. Turn to increase or decrease the
air temperature for the driver side of the vehicle. This control also
adjusts the passenger side temperature when not in dual zone mode.
B.Driver climate-controlled seat (if equipped):Press the button to
switch the driver climate-controlled seat off and on.
C.Driver heated seat (if equipped):Press the button to switch the
driver heated seat off and on.
D.Passenger climate-controlled seat (if equipped):Press the
button to switch the passenger climate-controlled seat off and on.
E.Passenger heated seat (if equipped):Press the button to switch
the passenger heated seat off and on.
F.Heated rear window:Turns the heated rear window on and off. See
Heated windows and mirrorslater in this chapter for more
information.
G.Defrost:Press the button to distribute air to the windshield vents
and de-mister. Air distribution to instrument panel and footwell vents
turn off. You can use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a
thin covering of ice.
140Climate Control
2015 Expedition(exd)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, July 2014
USA(fus)

H.A/C:Press the button to switch the air conditioning compressor on or
off. Use air conditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling
performance and efficiency.
I.MAX A/C:Press the button to maximize cooling. Recirculated air
flows through the instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically
turns on, and the fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed.
J.Recirculated air:Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the
passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed
to cool the interior (when used withA/C)and may reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.
Note:Recirculated air may turn off automatically (or be prevented
from turning on) in all airflow modes exceptMAX A/Cto reduce risk
of fogging.
K.DUAL:Turn to increase or decrease the air temperature on the
passenger side of the vehicle.
L.Fan speed +:Press to increase the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
M.AUTO:Touch the button to switch on automatic operation. Select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system adjusts
fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and selects outside
air or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle in order to maintain the
desired temperature. You can also use theAUTObutton to switch off
dual zone operation by touching and holding the button for more than
two seconds.
N.Air distribution control:Press this button to switch airflow from
the windshield, instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. The system
can distribute air through any combination of these vents.
O.Fan speed –:Press to decrease the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
Climate Control141
2015 Expedition(exd)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, July 2014
USA(fus)

AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
The auxiliary climate controls are on the rear of the center console.
Depending on your vehicle and option package, you may not have all
these controls on your auxiliary climate controls.
A.Fan speed control:Controls the volume of air circulated in the rear
of your vehicle. Adjust to select the desired fan speed.
B.Driver side heated seat (if equipped):Press the button to cycle
through the driver side rear heated seat settings of high, low and off.
C.Air distribution control:Press these buttons to turn airflow from
the ceiling, center, or floor vents on or off. The system can distribute air
through any combination of these vents.
D.Passenger side heated seat (if equipped):Press the button to
cycle through the passenger side rear heated seat settings of high, low
and off.
E.Temperature control:Controls the temperature of the airflow in
your vehicle. Adjust to select the desired temperature.
F.Fan speed lock:Illuminates to indicate the front climate control
system is controlling rear fan speed.
142Climate Control
2015 Expedition(exd)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, July 2014
USA(fus)

GENERAL OPERATING TIPS
General Hints
Note:Prolonged use of recirculated air may cause the windows to fog
up.
Note:You may feel a small amount of air from the footwell air vents
regardless of the air distribution setting.
Note:To reduce humidity build-up inside your vehicle, do not drive with
the system switched off or with recirculated air always switched on.
Note:Do not place objects under the front seats as this may interfere
with the airflow to the rear seats.
Note:Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the
base of the windshield.
Note:To improve the time to reach comfort in hot weather, drive with
the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start-up or until your
vehicle airs out.
Manual Climate Control
Note:To reduce fogging of the windshield during humid weather, adjust
the air distribution control to the windshield air vents position.
Automatic Climate Control
Note:Adjusting the settings when your vehicle interior is extremely hot
or cold is not necessary. The system automatically adjusts to heat or cool
the cabin to your selected temperature as quickly as possible. For the
system to function efficiently, the instrument panel and side air vents
should be fully open.
Note:If you selectAUTOduring cold outside temperatures, the system
directs airflow to the windshield and side window vents. In addition, the
fan may run at a slower speed until the engine warms up.
Note:If you selectAUTOduring hot outside temperatures, or when the
inside of the vehicle is hot, the system automatically uses recirculated air
to maximize interior cooling. When the interior reaches the selected
temperature, the system automatically switches to using outside air.
Climate Control143
2015 Expedition(exd)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, July 2014
USA(fus)

Heating the Interior Quickly
Vehicle with manual climate
controlVehicle with automatic
climate control
1 Adjust the fan speed to the
highest speed setting.Press theAUTObutton.
2 Adjust the temperature control
to the highest setting.Adjust the temperature control
to the desired setting.
3 Select the footwell air vents
using the air distribution
buttons.
Recommended Settings for Heating
Vehicle with manual climate
controlVehicle with automatic
climate control
1 Adjust the fan speed to the
center setting.Press theAUTObutton.
2 Adjust the temperature control
to the midway point of the hot
settings.Adjust the temperature control
to the desired setting. Use 72°F
(22°C) as a starting point, then
adjust the setting as necessary.
3 Select the footwell air vents
using the air distribution
buttons.
Cooling the Interior Quickly
Vehicle with manual climate
controlVehicle with automatic
climate control
1 Press theMAX A/Cposition. Press theMAX A/Cbutton.
2 Drive with the windows open
for 2-3 minutes.
144Climate Control
2015 Expedition(exd)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, July 2014
USA(fus)

