warning FORD EXPEDITION 2023 Repair Manual

Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Illuminates when the ignition ison and the engine is off, this isnormal. If it illuminates when theengine is on this indicates the emissioncontrol system requires service. If it flashes,have your vehicle checked immediately.See Emission Law (page 621). SeeStarting and Stopping the Engine –Warning Lamps (page 199).
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER INDICATORS
Indicators notify you of various featuresthat are active on your vehicle.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INDICATORS
Adaptive Cruise Control
See Adaptive Cruise Control(page 279).
Automatic High Beam
See Automatic High BeamControl (page 121).
Auto Hold Active
See Auto Hold (page 243).
Auto Hold Unavailable
See Auto Hold (page 243).
Auto-Start-Stop
See Auto-Start-Stop (page202).
Blind Spot Monitor
See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 320).
BlueCruise
See BlueCruise (page 297).
Cruise Control
See Cruise Control (page 277).
Electronic Limited Slip Differential
See Electronic Limited-SlipDifferential (page 226).
Four-Wheel Drive
See Four-Wheel Drive (page219).
Note:Some indicators appear differentdepending on vehicle options.
Front Airbag
See Airbags (page 56).
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USING THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DISPLAY CONTROLS
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
The controls are on the steering wheel.
Back button.A
OK button.B
Menu button.C
Back Button
Press to go back or to exit a menu.
OK Button
Press to make a selection.
Menu Button
Press to display the submenus.
Scroll Buttons
Press the up or down buttons to scrollthrough the menu items.
Status Indicator
Menu items with a check boxindicates a feature's status. Acheck in the box indicates thefeature is on, and unchecked indicates thefeature is off.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY MAIN MENU -
VEHICLES WITH: 8 INCH
SCREEN
Depending on your vehicle options, somemenu items can appear different or not atall.
Note:For your safety, some features arespeed-dependent and could be unavailablewhen your vehicle is above a certain speed.
Main Menu
MyView
Trip/Fuel
Vehicle Info
Towing
Navigation
Phone
Audio
Settings
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WHAT IS REMOTE START
The system allows you to remotely startyour vehicle and to adjust the interiortemperature according to the settings thatyou chose.
REMOTE START
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not start the enginein a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Alwaysopen the garage door before you startthe engine. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Do not keep electricaldevices plugged in the power pointwhenever the device is not in use. Powerpoints power up during remote start.
WARNING: Do not keep electricaldevices plugged into the power outletwhenever the device is not in use. Theoutlet provides power when the vehicleis on. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
REMOTE START LIMITATIONS
Remote start does not work under thefollowing conditions:
•The alarm horn is sounding.
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
•The ignition is on.
•The battery voltage is below theminimum operating voltage.
•Remote start is not enabled.
Note:Do not use remote start if the fuellevel is low.
ENABLING REMOTE START -
VEHICLES WITH: 12 INCH
SCREEN
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle.
3.Press Remote Start Setup.
4.Switch Remote Start on or off.
Note:To remote start with FordPass, makesure that the modem is enabled. SeeConnecting FordPass to the Modem(page 475).
ENABLING REMOTE START -
VEHICLES WITH: 15 INCH
SCREEN
1.Access the vehicle drawer on thetouchscreen.
2.Press SETTINGS.
3.Press Vehicle.
4.Press Remote Start Setup.
5.Switch Remote Start on or off.
Note:To remote start with FordPass orPhone as a Key, make sure that the modemis enabled and Phone as a Key is setup. SeeEnabling and Disabling the Modem (page475). See Remote Start Settings (page145).
REMOTELY STARTING AND
STOPPING THE VEHICLE
Remotely Starting the Vehicle
Press the button on the remotecontrol.
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FRONT SEAT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Sitting improperly, outof position or with the seatback reclinedtoo far can take weight off the seatcushion and affect the decision of thepassenger sensing system, resulting inserious injury or death in the event of acrash. Always sit upright against yourseat back, with your feet on the floor.
