trailer FORD EXPEDITION 2023 Owner's Manual

WHAT IS THE REAR VIEW
CAMERA
The rear view camera provides a videoimage of the area behind your vehicle whenthe transmission is in reverse (R).
WHAT IS THE REAR VIEW
CAMERA
The rear view camera provides a videoimage of the area behind your vehicle whenthe transmission is in reverse (R).
To access the rear view camera:
1.Access the vehicle drawer on thetouchscreen.
2.Press CONTROLS.
3.Press Camera.
REAR VIEW CAMERA
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The rear view camerasystem is a reverse aid supplementdevice that still requires the driver to useit in conjunction with the interior andexterior mirrors for maximum coverage.
WARNING: Objects that are closeto either corner of the bumper or underthe bumper, might not be seen on thescreen due to the limited coverage of thecamera system.
WARNING: Reverse your vehicleslowly. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: Use caution when therear cargo door is ajar. If the rear cargodoor is ajar, the camera will be out ofposition and the video image could beincorrect. All guide lines disappear whenthe rear cargo door is ajar. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
WARNING: Do not switch thecamera features on or off when yourvehicle is moving.
Note: When towing, the camera only seeswhat you are towing. This might not provideadequate coverage and you might not seesome objects. In some vehicles, the guidelines may disappear when you connect thetrailer tow connector.
LOCATING THE REAR VIEW
CAMERA
The rear view camera is on the tailgate. Itprovides a video image of the area behindyour vehicle.
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Note:Zooming in also engages park holdwhich applies the electric park brake whenyou shift to park (P). When you press thezoom button, the electronic park holdbutton illuminates on the touchscreen. SeeConnecting a Trailer (page 354).
Note:Manual zoom is only available whenthe transmission is in reverse (R).
Note:Only the centerline shows when youenable manual zoom.
SWITCHING REAR VIEW CAMERADELAY ON AND OFF - VEHICLESWITH: 12 INCH SCREEN
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Rear View Camera.
4.Switch Rear View Camera Delay on oroff.
When shifting the transmission out ofreverse (R) and into any gear other thanpark (P), the camera image remains in thedisplay until:
•Your vehicle speed reachesapproximately 5 mph (8 km/h).
•You shift your vehicle into park (P).
SWITCHING REAR VIEW CAMERADELAY ON AND OFF - VEHICLESWITH: 15.5 INCH CENTER DISPLAYSCREEN/15 INCH SCREEN
Access the vehicle drawer on thetouchscreen.
1.Press SETTINGS.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Switch Rear View Camera Delay on oroff.
When shifting the transmission out ofreverse (R) and into any gear other thanpark (P), the camera image remains in thedisplay until:
•Your vehicle speed reachesapproximately 5 mph (8 km/h).
•You shift your vehicle into park (P).
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360 DEGREE CAMERA
SETTINGS
SWITCHING THE 360 DEGREECAMERA ON AND OFF - VEHICLESWITH: 12 INCH SCREEN
The 360 degree camera systembutton is on the instrumentpanel and allows you to togglethe front camera on or off. The front andrear cameras have multiple screens whichconsist of:
•Normal view.
•Normal view with 360.
•Split view.
Note:The rear view camera activates whenyou switch into reverse (R). Additional viewsare then accessible on the touchscreen.
When in park (P), neutral (N) or drive (D),only the front images display when youpress the button. When in reverse (R), onlythe rear images display when you press thebutton.
Note:The 360 degree camera system turnsoff when your vehicle is in motion at lowspeed, except when in reverse (R).
SWITCHING THE 360 DEGREECAMERA ON AND OFF - VEHICLESWITH: 15 INCH SCREEN
To access the 360 degree camera shiftinto reverse (R) gear or access the cameravia the touchscreen:
1.Access the vehicle drawer.
2.Press CONTROLS.
3.Press Camera.
Note:The rear view camera activates whenyou switch into reverse (R). Additional viewsare then accessible on the touchscreen.
When in park (P), neutral (N) or drive (D),the front images display when the buttonis pressed. When in reverse (R), only therear images display when the button ispressed.
Note:Not all cameras are available.
Note:The 360 degree camera system turnsoff when your vehicle is in motion at lowspeed, except when in reverse (R).
