wheel FORD EXPEDITION EL 2016 Owners Manual
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Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit..........................................................11
Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................11
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile CommunicationsEquipment.....................................................12
Export Unique Options..................................13
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................14
Child Safety
General Information.......................................15
Installing Child Restraints............................16
Booster Seats..................................................23
Child Restraint Positioning.........................25
Child Safety Locks.........................................26
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................28
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................29
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.......................31
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................32
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................33
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance................................................34
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation..................................35
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36
Side Airbags......................................................37
Safety Canopy™............................................38
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........39
Airbag Disposal..............................................40
Keys and Remote Controls
Principle of Operation...................................41
General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................41
Remote Control..............................................42
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl...........................................................45
MyKey™
Principle of Operation..................................46
Creating a MyKey............................................47
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................48
Checking MyKey System Status..............49
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.........................................................50
MyKey Troubleshooting................................51
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................53
Manual Liftgate...............................................55
Power Liftgate..................................................57
Keyless Entry...................................................59
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................62
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................63
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards....................64
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Column Shift/Manual AdjustableSteering Column........................................66
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Floor Shift/Manual AdjustableSteering Column........................................66
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn...........................................................67
Audio Control..................................................68
Voice Control...................................................69
Cruise Control..................................................70
Information Display Control.......................70
Heated Steering Wheel................................70
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals......................................71
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................72
Autowipers........................................................72
Windshield Washers......................................73
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........73
Lighting
General Information......................................74
Lighting Control...............................................74
Autolamps.........................................................75
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................76
Daytime Running Lamps.............................76
Front Fog Lamps.............................................77
Direction Indicators........................................77
Interior Lamps.................................................78
Ambient Lighting............................................79
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................80
Exterior Mirrors.................................................81
Interior Mirror...................................................82
Childminder Mirror.........................................82
Rear Quarter Windows................................83
Sun Visors.........................................................83
Moonroof...........................................................83
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................85
Warning Lamps and Indicators................88
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............91
Information Displays
General Information......................................92
Information Messages................................103
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control..............................113
Manual Climate Control - Vehicles With:Electronic Manual TemperatureControl (EMTC)..........................................114
Automatic Climate Control.......................116
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................117
Rear Passenger Climate Controls..........120
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................121
Remote Start...................................................121
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................122
Head Restraints.............................................122
Manual Seats.................................................124
Power Seats....................................................125
Memory Function.........................................126
Rear Seats........................................................127
Heated Seats..................................................134
Climate Controlled Seats..........................135
Universal Garage DoorOpener
Universal Garage Door Opener................137
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................142
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................144
Overhead Console.......................................144
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Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information....................................145
Ignition Switch...............................................145
Keyless Starting............................................145
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................146
Engine Block Heater....................................149
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions........................................151
Fuel Quality.....................................................152
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................152
Running Out of Fuel.....................................152
Refueling..........................................................153
Fuel Consumption........................................155
Emission Control System..........................156
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...........................159
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................164
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential...............................171
Brakes
General Information.....................................172
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................172
Parking Brake..................................................173
Hill Start Assist..............................................173
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................175
Using Traction Control................................175
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................176
Using Stability Control................................177
Terrain Response
Using Hill Descent Control........................179
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation..................................181
Rear Parking Aid.............................................181
Front Parking Aid..........................................182
Rear View Camera.......................................183
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation................................186
Using Cruise Control...................................186
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System..............188
Cross Traffic Alert........................................190
Steering............................................................193
Drive Control..................................................194
Self-Leveling Suspension.........................195
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................196
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................197
Load Limit.......................................................198
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................205
Trailer Sway Control...................................206
Recommended Towing Weights...........206
Essential Towing Checks..........................208
Towing Points.................................................215
Transporting the Vehicle............................216
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......217
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................220
Reduced Engine Performance................220
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Economical Driving.....................................220
Driving Through Water................................221
Floor Mats........................................................221
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................223
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................224
Fuel Shutoff...................................................224
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................225
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............228
In California (U.S. Only).............................229
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).....................230
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).......................230
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................231
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.....................................................232
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only).............................................................232
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................233
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................234
Changing a Fuse...........................................242
Maintenance
General Information...................................243
Opening and Closing the Hood..............243
Under Hood Overview - 3.5LEcoboost™................................................244
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................245
Engine Oil Check..........................................245
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................246
Engine Coolant Check................................247
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................250
Transfer Case Fluid Check.........................251
Brake Fluid Check.........................................251
Washer Fluid Check....................................252
Fuel Filter........................................................252
Changing the 12V Battery.........................252
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................254
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................255
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................255
Removing a Headlamp..............................256
Changing a Bulb...........................................257
Bulb Specification Chart..........................260
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................262
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................264
Cleaning Products.......................................264
Cleaning the Exterior..................................264
Waxing.............................................................265
Cleaning the Engine....................................265
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades..........................................................266
Cleaning the Interior...................................266
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................267
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................267
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............269
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................269
Vehicle Storage............................................269
Wheels and Tires
General Information....................................272
Tire Care..........................................................275
Using Snow Chains....................................290
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........290
Changing a Road Wheel...........................296
Technical Specifications............................301
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications................................303
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Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Service engine soon
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
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, and service and repair
facilities may access or share among themvehicle diagnostic information receivedthrough a direct connection to your vehiclewhen diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.Additionally, when your vehicle is in forservice or repair, Ford Motor Company,Ford of Canada, and service and repairfacilities may access or share among themdata for vehicle improvement purposes.For U.S. only (if equipped), if you chooseto use the SYNC Vehicle Health Report,you consent that certain diagnosticinformation may also be accessedelectronically by Ford Motor Company andFord authorized service facilities, and thatthe diagnostic information may be usedfor any purpose. See SYNC™ (page 323).
