battery replacement FORD EXPEDITION EL 2017 Owners Manual

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States:Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have avehicle concern, Ford Motor Companyoffers a complimentary roadsideassistance program. This program isseparate from the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty. The service is available:
•24 hours a day, seven days a week.
•For the coverage period listed on theRoadside Assistance Card included inyour Owner's Manual portfolio.
Roadside Assistance covers:
•A flat tire change with a good spare, ifprovided with the vehicle (exceptvehicles supplied with a tire inflationkit).
•Battery jump start.
•Lock-out assistance (key replacementcost is the customer's responsibility).
•Fuel delivery — independent servicecontractors, if not prohibited by state,local or municipal law, shall deliver upto 2 gal (7.6 L) of gasoline or 5 gal(18.9 L) of diesel fuel to a disabledvehicle. Roadside Assistance limits fueldelivery service to two no-chargeoccurrences within a 12-month period.
•Winch out — available within 100 ft(30.5 m) of a paved or countymaintained road, no recoveries.
•Towing — independent servicecontractors, if not prohibited by state,local or municipal law, shall tow Fordeligible vehicles to an authorized dealerwithin 35 mi (56 km) of thedisablement location or to the nearest
authorized dealer. If a memberrequests a tow to an authorized dealerthat is more than 35 mi (56 km) fromthe disablement location, the membershall be responsible for any mileagecosts in excess of 35 mi (56 km).
Roadside Assistance includes up to $200for a towed trailer if the disabled eligiblevehicle requires service at the nearestauthorized dealer. If the towing vehicle isoperational but the trailer is not, then thetrailer does not qualify for any roadsideservices.
Vehicles Sold in the United States:Using Roadside Assistance
Complete the roadside assistanceidentification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. This card is inthe owner's information portfolio in theglove compartment.
United States Ford vehicle customers whorequire Roadside Assistance, call1-800-241-3673.
If you need to arrange roadside assistancefor yourself, Ford Motor Companyreimburses a reasonable amount fortowing to the nearest dealership within35 mi (56 km). To obtain reimbursementinformation, United States Ford vehiclecustomers call 1-800-241-3673.Customers need to submit their originalreceipts.
Vehicles Sold in Canada: GettingRoadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have avehicle concern, Ford Motor Company ofCanada, Limited offers a complimentaryroadside assistance program. This programis eligible within Canada or the continentalUnited States.
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Roadside Emergencies

State or local regulations on volatileorganic compounds may restrict the useof methanol, a common windshield washerantifreeze additive. Washer fluidscontaining non-methanol antifreezeagents should be used only if they providecold weather protection without damagingthe vehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades orwasher system.
FUEL FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetimefuel filter that is integrated with the fueltank. Regular maintenance or replacementis not needed.
CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY
WARNINGS
Batteries normally produce explosivegases which can cause personalinjury. Therefore, do not allowflames, sparks or lighted substances tocome near the battery. When working nearthe battery, always shield your face andprotect your eyes. Always provide correctventilation.
When lifting a plastic-cased battery,excessive pressure on the end wallscould cause acid to flow through thevent caps, resulting in personal injury anddamage to the vehicle or battery. Lift thebattery with a battery carrier or with yourhands on opposite corners.
WARNINGS
Keep batteries out of reach ofchildren. Batteries contain sulfuricacid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes orclothing. Shield your eyes when workingnear the battery to protect against possiblesplashing of acid solution. In case of acidcontact with skin or eyes, flushimmediately with water for a minimum of15 minutes and get prompt medicalattention. If acid is swallowed, call aphysician immediately.
Battery posts, terminals and relatedaccessories contain lead and leadcompounds. Wash hands afterhandling.
This vehicle may be fitted with morethan one battery. Removing thebattery cables from only one batterydoes not disconnect your vehicle electricalsystem. Make sure you disconnect thebattery cables from all batteries whendisconnecting power. Failure to do so maycause serious personal injury or propertydamage.
Your vehicle is fitted with a Motorcraftmaintenance-free battery which normallydoes not require additional water.
When a battery replacement is required,you must use a recommendedreplacement battery that matches theelectrical requirements of the vehicle.
Note:After cleaning or replacing thebattery, make sure you reinstall the batterycover or shield.
Note:If you add electrical accessories orcomponents to the vehicle, it may adverselyaffect the low voltage battery performanceand durability. This may also affect theperformance of other electrical systems inthe vehicle.
For longer, trouble-free operation, keep thetop of the battery clean and dry.
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Maintenance