Recommended Settings for Cooling
Vehicle with manual climate
controlVehicle with automatic
climate control
1 Adjust the fan speed to the
center setting.Press theAUTObutton.
2 Adjust the temperature control
to the midway point of the cold
settings.Adjust the temperature control
to the desired setting. Use 72°F
(22°C) as a starting point, then
adjust the setting as necessary.
3 Select the instrument panel air
vents using the air distribution
buttons.
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather
Vehicle with manual climate
controlVehicle with automatic
climate control
1 Select the instrument panel and
footwell air vents positions
through the air distribution
control.Press the defrost button.
2 Press theA/Cbutton. Adjust the temperature control
to the desired setting. Use 72°F
(22°C) as a starting point, then
adjust the setting as necessary.
3 Adjust the temperature control
to the desired setting.Direct the instrument panel side
air vents toward the side
windows.
4 Adjust the fan speed to the
highest setting.Close the instrument panel
center vents.
5 Direct the instrument panel side
air vents toward the side
windows.
6 Close the instrument panel
center vents.
Climate Control145
2015 Expedition(exd)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, July 2014
USA(fus)

HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)
Heated Rear Window
Note:The vehicle must be running to use this feature.
Press the control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. Press the
control again within 15 minutes to switch it off. It turns off automatically
after approximately 15 minutes, or when you switch off the ignition.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines.
Your warranty does not cover this damage.
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
Note:Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to
readjust the mirror glass that has frozen in place. These actions could
cause damage to the glass and mirrors.
Note:Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.
Both mirrors heat to remove ice, mist and fog when you switch on the
heated rear window.
REMOTE START (IF EQUIPPED)
The remote start feature allows you to pre-condition the interior of your
vehicle. The climate control system works to achieve comfort according
to your previous settings.
Note:You cannot adjust the system during remote start operation.
Turn the ignition on to return the system to its previous settings. You
can now make adjustments normally, but you need to turn certain
vehicle-dependent features back on, such as:
•Heated seats.
•Cooled seats.
•Heated steering wheel.
•Heated mirrors.
•Heated rear window.
You can adjust the default remote start settings using the information
display controls. See theInformation Displayschapter.
146Climate Control
2015 Expedition(exd)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, July 2014
USA(fus)

Automatic Settings
In hot weather, the system is set to 72°F (22°C). The cooled seats are
set to high (if available, and selected to AUTO in the information
display).
In moderate weather, the system either heats or cools (based on
previous settings). The rear defroster, heated mirrors and heated seats
do not automatically turn on.
In cold weather, the system is set to 72°F (22°C). The heated seats are
set to high (if available, and selected to AUTO in the information
display). The rear defroster and heated mirrors automatically turn on.
Climate Control147
2015 Expedition(exd)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, July 2014
USA(fus)

SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION
WARNING:Sitting improperly out of position or with the
seatback reclined too far can take off weight from the seat
cushion and affect the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious
injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback,
with your feet on the floor.
WARNING:Do not recline the seatback as this can cause the
occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe
personal injury in the event of a crash.
WARNING:Do not place objects higher than the seatbacks to
reduce the risk of injury in a crash or during heavy braking or
when stopping suddenly.
When you use them properly, the
seat, head restraint, safety belt and
airbags will provide optimum
protection in the event of a crash.
We recommend that you follow
these guidelines:
•Do not recline the seatback more
than 30 degrees from vertical.
•Sit in an upright position with the base of your spine as far back as
possible.
•Adjust the head restraint so that the top of it is level with the top of
your head and as far forward as possible, remaining comfortable.
•Keep sufficient distance between yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 inches (25 centimeters) between your
breastbone and the airbag cover.
•Hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent.
•Bend your legs slightly so that you can press the pedals fully.
•Position the shoulder strap of the safety belt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap tightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position is comfortable and that you can
maintain full control of your vehicle.
148Seats
2015 Expedition(exd)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, July 2014
USA(fus)

HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING:Fully adjust the head restraint before you sit in or
operate your vehicle. This will help minimize the risk of neck
injury in the event of a crash. Do not adjust the head restraint when
your vehicle is moving.
WARNING:The adjustable head restraint is a safety device.
Whenever possible, it should be installed and properly adjusted
when the seat is occupied. Failure to adjust the head restraint properly
could reduce its effectiveness during certain impacts.
WARNING:Install the head restraint properly to minimize the
risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.
Note:Adjust the seatback to an upright driving position before adjusting
any head restraint. Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of
the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as
close as possible to the back of your head. For occupants of extremely
tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position.
Seats149
2015 Expedition(exd)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, July 2014
USA(fus)