belt FORD EXPEDITION 2023 Owners Manual

Contacting Us
Contacting Us..................................................19
Introduction
About This Publication.................................21
Using This Publication.................................22
Symbols Glossary
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle................23
Data Privacy
Data Privacy....................................................26
Service Data.....................................................27
Event Data........................................................27
Settings Data..................................................28
Connected Vehicle Data.............................28
Mobile Device Data.......................................29
Emergency Call System Data...................29
Visual Search
Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: AdaptiveCruise Control............................................30
Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: CruiseControl............................................................31
Instrument Panel - Vehicles With: 12 InchScreen............................................................32
Instrument Panel - Vehicles With: 15 InchScreen............................................................33
Vehicle Interior...............................................34
Front Exterior..................................................35
Rear Exterior....................................................36
Child Safety
Child Safety Precautions............................37
Child Restraint Anchor Points..................38
Child Restraints..............................................39
Installing Child Restraints...........................41
Booster Seats.................................................45
Child Safety Locks.........................................47
Seatbelts
Seatbelt Precautions...................................48
Fastening and Unfastening the Seatbelts..........................................................................49
Sensitive Locking Mode..............................50
Automatic Locking Mode...........................50
Adjusting the Seatbelts DuringPregnancy.....................................................51
Adjusting the Seatbelt Height...................51
Seatbelt Reminder........................................52
Checking the Seatbelts..............................54
Seatbelt Extensions.....................................54
Personal Safety System™
What Is the Personal Safety System..........................................................................55
How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork...............................................................55
Personal Safety System Components..........................................................................55
Airbags
How Do the Front Airbags Work..............56
How Do the Side Airbags Work...............56
How Do the Knee Airbags Work...............57
How Does the Safety Canopy™ Work...........................................................................57
Airbag Precautions.......................................58
Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats........................................59
Children and Airbags...................................60
Front Passenger Sensing System...........60
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......63
Disposing of Airbags....................................64
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist..........................................65
How Does 911 Assist Work.........................65
Emergency Call Requirements................65
Emergency Call Limitations......................66
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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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SERVICE DATA
Service data recorders in your vehicle arecapable of collecting and storingdiagnostic information about your vehicle.This potentially includes information aboutthe performance or status of varioussystems and modules in the vehicle, suchas engine, throttle, steering or brakesystems. In order to properly diagnose andservice your vehicle, Ford Motor Company(Ford of Canada in Canada), and serviceand repair facilities may access or shareamong them vehicle diagnosticinformation received through a directconnection to your vehicle whendiagnosing or servicing your vehicle.Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Fordof Canada, in Canada) may, wherepermitted by law, use vehicle diagnosticinformation for vehicle improvement orwith other information we may have aboutyou, for example, your contact information,to offer you products or services that mayinterest you. Data may be provided to ourservice providers such as part suppliersthat may help diagnose malfunctions, andwho are similarly obligated to protect data.We retain this data only as long asnecessary to perform these functions or tocomply with law. We may provideinformation where required in response toofficial requests to law enforcement orother government authorities or thirdparties acting with lawful authority or courtorder, and such information may be usedin legal proceedings. For U.S. only (ifequipped), if you choose to use connectedapps and services, you consent that certaindiagnostic information may also beaccessed electronically by Ford MotorCompany and Ford authorized servicefacilities, and that the diagnosticinformation may be used to provideservices to you, personalizing yourexperience, troubleshoot, and to improveproducts and services and offer youproducts and services that may interest
you, where permitted by law. For Canadaonly, for more information, please reviewthe Ford of Canada privacy policy atwww.ford.ca, including our U.S. datastorage and use of service providers inother jurisdictions who may be subject tolegal requirements in Canada, the UnitedStates and other countries applicable tothem, for example, lawful requirements todisclose personal information togovernmental authorities in thosecountries.
EVENT DATA
This vehicle is equipped with an event datarecorder. The main purpose of an eventdata recorder is to record, in certain crashor near crash-like situations, such as anairbag deployment or hitting a roadobstacle; this data will assist inunderstanding how a vehicle’s systemsperformed. The event data recorder isdesigned to record data related to vehicledynamics and safety systems for a shortperiod of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The event data recorder in this vehicle isdesigned to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehiclewere operating.
•Whether or not the driver andpassenger seatbelts werebuckled/fastened.
•How far (if at all) the driver wasdepressing the accelerator and/or thebrake pedal.
•How fast the vehicle was traveling.
•Where the driver was positioning thesteering wheel.
This data can help provide a betterunderstanding of the circumstances inwhich crashes and injuries occur.
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WARNING: Do not allow apassenger to hold a child on their lapwhen your vehicle is moving. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death in the event of asudden stop or crash.
