Ford Expedition 2006 User Manual

(if equipped)

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This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle Owner’s Guide which contains more detailed information concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed to help reduce the risk of injury to you and your occupants. Please read your entire Owner’s Guide carefully as you begin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate chapters when questions arise.

All information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the right to change features, operation and/or functionality of any vehicle specification at any time. Y our Forddealer is the best source for the most current information.

For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner’s Guide.

October 2005 Second Printing Quick Reference Guide

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CAUTION: DO NOT USE CD WITH ADHESIVE LABEL*

Scan Function – In radio mode, press

to hear a sampling of all listenable stations. In CD mode, press to hear a brief sampling of all selections on the current CD/MP3.

CD – Press to select CD mode. No CD will

display if there is not a CD present in the audio system. If a disc is loaded, there will be a number (1-6) inside the circle on the display.

Loading CD – Press LOAD to open the

CD door, then load a CD into the player. Press LOAD and then a preset number to select a slot. Press and hold to load up to six discs.

Volume/Power Control –Push the control

to turn the audio system on or off. T urn the control to raise or lower volume. The speed-sensitive volume feature automatically adjusts radio volume in accordance with vehicle speed, to compensate for road and wind noise. To engage, press MENU until SPEED VOL X appears in the display.Then press SEL to increase or decrease the volume setting. The level will appear in the display.

Band – Press BAND to toggle AM, FM1 or

FM2 frequency band.

SAT (if equipped) – Your radio comes

equipped with Satellite Ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed

*CDs with adhesive labels and irregularly shaped CDs may get stuck in the CD player. Homemade

CDs should be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels.

Satellite instructions are included with the dealer-installed kit.

Disc/T une CAT – In radio mode, press to

move to the next frequency up or down the band. In CD mode, press to play the next/previous CD. CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer-installed kit.

AUX – Press to toggle between the

current playing media and DVD (if equipped).

Seek Function – In radio mode, press to

move to the next listenable station up or down the band. In CD mode, press to select the next/previous track on the current disc.

Folders – Press these buttons to access the

next or previous MP3 directory.

Setting the Clock – Press MENU until

SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is displayed. Press SEL to set the time. Press MENU again to disengage the clock mode.

Setting Memory Preset Stations – Select

AM, FM1, or FM2 band, then select a station. Next, press and hold a numbered control until the sound returns.

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Before folding the second row seats, ensure that the head restraints are fully lowered and that all items have been removed from in front of and on the seats.

Entering the Third Row Seat

lever 1

Exiting the Third Row Seat

Pull up on the lever (lever 2) located at the

back of the second row seat. First, the seat

back will fold forward to the cushion, then the

seat will flip forward.

To return the seat to the upright position, push

the seat down and back until it is latched to

the floor. Then, lift up on the lever located on

the side of the seat cushion and lift the seat

back to the upright position.

pull strap

Pull up on the lever (leve r 1) located on the side of either outboard second row seat until the seat back folds forward to the cushion. Pull up on the lever (leve r 2) located on the back of the seat. The seat will then flip forward.

lever 2

Folding the Outboard Seats to a Load Floor Position

To fold the seats to a load floor position, lift the lever (lever 1) located on the outboard side of the seat to release the seat back. Ensure that the seat back is locked in the down position by applying pressure to it. To lower the seat further to the fully-lowered position for maximum cargo capacity, locate the pull strap at the front of the seat, then pull forward to release the seat into a kneel-down load floor position. A moderate

ce may be required to move the seat

for forward and down.

Returning the Seats to the Upright Position From the Fully-Lowered Floor Position

The seat back cannot be returned to the upright position until the seat is returned from the kneel-down position. To return the seat to the upright position, lift and pull the seat rearward until the latch is engaged. Do not attempt

to unlatch the rear floor hooks while the seat is in the

kneel-down position.

With the seat in the flat back position, lift up on the

lever 1

Folding the 20% Middle Seat (if equipped)

to a Load Floor Position

To fold the seat, pull the release strap

located between the seat cushion and the seat

back to release the folding seat latch. With the

latch released, the seat back can be lowered into

the load floor position.

figure a

figure b

lever (lever 1) located on the side of the seat

cushion. This will allow the seat back to be lifted to

the upright locked position.

To unlatch the liftgate glass, push the button (figure a) under the center of the license plate lamp shield.

To open the liftgate, place your hand on top of the liftgate handle (figure b) and pull. Do not pull the handle from the bottom. To close, make certain the liftgate glass is closed, and then push the liftgate closed until it latches securely .

Do not open the liftgate or liftgate glass in a garage or other enclosed area with a low ceiling.

You can also unlock/lock the liftgate and liftgate glass using your remote entry system.

release

strap

Fuel Tank Capacity – Your vehicle’s fuel tank can accommodate 28 gallons (106L) of

gasoline. Your vehicle is designed to use "Regular" unleaded gasoline with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 for optimum performance. The use of gasoline with lower octane ratings may degrade performance.

