battery FORD EXPEDITION 2023 Owners Manual

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WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
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Wash your hands after handling.

Keys and Remote Controls
Remote Control Limitations......................67
Using the Remote Control.........................67
Opening and Closing the Flip Key...........67
Removing the Key Blade............................68
Sounding the Panic Alarm........................68
Locating Your Vehicle..................................68
Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Flip Key............................69
Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Push Button Start.......70
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................................71
Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Flip Key.............................72
Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Push Button Start........73
Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting.........................................74
MyKey™
What Is MyKey................................................75
MyKey Settings...............................................75
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles Without:Push Button Start.....................................76
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: PushButton Start................................................76
Programming a MyKey.................................77
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................77
Checking MyKey System Status...............77
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.........................................................77
MyKey – Troubleshooting..........................78
Doors and Locks
Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle............................................................81
Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle............................................................81
Autounlock......................................................82
Autolock...........................................................82
Mislock..............................................................82
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings.......83
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting..........................................................................83
Keyless Entry
What Is Keyless Entry..................................85
Keyless Entry Limitations...........................85
Keyless Entry Settings.................................85
Using Keyless Entry......................................85
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting............86
Keyless Entry Keypad
What Is the Keyless Entry Keypad..........87
Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations...........87
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad........87
Keyless Entry Keypad Master AccessCode...............................................................87
Keyless Entry Keypad Personal AccessCodes............................................................88
Using the Keyless Entry Keypad..............89
Keyless Entry Keypad – Troubleshooting..........................................................................89
Easy Entry and Exit
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work..........................................................................90
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On andOff..................................................................90
Liftgate - Vehicles With: PowerLiftgate
Liftgate Precautions......................................91
Opening the Liftgate.....................................91
Setting the Liftgate Opening Height..........................................................................93
Closing the Liftgate......................................93
Stopping the Liftgate Movement...........95
Liftgate Obstacle Detection.....................95
Opening and Closing the LiftgateWindow........................................................96
Liftgate – Troubleshooting.......................96
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Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake.......232
Applying the Electric Parking Brake......232
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency.................................................232
Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake............................................................232
Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake...........................................233
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning........................................................................233
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge.........................................................233
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting........................................................................233
Reverse Braking Assist
What Is Reverse Braking Assist.............235
How Does Reverse Braking Assist Work........................................................................235
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions.....235
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On andOff - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen........................................................................236
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On andOff - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen........................................................................236
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist........236
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators.........236
Reverse Braking Assist –Troubleshooting......................................237
Cross Traffic Braking
What Is Cross Traffic Braking.................239
How Does Cross Traffic Braking Work........................................................................239
Cross Traffic Braking Precautions........239
Switching Cross Traffic Braking On andOff................................................................240
Overriding Cross Traffic Braking...........240
Cross Traffic Braking Indicators............240
Cross Traffic Braking – Troubleshooting........................................................................240
Hill Start Assist
What Is Hill Start Assist............................242
How Does Hill Start Assist Work...........242
Hill Start Assist Precautions...................242
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting......242
Auto Hold
How Does Auto Hold Work.....................243
Switching Auto Hold On and Off..........243
Using Auto Hold..........................................243
Auto Hold Indicators..................................243
Traction Control
What Is Traction Control..........................245
How Does Traction Control Work.........245
Switching Traction Control On and Off........................................................................245
Traction Control Indicator.......................245
Traction Control – Troubleshooting.....246
Stability Control
How Does Stability Control Work.........247
Switching Stability Control On and Off........................................................................248
Stability Control Indicator.......................249
Trail Control
What Is Trail Control.................................250
Switching Trail Control On and Off......250
Setting the Trail Control Speed............250
Canceling the Set Speed.........................250
