tow bar FORD EXPEDITION 2019 User Guide

Weight-distributing Hitch
WARNING: Do not adjust the
spring bars so that your vehicle's rear
bumper is higher than before attaching
the trailer. Doing so will defeat the
function of the weight-distributing hitch,
which may cause unpredictable
handling, and could result in serious
personal injury.
When hooking-up a trailer using a
weight-distributing hitch, always use the
following procedure:
1. Park the loaded vehicle, without the trailer, on a level surface.
2. Measure the height to the top of your vehicle's front wheel opening on the
fender. This is H1.
3. Attach the loaded trailer to your vehicle
without the weight-distributing bars
connected.
4. Measure the height to the top of your vehicle's front wheel opening on the
fender a second time. This is H2.
5. Install and adjust the tension in the weight-distributing bars so that the
height of your vehicle's front wheel
opening on the fender is approximately
half the way down from H2, toward H1.
6. Check that the trailer is level or slightly
nose down toward your vehicle. If not,
adjust the ball height accordingly and
repeat steps 2-6.
When the trailer is level or slightly nose
down toward the vehicle:
• Lock the bar tension adjuster in place.
• Check that the trailer tongue securely
attaches and locks onto the hitch.
• Install safety chains, lighting, and trailer
brake controls as required by law or the
trailer manufacturer. Safety Chains
Note:
Do not attach safety chains to the
bumper. Always connect the safety chains
to the frame or hook retainers of your trailer
hitch.
Install trailer safety chains to the trailer
hitch as recommended by the
manufacturer. Cross the chains under the
trailer tongue and allow enough slack for
turning tight corners. Do not allow the
chains to drag on the ground. If the trailer safety chain hook has a latch,
make sure the latch fully closes.
Trailer Brakes
WARNING:
Do not connect a
trailer's hydraulic brake system directly
to your vehicle's brake system. Your
vehicle may not have enough braking
power and your chances of having a
collision greatly increase.
Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you
install them properly and adjust them to
the manufacturer's specifications. The
trailer brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.
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The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.
Separate functioning brake systems
are required for safe control of towed
vehicles and trailers weighing more
than 1,500 lb (680 kg) when loaded.
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If
Equipped)
WARNING: Use the integrated
trailer brake controller to properly adjust
the trailer brakes and check all
connections before towing a trailer.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. When used properly, the trailer brake
controller assists in smooth and effective
trailer braking by powering the trailer
’s
electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes
with a proportional output based on the
towing vehicle ’s brake pressure.
The controller user interface consists of
the following: A:
+ and - (Gain adjustment buttons):
Pressing these buttons adjusts the
controller's power output to the trailer
brakes in 0.5 increments. You can increase
the gain setting to 10.0 (maximum trailer
braking) or decrease it to 0 (no trailer
braking). The gain setting displays in the
message center.
The controller shows gain setting, output
bar graph, and trailer connectivity status
in the information display. They appear in
the information display as follows:
• Trailer Brake Controller Gain (without
trailer connected): Shows the current
gain setting during a given ignition cycle
and when adjusting the gain. This also
displays if you use the manual control
lever or make gain adjustments with
no trailer connected.
• Trailer Brake Controller Gain Output:
Displays when you push your vehicle's
brake pedal, or upon use of the manual
control. Bar indicators illuminate in the
information display to indicate the
amount of power going to the trailer
brakes relative to the brake pedal or
manual control input. One bar indicates
the least amount of output; six bars
indicate maximum output.
• Trailer Connected: Displays when the
system senses a correct trailer wiring
connection (a trailer with electric trailer
brakes) during a given ignition cycle.
• Trailer Disconnected: Displays,
accompanied by a single audible time,
when the system senses a trailer
connection and then a disconnection,
either intentional or unintentional,
during a given ignition cycle. It also
displays if a truck or trailer-wiring fault
occurs causing the trailer to appear
disconnected. This message can also
display if you use the manual control
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Setting the Rear Blower Motor
Speed................................................................. 150
Setting the Rear Temperature....................... 150
Switching the Rear Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 150
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 150
Rear Seats........................................................161
Adjusting the Manual Second Row
Outermost Seats for Easy Entry...............162
Adjusting the Power Second Row Outermost Seats for Easy Entry...............163
Adjusting the Second Row Center Seat.................................................................... 164
Adjusting the Second Row Outermost Seats for Easy Exit......................................... 163
Folding the Power Rear Seats....................... 165
Folding the Second Row Center Seat ........................................................................\
...... 164
Folding the Second Row Outermost Seats ........................................................................\
....... 161
Reclining the Second Row Outermost Seat Backrest............................................................ 163
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................269 Advanced System: Forward Divider, Cargo
Shelf and Rear Barrier (Bulkhead
Position)........................................................... 270
Cargo Management System......................... 269
Rear View Camera
.......................................235
Camera Guidelines............................................ 237
Manual Zoom...................................................... 238
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 237
Rear Camera Delay........................................... 238
Using the Rear View Camera System........236
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 235
Rear Window Wiper and Washers
...........93
Rear Window Washer......................................... 93
Rear Window Wiper Blade............................... 93
Recommended Towing Weights
...........290
Reduced Engine Performance...............303
Refueling...........................................................191 Refueling System Overview............................ 191
Refueling System Warning.............................. 193
Refueling Your Vehicle....................................... 191
Remote Control
..............................................56
Car Finder................................................................. 61
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 56Intelligent Access Key.........................................
57
Remote Start.......................................................... 61
Replacing the Battery......................................... 58
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................. 61
Using the Key Blade............................................ 58
Remote Start...................................................151 Automatic Settings............................................. 151
Heated and Cooled Features......................... 152
Last Settings......................................................... 152
Removing a Headlamp..............................345
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..............354
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................14
Collision Repairs.................................................... 14
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 14
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 14
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................63
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................318
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................318
Roadside Assistance
.................................306
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 307
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................. 306
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................. 306
Roadside Emergencies.............................306
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................272 Adjusting the Crossbar..................................... 273
Maximum Recommended Load Amounts........................................................... 272
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 303
Running Out of Fuel....................................189 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 190
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 189
S
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................53
Safety Precautions......................................188
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