Tire Pressure – Your tire pressure is properly set at the dealership according to the

recommended specifications found on the Certification Label located on the front door latch pillar on the driver’s side. Please check your tire pressure during routine maintenance and seasonal changes and when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System warning indicator (if equipped) is illuminated. Warning: Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control. See “Additional Features” on the reverse side for more information.

Fuses – If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. For

more information about changing a fuse, please consult your Owner’s Guide.

Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch – After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the

fuel pump shut-off switch may have to be reset. The switch is located in the left rear quarter trim panel, near the liftgate, behind an access panel. For complete details on resetting the switch, please consult your Owner’s Guide.

Changing the Tires – If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.

Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire that may be used as a spare or a regular tire.

Location of the Spare Tire and Tools

Item Location

Spare Tire Under the vehicle, just forward of the rear bumper Jack Tools and Under the access panel, located in the floor

Jacking Instructions compartment behind the third row seat

Roadside Emergencies – To fully assist you if you should have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor

Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period (U.S.) or Basic Warranty period (Canada) of three years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km). Roadside assistance will cover:

Changing a flat tire Jump-starts Limited fuel delivery Lockout assistance Towing of your vehicle

Roadside Assistance Centers

Country Phone Number

United States 1-800-241-3673 Canada 1-800-665-2006

For complete details on any roadside assistance concern, please consult the Roadside Emergencies chapter, or the Customer Assistance chapter in your Owner’s Guide.

2006 MODEL EXPEDITION QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

2006

model

EXPEDITION

Quick Reference Guide

2006

model

EXPEDITION

Quick Reference Guide

In order to help you fully appreciate the countless features of your new Expedition, we invite you to explore this easy-to-use Quick Reference Guide.

This vehicle handles differently from an ordinary passenger car in driving conditions which may occur on streets

and highways and off-road. DRIVE WITH CARE AND WEAR A SAFETY BELT AT ALL TIMES. Ford urges you to read the Owner’s Guide and Driving Your SUV or Truck Supplement for further information on safe driving precautions and instructions.

Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Control

Rotate clockwise to

the first position to turn on the parking

lamps. Rotate to the

second position to also turn on the headlamps. Rotate counterclockwise to activate the autolamp, which provides light-sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights and keeps them on for a short period of time after the ignition is turned OFF. When the control is in any position except high beams or off, pull the control toward you to activate the foglamps.

Turn Signal and Wiper/Washer Control

Push down to activate the left turn signal, or up to activate the right turn signal. On equipped vehicles, the lower portion of the corresponding side view mirror will blink to provide an additional warning to other drivers that your vehicle is about to turn.

For front wiper operation, rotate the ring on the left to the desired interval, low- or high-speed position. When in the intermittent position, rotate the control up for fast, or down for slow inter speed-sensitive feature also allows the wipers to adjust automatically as the vehicle’s speed changes when the wiper control is set on the intermittent settings. Push the end of the stalk briefly for a single wipe (no wash). Push and hold to activate the washer.

The ring on the right operates the rear window wiper. Rotate the control to INT 2 (normal speed), INT 1 (intermittent), or washer position.

For extended wiper blade quality, occasional cleaning of the wiper blades is required.

vals. The

ABS Warning Lamp

This lamp illuminates briefly when the

ignition is turned to the ON position. In an emergency, apply continuous

force on the brake to prevent wheel

lock when braking on slippery surfaces - do not pump your brakes. Any pulsation or noise you may feel or hear is normal.

Service Engine Soon Lamp

This lamp illuminates briefly to

ensure the system is functional. If the lamp comes on after the engine

is started, refer to your Owner’s Guide. To help prevent activation, always secure your fuel cap by turning it clockwise 1/4 of a turn until at least a few clicks are heard.

Please note that if the fuel cap is not properly secured, the warning "Check Fuel Cap" will be displayed on the optional message center. The warning will be reset once the cap is properly tightened and your vehicle is driven a short distance. If your vehicle is not equipped with a message center, the Service Engine Soon lamp will illuminate.

Hazard Flasher Control

Press to activate all hazard flashers simultaneously in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown, approaching danger,etc. Press the control again to turn the flashers off. The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off.

Message Center (if equipped)

Please see “Additional Features” for more details.

Air Flow Adjust

You can direct or shut off the air flow from the instrument panel registers. Turn the steel portion on the round register module either clockwise or counterclockwise with the vents open to adjust the airflow. Close the vents flat to shut off the air flow.

Audiophile Satellite-Ready

In-Dash Six CD Radio (

Please see reverse side for more details.

Rear Window Defroster

Press to activate rear window defrost. The rear defrost indicator will illuminate. When in operation, the rear window defroster also defrosts the side view mirrors. The rear window defroster will automatically turn off after approximately 10 minutes of operation. Press the control again to re-engage if needed.

Control Trac Four-Wheel Drive Control

(if equipped)

2H (2WD HIGH) delivers power to

the rear wheels only, and is the

optimum position for

smoothness and fuel economy.