Trail Control Indicators.............................250
Trail One Pedal Drive.................................250
Trail One Pedal Drive – Troubleshooting........................................................................252
Trail Control – Troubleshooting............253
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Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceController - Vehicles With: 15 InchScreen.........................................................374
Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceViews - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen........................................................................375
Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceViews - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen........................................................................376
Trailer Backup Assistance –Troubleshooting......................................378
Trailer Reverse Guidance
What Is Trailer Reverse Guidance........382
How Does Trailer Reverse GuidanceWork............................................................382
Trailer Reverse Guidance Precautions........................................................................382
Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance fora Conventional Trailer...........................382
Switching Trailer Reverse Guidance Onand Off.......................................................385
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance Views........................................................................385
Trailer Reverse Guidance –Troubleshooting.....................................386
Driving Hints
Cold Weather Precautions......................389
Driving on Snow and Ice..........................389
Breaking-In...................................................389
Driving Economically................................389
Driving in Special Conditions.................390
Driving Through Shallow Water.............391
Floor Mats......................................................392
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Roadside Assistance.................................393
Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff................................................................394
Jump Starting the Vehicle.......................394
Post-Crash Alert System.........................396
Post Impact Braking..................................396
Automatic Crash Shutoff.........................397
Recovery Towing - Vehicles With: FrontTow Hook...................................................397
Transporting the Vehicle.........................398
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions........400
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4..............................................................400
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x2........................................................................402
Emergency Towing....................................402
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................................................402
Fuses
Fuse Precautions........................................403
Under Hood Fuse Box..............................403
Body Control Module Fuse Box............408
Identifying Fuse Types................................411
Fuses – Troubleshooting...........................411
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions........................412
Opening and Closing the Hood..............412
Under Hood Overview...............................413
Engine Oil.......................................................414
Checking the Coolant................................415
Engine Air Filter............................................419
Changing the Fuel Filter............................419
Changing the 12V Battery........................420
Adjusting the Headlamps........................422
Exterior Bulbs...............................................423
Interior Bulbs................................................427
Drive Belt Routing......................................428
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products......................................429
Cleaning the Exterior................................430
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SYMBOLS USED ON YOUR
VEHICLE
These are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.
Airbag
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricanttype
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Blower motor
Brake fluid - non petroleumbased
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Electric Parking brake
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front fog lamps
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WARNING: Do not connectwireless plug-in devices to the data linkconnector. Unauthorized third partiescould gain access to vehicle data andimpair the performance of safety relatedsystems. Only allow repair facilities thatfollow our service and repair instructionsto connect their equipment to the datalink connector.
We respect your privacy and arecommitted to protecting it. Theinformation contained in this publicationwas correct at the time of release, but astechnology rapidly changes, werecommend that you visit the local Fordwebsite for the latest information.
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have data recording functionality andthe ability to permanently or temporarilystore data. This data could includeinformation on the condition and status ofyour vehicle, vehicle maintenancerequirements, events and malfunctions.The types of data that can be recorded aredescribed in this section. Some of the datarecorded is stored in event logs or errorlogs.
Note:Error logs are reset following a serviceor repair.
Note:We may provide information inresponse to requests from law enforcement,other government authorities and thirdparties acting with lawful authority orthrough a legal process. Such informationcould be used by them in legal proceedings.
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Operating states of systemcomponents, for example fuel level,tire pressure and battery charge level.
•Vehicle and component status, forexample wheel speed, deceleration,lateral acceleration and seatbeltstatus.
•Events or errors in essential systems,for example headlamps and brakes.
•System responses to driving situations,for example airbag deployment andstability control.
•Environmental conditions, for exampletemperature.
Some of this data, when used incombination with other information, forexample an accident report, damage to avehicle or eyewitness statements, couldbe associated with a specific person.
Services That We Provide
If you use our services, we collect and usedata, for example account information,vehicle location and driving characteristics,that could identify you. We transmit thisdata through a dedicated, protectedconnection. We only collect and use datato enable your use of our services to whichyou have subscribed, with your consent orwhere permitted by law. For additionalinformation, see the terms and conditionsof the services to which you havesubscribed.
For additional information about ourprivacy policy, refer to the local Fordwebsite.
Services That Third PartiesProvide
We recommend that you review the termsand conditions and data privacyinformation for any services equipped withyour vehicle or to which you subscribe. Wetake no responsibility for services that thirdparties provide.
Where equipped, SiriusXM with 360L coulduse the modem. To disable, turn off theSiriusXM with 360L or Vehicle Connectivitysetting. See Enabling and Disabling theModem (page 475).