SWITCHING THE 360 DEGREECAMERA VIEW
Press to access the differentcamera views.
Front normal view provides animage of what is directly in frontof your vehicle.
Front split view provides anextended view of what is in frontof your vehicle.
Normal + 360 degree viewcontains the normal cameraview next to a 360 degreecamera view.
Rear normal view provides animage of what is directly behindyour vehicle.
Rear split view provides anextended view of what is behindyour vehicle.
The hitch view provides animage of the area around thetow hitch.
Trailer reverse guidance showsthe sides of your truck and trailer.See Trailer Reverse Guidance(page 382).
Zooms in on the image and parkhold is activated. SeeConnecting a Trailer (page 354).
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WHAT IS ACTIVE PARK
ASSIST
Active Park Assist 2.0
Assists you with parking in and out ofparking spaces.
HOW DOES ACTIVE PARK
ASSIST WORK
Active park assist uses sensors to detectparking spaces. The system steers,accelerates, brakes and shifts gears asnecessary to maneuver into or out of aparking space.
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You must remain inyour vehicle when the system turns on.At all times, you are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle, supervising thesystem and intervening, if required.Failure to take care may result in the lossof control of your vehicle, seriouspersonal injury or death.
WARNING: The sensors may notdetect objects in heavy rain or otherconditions that cause interference.
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not use the systemwith accessories that extend beyond thefront or rear of your vehicle, for examplea trailer hitch or bike rack. The system isnot able to make corrections for theadditional length of the accessories.
SWITCHING ACTIVE PARK
ASSIST ON AND OFF
Press the parking aid button,then press the active park assisticon on the touchscreen to bringup full screen notifications.
Press the soft keys on the touchscreen toswitch between the parallel park in,perpendicular park in, or parallel park outparking modes.
Cancelling Active Park Assist
To cancel parking assistance at any time,shift out of neutral (N).
Pausing Active Park Assist
To pause parking assistance at any time,release the parking aid button.
If you open the passenger or rear doors,active park assist pauses.
To resume parking, press and hold theparking aid button again.
ENTERING A PARALLEL
PARKING SPACE
1.Press the parking aid button.
Note:The system detects other vehiclesand curbs to find a parking space.
2.Press the active park assist icon on thetouchscreen.
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HOW DOES ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL WITH STOP AND GO
WORK
Adaptive cruise control with stop and gouses radar and camera sensors to maintaina set gap between your vehicle and thevehicle in front of you while following it toa complete stop. Stop and go can also beset to follow a vehicle directly in front ofyou and adjust the set speed, while you areat a complete stop.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not use adaptivecruise control on winding roads, in heavytraffic or when the road surface isslippery. This could result in loss ofvehicle control, serious injury or death.
WARNING: Pay close attention tochanging road conditions such asentering or leaving a highway, on roadswith intersections or roundabouts, roadswithout visible lanes of travel, roads thatare unpaved, or steep slopes. Failure tofollow this instruction could result in theloss of control of your vehicle, personalinjury or death.
WARNING: The system is not acrash warning or avoidance system.
WARNING: Do not use the systemwhen towing a trailer that hasaftermarket electronic trailer brakecontrols. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not use tire sizesother than those recommended becausethis can affect the normal operation ofthe system. Failure to do so may resultin a loss of vehicle control, which couldresult in serious injury.
WARNING: Do not use the systemwith a snow plow blade installed.
WARNING: Do not use the systemin poor visibility, for example fog, heavyrain, spray or snow.
When Following a Vehicle
WARNING: When following avehicle that is braking, your vehicle doesnot always decelerate quickly enough toavoid a crash without driver intervention.Apply the brakes when necessary. Failureto follow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
Hilly Condition Usage
Select a lower gear when the system isactive in situations such as prolongeddownhill driving on steep slopes, forexample in mountainous areas.
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SWITCHING FROM ADAPTIVE
CRUISE CONTROL TO CRUISE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
12 INCH SCREEN
WARNING: Normal cruise controlwill not brake when your vehicle isapproaching slower vehicles. Always beaware of which mode you have selectedand apply the brakes when necessary.
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Cruise Control.
4.Press Normal Cruise Control.