Event Data Recording
This vehicle is equipped with an eventdata recorder. The main purpose of anevent data recorder is to record, incertain crash or near crash-likesituations, such as an airbagdeployment or hitting a road obstacle;this data will assist in understandinghow a vehicle’s systems performed.The event data recorder is designed torecord data related to vehicle dynamicsand safety systems for a short periodof time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The event data recorder in this vehicleis designed to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehiclewere operating;
•Whether or not the driver andpassenger safety belts werebuckled/fastened;
•How far (if at all) the driver wasdepressing the accelerator and/orthe brake pedal; and
•How fast the vehicle was traveling;and
•Where the driver was positioningthe steering wheel.
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Note:You can clear or change your MyKeysettings at any time during the same keycycle as you created the MyKey. Once youhave switched the vehicle off, however, youwill need an admin key to change or clearyour MyKey settings.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
You can clear or change your MyKeysettings using the information displaycontrol on the steering wheel. SeeInformation Displays (page 92).
Switch the ignition on using an admin keyor remote control.
To clear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings, press the left arrow button to accessthe main menu and scroll to:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button.Settings
Press the OK button.MyKey
Press and hold the OK button until the following messagedisplays.Clear MyKey
All MyKeys
Cleared
Note:When you clear your MyKeys, you remove all restrictions and return all MyKeys totheir original admin key status.
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CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
You can find information on programmedMyKey(s) using the information displaycontrol on the steering wheel. SeeInformation Displays (page 92).
To find information on programmed MyKey(s), press the left arrow button toaccess the main menu and scroll to:
DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button.Settings
Press the OK button.MyKey
Select one of the following:
Tracks the distance when drivers use a MyKey. The only wayto delete the accumulated distance is by using an admin keyto clear your MyKeys. If the distance does not accumulate asexpected, then the intended user is not using the MyKey, oran admin key user recently cleared and then recreated aMyKey.
MyKey Dist.
Indicates the number of MyKeys programmed to your vehicle.Use this feature to detect how many MyKeys you have foryour vehicle and determine when a MyKey has been deleted.
{0} MyKeys
Indicates how many admin keys are programmed to yourvehicle. Use this feature to determine how many unrestrictedkeys you have for your vehicle, and detect if an additionalMyKey has been programmed.
{0} Admin Keys
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH:
COLUMN SHIFT/MANUAL
ADJUSTABLE STEERING
COLUMN
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheelwhen your vehicle is moving.
Note:Make sure that you are sitting in thecorrect position. See Sitting in the CorrectPosition (page 122).
1. Unlock the steering column.
2.Adjust the steering wheel to the desiredposition.
3. Lock the steering column.
ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH:
FLOOR SHIFT/MANUAL
ADJUSTABLE STEERING
COLUMN
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheelwhen your vehicle is moving.
Note:Make sure that you are sitting in thecorrect position. See Sitting in the CorrectPosition (page 122).
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1. Unlock the steering column.
2.Adjust the steering wheel to the desiredposition.
3. Lock the steering column.
ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH:
POWER ADJUSTABLE
STEERING COLUMN
Note:Make sure that you are sitting in thecorrect position. See Sitting in the CorrectPosition (page 122).
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheelwhen your vehicle is moving.
Use the control on the side of the steeringcolumn to adjust the position.
To adjust:
•Tilt: Press the top or bottom of thecontrol.
•Telescope: Press the front or rear ofthe control.
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End of Travel Position
The steering column sets a stoppingposition just short of the end of the columnposition to prevent damage to the steeringcolumn. A new stopping position sets if thesteering column encounters an objectwhen tilting or telescoping.
To reset the steering column to its normalstopping position:
1. Confirm there is nothing obstructingthe motion of the steering column.
2. Press and hold the steering columncontrol until the steering column stopsmoving.
3. Press the steering column controlagain. The steering column may beginto move again.
4. When the steering column stops,continue holding the control for anadditional few seconds.
5.Repeat for each direction as necessary.
A new stopping position is set. The nexttime you tilt or telescope the steeringcolumn, it will stop just short of the end ofthe column position.
Memory Feature
You can save and recall the steeringcolumn position with the memory function.See Memory Function (page 126).
Note:Pressing the adjustment controlduring memory recall cancels the operation.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
When you switch the ignition off, thesteering column will move to allow extraroom to exit your vehicle. The column willreturn to the previous setting when youswitch the ignition on. You can enable ordisable this feature in the informationdisplay. See Information Displays (page92).
AUDIO CONTROL (If Equipped)
Operate the following functions with thecontrol:
Type One
Volume up.A
Seek up or next.B
Seek down or previous.C
Volume down.D
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