turn signal FORD EXPEDITION EL 2017 Owners Manual
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Heated Exterior Mirrors
See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page120).
Memory Mirrors (If Equipped)
You can save and recall the mirrorpositions through the memory function.See Memory Function (page 125).
Auto-Dimming Feature
The driver exterior mirror automaticallydims with the auto-dimming interior mirror.
Signal Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)
The outer portion of the appropriate mirrorhousing blinks when you switch on thedirection indicator.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
See Blind Spot Information System(page 189).
INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirror when yourvehicle is moving.
Note:Do not clean the housing or glass ofany mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum or ammonia-based cleaningproducts.
You can adjust the interior mirror to yourpreference. Some mirrors also have asecond pivot point. This lets you move themirror head up or down and from side toside.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
Note:Do not block the sensors on the frontand back of the mirror. Mirror performancemay be affected. A rear center passenger orraised rear center head restraint may alsoblock light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduceglare when bright lights are detected frombehind your vehicle. It will automaticallyreturn to normal reflection when you selectreverse gear to make sure you have a clearview when backing up.
CHILDMINDER MIRROR
On double bin overhead consoles, theconversation mirror allows the driver toview the rear seating area.
WARNING
Do not use the childminder mirror toview rearward traffic, do not allowrear passengers to distract you fromthe driving task, and make sure the rearview mirror has a clear view of rearwardtraffic. Failure to do so could increase therisk of a crash from an unseen vehicle,which may result in serious injury.
Press the release area on the rear edge ofthe bin door to open the childminder mirror.The door will open to full open position.
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4X4 LOW
Illuminates when you engagefour-wheel drive low. If the lightfails to display or remains onwhen the ignition is on, have the systemserviced immediately by an authorizeddealer.
4X4 HIGH
Illuminates when you engagefour-wheel drive high. If the lightfails to display or remains onwhen the ignition is turned on, have thesystem serviced immediately by anauthorized dealer.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you leave the key in theignition and the driver door open.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parkinglamps are on, the ignition is off (the key isnot in the ignition) and the driver door isopen.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parkingbrake on and drive your vehicle. If thewarning chime remains on after you havereleased the parking brake, have thesystem checked by an authorized dealerimmediately.
Direction Indicator Chime
Sounds when you leave the directionindicator on after signaling a turn anddriving the vehicle more than 1.5 miles (2.4km).
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BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM
WARNING
Never use the Blind SpotInformation System as areplacement for using the interiorand exterior mirrors or looking over yourshoulder before changing lanes. The BlindSpot Information System is not areplacement for careful driving.
The Blind Spot Information System isdesigned to aid you in detecting vehiclesthat may have entered the blind spot zone(A). The detection area is on both sides ofyour vehicle, extending rearward from theexterior mirrors to approximately 10 ft(3 m) beyond the bumper. The system isdesigned to alert you if certain vehiclesenter the blind spot zone while driving.
Cross Traffic Alert warns the driver ofvehicles approaching from the sides whenthe transmission is in reverse (R).
Note:The Blind Spot Information Systemdoes not prevent contact with other vehiclesor objects; nor detect parked vehicles,people, animals or infrastructure (fences,guardrails, trees). It’s only designed to alertyou to vehicles in the blind spot zones.
Note:When a vehicle passes quicklythrough the blind spot zone, typically fewerthan two seconds, the system does nottrigger.
Using the System
The Blind Spot Information System turnson when you start the engine and you driveyour vehicle forward above 3 mph(5 km/h). It remains on while thetransmission is in drive (D) or neutral (N).If shifted out of drive (D) or neutral (N),the system enters Cross Traffic Alert mode.Once shifted back into drive (D), the BlindSpot Information System turns back onwhen the vehicle is driven above 3 mph(5 km/h).
Note:The Blind Spot Information Systemdoes not function in reverse (R) or park (P)or provide any additional warning when aturn signal is on.