The cruise control indicatorreplaces the adaptive cruisecontrol indicator if you selectnormal cruise control. The gap settingdoes not display, and the system does notrespond to lead vehicles. Automaticbraking remains active to maintain setspeed. The system remembers the lastsetting when you start your vehicle.
SWITCHING FROM ADAPTIVE
CRUISE CONTROL TO CRUISE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
15 INCH SCREEN
WARNING: Normal cruise controlwill not brake when your vehicle isapproaching slower vehicles. Always beaware of which mode you have selectedand apply the brakes when necessary.
1.Access the vehicle drawer on thetouchscreen.
2.Press SETTINGS.
3.Press Driver Assistance.
4.Press Cruise Control.
5.Press Normal Cruise Control.
The cruise control indicatorreplaces the adaptive cruisecontrol indicator if you selectnormal cruise control. The gap settingdoes not display, and the system does notrespond to lead vehicles. Automaticemergency braking remains active tomaintain set speed. The systemremembers the last setting when you startyour vehicle.
LANE CENTERING
HOW DOES LANE CENTERINGWORK
Adaptive cruise control with lane centeringuses the vehicle's front radar sensor andfront windshield camera sensor, togetherwith the steering sensor to operate.
Using these sensors, the system appliescontinuous steering assistance towardsdriving in the middle of the lane you chooseon highway roads.
Note:The gap setting for adaptive cruisecontrol with lane centering, operates in thesame way as normal adaptive cruise control.
LANE CENTERING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not use the systemwhen towing a trailer. Failure to followthis instruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
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WARNING: Do not use the systemif any changes or modifications to thesteering wheel have been made. Anychanges or modifications to the steeringwheel could affect the functionality orperformance of the system. Failure tofollow this instruction could result in theloss of control of your vehicle, personalinjury or death.
Adaptive cruise control precautions applyto lane centering unless stated otherwiseor contradicted by a lane centeringprecaution. See Adaptive Cruise ControlPrecautions (page 279).
LANE CENTERINGREQUIREMENTS
You must keep your hands on the steeringwheel at all times.
Lane centering only activates when all ofthe following occur:
•Adaptive cruise control with lanecentering is enabled in your informationand entertainment screen. SeeSwitching the Lane Keeping SystemOn and Off (page 310).
•You have adaptive cruise control withstop and go enabled and set.
•The steering sensor detects your handson the steering wheel.
•The system detects both lane markingswhen driving on a straight road.
•Your vehicle is initially centered in thelane between two visible line markings.
Note:If the system does not detect validlane line markings, the system will remainin standby until valid line markings areavailable.
LANE CENTERING LIMITATIONS
Adaptive cruise control limitations applyto lane centering unless stated otherwiseor contradicted by a lane centeringlimitation. See Adaptive Cruise ControlLimitations (page 280).
Lane centering may not correctly operatein any of the following conditions:
•The lane width is too narrow or wide.
•The curve in the road is too small.
•The system does not detect theminimum required lane markings orwhen lanes merge or split.
•When the required steering effort tomaintain lane center exceeds the lanecentering system limit.
•When driving in areas that are underconstruction or when road work is inprogress.
•If the front windshield camera and/orthe front radar are blocked.
•When using a spare tire.
•Inclement weather conditionsincluding, but not limited to, high wind,heavy rain, and fog.
•Driving into direct sunlight.
•When modification to the steeringsystem has been made, includingalterations to the steering wheel.
•When towing a trailer.
See Lane Keeping System Precautions(page 309).
Note:The system steering assistance islimited and may not have sufficient effortfor all driving situations and/or conditions,such as driving through tight curves ordriving through curves at high speeds.
Note:In exceptional conditions, the systemmay deviate from the lane center.
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WHAT IS BLUECRUISE
BlueCruise keeps your vehicle centered inthe lane and offers a hands-free drivingmode in certain situations when usingadaptive cruise control.
HOW DOES BLUECRUISE
WORK
BlueCruise uses cameras to monitor yourvehicle position within a lane and appliessteering support to keep your vehiclecentered in the lane.
Using the cameras and locationinformation, BlueCruise allows you toremove your hands from the steering wheeland offers a hands-free driving mode incertain areas.
When active, BlueCruise uses a driverfacing camera and infrared lighting tomonitor your eyes and head position todetect if you are distracted. If the systemdetermines you are distracted, it alerts youto return your eyes to the road.