A4WD (4X4 AUTO) automatically

delivers power to all four wheels, as required, for increased traction. 4H (4X4 HIGH) provides mechanically locked four-wheel drive power to all four wheels. 4L (4X4 LOW) provides mechanically locked four-wheel drive when extra power at reduced speeds is required.

Toshift from 2H to A4WD or 4H, move the control at any forward speed up to 55 mph (88 km/h). To shift from A4WD to 4H, move the control at a stop or while driving at any speed. To shift to or from 4L, bring the vehicle to a stop and keep the brake pedal depressed. Next, place the gearshift in N (Neutral), and then move the control to 4L.

When shifting from one four-wheel drive position to the next, a mechanical noise may be heard. This is normal and no service should be required.

Gearshift/Overdrive Control

Overdrive is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy. Only deactivate (O/D OFF) overdrive when: driving

with a heavy load, towing a trailer up or down steep hills, or when additional engine braking is desired. To

if equipped)

deactivate, press the switch located on the end of the gearshift lever . Note: The transmission shift strategy will slightly delay transmission upshifts in cold weather to decrease the time required to warm up the engine and produce heat in the passenger compartment.

Steering Wheel Controls (if equipped)

For audio control operation, press the control with the musical note to select which media to play. Depending on the mode, press MEM to select a preset station, the next selection on a tape, or the next track on a disc. Use VOL to adjust volume. For climate control operation, press TMP up or down to adjust temperature. Press the control with the fan icon up or down to adjust fan speed.

Speed Control

To operate, the speed control

must be ON and the vehicle

speed must be greater than

30 mph (48 km/h). To set a

speed, press SET +. To set a

higher speed, press SET +

again. To set a lower speed, press CST -. Pressing RES will return to

a pr

eviously set speed. To

turn the speed control off, press the OFF button, or depress the brake pedal to disengage.

Power Adjustable Foot Pedals (if equipped)

Press and hold the rocker control to adjust the accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you. Adjust the pedals only when the vehicle is stopped

and the gearshift lever is in the

P (Park) position.

Hood Release

Pull the hood release handle toward you. Next, release the auxiliary latch located under the front center of the hood. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open.

Turn Signal and

Wiper/Washer

Headlamp

and Panel

Dimmer Control

Control

Hood

Release

ABS

Warning

Lamp

Service

Engine Soon

Hazard Flasher

Control

Message

Center

(

if equipped)

Lamp

Speed

Control

Power Adjustable

Foot Pedals (if equipped)

Steering

Wheel Controls

(if equipped)

Gearshift/Overdrive

Control

Air Flow Adjust

Control Trac

Four-Wheel Drive Control

(if equipped)

Audiophile

Satellite-Ready In-Dash Six CD Radio

Rear Window

Defroster

(if equipped)

AdvanceTrac®with RSC (if equipped)

The AdvanceTrac®with Roll

Stability ControlTM(RSC) system provides stability enhancement

features for certain driving

situations when driver assistance

is needed. It helps your vehicle maintain traction when driving on slippery and/or hilly road surfaces. If your vehicle should become stuck, try switching the system off by pressing the button on the center console.

Keyless Entry System (if equipped)

With this control you can lock or unlock all doors without using a key. First, enter your five-digit program code and then press the corresponding quick key:

Unlock all doors = 3-4 Lock all doors = 7-8 and 9-0 simultaneously

Heated and Cooled Seats (if equipped)

The driver and passenger heated and cooled seat buttons ar climate control. Press the heated seat button once for full heat, twice for medium heat and three times for low heat. Pressing a fourth time will turn off this feature. off automatically after 15 minutes of use.

Press the cooled seat button once for full cool, twice for medium cool and a third time for low cool. Pressing a fourth time will turn off this feature. seats will automatically turn off after 30 minutes of use.

Note: Heated seats will turn

e located on the

Note: Cooled

Message Center (if equipped)

The message center

displays important

through a constant monitor of vehicle systems (with the ignition in the ON position). The system will notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime. You may select display features on the message center by pressing the Info or Setup buttons. The Reset button may be used to reset select functions in the Info and Setup menus.

For complete details on the message center display features, please consult your Owner’s Guide.

Reverse Sensing System (RSS) (if equipped)

This sonar and radar system sounds a tone to warn the driver if an obstacle is detected within approximately 6 feet (2 m) behind the rear bumper while the vehicle moves in reverse at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). RSS defaults to ON, but can be disabled using the message center functions when the ignition is ON, and the gearshift is in R (Reverse).

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

(if equipped)

Using radio-frequency pressure sensors, this system monitors tire pressure on all road tires and provides the driver with a yellow warning light when air needs to be added. Message center equipped vehicles provide additional warning messages. will reset itself (turn off) after the tires are set to specification and the vehicle is either parked up to 1 hour or by driving the vehicle above 20 mph (30 km/h) for two minutes. Note: Outside temperature affects tire pressure. Please consult your Owner’s Guide.

vehicle information

The TPMS warning light