Cross Traffic Alert detects approachingvehicles from up to 46 ft (14 m) awaythough coverage decreases when thesensors are blocked. Reversing slowlyhelps increase the coverage area andeffectiveness.
WARNING
Never use the Cross Traffic Alertsystem as a replacement for usingthe interior and exterior mirrors andlooking over your shoulder before backingout of a parking space. Cross Traffic Alertis not a replacement for careful driving.
In this first example, the left sensor is onlypartially obstructed; zone coverage to theright is nearly maximized.
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When the blockage is removed, the systemcan be reset in two ways: 1) when at leasttwo objects are detected while driving, or2) turn the ignition key from on to off, then
back on. If the blockage is still present afterthe key cycle, the system senses again thatit is blocked after driving in traffic.
Reasons for messages being displayed
Clean the fascia area in front of the radaror remove the obstruction.The radar surface is dirty or obstructed
Drive normally in traffic for a few minutesto allow the radar to detect passingvehicles so it can clear the blocked state.
The radar surface is not dirty or obstructed
No action required. The system automatic-ally resets to an unblocked state once therainfall/snowfall rate decreases or stops.Do not use the Blind Spot InformationSystem or Cross Traffic Alert in theseconditions.
Heavy rainfall/snowfall interferes with theradar signals
System Limitations
The Blind Spot Information and CrossTraffic Alert systems do have theirlimitations; situations such as severeweather conditions or debris build-up onthe sensor area may limit vehicle detection.
The following are other situations that maylimit the Blind Spot Information System:
•Certain maneuvering of vehiclesentering and exiting the blind zone.
•Vehicles passing through the blind zoneat very fast rates.
•When several vehicles forming aconvoy pass through the blind zone.
The following are other situations that maylimit the Cross Traffic Alert:
•Adjacently parked vehicles or objectsobstructing the sensors.
•Approaching vehicles passing atspeeds greater than 15 mph (24 km/h).
•Driving in reverse faster than 3 mph(5 km/h).
•Backing out of an angled parking spot.
False Alerts
Note:If you connected a trailer to yourvehicle, the Blind Spot Information Systemmay detect the trailer causing a false alert.To avoid false alerts you may want to turnthe system off manually.
There may be certain instances wheneither the Blind Spot Information or CrossTraffic Alert systems illuminate the alertindicator with no vehicle in the coveragezone; this is known as a false alert. Someamount of false alerts are normal; they aretemporary and self-correct.
System Errors
If the system senses a problem with theleft or right sensor, the telltale willilluminate and a message will appear inthe information display. See InformationMessages (page 102).
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Driving Aids
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ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•Do not tow a trailer until you drive yourvehicle at least 1000 miles (1600kilometers).
•Consult your local motor vehicle lawsfor towing a trailer.
•See the instructions included withtowing accessories for the properinstallation and adjustmentspecifications.
•Service your vehicle more frequently ifyou tow a trailer. See your scheduledmaintenance information.
•If you use a rental trailer, follow theinstructions the rental agency givesyou.
See Load limits in the Load Carryingchapter for load specification terms foundon the tire label and Safety Compliancelabel and instructions on calculating yourvehicle's load.
Remember to account for the trailertongue weight as part of your vehicle loadwhen calculating the total vehicle weight.
Trailer Towing Connector(Vehicles with a Trailer TowingPackage and 7–Pin Connector)
When attaching the trailer wiring connectorto your vehicle, only use a proper fittingconnector that works with the vehicle andtrailer functions. Some seven-positionconnectors may have the SAE J2863 logo,which confirms that it is the proper wiringconnector and works correctly with yourvehicle.
FunctionColor
Left turn signal and stop lampYellow
Ground (-)White
Electric brakesBlue
Right turn signal and stoplampGreen
Battery (+)Orange
Running lightsBrown
Reverse lightsGrey
Hitches
WARNING
The trailer hitch on this vehicle is partof the vehicle rear crash safetystructure. Do not remove the trailerhitch. Failure to follow this warning couldcompromise vehicle crash structure andincrease the risk of injury in a rear endcrash.