If you see any corrosion on the battery orterminals, remove the cables from theterminals and clean with a wire brush. Youcan neutralize the acid with a solution ofbaking soda and water.
Because your vehicle’s engine iselectronically controlled by a computer,some control conditions are maintainedby power from the battery. When thebattery is disconnected or a new batteryis installed, the engine must relearn its idleand fuel trim strategy for optimumdriveability and performance. Flexible fuelvehicles (FFV) must also relearn theethanol content of the fuel for optimumdriveability and performance.
To restore the settings, do the following:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
3. Switch off all accessories.
4. Press the brake pedal and start yourvehicle.
5. Run the engine until it reaches normaloperating temperature. While theengine is warming up, complete thefollowing: Reset the clock. See AudioSystem (page 313). Reset the powerwindows bounce-back feature. SeeWindows and Mirrors (page 79).Reset the radio station presets. SeeAudio System (page 313).
6.Allow the engine to idle for at least oneminute.
7.Drive the vehicle at least 10 mi (16 km)to completely relearn the idle trim andfuel trim strategy.
Note:If you do not allow the engine torelearn the idle and fuel trim strategy, theidle quality of your vehicle may be adverselyaffected until the engine computereventually relearns the idle trim and fueltrim strategy.
Note:For flexible fuel vehicles, if you areoperating on E85, you may experience poorstarts or an inability to start the engine anddriveability problems until the fuel trim andethanol content have been relearned.
Make sure that you dispose of old batteriesin an environmentally friendly way. Seekadvice from your local authority aboutrecycling old batteries.
If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery, werecommend that you disconnect thebattery cables to maintain battery chargefor quick starting.
Battery Management System (If
Equipped)
The battery management system monitorsbattery conditions and takes actions toextend battery life. If excessive batterydrain is detected, the system temporarilydisables some electrical systems toprotect the battery.
Systems included are:
•Heated rear window.
•Heated seats.
•Climate control.
•Heated steering wheel.
•Audio unit.
•Navigation system.
A message may appear in the informationdisplays to alert you that batteryprotection actions are active. Thesemessages are only for notification that anaction is taking place, and not intended toindicate an electrical problem or that thebattery requires replacement.
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Maintenance