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•A connected Bluetooth® enabledphone must have adequate networkcoverage, battery power and signalstrength.
•The vehicle must have battery powerand be located in the U.S., Canada orin a territory in which 911 is theemergency number.
Note:If any user sets 911 Assist to on or off,that setting applies for all paired phones. If911 Assist is off and the phone connectedto SYNC, an icon displays on the status bar.
Note:Every phone operates differently.While SYNC 911 Assist works with mostcellular phones, some may have troubleusing this feature.
EMERGENCY CALL
LIMITATIONS
The SYNC 911 Assist feature only operatesin the U.S., Canada or in a territory in which911 is the emergency number. The followingare limitations of this feature:
•Your cellular phone or 911 Assisthardware sustains damage in a crash.
•The vehicle's battery or the SYNCsystem has no power.
•The phone(s) thrown from your vehicleare the ones paired and connected tothe system.
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REMOTE CONTROL
LIMITATIONS
WARNING: Changes ormodifications not expressively approvedby the party responsible for compliancecould void the user's authority to operatethe equipment. The term "IC:" before theradio certification number only signifiesthat Industry Canada technicalspecifications were met.
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with Industry Canadalicense-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) This devicemust accept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operation.
Make sure a valid remote control is within3 ft (1 m) from the front door handles andrear of vehicle.
The system may not function if:
•The remote control remains stationaryfor about a minute.
•The vehicle battery has no charge.
•The remote control battery has nocharge.
•There is interference causing issueswith the remote control frequencies.
•The remote control is too close tometal objects or electronic devices, forexample keys or a cell phone.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Use your remote control to access variousvehicle systems.
Note:The buttons on your remote may varydepending on the vehicle region or options.
Unlock
Press the button to unlock alldoors. See Unlocking andLocking the Doors Using theRemote Control (page 81).
Lock
Press the button to lock alldoors. See Unlocking andLocking the Doors Using theRemote Control (page 81).
Remote Start (If Equipped)
Press the button to remote start.See Remotely Starting andStopping the Vehicle (page144).
Liftgate (If Equipped)
Press the button to open or closethe liftgate. See Liftgate (page91).
Panic Alarm (If Equipped)
Press the button to sound thepanic alarm. See Sounding thePanic Alarm (page 68).
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
FLIP KEY
Opening Your Flip Key
Press the round button on the remotecontrol to extend the flip key.
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CHANGING THE REMOTE
CONTROL BATTERY -
VEHICLES WITH: FLIP KEY
WARNING: Keep batteries awayfrom children to prevent ingestion.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death. Ifingested, immediately seek medicalattention.
WARNING: If the batterycompartment does not securely close,stop using the remote control andreplace it as soon as possible. In themeantime, keep the remote control awayfrom children. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
Battery Replacement Procedure
The remote control uses one coin-type3-volt lithium battery CR2032 orequivalent.
Press the button to release the key bladebefore beginning the procedure.
1.Insert a screwdriver, in the positionshown and gently push the clip.
2.Press the clip down to release thebattery cover.
3.Carefully remove the cover.
4.Insert a screwdriver as shown torelease the battery.
Note:Do not touch the battery contacts orthe printed circuit board with thescrewdriver.
5.Remove the battery.
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6.Install a new battery with the + facingup.
7.Replace the battery cover.
Dispose of old batteries in anenvironmentally friendly way.Seek advice from your localauthority about recycling old batteries.
Note:Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals or on the back surface ofthe circuit board.
Note: Replacing the battery does not erasethe programmed key from your vehicle. Theremote control should operate normally.
CHANGING THE REMOTE
CONTROL BATTERY -
VEHICLES WITH: PUSH
BUTTON START
WARNING: Keep batteries awayfrom children to prevent ingestion.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death. Ifingested, immediately seek medicalattention.
WARNING: If the batterycompartment does not securely close,stop using the remote control andreplace it as soon as possible. In themeantime, keep the remote control awayfrom children. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
The remote control uses one coin-type3-volt lithium battery CR2450 orequivalent.
1.Push the release button and pull thekey blade out.
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