Do not use a hitch that either clamps ontothe bumper or attaches to the axle.
Distribute the trailer load so 10-15% of thetotal trailer weight is on the tongue.
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•Your vehicle's brake system and thetrailer brake system workindependently of each other. Changingthe gain setting on the controller doesnot affect the operation of yourvehicle's brakes whether you attach atrailer or not.
•When you switch the engine off, thecontroller output is disabled and thedisplay and module shut down. Thecontroller module and display turn onwhen you switch the ignition on.
•The trailer brake controller is only afactory-installed or dealer-installeditem. Ford is not responsible forwarranty or performance of thecontroller due to misuse or customerinstallation.
Trailer Lamps
WARNING
Never connect any trailer lamp wiringto the vehicle's tail lamp wiring; thismay damage the electrical systemresulting in fire. Contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible for assistancein proper trailer tow wiring installation.Additional electrical equipment may berequired.
Trailer lamps are required on most towedvehicles. Make sure all running lights, brakelights, turn signals and hazard lights areworking.
Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing upto get the feel of your vehicle-trailercombination before starting on a trip.When turning, make wider turns so thetrailer wheels clear curbs and otherobstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113km/h) during the first 500 miles (800kilometers).
•Do not make full-throttle starts.
•Check your hitch, electrical connectionsand trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughlyafter you have traveled 50 miles (80kilometers).
•When stopped in congested or heavytraffic during hot weather, place thegearshift in position P to aid engine andtransmission cooling and to help A/Cperformance.
•Turn off the speed control with heavyloads or in hilly terrain. The speedcontrol may turn off automaticallywhen you are towing on long, steepgrades.
•Shift to a lower gear when driving downa long or steep hill. Do not apply thebrakes continuously, as they mayoverheat and become less effective.
•If your transmission is equipped with aGrade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, usethis feature when towing. This providesengine braking and helps eliminateexcessive transmission shifting foroptimum fuel economy andtransmission cooling.
•If your vehicle is equipped withAdvanceTrac with RSC, this systemmay turn on during typical corneringmaneuvers with a heavily loaded trailer.This is normal. Turning the corner at aslower speed while towing may reducethis tendency.
•If you are towing a trailer frequently inhot weather, hilly conditions, at thegross combined weight rating (or anycombination of these factors), considerrefilling your rear axle with syntheticgear lubricant (if the axle is not alreadyfilled with it). See Capacities andSpecifications (page 304).
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Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number
SYNC.10A9Power lift gate.Electric finish panel.Display.
Run accessory relay.10A10
Passive entry/start module.10A11
Interior lighting.15A12Puddle lamps.
Right turn and stop/turn signals.15A13
Left turn and stop/turn signals.15A14
Reverse lamp.15A15Center high mount stop lamp.EC mirror.
Right front low beam.10A16
Left front low beam.10A17
Brake shift interlock/start button LED/keypad illumination.10A18
Third row power folding seat.Passive entry touch start.
Not used.—19
Lock/unlock relays.20A20
Not used.—21
Horn.20A22
Steering wheel control module.15A23Cluster.
Adjustable pedals/power adjustablecolumn.15A24
Datalink.
Liftgate release decklid.15A25Liftglass release motor.
Push to start switch.5A26
Passive entry/start module.20A27
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When HD Radio broadcasts are active, youcan access the following functions:
•Scan allows you to hear a briefsampling of all available stations. Thisfeature still works when HD Radioreception is on, although it does notscan for HD2-HD7 channels. You maysee the HD logo appear if the stationhas a digital broadcast.
•Memory presets allow you to save anactive channel as a memory preset.Touch and hold a memory preset slotuntil the sound returns. There is a briefmute while the radio saves the station.Sound returns when finished. Whenswitching to an HD2 or HD3 memorypreset, the sound mutes before thedigital audio plays, because the systemhas to reacquire the digital signal.
Note:As with any saved radio station, youcannot access the saved station if yourvehicle is outside the station’s receptionarea.
HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting
Potential reception issues
If you are listening to a multicast station and you are onthe fringe of the reception area, the station may mute dueto weak signal strength.
Reception area
If you are listening to HD1, the system switches back tothe analog broadcast until the digital broadcast is availableagain. However, if you are listening to any of the possibleHD2-HD7 multicast channels, the station mutes and staysmuted unless it is able to connect to the digital signalagain.
When the system first receives a station (aside from HD2-HD7 multicast stations), it first plays the station in theanalog version. Once the receiver verifies the station is anHD Radio station, it shifts to the digital version. Dependingon the station quality, you may hear a slight sound changewhen the station changes from analog to digital. Blendingis the shift from analog to digital sound or digital back toanalog sound.
Station blending
In order to provide the best possibleexperience, use the contact form to reportany station issues found while listening toa station broadcasting with HD Radiotechnology. Independent entities own andoperate each station. These stations areresponsible for ensuring all audio streamsand data fields are accurate.
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Troubleshooting
ActionConditionMessage
No action required. Thismessage should disappearshortly.
Radio requires more thantwo seconds to produceaudio for the selectedchannel.
Acquiring…
If this message does notclear shortly, or with an igni-tion key cycle, your receivermay have a fault. See anauthorized dealer for service.
There is an internal moduleor system failure present.Satellite antenna fault
SIRIUS system failure
Tune to another channel orchoose another preset.The channel is no longeravailable.Invalid Channel
Contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474 to subscribe tothe channel, or tune toanother channel.
Your subscription does notinclude this channel.Unsubscribed Channel
The signal is blocked. Whenyou move into an open area,the signal should return.
The signal is lost from theSIRIUS satellite or SIRIUStower to your vehicleantenna.
No Signal
No action required. Theprocess may take up tothree minutes.
Update of channelprogramming in progress.Updating…
Contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474 to resolvesubscription issues.
Your satellite service is nolonger available.Questions? Call
1-888-539-7474
Use the channel guide toturn off the Lock or Skipfunction on that station.
All the channels in theselected category are eitherskipped or locked.
None found
Check Channel Guide
No action required.SIRIUS has updated thechannels available for yourvehicle.
Subscription Updated
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Sending a Text Message
Note:You can only send a text message toone recipient at a time.
1. Select the send option when thedesired selection highlights in the audiodisplay.
2. Select the confirmation option whenthe contact appears.
3. Press the OK button again to confirmwhen the system asks if you want tosend the message. A pre-definedsignature appears on each textmessage.
Note:You can send text messages eitherby choosing a contact from the phonebookand selecting the text option from the audiodisplay or by replying to a received messagein the inbox.
Accessing Your Phone Settings
These are phone-dependent features. Yourphone settings allow you to access andadjust features such as your ring tone andtext message notification, modify yourphonebook, and set up automaticdownload.
1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Scroll until the phone settings optionappears, and then press the OK button.
Scroll to select from the following options:
Description and actionMenu Item
If this option is checked, the system uses the cellular phoneas the master when there is more than one cellular phonepaired to the system. This option can be changed for allcellular phones (not only the active phone) using theBluetooth Devices menu.
Set as master
See the cellular phone name, provider name, cellularphone number, and signal level. When done, press the leftarrow buttons to return to the phone status menu.
Phone status
Select which ringtone sounds during an incoming call (oneof the system's tones or your cellular phone's). If yourphone supports in-band ringing, your phone's ringtonesounds when you choose the cellular phone ringtoneoption.
Set ringtone
1. Press the OK button to select and scroll to hear eachringtone.2. Press the OK button to select a ringtone.
Have the option of hearing an audible tone to notify youwhen a text message arrives. Press the OK button toswitch the audible tone off or on.
Text msg notify
Modify the contents of your phonebook (such as add,delete or download). Press the OK button to select andscroll between the choices in the phonebook preferencestable below.
Phonebook pref.
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SYNC™ (If Equipped)