After battery replacement, or in somecases after charging the battery with anexternal charger, the battery managementsystem requires eight hours of vehicle sleeptime to relearn the battery state of charge.During this time your vehicle must remainfully locked with the ignition switched off.
Note:Prior to relearning the battery stateof charge, the battery management systemmay temporarily disable some electricalsystems.
Electrical Accessory Installation
To make sure the battery managementsystem works correctly, do not connect anelectrical device ground connectiondirectly to the battery negative post. Thiscan cause inaccurate measurements ofthe battery condition and potentialincorrect system operation.
Note:If you add electrical accessories orcomponents to the vehicle, it may adverselyaffect battery performance and durability.This may also affect the performance ofother electrical systems in the vehicle.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge ofthe blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluidor water applied with a soft sponge orcloth.
CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
Note:Do not hold the wiper blade whenlifting the wiper arm.
1. Pull the wiper blade and arm awayfrom the glass.
2.Lift the wiper blade primary locking clip.
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A/CSee: Climate Control...........................................112About This Manual...........................................7ABSSee: Brakes............................................................173ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.................................................................173Accessories....................................................439Exterior Style.......................................................439Interior Style........................................................439Lifestyle.................................................................439Peace of Mind.....................................................439AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation............................................12Adjusting the Headlamps........................256Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................257Vertical Aim Adjustment................................256Adjusting the Pedals.....................................70Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Column Shift/Manual AdjustableSteering Column..........................................65Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Floor Shift/Manual AdjustableSteering Column..........................................65Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn...........................................................66Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................67End of Travel Position.........................................67Memory Feature....................................................67Airbag Disposal................................................41Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control...........................................112Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............262AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................62Ambient Lighting............................................78
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................62Arming the Alarm.................................................62Disarming the Alarm...........................................62Appendices....................................................462Apps...................................................................412...................................................................................412SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link....................413Audible Warnings and Indicators............90Direction Indicator Chime.................................90Headlamps On Warning Chime.....................90Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................90Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................90Audio Control...................................................67Media........................................................................68Seek, Next or Previous.......................................68Type One..................................................................67Type Two.................................................................68Audio System.................................................313General Information..........................................313Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC/Satellite Radio..............................314Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD............................................................316Rear Seat Audio Controls................................318Autolamps.........................................................74Windshield Wiper ActivatedHeadlamps.........................................................74Automatic Climate Control........................115Automatic Transmission...........................159Brake-Shift Interlock.........................................162If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................164SelectShift™ AutomaticTransmission....................................................161Understanding the Shift Positions of yourAutomatic Transmission.............................159Automatic Transmission FluidCheck..............................................................251Autowipers.........................................................71Auxiliary Power Points.................................141110 Volt AC Power Point....................................14112 Volt DC Power Point......................................141Locations................................................................141
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Index

Power Liftgate.................................................56Obstacle Detection.............................................58Opening and Closing the Liftgate...................57Stopping the Liftgate Movement...................58Power Running Boards................................63Power Seats....................................................124Power Lumbar......................................................125Power Recline......................................................124Power Windows..............................................79Accessory Delay....................................................79Bounce-Back.........................................................79One-Touch Down.................................................79One-Touch Up.......................................................79Window Lock.........................................................79Protecting the Environment........................15
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Rear Axle...........................................................172Rear Parking Aid............................................182Obstacle Distance Indicator...........................183Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........119Rear Quarter Windows................................82Rear Seats.......................................................126Adjusting the Second Row Center 20%Seat......................................................................131Adjusting the Second Row Outboard 40%Seat for E-Z Entry..........................................128Exiting the Third Row........................................129Folding Down the Second Row 40% Seat..............................................................................126Folding Down the Third Row Seats to theLoad Floor..........................................................131Folding the Second Row Center 20% Seat..............................................................................130Placing the Second Row Outboard 40%Seats in Cargo Mode.....................................127PowerFold™ Third Row Seat.........................132Reclining the Second Row Outboard 40%Seatback...........................................................129Returning to the Upright Position from theFull Lowered Load Floor Position............128Third Row Seats...................................................131Rear Under Floor Storage.........................196Cargo Management System..........................196Cargo Shelf and Divider...................................196Third Row Storage Bin......................................197
Rear View Camera.......................................184Using the Rear View Camera System.........184Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera...................................184Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........72Rear Window Washer..........................................72Rear Window Wiper.............................................72Recommended Towing Weights...........204Reduced Engine Performance.................218Refueling..........................................................152System Warnings................................................154Remote Control..............................................43Car Finder................................................................45Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.....................43Intelligent Access Key.........................................43Memory Feature...................................................46Remote Start.........................................................45Replacing the Battery.........................................44Sounding the Panic Alarm................................45Remote Start.................................................120Automatic Settings............................................120Removing a Headlamp..............................257Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............270Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................12Collision Repairs....................................................12Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs..................................................................12Warranty on Replacement Parts.....................12Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................46Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)...............................................................231Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)...............................................................231Roadside Assistance...................................221Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance.........................................................221Vehicles Sold in Canada: RoadsideAssistance Program Coverage.................222Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance........................................................222Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance....................................221Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance....................................221Roadside Emergencies...............................221
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