WARNING: Do not use pillows,books or towels to boost your child'sheight. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Properly secure childrestraints or booster seats when they arenot in use. They could become projectilesin a sudden stop or crash. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not put the shouldersection of the seatbelt or allow the childto put the shoulder section of theseatbelt under their arm or behind theirback. Failure to follow this instructioncould reduce the effectiveness of theseatbelt and increase the risk of injury ordeath in a crash.
WARNING: Do not leave childrenor pets unattended in your vehicle.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death.
When installing a child restraint withseatbelts:
•Place the vehicle seat in the uprightposition before you install the childrestraint.
•Use the correct seatbelt buckle for thatseating position.
•Insert the belt tongue into the buckle.Make sure the tongue is securelyfastened in the buckle.
•Keep the buckle release buttonpointing up and away from the childrestraint, with the tongue between thechild restraint and the release button,to prevent accidental unbuckling.
•Put the seatbelt in the automaticlocking mode.
CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR
POINTS
WHAT ARE THE CHILD RESTRAINTANCHOR POINTS
Anchor points allow you to quickly andsafely install a child restraint.
LOCATING THE CHILD RESTRAINTLOWER ANCHOR POINTS
Second Row Bench Seat
Second Row Bucket Seats
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LOCATING THE CHILD RESTRAINTTOP TETHER ANCHOR POINTS
Second Row Bench Seat
Second Row Bucket Seats
CHILD RESTRAINTS
CHILD RESTRAINT POSITIONINFORMATION
Install the child restraint tightly against thevehicle seat. It may be necessary to lift orremove the head restraint.
Rear Facing Child Restraints
Seatbelt OnlyLATCH (Lower AnchorsOnly)Combined Weight of Childand Child Restraint
XXUp to 65 lb (29 kg)
XOver 65 lb (29 kg)
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Forward Facing Child Restraints
Seatbelt and LATCH(Lower Anchors andTop Tether Anchor)
Seatbelt and TopTether AnchorLATCH (LowerAnchors and TopTether Anchor)
Combined Weight ofChild and ChildRestraint
XXXUp to 65 lb (29 kg)
XXOver 65 lb (29 kg)
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CHILD RESTRAINTS RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Restraint TypeChild Size, Height, Weight, or Age
Use a child restraint (sometimescalled an infant carrier, convertibleseat, or toddler seat).
Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generallyage four or younger).
Use a belt-positioning boosterseat.
Children who have outgrown or no longer properlyfit in a child restraint (generally children who areless than 57 in (1.45 m) tall, are greater than agefour and less than age 12, and between 40 lb (18 kg)and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) ifrecommended by your child restraint manufacturer).
Use a vehicle seatbelt having thelap belt snug and low across thehips, shoulder belt centered acrossthe shoulder and chest, and seatbackrest upright.
Children who have outgrown or no longer properlyfit in a belt-positioning booster seat (generally chil-dren who are at least 57 in (1.45 m) tall or greaterthan 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recommendedby child restraint manufacturer).
You are required by law to properly usechild restraints for infants and toddlers inthe United States, Canada and Mexico.
Many states and provinces require thatsmall children use approved booster seatsuntil they reach age eight, a height of 57 in(1.45 m) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg). Check yourlocal and state or provincial laws forspecific requirements about the safety ofchildren in your vehicle.
When possible, properly restrain children12 years of age and under in a rear seatingposition of your vehicle. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rear seatingpositions than in a front seating position.
When installing a rear facing child restraint,adjust the vehicle seats to avoidinterference between the child restraintand the vehicle seat in front of the childrestraint.
INSTALLING CHILD
RESTRAINTS
USING SEATBELTS
WARNING: Depending on whereyou secure a child restraint, anddepending on the child restraint design,you may block access to certain seatbeltbuckle assemblies and LATCH loweranchors, rendering those featurespotentially unusable. To avoid risk ofinjury, make sure occupants only useseating positions where they are able tobe properly restrained.
Note:Although the child restraintillustrated is a forward facing child restraint,the steps are the same for installing a rearfacing child restraint.
Perform the following steps wheninstalling a child restraint with seatbelts.
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1.Position the child restraint in a seatwith a seatbelt.
2.Pull down on the shoulder belt andthen grasp the shoulder belt and lapbelt together.
3.While holding the shoulder and lap beltportions together, route the tonguethrough the child restraint accordingto the child restraint manufacturer'sinstructions. Make sure you did nottwist the belt webbing.
4.Insert the belt tongue into the properbuckle for that seating position untilthe latch engages. Make sure thetongue is latched securely by pullingon it.
5.To put the retractor in the automaticlocking mode, grasp the shoulderportion of the belt and pull downwarduntil you pull all of the seatbelt out.
Note:The automatic locking mode isavailable on the front passenger and rearseats. This vehicle does not require the useof a locking clip.
6.Allow the belt to retract to removeslack. The seatbelt clicks as it retractsto indicate it is in the automatic lockingmode.
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