Lighting area.A
Camera.B
Note:When BlueCruise is active, in certaincrash or near crash-like situations, such asan air bag deployment or hitting a roadobstacle, camera data may record throughthe vehicle event data recorder. See EventData (page 27).
Note:No data records under normal drivingconditions.
BLUECRUISE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You are responsible forkeeping your eyes on the road at alltimes. The system is designed to be anaid and does not relieve you of yourresponsibility to drive with due care andattention. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not use the systemwhen towing a trailer. Failure to followthis instruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Obstructions to thedriver facing camera or infrared lightingcould prevent the system from properlyoperating. Keep the camera and lightingareas free from obstruction. Failure tofollow this instruction could result in theloss of control of your vehicle, personalinjury or death.
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SPORT - 4X2
For sporty driving with improvedperformance handling andresponse. This mode increasesaccelerator pedal response and providesa sportier steering feel. The powertrainsystem holds onto lower gears longer,helping your vehicle accelerate faster.
The system tunes the steering andsuspension to provide a more connectedand spirited driving experience.
The electronic locking differential isavailable below 25 mph (40 km/h). SeeLocking and Unlocking the ElectronicLimited-Slip Differential (page 227).
TOW/HAUL - 4X4
For improved transmissionoperation when towing a traileror a heavy load. This modemoves upshifts to higher engine speeds toreduce the frequency of transmissionshifting. This mode also provides enginebraking in all forward gears, which slowsyour vehicle and assists you in controllingyour vehicle when descending a slope. Theamount of downshift braking providedvaries based on the amount you press thebrake pedal.
All four-wheel drive modes are selectablein tow/haul mode. This mode does notdefault to a certain four-wheel drive modeand maintains the previous selection.
The system tunes the steering andsuspension to enhance driving comfortwhen towing or carrying heavy loads.
The electronic locking differential isavailable below 25 mph (40 km/h). SeeLocking and Unlocking the ElectronicLimited-Slip Differential (page 227).
TOW/HAUL - 4X2
For improved transmissionoperation when towing a traileror a heavy load. This modemoves upshifts to higher engine speeds toreduce the frequency of transmissionshifting. This mode also provides enginebraking in all forward gears, which slowsyour vehicle and assists you in controllingyour vehicle when descending a slope. Theamount of downshift braking providedvaries based on the amount you press thebrake pedal.
The system tunes the steering andsuspension to enhance driving comfortwhen towing or carrying heavy loads.
The electronic locking differential isavailable below 25 mph (40 km/h). SeeLocking and Unlocking the ElectronicLimited-Slip Differential (page 227).
TRAIL - 4X2 (If Equipped)
Trail mode is for off-road drivingon muddy, rutted, soft or uneventerrain. This mode lowersthrottle response to increase wheel spinto keep the tires clear and to preventgetting stuck.
The electronic locking differential isavailable below 25 mph (40 km/h). SeeLocking and Unlocking the ElectronicLimited-Slip Differential (page 227).
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When active, this system functions with orwithout the use of direction indicators andhazard flashers.
You must keep your hands on the steeringwheel at all times.
BLIND SPOT ASSIST LIMITATIONS
All system limitations present in the basiclane keeping system also apply to blindspot assist.
Blind spot assist does not function underthe following conditions:
•No lane markings are detected.
•One or both rear radar sensors becomeblocked or faulty.
•Attaching bike or cargo racks couldcause false alerts due to obstructionof the sensor.
Blind spot assist may have difficultydetecting hazards under the followingconditions:
•If a vehicle is approaching in anadjacent lane at a speed higher thanyour vehicle.
•Bad weather obstructing the sensors.
BLIND SPOT ASSIST INDICATORS
The lane keeping aid warning lamp or redlane marking in your instrument clusterdisplay indicate blind spot assist activation.In addition, the blind spot informationsystem alert indicator flashes on theexterior mirror on the same side as thedetection. See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 320).
BLIND SPOT ASSIST WITH
TRAILER COVERAGE
WHAT IS BLIND SPOT ASSISTWITH TRAILER COVERAGE
Blind spot assist with trailer coverage is anextension of the lane keeping system.
It may help you identify adjacent vehiclesduring a lane change.
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