WARNING: Do not recline the seatbackrest too far as this can cause theoccupant to slide under the seatbelt,resulting in personal injury in the eventof a crash.
WARNING: Do not place objectshigher than the top of the seat backrest.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death in theevent of a sudden stop or crash.
WARNING: Do not adjust the driverseat or seat backrest when your vehicleis moving. This may result in sudden seatmovement, causing the loss of controlof your vehicle.
SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
When you use them properly, the seat,head restraint, seatbelt and airbags willprovide optimum protection in the eventof a crash.
We recommend that you follow theseguidelines:
•Sit in an upright position with the baseof your spine as far back as possible.
•Do not recline the seat backrest so thatyour torso is more than 30 degreesfrom the upright position.
•Adjust the head restraint so that thetop of it is level with the top of yourhead and as far forward as possible.Make sure that you remaincomfortable.
•Keep sufficient distance betweenyourself and the steering wheel. Werecommend a minimum of 10 in(25 cm) between your breastbone andthe airbag cover.
•Hold the steering wheel with your armsslightly bent.
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•Bend your legs slightly so that you canpress the pedals fully.
•Position the shoulder strap of theseatbelt over the center of yourshoulder and position the lap straptightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position iscomfortable and that you can maintain fullcontrol of your vehicle.
MANUAL SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
HEAD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing headrestraint.A
Two steel stems.B
Guide sleeve adjust and releasebutton.C
Guide sleeve unlock and removebutton (If equipped).D
ADJUSTING THE HEADRESTRAINT
WARNING: Fully adjust the headrestraint before you sit in or operate yourvehicle. This will help minimize the riskof neck injury in the event of a crash. Donot adjust the head restraint when yourvehicle is moving.
WARNING: The head restraint is asafety device. Whenever possible itshould be installed and properlyadjusted when the seat is occupied.Failure to adjust the head restraintproperly could reduce its effectivenessduring certain impacts.
WARNING: Adjust the headrestraints for all passengers before youdrive your vehicle. This will help minimizethe risk of neck injury in the event of acrash. Do not adjust the head restraintswhen your vehicle is moving.
Note:Adjust the seat backrest to an uprightdriving position before adjusting the headrestraint. Adjust the head restraint so thatthe top of it is level with the top of your headand as far forward as possible. Make surethat you remain comfortable. If you areextremely tall, adjust the head restraint toits highest position.
Pull the head restraint up to raise it.
To lower the head restraint:
1.Press and hold the adjust and releasebutton.
2.Push the head restraint down.
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For vehicles with tilting head restraints:
1.Adjust the seat backrest to an uprightdriving or riding position.
2.Pivot the head restraint forward towardyour head to the preferred position.
After the head restraint reaches theforward-most tilt position, pivot it forwardagain to release it to the rearward, untiltedposition.
Note:Do not attempt to force the headrestraint backward after it is tilted. Instead,continue tilting it forward until the headrestraint releases to the upright position.
REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
1.Pull up the head restraint until itreaches the highest adjustmentposition.
2.Press and hold the adjust and releasebutton and the unlock and removebutton.
3.Pull up the head restraint.
Note:You cannot remove head restraintsthat have audio system speakers.
INSTALLING THE HEADRESTRAINT
Align the steel stems into the guide sleevesand push the head restraint down until itlocks.
MOVING THE SEAT BACKWARDAND FORWARD
WARNING: Make sure the seat fullylocks into place by rocking it backwardand forward. Not securing the seat intothe locked position can be dangerous ina crash and could cause serious personalinjury or death.
ADJUSTING THE SEAT BACKREST
(If Equipped)
WARNING: Reclining the seatbackcan cause an occupant to slide under theseat's seatbelt, resulting in severepersonal injuries in the event of a crash.
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WARNING: Always drive and ridewith your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips.
WARNING: Do not place cargo orany objects behind the seat backrestbefore returning it to the original position.Pull on the seat backrest to make surethat it has fully latched after returningthe seat backrest to its original position.An unlatched seat may becomedangerous if you stop suddenly or havea crash.
ADJUSTING THE LUMBARSUPPORT (If Equipped)
POWER SEATS
HEAD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing headrestraint.A
Two steel stems.B
Guide sleeve adjust and releasebutton.C
Guide sleeve unlock and removebutton (If equipped).D
ADJUSTING THE HEADRESTRAINT
WARNING: Fully adjust the headrestraint before you sit in or operate yourvehicle. This will help minimize the riskof neck injury in the event of a crash. Donot adjust the head restraint when yourvehicle is moving.
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WARNING: The head restraint is asafety device. Whenever possible itshould be installed and properlyadjusted when the seat is occupied.Failure to adjust the head restraintproperly could reduce its effectivenessduring certain impacts.
WARNING: Adjust the headrestraints for all passengers before youdrive your vehicle. This will help minimizethe risk of neck injury in the event of acrash. Do not adjust the head restraintswhen your vehicle is moving.
To raise the head restraint, pull the headrestraint up.
To lower the head restraint:
1.Press and hold the adjust and releasebutton.
2.Push the head restraint down.
To tilt the head restraint:
1.Adjust the seat backrest to an uprightdriving or riding position.
2.Pivot the head restraint forward towardyour head to the preferred position.
After the head restraint reaches theforward-most tilt position, pivot it forwardagain to release it to the rearward, untiltedposition.
Note:Do not attempt to force the headrestraint backward after it is tilted. Instead,continue tilting it forward until the headrestraint releases to the upright position.
REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
1.Pull up the head restraint until itreaches its highest position.
2.Press and hold the adjust and releasebutton and the unlock and removebutton.
3.Pull up the head restraint.
Note:You cannot remove head restraintsthat have audio system speakers.
INSTALLING THE HEADRESTRAINT
Align the steel stems into the guide sleevesand push the head restraint down until itlocks.
MOVING THE SEAT BACKWARDAND FORWARD
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ADJUSTING THE SEAT CUSHION
ADJUSTING THE SEAT BACKREST
WARNING: Do not place cargo orany objects behind the seatback beforereturning it to the original position.
WARNING: Do not adjust the driverseat or seat backrest when your vehicleis moving. This may result in sudden seatmovement, causing the loss of controlof your vehicle.
ADJUSTING THE SEAT HEIGHT
ADJUSTING THE LUMBARSUPPORT
MASSAGE SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
MASSAGE SEAT LIMITATIONS
The vehicle must be running or be inaccessory mode to activate the seats.
The passenger side massage is availableif the occupant meets the seat sensorweight requirements.
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Allow a few seconds for any selection toactivate. Selecting a different adjustmentcancels the current one in progress. Whenthe seat backrest and cushion are bothactive, the massage alternates betweenzones.
ADJUSTING THE MASSAGE SEATSETTINGS
Select the previous massagepattern or lumbar area.A
Decrease the massage or lumbarIntensity.B
Select the next massage patternor lumbar area.C
Increase the massage or lumbarIntensity.D
Select the massage or lumbarmode.E
You can also adjust this feature throughthe touchscreen.
HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
HEATED SEAT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Use caution when usingthe heated seat if you are unable to feelpain to your skin because of advancedage, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cordinjury, medication, alcohol use,exhaustion or other physical conditions.The heated seat could cause burns evenat low temperatures, especially if usedfor long periods of time. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury.
WARNING: Do not poke sharpobjects into the seat cushion or seatbackrest. This could damage the heatedseat element and cause it to overheat.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not place anythingon the seat that blocks the heat, forexample a seat cover or a cushion. Thiscould cause the seat to overheat. Failureto follow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
Do not:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the heated seat if water or anyother liquid spills on the seat. Allow theseat to dry.
SWITCHING THE HEATED SEATSON AND OFF
The vehicle must be running to use thisfeature.
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